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February 8, 2018

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Jurors begin deliberations in Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force trial; will resume Monday

Thursday, Feb 8

Jurors in the federal trial of two former members of the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force were sent home for the weekend after deliberating for about four hours, and will resume Monday.

De Sousa appoints Baltimore Police veterans and retirees to lead department to reformed future

Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa has filled his top command staff with veteran Baltimore cops — including a handful of retirees he recruited to return.

When the water bill is $50,000: Hundreds of Baltimore customers hit with incorrect bills

Hundreds of customers of Baltimore’s water system were hit this week with exorbitant water bills greater than $50,000. 

Educators take 'Black Lives Matter' message into Baltimore schools

"Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools” began last year in Seattle and Philadelphia. This year, more than 20 cities took part, including Baltimore, Chicago and New York City.

Bad info from Spirit Air led me to flush emotional support hamster down BWI airport toilet, student says

When Belen Aldecosea arrived at the BWI airport, Spirit refused to allow her emotional support hamster, Pebbles, on the flight. 

Lawmakers push for budget vote to avert government shutdown at midnight

Lawmakers pressed to enact a massive budget deal Thursday along with a temporary funding measure to prevent a government shutdown at midnight.

Ten years after the trade: Orioles center fielder Adam Jones

On Feb. 8, 2008, the Orioles made a franchise-altering trade when they acquired Adam Jones, along with pitchers Chris Tillman, George Sherrill, Kam Mickolio and Tony Butler, in exchange for left-hander Erik Bedard. Four years later, the Orioles had their first winning season since 1997.

Lawmakers call for ethics review of Baltimore County school board, officials

Six Maryland senators have called on Baltimore County school officials to implement an annual ethics review of the Board of Education, the superintendent and senior staff to spot any potential conflicts of interest and “restore confidence” in the school system.

Cal Ripken Jr.'s Reisterstown home is going up for auction in May — and there will be open houses

After listing it for sale for nearly a year, Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. is putting his Reisterstown estate on the auction block.

15 favorite first-date restaurants in Baltimore

Some folks like to get lost a little bit in the crowd on the first date, so nothing too romantic. Other folks take a first date to a favorite restaurant, figuring they might as well find out right away if this thing is going to work or not. Here are 15 favorite first-date spots in Baltimore.