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February 24, 2019

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The Morning Sun

Michael Busch to withdraw Maryland constitutional amendment for abortion rights

Sunday, Feb 24

Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Michael Busch is withdrawing his legislation to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution, his chief of staff said Saturday.

'I see hope': Rehab of old warehouse, renovations to rowhouses spur talk of East Baltimore revival

A major redevelopment project in East Baltimore's neighborhood is spurring investment in nearby vacant rowhouses. People in the community say they think a revival is underway with investment from the Food Hub and American Brewery building to the $1.8 billion East Baltimore Development Inc. project.

Baltimore schools draft policy to protect transgender students — a step beyond most Maryland schools

While many districts say they follow Maryland's guidance around these issues, advocates say Baltimore would join only Frederick County in having a specific, progressive policy to address students who identify as transgender.

Schmuck: New attitude at Orioles spring training not an indictment of the old one

New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has installed a more upbeat attitude at spring training, but it's not because Buck Showalter's approach was the wrong one.

Like 'stealing the Colts': Baltimore leaders gird for battle to keep Preakness in city

Ten weeks after a study recommended that the city, state and Pimlico Race Course owner negotiate over the track's uncertain future, the dialogue has become strained and elected officials now say they are battling to prevent the Preakness Stakes from ditching Baltimore.

Cowan's 19 points, Fernando's 18th double double lead No. 24 Maryland to 72-62 win over Ohio State

Junior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. scored 19 points and passed Joe Smith on Maryland's all-time scoring list to lead the No. 21 Terps over Ohio State, 72-62, Saturday at Xfinity Center.

City Dive Team finds body of woman in the Inner Harbor

Baltimore fire officials were told that a woman was observed entering the waters of the Inner Harbor early Saturday morning. The dive team found her body.

Man, 20, shot Saturday afternoon in Northeast Baltimore

A 20-year-old man was shot in his leg Saturday afternoon in the Parkside neighborhood of Northeast Baltimore, police said.

Student hygienists offer painless cavity prevention

The dental hygiene program of the Dundalk campus of the Community College Of Baltimore County offers a free dental clinic for children and teens.

Kansas, Kooks and one last 'Madea' — the best of Baltimore's A&E scene this week

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2019.

The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for Feb. 24-March 2

Remember when Eddie Murray, Boog Powell and George Petrides were on the sports pages?