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December 18, 2017

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Betsy DeVos speaks at University of Baltimore graduation, prompting protests

Monday, Dec 18

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos applauded University of Baltimore graduates during their winter commencement ceremony Wednesday and challenged them to be thoughtful and selfless, and to persevere in the face of hardship.

Package theft gives rise to delivery alternatives

Package thefts have become an all-too-common byproduct of online shopping and delivery, especially around the holiday season. One Baltimore County entrepreneur has started a package rescue business.

2.3 million Marylanders will travel for holidays, AAA Mid-Atlantic says

Despite an uncertain weather forecast, nearly 2.3 million Marylanders will travel between Christmas and New Year’s Day, AAA Mid-Atlantic projected Monday — a 3.2 percent increase from last year’s projection and the auto club’s highest-ever holiday travel forecast.

High-ranking Baltimore Police commander takes leave of absence to run for sheriff

A high-ranking commander in the Baltimore Police Department who oversees homicide and other criminal investigations and helped lead the department’s 2015 probe into the death of Freddie Gray has taken a leave of absence to run for Baltimore Sheriff.

Judge expected to vacate conviction of man who feds say had drugs planted by Gun Trace Task Force officer

U.S. District Court judge is expected to vacate the convictions of two men in a case where federal prosecutors say drugs were planted by Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, who is charged in the sweeping Gun Trace Task Force racketeering case.

Stolen Mazda found with 6-month-old baby in back seat, Baltimore County police say

Baltimore County police have found a black Mazda 6 that was stolen Monday with a 6-month-old baby in the back seat.

64-year-old pedestrian struck in Southeast Baltimore hit-and-run dies; investigation continues

A 64-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a truck in a hit-and-run incident in Southeast Baltimore on Dec. 10 has died, Baltimore Police said Monday.

If Orioles say goodbye to Machado, do they have to find a way to keep Schoop long term?

Will the Orioles learn from the situation they find themselves in with Manny Machado that they should lock up Jonathan Schoop?

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns

The Ravens used a familiar formula to beat the Cleveland Browns and remain in strong position to claim a wild-card spot. But the best news is they're hammering poor and mediocre opponents.

The year in Baltimore dining: Growth amid high-profile restaurant closures

Baltimore’s restaurant scene was marked by widespread closures as competition reached a fever pitch in 2017.