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August 16, 2018

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Catholic Church: No reports of abuse in Maryland by priest accused in Pennsylvania

Thursday, Aug 16

A priest who was accused of improper sexual relationships with girls in Pennsylvania and later allowed to minister in Baltimore was not the subject of any abuse reports in Maryland, according to the priest’s religious order and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Democrat Ben Jealous offers plan to combat lead poisoning while criticizing Gov. Hogan's efforts

Saying Gov. Larry Hogan hasn’t done enough to alleviate the problem, Ben Jealous, the Democratic nominee for governor, offered a plan Thursday to deal with lead poisoning in Maryland, including spending $5 million or more inspectors and offering a tax credit for abatement.

As another surge of stormwater and pollution flows through Conowingo Dam, scientists worry about impact on oysters, grasses

As another surge of stormwater and pollution flows down the Susquehanna River, requiring Conowingo Dam floodgates to open for the second time in weeks, Chesapeake Bay scientists are concerned about the potential impact on oysters and still watching closely for other impacts.

Orioles' Adam Jones clears trade waivers, opening door for potential August deal

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has cleared trade waivers, according to an industry source.

Preston: For a Ravens team in transition to be a contender, Joe Flacco needs to lead it

After four weeks of practice, there is still one major question that remains: Who is the “alpha dog” who can carry the Ravens to a Super Bowl title or deep into the playoffs?

Jordan McNair's father: Maryland coach DJ Durkin 'shouldn't be able to work with anybody else's kid'

In an interview with Michael Strahan on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Martin McNair said the coach, who is on administrative leave along with three other staff members pending a review of the team’s culture, should not return to the sidelines.

New retail planned in heart of downtown Baltimore at Pratt and Light streets

A developer unveils plans to build new retail at the base of the Transamerica building at Pratt and Light streets.

Maryland weather: Wildfire smoke from Western U.S. affecting air quality in Baltimore as heat index nears 100

Hot and humid conditions are forecast in the Baltimore region Thursday and Friday, helping to create unhealthy levels of air pollution, National Weather Service forecasters said. A "Code Orange" air quality alert is in effect, indicating unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups.

1 dead in double shooting outside Southwest Baltimore business park; police searching for suspect

Two men were shot in Southwest Baltimore Thursday morning, according to police.

Sign removed from former Baltimore Sun building

The Baltimore Sun sign was removed off the former newspaper's headquarters on Calvert Street on Thursday, August 16.