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April 23, 2019

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Baltimore County destroyed hundreds more rape kits than police reported. Officials can't explain why.

Baltimore County police destroyed more than twice as many rape kits over a six-year period as officials reported — 521 in total — according to new records obtained by The Baltimore Sun.

'Silent no more': Vigil for Glen Burnie homicide victim Tyrique Hudson pushes for action

The wider community turned out to stand vigil for Tyrique Hudson, 22, who was killed April 15 by a shotgun blast allegedly fired by a neighbor he had sought a peace order on, but was denied that protection.

Eastpoint Mall carnival run canceled after Easter arrests; county councilman blames city residents

The carnival at the Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk is canceled for the remainder of the spring after an incident Easter in which 26 young people were arrested during a disturbance and subsequent fights near the event.

David Hess' strong start undone, another position player pitches in Orioles' 12-2 loss to White Sox

For four innings Monday night at Camden Yards against the Chicago White Sox, it seemed as if Orioles right-hander David Hess had rediscovered whatever he had working for him on the month’s first day in Toronto. The fifth frame, though, looked more like the three weeks since.

Howard County Executive Ball proposes $1.7 billion budget, recommends raising fire and rescue tax

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has presented a $1.7 billion operating budget for fiscal 2020, a 3% increase from last year.

Trial opens for teen driver accused of fatally striking Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio

Dawnta Harris, a 17-year-old accused of fatally striking Baltimore County police officer Amy Caprio last year, is the first teen accused in her death to stand trial this week.

Sinclair Broadcast reportedly poised to buy Fox regional sports networks from Disney

Sinclair Broadcast Group is poised reportedly to buy a group of 21 Fox regional sports networks from Disney in a deal to be announced perhaps as early as this week.

For Baltimore County seniors, interacting with horses is therapeutic

Speedy is old in horse-years. At age 30, the quarter horse is among the most senior at Notchcliff Farm. But movement keeps him young. It’s the same for residents of Glen Meadows Retirement Community, the senior living complex that overlooks the farm in Glen Arm.

Ravens draft preview: Will general manager Eric DeCosta finally look to center in first round?

The Ravens have never drafted a center higher than 92nd overall. But with a group of high-end prospects at the position in 2019, could this be the year they break that pattern?

Preston: Ravens need to draft a top pass rusher to complete defense

The Ravens will likely try to trade down in the NFL draft and gain second- or third-round picks because they only have one in the top 84. If they can’t, the suggestion here is that the Ravens select a pass rusher, regardless of whether it’s an outside linebacker or defensive end.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde relishes ‘homecoming’ with White Sox at Camden Yards

A White Sox farmhand from 1997 to 2000, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde retains familiarity with the organization, including spending one season as current White Sox manager Rick Renteria's bench coach with the Cubs in 2014.