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Quiet, stable, convenient: The appeal of Northeast Baltimore’s...

Northeast Baltimore’s Stonewood-Pentwood-Winston neighborhood is a deep-rooted, if aging enclave of 238 residences, most of them row homes like that owned by Frank Cherry, who settled here in 1974.

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Anne Arundel school board makes $1.4 billion operating budget request, adding...

The Anne Arundel County Board of Education will submit a $1.4 billion operating budget request to the County Council that is 6.3% over the current budget, the school system said in a statement Tuesday...

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Getting a COVID vaccine can feel like winning the lottery. Here’s how some...

Getting an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland is the 2021 equivalent of striking gold, and it often requires patience, persistence, and a bit of luck.

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This is how the Maryland General Assembly should reform policing in the state...

From opening up police misconduct records to limiting no-knock warrants, Maryland lawmakers are considering measures to create more just policing in the state. Some are good ideas, some aren't.

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Fortune-500 e-commerce company considering bringing warehouse/distribution...

A "very well-known" Fortune 500 e-commerce company is considering bring a warehouse/distribution city to the Perryman area of Harford County, potentially bringing 250 full-time jobs and a $50 million...

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Baltimore to lift 1-hour limit on city dining as coronavirus numbers decline

The city’s one-hour time limit on dining has been in place since Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott allowed restaurants to reopen to in-person service four weeks ago.

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Citing improving COVID numbers, Howard eases capacity restrictions on...

Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Howard County will match statewide standards and allow for wedding receptions, social and fraternal organizations, and indoor and outdoor recreational sports and programs to...

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Flush with campaign cash, Maryland Rep. Andy Harris gives hundreds of...

More than $325,000 flowing to U.S. Rep. Andy Harris’ 2020 reelection campaign was redirected to conservative groups or causes, state and national GOP organizations and fundraising platforms, and fellow...

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Bowie City Council reviews mid-year budget, how $1.9 million in CARES act...

The City of Bowie reviewed the mid-year budget on Tuesday, including $1.9 million in federal revenue from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and spent over $3.5 million total in...

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Maryland adds 759 coronavirus cases Wednesday, 19 fatalities

Maryland health officials reported 759 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, along with 19 fatalities.

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Maryland weather: Winter storm could drop 6-8 inches of snow in Baltimore...

Baltimore is likely to get 6-8 inches of snow, plus a tenth to a quarter inch of ice.

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Snow will disrupt COVID vaccine, testing appointments in Baltimore region

The postponements of vaccines due to impending winter weather are exacerbating widespread frustration due to a lack of both supply and available appointments.

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Annapolis flies flags of the African diaspora for Black History Month

In all, there will be flags from countries and territories in Africa, South America, the Caribbean, North America, Central America and North Atlantic Islands. The flags can be seen along Main Street,...

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For Orioles, rainy and ‘weird’ first workout for pitchers and catchers begins...

For John Means and the rest of the 37 pitchers in Orioles camp, the first workout starts a six-week preparation period under unprecedented circumstances in modern baseball.

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No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball pleased, but not satisfied with 103-58...

The No. 9 Terps wrapped up their most lopsided win of the season, but they still turned a critical eye to their 45-point rout of the Fighting Illini.

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Group of Annapolis restaurant owners asks for a break on liquor license...

In fiscal 2020, more than two-thirds of the $467,000 the city got in liquor fees came from restaurants, according to a city analysis. The annual fee for a restaurant liquor license is about $4,000.

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Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning canceled due to COVID pandemic...

Organizers decided to cancel the event, which typically draws 500-plus attendees, because it would violate current outdoor gathering restrictions.

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Joanne Souris Deitz, former chief purchasing agent for Baltimore County, dies

Joanne Souris Deitz, who rose to become Baltimore County’s chief purchasing agent and was named the 1970 Towson Woman of the Year, died Feb. 5 at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium. She was 90.

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Prince George’s County Public Schools plan to start in-person hybrid learning...

Chief Executive Officer Monica Goldson announced Wednesday plans to reopen Prince George’s County Public Schools for in-person hybrid learning starting in April.

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball releases video on Ellicott City flood...

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Wednesday discussed the progress of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan, the $140 million plan aimed at limiting future flooding in the historic district.

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