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February 18, 2018

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Environmentalists push to improve conservation law: 'The most forested areas are the least protected'

Sunday, Feb 18

Environmentalists and lawmakers are hoping to revise the Maryland Forest Conservation Act this year because they say over the past 17 years, it has failed to protect the state's largest, densest and most ecologically valuable woods.

Police disciplinary records remain shielded despite revelations of misconduct

As federal authorities continue to probe Baltimore’s corrupt Gun Trace Task Force, police commanders are pledging internal investigations aimed at finding and rooting out corruption.

Baltimore area sees some snow before warming up again

The Baltimore area went from a stretch of warm weather Friday to a couple of inches of snow and some sleet Saturday, with more warm weather expected Sunday.

Manny Machado arrives at camp happy to be an Oriole, excited for transition to shortstop

Manny Machado won two Gold Gloves and a Platinum Glove at third base, but said shortstop "is where my heart has always been."

Group holds vigil for mass shooting victims outside Aaron Penman 'gun bingo' fundraiser

People gathered to read the names of mass shooting victims outside a fundraiser for Aaron Penman's campaign.

BGE workers set out for Puerto Rico to join post-storm restoration

A crew of Baltimore Gas & Electric workers left Maryland on Saturday morning to join restoration efforts in Puerto Rico, where hundreds of thousands of people remain without power.

Bruno Fernando's third career double double leads Maryland in 61-51 victory over Rutgers

Maryland jumped out to an early 13-point lead on Rutgers and built its lead to as many as 24 before holding on for a 61-51 victory.

Rodricks: Women must lead on assault-style gun ban; guys can't do it

Women — specifically, Republican women — are the best hope for changing the gun laws in the United States.

Grief camp provides children with emotional outlets through arts and activities

Twenty-five elementary and middle school-aged children came to Jemicy’s Upper School in Owings Mills for Camp Kangaroo, a three-day grief camp for children who have lost a loved on within the last two years.

'Black Panther' draws crowds to Baltimore area theaters

Baltimore area residents are coming out in droves this weekend to catch Marvel Comics’ latest superhero film “The Black Panther.”

Madaleno chooses ex-Martin O'Malley aide as running mate in Democratic primary race

Gubernatorial candidate Richard S. Madaleno Jr. chooses Luwanda Jenkins, who headed Gov. Martin O'Malley's minority affairs office, as his running mate.