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December 13, 2018

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Key takeaways from study on the future of Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course

Thursday, Dec 13

A new Maryland Stadium Authority study calls for a $424 million demolition and rebuilding of Pimlico Race Course, the dilapidated home of the Preakness Stakes in Northwest Baltimore. What does the study say?

Woman, 25, fatally shot in car near social services office in South Baltimore Thursday

The shooting is near the Harborview Family Investment Center, a Maryland Department of Human Services social services office.

Federal prisoners convicted in drugs and murder trial face new charges for allegedly beating guards in Baltimore

Three federal prisoners have been indicted on charges of assaulting U.S. marshals who escorted them to and from a drugs-and-murder trial in Baltimore.

In first act, incoming Greater Baltimore Urban League president backs maglev train

In her first public act as incoming president of the Greater Baltimore Urban League, Tiffany W. Majors on Thursday announced her organization’s support for a proposed high-speed train linking Baltimore and Washington.

How Ravens coach John Harbaugh got from 'Flacco is our quarterback' to 'Joe will be the No. 2'

A lot has changed in nine months for the Ravens, as they've transitioned from Joe Flacco to Lamar Jackson at quarterback.

Stadium authority proposal for new Pimlico leaves open question of how to pay for rebuild

After dismissing two less ambitious options, the Maryland Stadium Authority proposed replacing Baltimore's faded Pimlico Race Course with a stylish – and costly – new track designed to open up its amenities to the surrounding community year-round and encourage development in the area.

Neighbors hope Pimlico Race Course redevelopment in Baltimore would spur jobs, revitalize area

Residents and business owners say they’re largely optimistic about a $424 million proposal to overhaul Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The plan suggested by the Maryland Stadium Authority could revive the dilapidated horseracing track, add amenities to the neighborhood and create jobs.

Which historic Baltimore building would you restore and how? Twitter users fantasize about possibilities.

A Baltimore preservation carpenter and lover of old buildings took to Twitter to ask: What building in Baltimore would you fix up and how? Here were some of the responses.

Orioles select shortstop Richie Martin, acquire infielder Drew Jackson in Rule 5 draft

Oakland shortstop Richie Martin, who broke out at the plate at Double-A in 2018, was the first pick by the Orioles' in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

Report: Former Maryland coach DJ Durkin working at Alabama in 'consultant-like capacity'

According to a report on AL.com, former Maryland coach DJ Durkin has been working with the Alabama football program for the past week as a consultant.