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May 7, 2018

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Baltimore restaurant closures continue as suburbanites dine elsewhere

Monday, May 7

Baltimore has seen another spate of restaurant closures as consumer habits change and suburbanites find less incentive to dine in the city.

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Southwest passengers at BWI say pickup truck hit their plane on runway

Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines flight from South Florida say a pickup truck hit their plane on the runway at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Chair of Baltimore police oversight panel to resign after body-camera footage captures tense traffic stop

Marvin McKenstry will resign from his position as chair of the Community Oversight Task Force, the organization announces in a Facebook post.

'The epitome of a good kid': City College lacrosse, football standout killed in Baltimore shooting

Ray Glasgow III, a 17-year-old football and lacrosse standout at the Baltimore City College high school, was killed in a shooting in East Baltimore on Saturday night — just two days before the Black Knights were set to play Mervo in the city’s Division A lacrosse championship.

Orioles lose to A's, 2-1, have lost 12 straight on road and are tied for majors' worst record

At 8-26, the Orioles are tied with the Cincinnati Reds for having the major leagues' worst record.

'House of Cards,' 'The Wire' actors help close the 20th Maryland Film Festival

As much as local cinephiles enjoy going to the annual Maryland Film Festival, some of the filmmakers are equally as happy to bring their work here.

Baltimore tries cameras and tickets to stop trucks driving down residential streets

For years, residents in Southeast Baltimore have been beset by trucks rumbling to and from the port of Baltimore using residential streets. Now the city has set up cameras to catch trucks that stray from designated truck routes, and will hand out fines of up to $250.

Kentucky Derby winner Justify will race in 143rd Preakness as field takes shape

After a thrilling run to victory in the rain at the Kentucky Derby, Justify is doing well and trainer Bob Baffert sees no reason he wouldn't race in the 143rd Preakness.

Double shooting of teens is first in series of shootings from Saturday evening through Sunday in Baltimore

One teenager was killed and another was wounded in a double shooting Saturday evening near City Springs Elementary/Middle School in Southeast Baltimore, police said — the first in a series of shootings from Saturday evening through Sunday.

Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced.

Photos: 2018 Baltimore-area high school proms

 2018 prom season is coming to a close. Take a look at some high school celebrations from area schools.