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October 15, 2018

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Former Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith would have to move to the city before running for mayor

Monday, Oct 15

Former Baltimore Police spokesman T.J. Smith hasn’t said exactly what his plans are since abruptly leaving the department last week, but it could entail house hunting.

Baltimore traffic cops give four $125 tickets on first morning of 'Block the Box' fines

Baltimore traffic enforcement officers handed out four $125 tickets at the intersection of Baltimore and Light streets Monday, the first day the new “Don’t Block the Box” fine went into effect for drivers obstructing intersections with their vehicles, officials said.

Hurdles remain before buildings can be demolished in historic Ellicott City

Many questions remain about plans to demolish or move flood-prone buildings in Ellicott City's historic downtown. What's next?

Readers respond: Are Baltimore squeegee kids menace to the city or entrepreneurs to be encouraged?

By email, on Twitter and Facebook, Sun readers seem divided on whether squeegee kids are a problem.

Stanley Black & Decker among largest creditors in Sears bankruptcy

Stanley Black & Decker, which has a Towson-based power tools and storage division, is among the largest unsecured creditors in Sears' bankruptcy filing.

Baltimore City Council to vote on 'Complete Streets' legislation to push public transit, bike lanes

Baltimore lawmakers are set to vote on “Complete Streets" legislation aimed at forcing the city's transportation department to provide more bike lanes, sidewalks and public transit options. City Councilman Ryan Dorsey says his bill will help build the city "around people" instead of around driving.

Baltimore City Council poised to tighten restrictions on lobbyists, require forms go online

The Baltimore City Council is poised to tighten restrictions on lobbyists and require the City Ethics Board to post lobbying disclosure forms online for the public to view. Councilman Zeke Cohen is the lead sponsor of a bill that he says will make Baltimore "more transparent and open."

Uneven heat: Researchers say some Baltimore blocks were 16 degrees hotter than others during August heat wave

On one of Baltimore's hottest days of 2018, the city baked at 98 degrees, according to the official reading at the Inner Harbor. But it was only 86 in leafy Leakin Park — and the mercury rose to 103 in East Baltimore's McElderry Park and Middle East neighborhoods.

Baltimore references on 'Saturday Night Live' through the years

"Saturday Night Live" has used Baltimore as inspiration for several sketches over the years. Whether they were laughing with us or at us, the results are almost always entertaining. 

The deadline to register to vote in Maryland is coming up. Here's how to do it.

The deadline to register to vote in Maryland's November midterm elections is Oct. 16.