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December 12, 2017

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Sessions: FBI will 'probably be able to act' on request in Baltimore Det. Sean Suiter case

Tuesday, Dec 12

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday that the FBI would “probably” be able to act on Baltimore’s request for that agency to take over the investigation of a police detective killed in West Baltimore last month.

Pugh to replace Baltimore's MLK Day parade with day of service, battle of the bands

Mayor Catherine Pugh said Tuesday she is replacing next month’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade with a day of service and a battle of the bands at Morgan State University.

Johns Hopkins to stop investing in thermal coal over climate change concerns

It’s only the third time in the university’s history that trustees have barred a type of investment because of social concerns.

Baltimore children practice reading with dogs, learn compassion

"Pet ambassadors" travel to Westport Academy Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore every Tuesday to listen to students read as part of an effort to improve their reading skills and boost their self-esteem.

Hogan urges Congress to reauthorize health insurance for kids

Gov. Larry Hogan urged congressional leaders Tuesday to reinstate by the end of the year a federal program that provides health insurance for children.

American Bus Association to host annual meeting in Baltimore in 2021

The American Bus Association, a trade group of motor coach, travel and tourism companies, will hold its annual Meeting & Marketplace event at the Baltimore Convention Center in 2021, officials announced Tuesday.

Study finds deep racial disparities in way Baltimore allocates public construction dollars

Baltimore neighborhoods with the highest proportion of white residents receive almost double the funding in the’s city construction budget as those where black and other minorities are concentrated, according to a new Planning Department analysis of $670 million in spending over five years.

Four suspected in Fallston fire company assault are arrested

The four people who allegedly attempted to rape a 17-year-old at Fallston Volunteer Fire Company have been arrested, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

As trade rumors start swirling around Orioles' Machado, he wants to play shortstop in 2018

The Orioles are becoming more inclined to deal Manny Machado.

Baltimore-area restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

A number of Baltimore-area restaurants are rolling out holiday tablecloths for dinner on Christmas Eve, and some are serving meals on Christmas Day. Many require reservations.