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April 30, 2018

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Baltimore poised to pay $9M to man who spent 20 years in prison on wrongful rape, murder conviction

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Baltimore is poised to pay $9 million to a man who was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder and spent 20 years in prison before DNA evidence cleared his name a decade ago.

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Why is traffic so congested in Baltimore? Officials blame 'antiquated' signal system

An “antiquated” network of traffic signals is contributing to congestion downtown and in other busy neighborhoods of Baltimore, with at least $30 million in technological and structural upgrades needed to provide smoother, faster rides, according to city transportation officials.

Body camera footage after Det. Suiter's death show Baltimore residents living under police watch

Police body-camera footage from the days after Det. Sean Suiter was shot to death in West Baltimore shows residents of Harlem Park living under police watch — with officers stopping everyone entering the neighborhood and residents having to show identification.

Mike Preston: The Ravens do not need to rush Lamar Jackson

First-round draft pick Lamar Jackson, a quarterback from Louisville, has time on his side in learning the Ravens offense.

Baltimore hospitals to play a bigger role in opioid epidemic under city initiative

Baltimore’s 11 hospitals have committed to a new city initiative aimed at increasing the role that medical institutions play in fighting the opioid epidemic. 

East Baltimore gang boss sentenced to life in prison for ordering the murder of police informant

Gerald "Geezy" Johnson was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday for ruling over a murderous regime of the Black Guerilla Family street gang and ordering the execution of a police informant.

Ground broken as massive project to 'transform' Columbia's downtown begins

Ground was broken for the Merriweather District redevelopment project in downtown Columbia on Monday. The mixed-use development includes a new office tower and housing.

Baltimore councilman calls for diaper-changing tables in all public buildings and businesses

A Baltimore City Councilman wants to require diaper changing tables in public buildings and businesses.

Ravens winners and losers from the 2018 NFL draft

Given some time to digest the draft, here is a look at the winners and losers solely from a Ravens’ perspective.