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June 15, 2018

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After one year of BaltimoreLink, ridership has bounced back, but reliability remains below goals

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On its first anniversary, Gov. Larry Hogan’s $135 million BaltimoreLink bus system’s LocalLink and ExpressLink buses are on time about 68 percent of the time, an improvement from the previous year, but still well short of the Maryland Transit Administration’s 80 percent goal.

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Maryland General Assembly's ethics panel investigating Del. Curt Anderson for alleged sexual misconduct

Prominent Baltimore lawmaker Del. Curt Anderson is under an ethics investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and harassment.

Series against Marlins pits major league-worst Orioles vs. team that was accused of trying to tank

The Orioles are in line for 116 losses and the first pick in the draft, but no one has accused them of tanking because they are spending a lot more money on the few wins they are projected to have.

QB Joe Flacco puts workouts with his new Ravens receivers on his summer agenda

When Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco hosts his summer throwing session, it will be only the second time in 10 years the quarterback has done so. The only time previously was seven years back, during the NFL lockout.

Retiring CareFirst CEO Chet Burrell discusses the future of health care and insurance

Chet Burrell reflects on his nearly 11 year term as CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as he prepares to step down at the end of the month.

Naval Academy to Nike, Los Angeles boutique: Cease and desist using logo resembling crest

The Naval Academy is demanding that Nike and the Undefeated, a Los Angeles-based boutique, stop using a logo closely resembling its historic academy crest.

Man's body found at arabber stable in West Baltimore

Police are investigating after a man’s body was found Thursday inside an arabber stable in West Baltimore.

Ivan Bates' 'undefeated' claim of prosecuting murders in Baltimore not a clear cut case

As the June 26 primary election approaches, state's attorney candidate Ivan Bates claims all wins in 12 to 15 murder cases. And he gets there with some careful accounting.

Gov. Hogan touts $15.2 million in state funding for Baltimore on visit to city

Gov. Larry Hogan came to Baltimore on Thursday to tout $15.2 million in state funding his administration has helped secure for violence prevention, education and transportation initiatives in Baltimore.

Maryland lawmakers seek relief for crab shacks from food stamps rule

Maryland Democrats in Congress asked the Trump administration on Thursday to grant crab shacks temporary relief from a new rule that is preventing many from accepting food stamps for steamed crabs.

A guide for the (very) casual soccer fan trying to understand the 2018 World Cup

Here are some tips and terms to learn as you try to navigate the world of World Cup soccer this summer.