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April 27, 2018

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In 'masterful' first round, Ravens get pass-catching tight end and their quarterback of the future

Friday, Apr 27

Ozzie Newsome's final draft as general manager lands the Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst and quarterback Lamar Jackson in the first round. “It was masterful the way it came down in the draft room tonight,” Newsome said. “It was unbelievable.”

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Question of responsibility for Baltimore riot damage spans 1968 and 2015 — and careers of notable legal family

U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III is presiding over a suit merchants filed against Baltimore for damages to their businesses in the 2015 riot. In a historical twist — or perhaps conflict of interest? — his father was city solicitor who in 1968 argued the city wasn't liable.

Remembering the Baltimore riots after Freddie Gray's death, 3 years later

Watching his city in flames during the riots of April 27, 2015, was “heartbreaking,” for community organizer Ray Kelly, who says he tried to calm folks down as he stood between demonstrators and police, cobblestones flying overhead.

Preston: Draft-night trades could invigorate Ravens, get them moving again on offense

South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst, the Ravens' first first-round pick of the night, can work seam routes and has the speed to make catches downfield.

Charters face estimated $5.5 million cut in proposed Baltimore schools budget

The Baltimore City school district’s recently unveiled budget proposal cuts roughly $5.5 million from its 34 charter schools.

Dylan Bundy falters as Orioles lose, 9-5, are off to their worst 25-game start since 1988

Dylan Bundy, who entered the night with a 1.42 ERA, allowed a career high in runs and hits in the Orioles' 9-5 loss, their 11th loss in their past 12 games.

Maryland Voter Guide 2018

Marylanders will vote in 2018 for governor, attorney general, U.S. Senator, all 8 seats in the House of Representatives and all 188 General Assembly seats.

Johns Hopkins doctor transforms surgery so patients with facial paralysis can smile again

Dr. Kofi Boahene at Johns Hopkins Hospital has come up with surgery to help people with facial paralysis smile again.

Lamar Jackson: Ravens 'going to get a Super Bowl out of me'

Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson is already making things interesting.

With 'Sollers Point,' Baltimore filmmaker Matthew Porterfield continues exploring his hometown — and himself

Writer-director Matthew Porterfield and actor McCaul Lombardi talk about their new film, "Sollers Point," getting its local premiere at the 20th Maryland Film Festival.

Democratic candidates for Maryland governor struggle to break away from pack at GBC forum

The seven Democratic contenders for their party's nomination for governor struggled Thursday night to differentiate themselves from the herd. Nobody clearly succeeded.