Mayor Catherine Pugh apologized Thursday during her first public remarks about a controversial children's book deal with the University of Maryland Medical System that has rocked city hall.
The mayor admitted she did not have a written contract for the deal, which totaled $500,000. She called the book deal a mistake and read a carefully worded statement about the publication of the books.
"In hindsight, this arrangement with the University of Maryland was an incredible mistake," she said. "I apologize…
