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December 14, 2017

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Maryland snow: Schools delayed, roads may be slick after overnight snow around Baltimore

Thursday, Dec 14

A coating of snow in the Baltimore region Wednesday evening could make for a slick commute Thursday morning, the National Weather Service warned.

Supporters say school recommended for closure is important hub for West Baltimore neighborhood

Parents and staff say William Pinderhughes Elementary/Middle School operates as an anchor in the Sandtown-Winchester community.

Politics of crime heating up in Maryland

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan announced his crime plan for Baltimore; it didn't take long for Democrats to slam it and him for playing politics with the issue.

Anti-violence program Roca, funded by private donors, coming to Baltimore, Mayor Pugh says

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh announced a plan on Wednesday to bring an anti-violence program from Boston to the city.

'All she wanted was somebody to talk to': Widow, 98, befriends Baltimore cop in her last days

Police Det. Wendy Morton just happened to be patrolling Northeast Baltimore that April afternoon when the lonely widow called 911. Soon a routine stop led to regular visits with honey doughnuts, to midnight phone calls for “girl talk,” to dances around the living room.

Activist DeRay Mckesson sues Fox News, media personality Jeanine Pirro for defamation

Activist DeRay Mckesson filed a lawsuit Tuesday in New York against Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro.

Rod Rosenstein defends Russia probe after anti-Trump text messages released, denies 'witch hunt'

Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein faced sharp questioning Wednesday from congressional Republicans following revelations that two officials assigned to the department’s ongoing Russia probe exchanged text messages critical of President Donald J. Trump during last year’s campaign.

Hopkins favored out-of-state patients over locals to increase revenue, lawsuit claims

A former Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. employee is suing the medical system claiming it prioritized out-of-state patients over Maryland residents to drive up revenue.

Harford sheriff, legislators want measure to let people carry guns in church

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler has asked state lawmakers to let more people bring concealed handguns with them to worship, saying he wants congregations to protect themselves against mass shooters.