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June 6, 2018

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The Morning Sun

Nearly 1 in 5 Maryland students is chronically absent. At some schools, the rate is more than 75 percent.

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Under the new school accountability system, the rate of chronic absence is worth a whopping 15 out of 100 points, one of the largest percentages if any state in the nation.

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GOP primary: Pat McDonough sees Baltimore County as 'runaway train' he can get on track as executive

The way state Del. Pat McDonough sees it, Baltimore County is a runaway train going off a bridge.

GOP primary: Backed by governor, Al Redmer says he would bring executive experience to Baltimore County

As Al Redmer Jr. approached voters at a festival in Towson, he handed each a glossy flyer that featured a familiar face. Many smiled when they saw the photo of Gov. Larry Hogan. “I think the governor’s doing a great job,” one man told Redmer.

The Poggi Way: Transforming lives and winning football games

St. Frances football has come to dominate under a 'transformative coach'

Back on 'the right path,' Alex Cobb delivers best start as Oriole to win series opener vs. Mets, 2-1

In his 10th start with the club, Alex Cobb finally showed himself to be the pitcher the Orioles signed him to be.

Justify draws the dreaded rail as he seeks Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes

The historically daunting task of winning a Triple Crown grew a little more difficult for Justify on Tuesday when he drew the far inside No. 1 post for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. 

'This is what Baltimore’s like': Blog showcases photos of pedestrians posing for Google Street View car

A Tumblr blog features screenshots of Baltimore residents posing, dancing and flexing for images captured by Google Street View's fleet of vehicles.

Baltimore Pride parade to start in Charles Village, instead of Mount Vernon

The 2018 Baltimore Pride parade is leaving Mount Vernon this year, proceeding instead on Charles Street, from 33rd Street south to 23rd Street.

Crews recover body of 19-year-old contractor buried in Northeast Baltimore trench after hours-long search

The man, who hasn’t been identified, was a contract employee working on a sewer line at Clifton Park, according to a fire department spokeswoman. She said he was inside a 15-foot-deep trench that had not been properly shored up when a pile of dirt and debris caved in on top of him.

Listening to 'The Daily'? Check out these other podcasts with Baltimore ties

Baltimoreans are creating audio stories about social justice, art, sports, journalism, medicine and more. Here are some Baltimore-related podcasts you might have missed.

Baltimore County executive candidates to debate Wednesday

Four of the top candidates for Baltimore County executive will face each other in a debate Wednesday.