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August 6, 2018

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'It's really senseless:' Two killed Sunday night in Baltimore near end of ceasefire weekend

Monday, Aug 6

Police said four people were shot — two killed — toward the end of the city’s fifth Ceasefire weekend. 

Baltimore council considering charter amendment to ban sale of city water system

The City Council, concerned about lobbying efforts to privatize Baltimore’s water supply, is planning to fast-track legislation Monday that would make it illegal to sell or lease the water system.

Who gets a piece of Baltimore's $12 million youth fund? Grant reviewers sort through $75 million in requests

Requests for a piece of the city's $12 million Children and Youth Fund have topped $75 million. A group is evaluating applications and will determine which groups get money.

Prayer gathering ends events promoting 72-hour citywide ceasefire

Prayer gathering ends a weekend full of events promoting a citywide ceasefire.

Uncertainty clouds MIAA football practice with no league ruling yet after teams drop St. Frances

Maryland interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference football practice begins Monday amid uncertainty about what the season means. League officials have not said whether all of the teams that dropped St. Frances must forfeit those games or whether St. Frances will be awarded the title.

New infielders Jonathan Villar and Renato Núñez add continuity to Orioles lineup

Jonathan Villar and Renato Núñez are on an offensive roll, which has helped the Orioles get into a better offensive rhythm.

Nine arrested after White Marsh Mall fight

Baltimore County police arrested nine people outside White Marsh Mall after a large fight Saturday night.

Baltimore County police officer fatally strikes pedestrian while heading to home invasion call

A Baltimore County police officer struck and killed a pedestrian as the officer was on his way to investigate a home invasion with a possible shooting, county police said Sunday.

Charlotte Rae, the longtime actress who starred in 'The Facts of Life,' dies at 92

A spokesman for Charlotte Rae, who played a wise and caring housemother to a brood of teenage girls on "The Facts of Life," says the actress has died.

A presidential scrap touches down at the Havre de Grace Opera House

The 147-year-old Havre de Grace Opera House, which may or may not have actually played host to operas, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Isn't that a neat trick?