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April 13, 2018

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The Morning Sun

10 people who make the Baltimore region better: Torrey Smith to Kondwani Fidel

Friday, Apr 13

Here are 10 change-makers who have made the Baltimore area better with their courage, innovative thinking and leadership.

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Talking to toddlers: It isn't the words, it is the conversation

It's not just the number of words that children hear, it's conversation with parents and others that stimulates their language acquisition and brain development, new research suggests.

Pastor of MLK's former church discusses King's legacy at interfaith event in Baltimore

A pastor from the church of Martin Luther King decried the sanitization of King’s legacy at an interfaith service held Thursday.

Former Ravens coach Brian Billick on Ozzie Newsome, Colin Kaepernick and draft needs

“Ozzie's just one of the greats,” Billick said of the Ravens' longtime general manager.

Ellicott City business advises international team how to rebound from natural disaster

The owner of Sweet Elizabeth Jane explained to visitors from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka -- countries prone to natural disasters -- about how she rebounded from the devastating flood. 

Columbia Association studies cutting more than half of its neighborhood centers

In a move that is rattling community members, the Columbia Association will discuss an idea to close or repurpose over half of its neighborhood centers.

25 ways to make Baltimore better: Suggestions from Aaron Maybin, Leana Wen and more

We asked 25 people from the Baltimore area about ways to improve the community. Here’s what they said.

Orioles hope to be 'back on our feet' with bullpen after tumultuous two weeks

A tumultuous first two weeks that saw the Orioles require 55 innings of relief is through, and they hope the arrival of Alex Cobb and a week of good starts will mean things are settled down.

I downloaded my Facebook data. I'm amused — and disturbed.

As Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg answered questions before Congress this week about online privacy and his company’s reach, I wondered: What information does Facebook have on me? It turns out it’s a pretty easy thing to find out — and the results are both amusing and disturbing.

Former TV producer Jill Blackstone arrested in Baltimore, charged in murder of her sister

Former TV producer Jill Blackstone was arrested at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after being charged in the killing of her deaf and partially blind sister, according to authorities. 

New York investment bank Goldman Sachs considers involvement in Mondawmin Mall

The bank that is investing in Port Covington says it will look at other investment in Baltimore, including the former Target space at Mondawmin Mall.