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October 11, 2018

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Baltimore's Downtown Partnership to place unarmed guards at intersections to monitor 'squeegee kids'

Thursday, Oct 11

The Downtown Partnership is placing unarmed security guards as early as next week at key Baltimore intersections to help ease tensions between motorists and squeegee kids.

Only 11.7 percent of Baltimore police officers pass latest sergeant exam, leaving department short

Only 12 percent of Baltimore Police officers passed the most recent promotional exam for sergeant, leaving the department short on supervisors.

Maryland extends drug coverage after judge rules state retirees don't have to switch plans

A federal judge in Maryland district court ruled this week that the state can't force state retirees to switch to a prescription drug plan that many said was too expensive.

Baltimore police officer found not guilty of assault in Christmas Eve incident

A city police officer was acquitted Thursday of first-degree assault in a Christmas Eve incident in Northeast Baltimore by a Circuit Court judge following a three-day bench trial, his defense attorney and the city police officers’ union said.

Baltimore judge rejects Exelon lawsuit over Conowingo Dam cleanup, but other appeals still pending

A Baltimore Circuit Court judge has ruled Conowingo Dam owner Exelon Corp. was premature in suing Maryland environmental regulators over demands that it do more to reduce pollution that flows into the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna River.

At trial looking into college basketball corruption, witness alleges $60K payment by Maryland booster to 5-star recruit's guardian

A former Adidas consultant who was called as a government witness at a New York trial looking into college basketball corruption testified in court Thursday that a Maryland booster paid the guardian of former five-star prospect Silvio De Sousa $60,000.

Maryland weather: Flash flooding possible Thursday evening as Hurricane Michael brings heavy rain

A flash flood watch will be in effect starting at 2 p.m. for several portions of the region.

Ravens TE Hayden Hurst struggled with his mental health. He hopes to 'change some lives'

Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst battled depression and anxiety when he was a minor leaguer in the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization.

Cal Ripken files suit against Aberdeen claiming breach of contract on minor league ballpark

Citing conduct by the City of Aberdeen that has made operating Ripken Stadium “unbearably difficult,” the company that owns the Aberdeen IronBirds has filed suit against the city for not living up to the terms of an agreement made nearly 20 years ago.

Sheetz, Royal Farms or Wawa? Convenience store turf wars spread to Baltimore County

A Sheetz representative confirmed Thursday the convenience store is planning to open in Timonium, the first location for Baltimore County.