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July 4, 2018

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Nonprofit Roca begins relentless pursuit of Baltimore's most dangerous young men — to change them

Wednesday, Jul 4

The anti-violence program Roca begins its work in Baltimore this week: hounding some of the city's most dangerous young men in the hopes of creating relationships that will disrupt the city’s cycle of violence.

Vote-counting to resume Thursday in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Democrats might not learn who their nominee is for county executive until next week, according to elections officials.

Baltimore police officer charged with assault and misconduct

Baltimore police officer Carlos Rivera-Martinez has been suspended without pay after being charged by the State’s Attorney’s office with first-degree assault and misconduct in office.

Orioles have their chances, but fail to capitalize in 3-2 loss to Phillies

The Orioles are 24-60, no longer undefeated in July, and even when they do enough to put themselves in position to win, they simply don’t.

More than 40,000 gallons of sewage spills near Annapolis

Anne Arundel County health officials are warning against swimming in Carr Creek near Annapolis for the next week after a sewage spill that began Monday night.

Police pleaded with man to drop knife before shooting at behavioral health clinic, body camera footage shows

Baltimore Police officers who shot a man holding a knife in a University of Maryland Medical Center behavioral health clinic last week pleaded with him dozens of times to drop the weapon as he threw chairs, ordered them to shoot him and finally charged at the officers, body camera footage shows.

Lightning starts house fire in Howard County; three firefighters suffer heat exhaustion

Lightning set a house in Clarksville on fire Tuesday evening, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

Wildfire destroys more than 100 Colorado homes

A growing wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes in the Colorado mountains.

Orioles players understanding of Colby Rasmus' decision to step away from team

Orioles players said after Tuesday night's game that they understood and supported why Colby Rasmus decided to step away from the team for personal reasons.

Where to find the best view of Baltimore's Fourth of July fireworks

Some of the best vantage points for watching Baltimore's Inner Harbor fireworks on July 4.