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April 13, 2018

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Some Baltimore schools still behind on holding required safety drills

Friday, Apr 13

Some Baltimore city schools are running behind schedule when it comes to holding the state-mandated number of safety drills this year.

At first court hearing on Baltimore Police consent decree implementation, officials discuss progress — and obstacles

The first public court hearing on the Baltimore Police consent decree since it went into effect last spring begins before U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar at 10 a.m. Friday.

Maryland law against drug price-gouging is unconstitutional, federal appeals court rules

A federal appeals court rules Friday that a Maryland law passed last year to stop drug companies sharply increasing the price of generic medicines violates the Constitution.

Talking to toddlers: It isn't the words, it is the conversation

It's not just the number of words that children hear, it's conversation with parents and others that stimulates their language acquisition and brain development, new research suggests.

Looking back at the Orioles' memorable bench-clearing brawls

The Orioles have had their share of bench-clearing scuffles throughout their history. They're in Boston this weekend, where they've batted the Red Sox previously and the Red Sox are fresh off a big brawl against the Yankees.

Nearly 20 years after fall, steeplechase thoroughbred owner Irv Naylor lifted by passion for horses

It has been nearly 20 years since Irv Naylor fell from his horse during a steeplechase race and broke his neck. He returned to the sport and began corralling many of the 40 horses that have made him a mainstay on the timber circuit.

Hospitalizations from falls 55 percent higher in Baltimore than rest of the state

Baltimore City officials will announce a citywide initiative Monday to curb the rate of number of in the city, which are 20 percent higher than the rest of the state.

Strong winds contribute to large brush fires in Carroll, Howard counties; wildfire threat alert in effect

The National Weather Service has both counties on alert Thursday and Friday for the “enhanced threat” of wildfires.

Former TV producer Jill Blackstone arrested in Baltimore, charged in murder of her sister

Former TV producer Jill Blackstone was arrested at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after being charged in the killing of her deaf and partially blind sister, according to authorities. 

Howard school board chairwoman argues that she’s cognitively disabled to regain benefits

An insurance company attorney raised questioned in court how Cynthia Vaillancourt can claim a cognitive disability while presiding over the Howard County school board.