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May 16, 2018

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Partnership behind Preakness favorite Justify reveals state of racing in 2018

Wednesday, May 16

The complex ownership group behind Justify offers a snapshot of the racing industry in 2018.

Mayor Pugh seeks broad ethics exemption to raise private money to fund Baltimore programs

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is seeking a sweeping exemption from city ethics rules to allow her to raise private money to fund public programs, a power her administration says she needs to help fill the struggling city’s coffers.

Orioles-Phillies postponed after three-hour delay; makeup will be July 12

The Orioles' rained-out series opener against the Phillies will be made up July 12.

With InfieldFest changes, Preakness organizers hope to turn millennials into horse racing fans

In recent years, the Preakness Infield has felt like a standalone concert and all-day drinking party for millennials, curiously placed next to one of the biggest horse races in the world. But on Saturday, InfieldFest will see major changes designed to bridge that generational gap.

'He didn't do anything:' Video shows Annapolis officers discussing charges after pepper spray

The Annapolis Police Department opened internal administrative and use of force investigations after an officer pepper sprayed a man after a fight in downtown Annapolis and then arrested him despite admitting to another officer he “didn’t do anything.”

Orioles prospect Harvey's four-inning stint in Bowie shows his promise and work left to be done

Orioles top pitching prospect Hunter Harvey continued his development Tuesday in Double-A Bowie, showing a fastball that was 93-95 mph all night, a curveball that he needs to command for strikes and a changeup that's a work in progress.

On call with fans, Ravens' Terrell Suggs reiterates his belief he has plenty of football left

Terrell Suggs spent nearly an hour Tuesday evening answering questions from fans, and he made it clear that he sees himself in Baltimore beyond the 2018 season.

Maryland weather: More rain expected Wednesday, MARC train Brunswick line service suspended

The National Weather Service said Tuesday evening that the worst of a severe thunderstorm had passed over the city, though rain was expected to continue through the evening, and flash-flood warnings remained in effect.

De Sousa's resignation means no severance, but he will receive accrued leave, according to his contract

Outgoing Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa, who resigned Tuesday, will not receive the same large severance package received by his two predecessors, who were fired “without cause” by the last two mayors, according to his contract.  But he will get other benefits.

Federal subpoenas show prosecutors continue to investigate Baltimore's ex-police chief De Sousa

Federal prosecutors issued a grand jury subpoena to the Baltimore finance department seeking records about former police commissioner Darryl De Sousa.

Our 100 favorite Preakness photos from years past

Saturday marks the 143rd Preakness Stakes, bringing horses, hats and infield debauchery to Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course. Here's a look back at some of our favorite photos of the event through the years.