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August 20, 2018

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Lexington Market has seen business plunge since rat video. Merchants say it reflects years of city neglect.

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Sales have fallen an average 50 percent across the market — a startling decline even by the standards of slow summer months, merchants say.

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Stripped of power, Baltimore NAACP branch seeks a 'refresh'

The Baltimore City NAACP, which was stripped of its powers last fall and continues to face internal controversies, hopes an election in the fall will provide a much-needed reset for the historically powerful branch.

Judge's conference Monday in case of man charged in Capital Gazette shooting

Jarrod Ramos' attorney has requested a hearing for a "good cause" extension, which would give him more time to consider a potential plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. He is charged in the deaths of five Capital Gazette employees.

Three big questions for Ravens vs. Colts: Will Ravens starters get their first fair fight?

How much will Ravens starters play, and how will they fare?

Orioles spend another weekend minding gap between club and class of league in Cleveland

“It’s a solid baseball team, and a reminder — we were talked about like that,” manager Buck Showalter said. “It’s something we need to get back to.”

John Andreoli likely to join Orioles in Toronto; Rickard sent to Triple-A Norfolk

Outfielder John Andreoli, who the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, will join the team in Toronto on Monday in the likelihood that Mark Trumbo’s knee injury lands him on the disabled list.

Couple transforms a historic Havre de Grace home and adds charming touches

Sometimes people mistake Karen and Ed Garono's house for a bed and breakfast.

Festival in African griot tradition shows Baltimore's black children 'another way'

The fourth annual African Griot Book Festival for Children, in Druid Hill Park, aimed to connect children with history and culture that they don’t often learn about in school or see in the media.

Pair of rookie wide receivers look to continue climb up Ravens' depth chart

In the Ravens' last preseason game, Jordan Lasley and Janarion Grant came in before veterans Breshad Perriman and DeVier Posey.

Baltimore's electric el line on Guilford Avenue was nation's first

Like New York and Chicago, Baltimore had an elevated that ran along Guilford Avenue from 1893 to 1950.

Baltimore Symphony embarks Tuesday on first international tour in 13 years

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra embarks Aug. 21 on a visit to Scotland, England and Ireland, its first international travel in 13 years and first international tour with music director Marin Alsop, showcasing programs marking the Leonard Bernstein centennial.