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August 13, 2018

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Baltimore officer from viral beating video resigns, police confirm

Monday, Aug 13

Baltimore Officer Arthur Williams, shown in viral beating video, resigns from Baltimore Police force. 

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Attorney for Jordan McNair's family says Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired 'immediately'

William H. “Billy” Murphy Jr. said Jordan McNair was showing signs of heatstroke before he completed his May 29 offseason workout.

Maryland to launch external investigation into football program's coaching practices

The school already has hired a sports medicine consulting firm, Walters Inc., to investigate the protocols and procedures relating to the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair.

19 Anne Arundel schools have too much lead in water, tests show

At least 19 Anne Arundel County public schools have unacceptably high levels of lead in their water, according to results from the first tests conducted under a new state law.

Baltimore agrees to 'historic' funding of affordable housing

Two years since voters approved the creation of an affordable housing trust, the city has agreed to actually fund it with what will eventually be $20 million a year.

Mike Preston's observations from Sunday's Ravens training camp practice

Mike Preston shares his observations and opinions from Sunday's Ravens training camp practice.

Police: Slew of robberies reported in Hampden, Remington areas

Baltimore police are increasing patrols in the Hampden and Remington areas following a spate of robberies over the weekend. 

July storms may have taken some of the sting out of sea nettle levels

Not everything was bad about the heavy July storms. A NOAA survey has estimated a major decrease in nettle levels.

Elderly man killed in Arbutus fire, Baltimore County fire officials say

An elderly man has killed in an Arbutus house fire, according to fire officials. 

A bit of history on the German-born Baltimore man who invented Old Bay seasoning

Some historical trivia on spice merchant and Old Bay creator Gustav Brunn, for your next crab feast.

Back in Baltimore, former Oriole Steve Pearce is fond of his old team — even if he's beating them

Playoff-bound Red Sox infielder Steve Pearce has played for every team in the AL East, but never for a longer (or maybe even more significant) time than in Baltimore.