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November 2, 2018

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After 2,857 nights, Baltimore's 'Streetcorner Astronomer' sets up his telescope one last time

Friday, Nov 2

Herman Heyn, Baltimore's "Streetcorner Astronomer" for the past 30 years, has called an end to his career in public astronomy. But not before setting up his telescope one last time in Fells Point.

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‘Ready to show the world what they can do’: Workshop focuses on 'neurodiverse' job candidates

Hiring someone with "neurodiversity" — an employee on the autism spectrum or one with dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — brings culture change, enrichment to the workplace, human resource managers were told Thursday.

Maryland sees uptick in candidates younger than 30, bringing enthusiasm, optimism to the general election ballot

More candidates younger than 30 will appear on Maryland general election ballots this fall than in 2014. Political experts and leading scholars say that reflects national trends that show higher levels of engagement and optimism among young people. At least 26 candidates under 30 are running.

Mike Preston's midseason Ravens grades: After a strong start, Joe Flacco's performance has dropped

Columnist Mike Preston gives his midseason report card after the Ravens' 4-4 start.

The Ravens have the NFL's top defense — unless you look at their past five quarters

Over the course of this season, only nine defenses have fared worse on a per-play basis than the Ravens have since the fourth quarter of their loss to the New Orleans Saints.

'I was touched by an angel': Beloved Baltimore barber survives shooting on violent Halloween

Four people — including a 13-year-old boy — were killed, and three others injured on a violent Halloween in Baltimore, police said, bringing to a close the second-most violent month of 2018, which saw more than a killing a day.

'I’ve had enough. Let’s change this': Annapolis stands up again against hate and gun violence

Annapolis stands up again against hate and gun violence

Fallout grows for University of Maryland, College Park, in aftermath of regents' response to player's death

In the aftermath of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents' response to the death of a Terrapins football player, the consequences for the College Park campus are multiplying. Faculty, students and alumni are raising concerns about accreditation, academic freedom and fundraising.

University of Maryland students divide midprotest over football game boycotts

A student protest at the University of Maryland Thursday quickly dissolved from a united front against the institution's handling of football player Jordan McNair’s death into a heated quarrel over whether to boycott football games.

Mi hermano, El Chapo: How a lawyer from Baltimore came to defend the world’s most notorious drug lord

Facing life in prison and with his men turned government witnesses, alleged cartel king "El Chapo" has few allies. One is a lawyer from Mulberry Street in Baltimore.

Fox 45 meteorologist 'OK' after collapsing on air Thursday

Fox 45 chief meteorologist Vytas Reid collapsed during a broadcast Thursday afternoon.