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    Photo collage of grainy image of woman’s eyes, close up and closed, with excerpts from court documents including text “Final Protective Order” and the dates June 24, 2023 and July 12, 2023.
    While police stalled in serving a warrant, a victim of abuse was killed
    Experts say the case exposes deep flaws in a system that places undue burden on those subjected to abuse to stay safe.
    Paul Milewski of Wisconsin,  Robert Koontz, 79, of Waldorf MD, and William Bach of South Carolina, compete in the 100-meter at South Fayette High School, in McDonald, PA, during the National Senior Games, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
    Too old for gold? Not these senior athletes.
    More than 1,000 medal events took place over twelve 12 days in 21 different, sports including basketball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and badminton.
    In an email to The Baltimore Banner on Thursday, Kevin Nash, a spokesman for the city’s Department of Recreation & Parks, wrote the city expects the Clifton Park pool to be operational Friday. (CBS News Baltimore)
    Clifton Park pool on track to open Friday
    Contractors repaired the pool’s pump, clearing the way for the pool in northeast Baltimore to open.
    A BGE truck in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
    Cohen, Baltimore City Council ask state regulators to reject BGE rate increase
    1st District City Councilman Zeke Cohen said Maryland’s Public Service Commission should reject a proposed rate increase by Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.
    Linda Davis stands for a picture at the Martini Lutheran Church on June 23, 2023.
    Sharp-Leadenhall Legacy residents fear they will be priced out. They say affordable housing is the answer.
    The city’s inclusionary housing law expired last year.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Political notes: Endorsement battle in U.S. Senate; Moore heads to Jamaica; hearing on East Baltimore redevelopment delayed; more translators coming to county government
    Gov. Wes Moore's fourth college commencement speech of the year will be a bit far from Maryland, as he heads to the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica, this weekend.
    Police respond to reports of a shooting at the corner of S Catherine St. & Frederick Ave. on May 11, 2023.
    17-year-old boy shot in East Baltimore, in critical condition
    A preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was 'domestic-related,' police said.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    2 killed, 2 injured in East Baltimore shooting early Saturday
    Investigators believe a verbal dispute led to a physical altercation, and then shots were fired, police said.
    The Maryland Transit Administration is relaunching the planning process for the proposed Red Line east-west route in Baltimore.
    Commentary: Relaunch of the Red Line revives promise of our communities
    The revived east-west Red Line project will bring Baltimore communities together and provide a range of benefits to residents across the Baltimore region, say Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.
    Maryland and Baltimore political leaders stand for a picture after a press conference June 15, 2023, to announce revival of the proposed Red Line transit project.
    Commentary: Red Line connecting East, West Baltimore will spur economic growth
    A revived Red Line to connect East and West Baltimore is long overdue and will spur economic growth throughout the city and region, say Mark Anthony Thomas, CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, and Kathy E. Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership.
    A BGE gas regulator as seen on the 1500 block of Lancaster Street on June 9, 2023.
    West Baltimore residents join lawsuit against BGE
    The lawsuit has more than 120 plaintiffs.
    Breaking News alert
    Baltimore Police fatally shoot man who fired automatic weapon at officers near Patterson Park
    Acting Commissioner Richard Worley said a suspect wanted on a warrant fired an automatic weapon at officers.
    A BGE gas regulator as seen on the 1500 block of Lancaster Street on June 9.
    BGE says it will stop installation of external gas regulators following court hearing
    Circuit Court Judge John Nugent found that “irreparable harm” could result from BGE proceeding with the shutdown of services and ruled in favor of residents.
    Renderings were released on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, for a proposed $15 million renovation of the 19th-century Car Barn building on Central Avenue.
    Developers share vision for renovating historic Car Barn on Central Avenue
    Construction is expected to begin in a year on the project to renovate the 19th-century structure. Various uses are being explored, including offices, retail, restaurants, a gym, and shared-working and workforce training spaces.
    A BGE gas regulator as seen on the 1500 block of Lancaster Street on June 9, 2023.
    Residents plan to take legal action against BGE over gas regulators
    Fells Point and Federal Hill residents have raised concerns over the project for months.
    Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, cuts the ribbon at their opening ceremony.
    A welcome center for immigrants in Baltimore
    The center will connect refugee and asylum seekers with social services.
    A BGE gas regulator as seen on the 1500 block of Lancaster Street on June 9, 2023.
    BGE says gas regulators are safer outside homes. Federal regulations aren’t so clear.
    Baltimore Gas and Electric is planning to replace over 11,200 indoor gas regulators by the end of 2031.
    Dr. Tammira Lucas poses for a portrait in the co-working space she founded called “The Cube” on May 25, 2023.
    An extension of community: This coworking space is helping working parents
    This coworking space provides on-site babysitting services and other features to cater to working parents.
    Tatum Byerson stands with her mother next to bags of supplies she and her family donated to Manna House on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
    ‘It makes me feel happy!’ Girl raises $3,600 for homeless shelters for 6th birthday
    A Roland Park Elementary/Middle School student wanted to help homeless people for her 6th birthday. She raised $3,600 for two shelters.
    Johns Hopkins Hospital is naming its outpatient center after Dr. Levi Watkins Jr., a cardiac surgeon who paved the way for other Black medical professionals.
    Johns Hopkins names outpatient center for trailblazing Black surgeon
    The outpatient center at Johns Hopkins will be given a name in honor of Dr. Levi Watkins Jr., as part of the institution's latest efforts to honor exceptional Black leaders.
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