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July 11, 2018

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Baltimore Police assign 115 extra officers to patrol the streets in hopes of curbing overtime spending, crime

Wednesday, Jul 11

Baltimore Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle said Wednesday that he has reassigned 115 officers to patrol the city's streets in an effort to suppress crime and curb soaring overtime spending.

Howard council incumbent, down two votes in primary, loses by six votes after recount

Political newcomer Liz Walsh held onto her win over incumbent Jon Weinstein in the District 1 Democratic primary following Wednesday’s recount.

Mario Mandzukic scores in extra time as Croatia advances to World Cup final with 2-1 win over England

Mario Mandzukic scored the clincher in the second half of extra time in the semifinal to secure a spot in Sunday's final against France.

Roger Federer blows 2-set lead and loses 13-11 in fifth set to Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon

Defending champion Roger Federer has been knocked out of Wimbledon after wasting a match point during a 2-6, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11 defeat to Kevin Anderson.

Congress observes moment of silence on House floor for Capital Gazette shooting victims

Congress paused for a moment of silence Wednesday afternoon to honor the victims of the June 28 shooting at the Capital Gazette’s Annapolis newsroom.

Baltimore State's Attorney's Office still assessing whether it will pursue fourth Keith Davis trial

Three weeks after Circuit Judge Althea Handy declared a mistrial in Davis’ third trial, a spokeswoman for Marilyn Mosby’s office said it is still reviewing its options. Davis is charged with killing a Pimlico security guard in 2015.

Baltimore's Youthworks program paid some people for work they didn't do, audit finds

City Auditor Audrey Askew told Baltimore’s Board of Estimates that these improper payments “result in the city’s loss of revenues, decreased integrity and unreliability of information provided by the YouthWorks program.”

New leadership announced for Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, B&O Railroad Museum

Donna Drew Sawyer has been named the new CEO for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.

Annapolis lines up Good Charlotte for festival honoring press freedom

Good Charlotte, a band led by the Maddon brothers of Waldorf, has committed to perform at a festival in Annapolis to honor press freedom.

Lessons from the Cult of Rob: Remembering a writing mentor at the Capital Gazette

The late Rob Hiaasen of the Annapolis Capital was the best reader a young writer could have.