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March 20, 2018

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Rediscovering the African-American graveyard beneath a Baltimore shopping center

Tuesday, Mar 20

Legislation before the General Assembly would increase protections for local cemeteries that have been abandoned, bulldozed or just neglected — like the cemetery beneath a strip mall in Northeast Baltimore.

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Baltimore weather: Winter storm watch in effect with 5 inches of wet snow possible through Wednesday

A one-two punch of wintry weather systems is forecast to move into the region Tuesday, the first day of spring, with an overnight wintry mix expected to turn into snow.

More medical marijuana dispensaries open in Maryland

More than 30 medical marijuana dispensaries are now operating in Maryland, just over three months after the first few shops opened.

Both challengers in Baltimore State's Attorney's race sued over residency qualifications

Citizens have filed lawsuits challenging the residency qualifications of Ivan Bates, a longtime defense attorney, and Thiru Vignarajah, a former deputy attorney general for Maryland.

Maryland Senate follows House in voting to ban bump stocks like device used in Las Vegas massacre

Maryland is poised to ban bump stocks — rapid-fire gun accessories like the one used in a massacre at a Las Vegas concert — after a state Senate vote Monday night.

Maryland Senate backs infusion of money for Pride of Baltimore II

The Maryland Senate voted unanimously Monday night to dedicate $500,000 a year for the operations of the Pride of Baltimore II, a replica version of a 19th century Baltimore clipper that has sailed the world to promote the city.

State Senate votes to let Marylanders possess more marijuana but prohibit smoking in cars

Marylanders stopped by police could carry up to an ounce of marijuana and only face civil fines under a bill the state Senate passed Monday night.

Maryland's federal prosecutor nominee set for consideration after delay over Russia probe

Senate Republicans said Monday that they will consider Robert K. Hur to be the U.S. Attorney for Maryland after initially delaying his confirmation over questions about the Department of Justice’s probe of the 2016 presidential election.

Pedro Álvarez sees path onto Orioles roster as spring training draws to a close

Back in Orioles camp for a third straight year, slugger Pedro Álvarez hopes a longer spring than he's had with the team in the past will help him make the roster after spending most of 2017 in the minors.

Mike Preston: Despite free agency moves, Ravens still have gaping holes

If Ozzie Newsome’s contract had ended this past season, the Ravens would be undergoing a major face lift.