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Comptroller: Baltimore mayor for decades has been ‘an absolute monarch’; power is unchecked

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Baltimore’s top financial watchdog has long advocated for ways to change how the city spends its money. Now, he’s emphatic that the city has vested too much power in its mayor. “We’ve had this culture for now almost three generations of the mayor is just an absolute monarch,” City Comptroller Bill Henry told The Baltimore Sun. Henry referred to Baltimore’s Board of Estimates, … [Read more...] about Comptroller: Baltimore mayor for decades has been ‘an absolute monarch’; power is unchecked

No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball drops heartbreaker to Illinois, 66-65

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Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps’ senior day ended in sour fashion. No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball’s senior day was set up for a perfect ending against Illinois. The Terps were down a point when Allie Kubek caught Shyanne Sellers’ inbound pass and gave it right back to Sellers for a slightly contested midrange jumper. But the shot was an inch too … [Read more...] about No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball drops heartbreaker to Illinois, 66-65

Takeaways from No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball’s 66-65 loss to Illinois

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Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps fell just short at the buzzer. No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball fell to Illinois, 66-65, Sunday at Xfinity Center. With Senior Day celebrations in full affair, the Terps could not find a way to get over the hump. Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s loss. Late-game situation Sunday’s game came down to the wire, and … [Read more...] about Takeaways from No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball’s 66-65 loss to Illinois

No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview

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Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps look to capture their second straight victory. In a shaky performance, No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball got the job done Wednesday night at Penn State, breaking its three-game losing streak. The Terps look to build on that performance Sunday at Xfinity Center against a tougher opponent in the Fighting Illini. The game … [Read more...] about No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview