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May 17, 2018

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In governor's race, Democrat Rushern Baker says he turned around Prince George's and will do same for Maryland

Thursday, May 17

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker is pitching voters that he can turn around Maryland the way he turned around the state's second largest jurisdiction.

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Schmuck: Bob Baffert is still charmed by Charm City and wants Preakness to stay in Baltimore

Bob Baffert brought a Triple Crown winner to town in 2015 and might have another in Preakness favorite Justify. He want the Preakness to stay at Pimlico.

Preakness 2018: How to bet the big race

Where to put your money if you're betting on the Preakness.

Maryland begins program to replenish freshwater mussels

For the first time this spring, Maryland Department of Natural Resources researchers have begun growing mussels in a hatchery in hopes of restocking the Patapsco River.

Valerie Ervin faces Thursday deadline on decision to run for Maryland governor after death of running mate Kamenetz

Valerie Ervin faces a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday to decide whether she wants to run for governor in place of her deceased running mate, Kevin Kamenetz.

Lawsuit filed against Baltimore's St. Frances Academy, former teacher in sex abuse case

The lawsuit alleges that Ryan Penalver, a history teacher who had worked at St. Frances Academy, used his school email account to prey on a 15-year-old student and to lure her into sexual acts.

Meghan Markle isn't the first American to marry a British royal. Meet Baltimore's Wallis Simpson.

It seems likely that when Meghan Markle walks down the aisle on Saturday and says, “I do,” this divorced bride will be greeted a lot more warmly by her crown-wearing in-laws than the “other” Yankee who became a member of England’s ruling family, Baltimore’s own Wallis Warfield Simpson.

Preakness InfieldFest headliner Post Malone has a big fan in Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert

"I'm glad to see Post Malone here,” Baffert told the Pimlico crowd at Wednesday's post position draw, “because I really like his music."

Baltimore Bike to Work Day event rescheduled due to expected rain

Baltimore’s 21st annual “Bike to Work Day” event Friday, for which transportation officials had planned a ride to promote bicycling, has been postponed until June 1 due to rain in the forecast, officials said.

Ravens defense excited with more flexible, free-flowing approach under Don 'Wink' Martindale

"Sometimes a player can be shackled by the rules that come with the defense, but I think Wink is just going to allow us to go make plays," Ravens defensive leader Terrell Suggs said.

Quakes damage roads as ash spews from Hawaii volcano

Earthquakes were damaging roads and buildings on Hawaii's Big Island on Wednesday as ash emissions streamed from Kilauea volcano.