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December 27, 2017

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FBI rejects Baltimore police request it take over investigation of Det. Sean Suiter’s death

Wednesday, Dec 27

The FBI has rejected calls for it to take over the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Baltimore homicide detective who was set to testify in a federal police corruption case, saying it has no evidence to suggest Det. Sean Suiter’s death was connected to the corruption probe.

Baltimore has now had 342 homicides in 2017, the highest per capita rate on record

With two fatal shootings Tuesday night and the recent reclassification of an decades-old shooting as a killing, Baltimore has hit 342 homicides in 2017 — a new per capita record.

Pugh administration expects to announce new Baltimore inspector general to fill long-vacant position

Mayor Catherine Pugh is expected to announce the hiring of a new inspector general soon to fill the position that has been vacant for more than a year.

Advocates pushing lawmakers to clean up Maryland's renewable energy supply

In 2018, Maryland environmental advocates will press lawmakers to clean up the state's renewable energy supply, which subsidizes some polluting power sources. But it could be difficult to reach consensus on what changes need to be made.

Baltimore's arts scene figured prominently in the conversations that galvanized America in 2017

A round-up of the triumphs, embarrassments and controversies in the local arts scene in 2017 and how Baltimore was depicted on the small and large screens.

#MyBmore seeks to tell Baltimore's 'authentic' stories

#MyBmore isn’t a traditional marketing campaign but rather a grassroots social media effort encouraging Baltimoreans to rally on behalf of their city by posting photos, videos and stories on Instagram, Twitter and other apps or sites using a common hashtag.

Derek Hunter out at WBAL radio

Derek Hunter, who hosted a weekday afternoon show on WBAL radio, is no longer with the station, according to Cary Pahigian, president and general manager of WBAL-AM.

Shirley Phillips, founder of Phillips Seafood, dies

Shirley Elizabeth Flowers Phillips, founder of Phillips Seafood, died Christmas morning at age 95.

Ravens news, notes and opinions on potential playoff foes, Ryan Jensen's future and Jaylen Hill's injury

If the Ravens beat the Bengals on Sunday, they'll play the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. But there are scenarios in which they could make it and face the Jaguars, too.

Sun sports reporters reflect on favorite memories and characters of 2017

Sun sports reporters reflect on favorite memories and characters from the games, events and people they covered in 2017.