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April 8, 2019

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In Maryland's General Assembly, 'Sine Die' tribute to late speaker Busch comes through words and votes

Maryland’s Senate opened its floor session with tearful words of tribute to House of Delegates Speaker Michael Busch — a pillar of state government who died after a bout with pneumonia. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said he couldn't sleep or talk about Busch's death.

After death of House Speaker Busch, it's unclear when delegates will select a new leader

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates said they could pick a permanent replacement soon for the late Speaker Michael Busch, but it was unclear Monday when a vote would take place.

Adnan Syed, of 'Serial' podcast, asks Maryland high court to reconsider decision refusing him a new trial

Adnan Syed's attorney, C. Justin Brown, asks the court to reconsider, arguing the judges’ decision puts them at odds with courts around the country.

Baltimore City Council calls on Mayor Pugh to resign; she says she intends to return

The entire membership of the Baltimore City Council — except acting Mayor Jack Young — has called on Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign amid her "Healthy Holly" scandal.

Rodricks: Mike Busch, Catherine Pugh and that thing called integrity

The deaths of Harry Hughes and Mike Busch amid Mayor Catherine Pugh's Healthy Holly scandal are a reminder of the integrity that's in short supply, columnist Dan Rodricks writes.

John Oliver skewers Baltimore Mayor Pugh's Healthy Holly scandal on 'Last Week Tonight'

John Oliver called for Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign on "Last Week Tonight" after mocking her Healthy Holly scandal.

Maryland General Assembly overrides Hogan's veto of oyster sanctuary bill, voting in honor of late speaker

The Maryland Senate has voted to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of an oyster sanctuary bill that was a priority of the late House Speaker Michael Busch. The vote assures the General Assembly’s override of Hogan, putting into law permanent protection of five oyster sanctuaries.

Dr. Catherine R. Gira, a veteran educator and former Frostburg State University president, dies

Dr. Catherine G. Gira, whose career took her from a high school English teacher in Catonsville to president of Frostburg State University, died March 26 at Friends House in Sandy Spring. The longtime Columbia resident was 86.

Jalen Smith will return for sophomore year at Maryland for a multitude of reasons — including his education

Maryland freshman forward Jalen Smith will return to school, the team announced Monday.

On verge of NCAA title, Texas Tech's Tariq Owens has come a long away since Maryland days

In high school, Tariq Owens was cut from the junior varsity at Arundel. After transferring to Pallotti, he played on the team's varsity, then spent a postgraduate year at Mt. Zion Prep in Lanham. But his journey had only just begun.