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Like ‘root canal,’ but worse: US Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland navigates unusual day as Senate meets on impeachment
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Like ‘root canal,’ but worse: US Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland navigates unusual day as Senate meets on impeachment
Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Cardin of Pikesville navigates a most unusual day as the impeachment trial of Republican President Donald Trump begins in earnest.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 21, 2020

Politics

Baltimore police investigating officers’ actions in mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah’s traffic stop
Baltimore police said Tuesday they are investigating whether officers violated departmental policy last fall during a traffic stop of mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah.

By Luke Broadwater

Jan 21, 2020
Crime

Corruption charges against Baltimore delegate Cheryl Glenn to be ‘resolved’ Wednesday, attorney says
Former Baltimore delegate Cheryl Glenn’s defense attorney said he “fully expects” the federal corruption case against her to be “resolved” at an arraignment hearing in U.S. District Court Wednesday afternoon.

By Justin Fenton

Jan 21, 2020
Obituaries

Jacqueline ‘Jacqui’ Lampell, retired city employee and state spokesperson, dies
Jacqueline “Jacqui” Lampell, who served Baltimore City government and Maryland agencies during a long career in public and media relations, died Monday.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 21, 2020
Obituaries

Ronald E. Harman, retired commercial real estate broker, dies
Ronald E. Harman, a retired commercial real estate broker who earlier had worked for the Rouse Co., died Thursday. He was 84.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jan 21, 2020
Crime

Baltimore police sergeant and suspect bumped shoulders before altercation, court documents say
Charging documents detail events surrounding an officer being spit at, punched and kicked while trying to conduct an arrest.

By Phillip Jackson

Jan 21, 2020
Real Estate

This rowhouse in Baltimore’s Fells Point comes with a surprise: an indoor pool and a $160,000 asking price
A recently listed Fells Point rowhouse might appear ordinary on the surface. But a quirky feature inside distinguishes this unit from its neighbors. A deep pool, possibly meant for diving, is dug into the ground floor.

By Hallie Miller

Jan 21, 2020
Elections 2020

7th District congressional debate was devoid of fireworks — until criminal justice came up
Democratic candidates for Baltimore’s vacant 7th Congressional District seat sought to separate themselves from a crowded field during a debate in which criminal justice played a leading role — and provoked one of the evening’s rare disagreements.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 21, 2020
Health

A bad flu year could be even more dangerous for Baltimore kids
As the flu continues its achy, feverish march across the state and nation, U.S. health officials said the most common strain is one that can be particularly tough on kids. And many of Baltimore’s youth may not be protected.

By Meredith Cohn

Jan 21, 2020

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Three people arrested in connection with video of assault on Baltimore police officer
Baltimore police say they've arrested a third person in connection with a video that showed a crowd kicking a police officer while he was conducting a business check.

By Phil Davis and Liz Bowie

Jan 20, 2020
Entertainment

'All the pain’: Virtual reality drops viewers into Civil Rights Movement on MLK Day at Baltimore’s Lewis Museum
The “I Am a Man” Civil Rights Movement virtual reality experience was among the activities offered as part of the Reginald Lewis Museum’s MLK Day Celebration.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Jan 20, 2020
Politics

Video of late-night traffic stop shows Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah drove on suspended tags
Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah was cited for driving his car while his registration was suspended in a nearly hourlong traffic stop recorded by an officer’s body camera.

By Luke Broadwater and Talia Richman

Jan 20, 2020
Politics

Maryland legislators target process for filling General Assembly vacancies, say it needs to be more democratic
State lawmakers have introduced legislation that they say would make the process of filling General Assembly vacancies more democratic.

By Talia Richman

Jan 20, 2020
Baltimore City

Here are all the Baltimore street closings for the annual MLK Jr. Day parade
Several roads will be closed tomorrow during the day and parking will be limited ahead of the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

By Phil Davis

Jan 19, 2020
Baltimore City

Mount Vernon neighbors band together to give deceased homeless veteran and community fixture a proper send-off
His life ended quietly, in the cold, huddled in the entrance of a Mount Vernon restaurant, where Dwight Claxton’s body was found by police Friday morning. By Saturday, funeral arrangements were being pieced together via a lengthy thread on the community’s Facebook page where friends and acquaintances shared stories of Claxton.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jan 19, 2020

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Homicide detectives called to East Baltimore for shooting late Saturday
A man was found inside a vehicle after being shot around 9:45 p.m. Saturday in East Baltimore, police said.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jan 18, 2020
Baltimore City

Baltimore officials condemn video showing police sergeant kicked by onlookers as he tries to make an arrest
City officials on Saturday condemned a viral video that captured a Baltimore Police sergeant being kicked by onlookers as he struggled to restrain a male on the ground Friday night.

By Jessica Anderson

Jan 18, 2020
Baltimore City

Civil rights attorney Ifill asked to surrender seat on Baltimore-bound Amtrak train as MLK weekend began
Sherrilyn Ifill was returning to Baltimore from New York on Amtrak train 80 Friday when she says a junior conductor approached and asked her to give up her seat. To say that the internationally known civil rights attorney and activist bristled would be an understatement.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Jan 18, 2020
Baltimore County

Dozens in Southwest Baltimore and Catonsville lose water service after main breaks
Water main breaks led to water shutoffs in two Baltimore-area neighborhoods on Saturday, affecting more than 100 customers in total.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Jan 18, 2020
Crime

73-year-old woman shot in Baltimore earlier this month died Saturday, police say
A 73-year-old woman injured in a midday exchange of gunfire in Southwest Baltimore earlier this month died Saturday, city police said.

By Jessica Anderson

Jan 18, 2020
Crime

A Baltimore mother’s son was shot and killed. Months later, she held a rally where the shooting happened.
India Epps organized a rally on the street corner of where her son was murdered last year and caught the support of other mothers.

By Phillip Jackson

Jan 18, 2020

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Extremist group wanted Virginia gun rights rally to start civil war, prosecutors say in court in Maryland
Prosecutors urged a judge in Maryland to keep Patrik Jordan Mathews and two other members of The Base detained in federal custody.

By Michael Kunzelman

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Why several of the best-known Baltimore mayoral candidates have yet to formally file
Almost a dozen Democrats have filed to run in the primary election for Baltimore’s next mayor, but even that large number doesn’t reflect just how crowded the field is in this deep-blue city. Several of the best-known candidates have yet to formally submit their paperwork — including Mayor Bernard C. “Jack”, City Council President Brandon Scott and former Mayor Sheila Dixon — ahead of the Jan. 24 deadline.

By Talia Richman

Jan 9, 2020

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- Baltimore County
Baltimore County Council passes amended bill to require more security at gun shops and shows
The Secure All Firearms Effectively, or SAFE, Act will create a new license for firearm stores and gun shows in the county.

By Wilborn P. Nobles III

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Harford County sheriff’s deputies are fired upon in Street, take shooter into custody
When Harford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 4500 block of Oak Ridge Drive in Street for a report of animal cruelty, they were fired upon by a man holed up in a home, and a neighbor in the area was hit by a bullet Tuesday night.

By James Whitlow

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- Baltimore County Sports
Hereford girls, Dulaney boys win Baltimore County indoor track championships
Hereford wins 14th straight championship, Dulaney fifth straight

By Craig Clary

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Gibson: Let’s put criticism of Mfume into perspective | READER COMMENTARY
Former congressman and NAACP head may have had moments of controversy but they are understandable in context, Larry Gibson says.

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