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July 20, 2018

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Baltimore's Jones Falls Valley feels the pressure of residential development

Friday, Jul 20

The Jones Falls Valley is primed for a series of construction projects. An updated master plan is in the works to guide the development.

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Baltimore sent Baltimore County a $23 million water bill — and it hasn't been paid

Baltimore County is refusing to pay a nearly $23 million bill for water supplied by the city’s Department of Public Works — a dispute both sides said Thursday they are working to resolve, but which has dragged on behind the scenes for years.

After Machado trade, Orioles will still be deliberate in transforming major league roster

Just because the Orioles have traded Manny Machado, setting their rebuild into motion, don't expect the team to be calling up its top prospects in the immediate future.

Anne Arundel police consider new gear, weapons to confront active shooters after Capital Gazette shooting

Anne Arundel County police say that after reviewing their response to last month’s mass shooting that killed five Capital Gazette employees they are considering significant changes to the types of gear and weapons officers use while confronting active gunmen.

Civilian Review Board chafes at 'conflict of interest,' confidentiality agreement

A restructuring that has moved the Civilian Review Board — an independent body that investigates police misconduct — under the city solicitor’s office presents a conflict of interest and more challenges for the oversight body, its members said.

5 things not to miss at Artscape 2018

With so much music, art, humor, creativity, film and dance to take in, here are five Artscape 2018 experiences you don’t want to miss.

Three observations from the start of Ravens training camp

The Ravens’ workout Thursday was the NFL training camp equivalent of a soft launch.

Nonprofit provides temporary fix to avoid shutdown of SNAP at farmers markets

SNAP users will have at least another month to buy food from 18 farmers markets in Maryland and many more nationwide thanks to an infusion of cash from a Virginia nonprofit.

What you need to know about Artscape 2018: Music schedule, road closures and more

Artscape returns this weekend. Here's what you need to know about the free arts festival.

Baltimore plans suit against oil and gas companies for their role in spurring climate change

Baltimore officials are expected to announce Friday a lawsuit against top oil and gas companies for their role in global climate change.

Parents of Maryland football player Jordan McNair hire prominent lawyer Billy Murphy

Jordan McNair, a former McDonogh standout, was hospitalized May 29 and died two weeks later.