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July 13, 2018

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Downtown Baltimore streets in gridlock after changes to traffic light timing

Friday, Jul 13

They could walk faster through downtown Baltimore at rush hour. Commuters say changes to the cycling of lights in downtown Baltimore has turned their journey home each night into an odyssey.

Video shows rat in bakery case at Lexington Market; stall closed

A bakery stall at Lexington Market has been temporarily closed, after video depicting a live rat checking out the goods inside a display case was posted online.

Housing indicators reflect strong seller's market in Baltimore region

Homes In Baltimore are selling faster than they have been in a decade and for more of the asking price than in years. The indicators reflect a regional housing market that is heating up as household incomes and jobs grow.

More eateries, businesses do away with plastic straws

More restaurants and businesses are moving away from using plastic straws and other single-use plastic items amid growing environmental concerns. Starbucks said last week that it would eliminate plastic straws at its coffee shops within two years.

As governor, Larry Hogan's real estate business continues to thrive — prompting questions

Gov. Larry Hogan's business dealings have drawn criticism from Democrats, who have sought to tie Hogan to President Donald Trump, and renewed a debate about the lengths to which businessmen-turned-politicians should wall themselves off from their private enterprises.

Maryland's highest court to weigh in on Syed case

Maryland’s highest court has agreed to consider whether to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the subject of the immensely popular “Serial” podcast.

Fellow journalists remember victims of shooting at Annapolis memorial

Fellow journalists remember their five fallen colleagues at memorial in Annapolis

With ownership in question, lawsuit stalls over deadly West Baltimore collapse

Attorney Tierra Gregory has searched the past year for those responsible when a vacant house crashed down and killed a retiree in West Baltimore. As the months pass by, her doubts grow. Will anyone be accountable for Thomas Lemmon’s death?