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7 takeaways from report examining whether University of Maryland football had a 'toxic' culture

Friday, Oct 26

The Baltimore Sun has obtained a copy of the roughly 200-page investigative report probing the University of Maryland football program’s culture following allegations that the team was ruled by an atmosphere of bullying and intimidation.

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Backing Wallace Loh: Eight state lawmakers defend University of Maryland president amid football scandal

Eight Maryland lawmakers have sent a letter to the University of Maryland’s governing body defending the school’s president Wallace Loh amid the scandal that has engulfed the Terps’ football program.

A big new federal tax break: Baltimore developers see hope for projects in Opportunity Zones

Opportunity zones, distressed areas in Maryland and across the U.S. where investors can get tax breaks, aim to match record amounts of capital with overlooked communities. While the federal tax reform incentive has broad support, some worry it's a tax give away that will leave poor areas behind.

Researchers fill in stories of Hampton slaves, link them to living descendants today

A research team has spent two years tracing the lives of the enslaved people who once worked on Maryland's largest plantation, now called Hampton National Historic Site. “We can finally start to talk about them,” one researcher said, “as real people.”

Marylanders swarm early voting sites to cast ballots on first day of in-person voting for governor, Congress

Against a fractious political backdrop, tens of thousands of Marylanders swarmed early voting sites, eager to take the first opportunity to cast their ballots.

The Orioles were shut out in Gold Glove nominations. Who could their next winner be?

The Orioles were shut out of the 2018 finalists for the Gold Glove Awards. Who could be the next player in an Orioles uniform to even be a finalist?

Big buck: Rare $1,000 bill sells at auction for $2 million in Baltimore

A rare $1,000 bill sold at auction Thursday night in Baltimore for $2.04 million.

What is Maryland's state bird? Baltimore gets a mention in 'Final Jeopardy!'

All three contestants knew the correct answer. Only one paid attention to the first part of the clue.

Fire officials: Two people killed in crash on Interstate-83 in northern Baltimore County

Two people were killed and another person was injured after two cars collided on Interstate 83 Thursday night, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.

At Maryland Madness, men's basketball team will feature lots of first-time intros

The Maryland men's team will introduce six freshmen to the fans at Xfinity Center on Friday, including McDonald's All-American Jalen Smith of Baltimore.