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August 3, 2018

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One year after first Ceasefire event, Baltimore leaders say program has made a difference

Friday, Aug 3

One year later, Ceasefire events are now held quarterly, and city and neighborhood leaders agree the event has made a positive difference in the city’s fight against crime.

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Preston: Ravens backup quarterbacks turn in solid effort in preseason-opening win over Bears

Robert Griffin III started the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night and rookie Lamar Jackson, the team’s first-round draft pick out of Louisville, played the second half. And both flashed something positive.

Lamar Jackson debuts in second half as Ravens edge Bears, 17-16, in Hall of Fame Game

The man with the keys to the Ravens' revamped offense was former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III, signed as a potential backup quarterback before the Ravens used a first-round draft pick on the newer model, Lamar Jackson.

Now that Orioles have acquired additional international bonus slots, what will they do with them?

The Orioles now have more than $8 million in slots to spend on international free agents.

Maryland's black caucus calls for giving investigation of Del. Anderson time to finish

Maryland's Legislative Black Caucus rejected calls for Del. Curt Anderson to drop off the November ballot over accusations of sexual misconduct and insisted that ethics investigators be given time to complete their work.

Woman shot during burglary in Catonsville, police say suspect may be linked to other cases

Baltimore County Police are investigating an incident in which a woman was shot during a burglary in Catonsville on Wednesday, and say the case may be linked to other burglaries in the area.

Five storylines going into the start of Maryland preseason football practice

The death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair in June and the expected return of quarterbacks Kasim Hill and Tyrrell Pigrome will be among the storylines as Maryland starts preseason football practice Friday in College Park.

Man 'slashed' with knife outside Parkville restaurant

Baltimore County police are investigating a Thursday night knife attack outside Maria's Carry Out in Parkville.

The littlest jousters: Kids take the reins of Maryland's state sport

Long gone are the days of armored knights on horseback. Now, kids are charging ahead to keep jousting alive.

Dining review: Duck Duck Goose a restaurant worth flocking to in Fells Point

Duck Duck Goose, a new Fells Point brasserie, delivers stellar food in a cool, casual ambience.

A top medical school in Japan didn't want too many women. So it lowered their grades.

One of Japan's top medical universities has been systematically blocking female applicants from entering the school for at least eight years, local news