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February 20, 2018

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How Maryland's members of Congress measure up on gun issues, campaign contributions

Tuesday, Feb 20

Since the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School reinvigorated the debate around gun ownership, the stances on gun issues of Maryland’s congressional representatives have fallen along familiar party lines.

Former Highlandtown businessman identified as victim in barber shop killing

A former Highlandtown businessman released three days earlier from federal prison was identified as the man fatally shot by masked men in a neighborhood barbershop Monday evening.

Young men convicted of sex offenses after carjacking women in downtown Baltimore

Quamontae Johnson and Levi Bonds were convicted Tuesday of sex offense after carjacking two women leaving the Alewife bar in downtown Baltimore and forcing them at gunpoint to take off their clothes and perform oral sex.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh on nation’s ‘most dangerous city’ designation: ‘That was 2017, we’re in 2018.’

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh brushed off a USA Today report calling Baltimore the deadliest big city in the country, saying it was based on numbers from last year and crime is down across the board so far in 2018.

Rodricks: Baltimore should call off the war on drugs

Would Baltimore be better off if we called off the war on drugs? Yes. But first things first. Let’s deal with the violence.

Rappers Post Malone, 21 Savage to perform at 2018 Preakness, Live Nation says

Post Malone and 21 Savage, the rappers known for their hit single "Rockstar," announced tour dates on Tuesday, including a stop listed as Preakness in Baltimore on May 19.

Grandmaster Flash, G. Love and Special Sauce to headline Light City 2018, other details announced

Details for Baltimore's third annual Light City festival were announced Tuesday. The expanded April festival will feature one of the founding fathers of rap, plus pay-what-you-want admission to its innovation conferences.

Under Armour says changing crotch color of speed skating suits would have been counterproductive

Under Armour said Tuesday that it was focusing on American speed skaters’ performance when it designed racing suits with a striking, contrasting color around the upper thigh.

Maryland transportation chief under fire from Democrats over Baltimore Metro safety

A Democrat running for governor called Tuesday for the resignation of Maryland's transportation chief after a Baltimore Sun report revealed the state knew about safety problems for a year and kept running the city's subway system.

Even after recent moves, Orioles still looking to add players to spring training roster

Even after adding Alex Presley, the Orioles are still seeking an additional left-handed outfield bat.