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May 2, 2019

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Baltimore city solicitor writes draft resignation letter for Mayor Pugh, gives it to her attorney to deliver

Baltimore City Solicitor Andre Davis drafted a resignation letter for Mayor Catherine Pugh and gave it Wednesday to her attorney, Steven Silverman, as city residents await her decision about whether to step down in the face of federal and state investigations.

'Why would we even try?' Parents of disabled students almost never win in fights against Maryland districts

It’s rare for the parents of students with disabilities to prevail in legal battles against Maryland school districts. In the past five years, they’ve lost more than 85 percent of the time, state education department documents show.

Baltimore County Police says investigation into 'racist,' 'hateful' tweets tied to one of its officers is ongoing

"If theres not disciplinary actions that happens to this officer, this is not going to be good in community police relations,” one community activist said.

Orioles lose Game 2 of doubleheader to White Sox, 7-6, on Yonder Alonso's walk-off single

The Orioles were one out away from a doubleheader sweep Wednesday night when Yonder Alonso's bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Chicago White Sox a 7-6 win in the second game at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Schmuck: Orioles living down to expectations, and that's why they call it rebuilding

The Orioles had way more roster moves than victories during the first full month of the season, but that's to be expected in the early stages of a rebuilding project.

Baltimore author D. Watkins can't stop, won't stop helping kids as he promotes his latest book

"We Speak for Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America," attempts to explain systemic racism as it is experienced by a neglected demographic — those who live in impoverished neighborhoods like East Baltimore

5 things to look for at this year's Baltimore Flower Mart

At Flower Mart, considered a hallmark Baltimore tradition, attendants can, quite literally, stop and smell the roses. This year's Flower Mart at Mount Vernon Place will feature a new approach, more vendors and other significant changes. The annual festival runs May 3-4.

What they're saying about Adrienne Jones, new Maryland House speaker

Baltimore County Del. Adrienne Jones was unanimously elected as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, the first woman and the first African-American to hold the powerful position. Here's what people are saying about her election.

Anne Arundel County man James M. Murray sworn in as new Secret Service director

James M. Murray, 50, of Anne Arundel County, has been sworn in as the new director of the U.S. Secret Service, succeeding Randolph Alles.

Officials: Harford detention center inmate, 56, dies after hanging himself in his cell

A 56-year-old inmate at the Harford County Detention Center died Wednesday after hanging himself in his cell, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Police: Man dies in shooting in Saint Joseph's neighborhood in West Baltimore

Baltimore police say a man died after being shot in Saint Joseph's in West Baltimore on Wednesday night.