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November 26, 2017

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In Clifton-Berea, convergence of 'every bad thing' leads to lowest life expectancy in Baltimore

Saturday, Nov 25

People in East Baltimore's Clifton-Berea neighborhood have the city's lowest life expectancy at 66.9 years, compared to the citywide average of 73.9.

Maryland testing a central piece of Trump's opioid response

A Trump administration initiative to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic is showing some early signs of success in Maryland but advocates warn it is unlikely to bring rapid change to a crisis killing 91 Americans each day.

Consumers shop small on Saturday after Thanksgiving

Consumers shop at small and independent retailers on Small Business Saturday, the holiday after Black Friday created eight years ago by American Express.

Lights herald start of holiday season along Hampden's 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Hundreds of people crowded onto 34th Street in Hampden Saturday night for the most Baltimore of holiday traditions: flipping the switch on thousands of lights that transform a regular block of rowhomes into a glittering winter wonderland.

When disclosing 2016 consulting work, Dallas Dance used company alias rather than firm's name

Former Baltimore County school superintendent Dallas Dance reported corporate alias of Chicago company that represents technology firms that have school district contracts.

Scientists explore drug's value in treating both alcoholism and PTSD

Scientists are examining use of an existing drug to treat people who suffer from alcoholism and PTSD, acknowledging that mental health and addiction are commonly linked.

Baltimore officials award $50,000 SUV to Shomrim neighborhood watch group

Using slots money that must be spent within one-mile of the Pimlico Race Track, Baltimore officials have awarded a $50,000 SUV for the Shomrim neighborhood watch group to respond to reports of crimes.

Fantasy sports operators crowd growing Maryland market

A year after Comptroller Peter Franchot proposed the first-ever series of rules to ensure daily fantasy sports are operated fairly in Maryland, nearly a dozen firms have registered with the state — each trying to carve out a market with its own approach to wagering.

Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon always believed he'd be great, even when no one else saw it

Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon sometimes bristles at the questions he's always faced about his NFL potential. But he's leaned on his powerful self-belief to become a versatile young standout on one of the league's best defenses.

For ESPN reporter Lisa Salters, there will be no place like home Monday night

'Monday Night Football' sideline reporter Lisa Salters lives in Baltimore and will be covering a Monday night game at M&T Bank Stadium for the first time since her debut in 2012.

Suspect found in fatal Harford County hit-and-run

A Bel Air man was killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run in Harford County Friday night.