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March 24, 2019

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Where are 'Healthy Holly' books? Tens of thousands unaccounted for; Baltimore Mayor Pugh, UMMS give no receipts

Tens of thousands of Mayor Catherine Pugh’s “Healthy Holly” books have not been accounted for by the University of Maryland Medical System or the mayor. The Baltimore Sun has canvassed schools, libraries, booksellers, daycares and agencies; the whereabouts of tens of thousands is unclear.

Baltimore police commissioner says video appearing to show officer asleep on job 'raises serious concerns'

Baltimore police Commissioner Michael Harrison said he is “troubled” by a video that appears to show an officer asleep in his patrol car.

Catonsville hit-and-run crash kills 12-year-old girl, injures pregnant woman, Baltimore County police say

A 12-year-old girl was killed and a pregnant woman was injured Friday evening in a hit-and-run crash on North Rolling Road in Catonsville, Baltimore County police said.

So close to Sweet 16: LSU's last-second basket provides tearful ending for Maryland in 69-67 defeat

Sixth-seeded Maryland came back from a 15-point deficit against third-seeded LSU, but wound up losing, 69-67, on Saturday in the NCAA tournament's Round of 32 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Maryland big men Bruno Fernando, Jalen Smith noncommittal about their NBA futures

Both sophomore center Bruno Fernando and freshman forward Jalen Smith said Saturday that they have yet to make up their minds about whether to continue their college careers, though indications are that Saturday's 79-77 loss to LSU in the NCAA tournament Round of 32 was Fernando's last with Terps.

In NCAA tournament opener, No. 3 seed Terps women handle Radford, advance to face UCLA

Maryland, which improved to 16-0 under Brenda Frese in first-round games, will face No. 6 seed UCLA..

'I’m a homeowner, y’all': Five Baltimore-area families get new homes through Habitat for Humanity

“I’m a homeowner, y’all,” Andre Kennedy jubilantly told a crowd of friends and supporters at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake held for five families Saturday. “It’s AMAZING!”

Veterans get first look at new, bigger VA clinic in Rosedale, replacing Fort Howard office

The Eastern Baltimore County VA Outpatient Clinic at the Franklin Square Professional Center replaces a shuttered clinic at Fort Howard.

Schmuck: Orioles fans might be ready for a brand-new team. They just won't be getting it Opening Day.

Orioles fans are clamoring for the young kids to get on the field right away, but that isn't going to happen. Mike Elias and the new front office is not going to rush into this season.

Orioles' Alex Cobb leaves final spring start with sore right groin, putting Opening Day start in doubt

Orioles Opening Day starter Alex Cobb left Saturday night's exhibition start with right groin soreness, throwing his Thursday start against the New York Yankees into doubt.

Towson women’s basketball feeling upbeat despite early exit from NCAA tournament

Friday night’s 49-point loss to Connecticut has not diminished the Tigers’ pride in their success this past season nor their optimism for next season.