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June 19, 2018

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'We’re all just wondering why we’re here': Extra school days lead to empty classrooms in Maryland

Tuesday, Jun 19

Summer camps across the Baltimore region opened on Monday. Sunscreen-slathered kids showed up to play soccer, sail or revel in the sun. There was just one problem: For many of the children, school was still in session.

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Maryland weather: 'Pulse thunderstorms' cause outages, damage in Baltimore and Carroll counties

Sudden thunderstorms felled trees and power lines in Baltimore and Carroll counties, leaving over 20,000 BGE customers without power as of Monday evening.

Salvation Army closing family shelter in Baltimore, leaving few options for children and parents

The Salvation Army is closing an 80-year-old emergency shelter in Baltimore, one of the few shelters in the city that accepted families. In its place, the nonprofit helps to eventually open low-income housing.

Viewing, services set for Maryland football player and former McDonogh student Jordan McNair

The viewing for Maryland football player Jordan McNair will be today at Wylie Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday at New Psalmist Baptist Church.

In-flight sexual assault reports on the rise, FBI says

The number of sexual assault reports aboard airplanes has grown by nearly two-thirds in recent years, according to the FBI.

Maryland families of sailors killed aboard USS McCain file claims against owner of other ship

Maryland families of the sailors killed aboard the USS McCain last year have filed legal claims against the owners of the oil tanker with which the U.S. Navy destroyer collided.

'Papa! Papa!' Audio of children at border stokes rage over family separation

An audio recording that appears to capture the voices of small children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday.

Trump defiant as crisis grows over family separation at the border

The Trump administration's move to separate immigrant families at the border spiraled into a humanitarian and political crisis Monday.

Republican Rep. Andy Harris calls for more 'family facilities' on Southwest Border, criticizes Obama policy

As Democrats denounce border separations, Rep. Harris criticizes Obama policy and seeks more family resources

Feeling the fire with the Baltimore Dragon Boat Club

The ancient Chinese water sport will draw in 19 teams for a competition on June 23.

10 most expensive Baltimore-area homes to go on the market in May

These were the 10 priciest new home listings in the Baltimore area last month, according to multiple listing service Bright MLS. The list excludes new construction and homes without seller...