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May 31, 2018

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Maryland weather: More flooding risks through Saturday, as Baltimore's seventh-wettest May on record ends

Thursday, May 31

This month is already Baltimore's seventh-wettest May on record, and more flooding could be on the way. Meteorologists predict storms with heavy downpours could hit Thursday, Friday and Saturday, causing more flooding on heavily saturated ground.

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Insured or not, flood-ravaged Old Ellicott City small businesses daunted by rebuilding

Many small businesses in Old Ellicott City, devastated by the second major flood since 2016, did not have flood insurance and will rely on the community and disaster aid if they choose to reopen.

Mount Saint Joseph decides not to play St. Frances in football this fall, citing safety factors

Mount Saint Joseph officials have notified the MIAA that, this fall, the Gaels will not play St. Frances, which has developed into one of the top high school football programs in the country, citing safety issues and perceived differences in the goals of the two programs.

Howard County officials answer questions, update flood victims on recovery efforts

Howard County officials did their best to provide answers at an information session Wednesday for residents and business owners affected by the flood.

Baltimore's woes central in second Democratic gubernatorial debate

The nine Democrats on the ballot agreed the state needed to invest more Baltimore's schools and communities,

Fact check: Democratic debate yields urban myths, stretched statistics, grains of truth

Participants in Wednesday’s Democratic debate recounted some urban mythology, stretched some statistics far beyond their meaning and got in some whacks at Gov. Larry Hogan that were based on facts — if perhaps lacking in context.

Holtby's late save helps Capitals hold off Golden Knights, 3-2, even Stanley Cup Final at 1

Vegas narrowed Washington's advantage to one goal late in the second period, but the Capitals held on to win.

More employers offering paid summer internships, despite federal rule changes to make it easier to hire unpaid interns

More employers may be offering paid summer internships despite labor department changes easing the way for unpaid positions

The Orioles try to keep their heads up as they sink deeper into the abyss

The Orioles scored just two runs in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, but Buck Showalter and Chris Davis promise to stay positive no matter what. Call it the power of positive sinking.

Democrat and Republican Baltimore County executive hopefuls square off in Pikesville

The five leading candidates for Baltimore County executive shared a stage Wednesday night, as the Baltimore Jewish Council hosted a debate at a Pikesville synagogue.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh's plan for $55 million investment fund meets City Council resistance

Members of the Baltimore City Council grilled officials at a budget hearing Wednesday over a proposal to raise $55 million by leasing publicly owned garages and turn it over to a private investment fund.