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December 19, 2017

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Gov. Larry Hogan proposes $461 million to ease congestion on Baltimore Beltway

Tuesday, Dec 19

Gov. Larry Hogan wants to convert inner shoulders to travel lanes, extend express toll lanes and rebuild the interchange at I-70 and I-695 in order to reduce rush hour commute times by about 15 minutes.

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House approves sweeping GOP tax plan, 'majority' of Marylanders would see a cut, Harris says

A massive overhaul of the nation’s tax laws was nearing final approval Wednesday after the House of Representatives backed the measure on a mostly party-line vote.

Baltimore Police investigating fatal shooting of local tattoo shop employee in Fells Point

Police said 43-year-old James Forrester had been shot once in the chest. Forrester’s Facebook page said he is a body piercer at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum and a bassist in local bands.

Baltimore man arrested in 'shooting spree,' police chase held without bail after clearing mental evaluation

MauSean Carter, the 30-year-old Baltimore man charged with going on a fatal “shooting spree” before being captured at the end of a police chase Friday was ordered held without bail on Tuesday after clearing an initial court-ordered mental evaluation.

French company pitches to take control of Baltimore's water system, lobbyists join push

In recent weeks, lobbyists have been pitching Baltimore officials on a plan for French company Suez Environment to take operating control the city’s water system, several City Council members say.

Baltimore mayor, City Council members to get pay raises

The City Council passed a law in 2007 that entitles elected officials to an automatic 2.5 percent raise.

Will Baltimore get a white Christmas? Forecast suggests mild rain, but could trend colder

Baltimore has an outside chance of having a white Christmas, but any snow will require quicker-than-expected intrusion of cold air.

From unexpected generosity to the 'Rise Up' heard round the world, Baltimore loved an underdog in 2017

This year, a few stories of unexpected generosity and strangers going out of their way to bring a smile to people they’d never met found their way into the headlines.

With Towson off to record start, men's basketball coach Pat Skerry agrees to extension

The Towson men's basketball team is off to its best start in its Division history at 10-1.