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December 28, 2017

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Baltimore has now had 343 homicides in 2017, sets record for killings per capita

Thursday, Dec 28

With two fatal shootings Tuesday night, the recent reclassification of a decades-old shooting as a killing and another homicide Wednesday evening, Baltimore has hit 343 homicides in 2017, and a new record for killings per capita.

Rescheduled Ravens kickoff poses problems for fans on New Year's Eve

Baltimore Ravens fans, bars and restaurants are juggling their schedules for Sunday, after the NFL bumped the kickoff of the Ravens game to 4:25 p.m. — pushing the end of the game into New Year's Eve celebrations.

FBI rejects Baltimore police request it take over investigation of Det. Sean Suiter’s death

The FBI has rejected calls for it to take over the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Baltimore homicide detective who was set to testify in a federal police corruption case, saying it has no evidence to suggest Det. Sean Suiter’s death was connected to the corruption probe.

Pugh plans to announce new Baltimore inspector general to fill long-vacant position soon

Mayor Catherine Pugh is expected to soon announce the hiring of a new inspector general soon to fill the position that has been vacant for more than a year.

U.S. Dept. of Ed opens third investigation of University of Maryland's handling of sexual misconduct on campus

Several other Maryland universities are also subject to federal investigation for their handling of sexual violence on campus.

Baltimore Police release video showing suspects in killing of 19-year-old Morgan State student

Baltimore Police believe two two unknown suspects attempted to rob 19-year old Jonathan Tobash before fatally shooting him.

Mayor Pugh tours homeless encampment as temperatures in Baltimore turn frigid

Mayor Catherine Pugh toured a homeless encampment near City Hall Wednesday, as an area of high pressure sweeps down from the Arctic over the next week.

New year promises stargazers 'super moons,' meteor showers, visible planets and more

Here is what to look for in the night sky throughout 2018.

Schmuck: The NFL throws the Ravens another curve, but it's nothing personal this time

The late schedule change for Sunday's game between the Ravens and Bengals wasn't meant to inconvenience Ravens fans, but it will only remind them that the NFL doesn't care about Baltimore.

Baltimore's arts scene figured prominently in the conversations that galvanized America in 2017

A round-up of the triumphs, embarrassments and controversies in the local arts scene in 2017 and how Baltimore was depicted on the small and large screens.