Day: May 25, 2015

Rascovar: Move the Preakness to Laurel? No way

Rascovar: Move the Preakness to Laurel? No way

by | May 25, 2015 | ,

The Stronach Group, which owns Maryland’s two thoroughbred one-mile tracks, is making noise about moving the crown jewel of Free State racing, the Preakness Stakes, to Laurel Race Course.

It’s a non-starter — and the Stronach folks probably know it.

Legally such a move can’t take place without General Assembly approval, which won’t happen.

Scenes from the Naval Academy graduation

Scenes from the Naval Academy graduation

by | May 25, 2015 |

The annual Naval Academy graduation took place Friday. Vice President Joe Biden gave the commencement speech, with the second half of the speech emphasizing the role of the United States as a Pacific power, countering the increasing naval pressure from China. Here are some scenes from the graduation.

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