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April 3, 2018

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Lobbyists, lawmakers set to party on Maryland General Assembly's last day

Tuesday, Apr 3

The lobbyists in Annapolis are lining up to host parties, receptions and a “backyard BBQ” for state lawmakers and government officials to celebrate the Maryland General Assembly’s last day of the 2018 legislative session Monday. 

Baltimore County School Board expected to launch national search for a superintendent

With just two-and-a-half months left in the school year, the Baltimore County School Board is expected to vote Tuesday night to hire a firm to conduct a national search for a permanent superintendent to replace Dallas Dance.

Maryland towns and counties seek new rights to seize vacant properties

Baltimore's problems with vacant properties are well known, but officials elsewhere in the state are seeking changes to the law to help them restore blighted buildings to productive use.

Villanova delivers double-digit knockout over Michigan in national championship

Donte DiVincenzo scored 31 points off the bench to lead Villanova to a 79-60 win over Michigan in the national championship game Monday night. The Wildcats became the fourth team since 1975 to win two national titles in a three-year span.

After cheating death, former Orioles player, Astros coach Dauer has emotional return to field

Rich Dauer, a defensive standout infielder for the Orioles, nearly died Nov. 3 as the Houston Astros had their World Series championship parade.

Police respond to reported gunshots at Morgan State University's off-campus housing

Baltimore police and officers from Morgan State University police responded to a report of gunshots at the university’s off-campus housing Monday night. 

Maryland legislature OKs deadline for state-run psychiatric hospitals to admit patients from jails

State-run psychiatric hospitals will face a deadline to admit patients referred by Maryland courts under legislation approved by the General Assembly Monday night.

Maryland, ACLU settle lawsuit over deleted comments on Gov. Hogan's Facebook page

The Maryland ACLU declared victory after Gov. Larry Hogan settled a case over banning people from his Facebook page or censoring their comments,

Gritty Goblin Games offers a new home for role-playing gamers in Maple Lawn

Columbia residents Patty Rinaldi and Mark Armstrong share their favorite gaming activities at Gritty Goblin Games, which they opened just before Christmas last year in a former menswear shop in Maple Lawn.

Orioles respond to Twins' claims of violating 'unwritten rules' on Sisco's ninth-inning bunt

Orioles players said that if the Twins cared so much about Chance Sisco bunting Sunday, they shouldn't have played a shift.

Preston: Value of a good tight end has risen and Ravens need to invest in the position

Former Raven and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe talks about how offenses are built around tight ends.