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September 9, 2018

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The singing Fudge shop that helped launch the careers of Baltimore R&B groups closes

Sunday, Sep 9

The Fudgery, the singing fudge shop that opened in 1985 in Harborplace and helped launch the careers of Baltimore R&B bands, will ring its bell one last time at the close of business on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Florence forecast to hit Southeast coast as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Florence is forecast to become “a dangerous major hurricane” by late next week and potentially make landfall in the Carolinas by Friday.

Flood watch declared for Baltimore area Sunday

Baltimore is under a flood watch until late Sunday night as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon and a stalled front drench the region.

With cornerback Jimmy Smith out, Ravens defense knows it must replace the irreplaceable

There is only so much the Ravens can know about how they will hold up without Smith and defensive tackle Willie Henry.

Scouting report for the Ravens-Bills season opener Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium

Breaking down the Ravens' 2018 NFL season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Who has the edge?

Mike Preston's key matchups for Sunday's Ravens-Bills game

Mike Preston breaks down the three key matchups as the Ravens host the Bills in the season opener Sunday.

Defections from the left and right: NFL fans, players face unsettled times

These are unsettled times for the NFL as the Ravens prepare to host the Buffalo Bills in their season opener. The climate around the league is politically charged, with fans from the right and the left saying they're no longer comfortable loving professional football.

Tradepoint Atlantic hits a turning point, seeks government financing

Tradepoint Atlantic, the industrial redevelopment of a shuttered steel mill in Baltimore County, is seeking $150 million in government financing to pay for roads, water lines and sewer pipes. Company officials say the financing is necessary to move the project forward.

Maryland's medical cannabis program technically bans food products — yet sells plenty of edible items

Food isn't allowed under Maryland's medical marijuana program. But patients find plenty to eat and drink in the state's dispensaries. And they want more.

Risk and reward: Jonathan Villar's aggressive style exciting, frustrating as Orioles seek effective medium

Jonathan Villar's vast talent has still gone fully untapped as he reaches the Orioles