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September 30, 2018

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Bringing a dark chapter to light: Maryland confronts its lynching legacy

Friday, Sep 28

While the gruesome practice of lynching is most closely associated with the Southern states of the former Confederacy, hundreds were committed elsewhere in the country — including at least 44 in Maryland.

'You won’t see many of them like him in the future': Fans, community brace for likely farewell to Orioles' Adam Jones

The tributes to Adam Jones will reach a crescendo Sunday as the Orioles’ face of the franchise for more than a decade will play what will likely be his final game in the uniform with which he’s become synonymous.

Leaky roofs, lead in the water, fire risk: Baltimore schools face nearly $3 billion maintenance backlog

The lack of air conditioning in Baltimore schools is far from the only facilities problem facing the district with many of the oldest buildings in the state. There are leaking roofs, rusted pipes, cracking steps and broken elevators — all piling up in a $3 billion backlog.

Schmuck: How did the Orioles fall so far so fast to endure worst season in club history?

The merciful end of the 2018 season has finally arrived for an Orioles team that might never live down what happened this year.

Adam Jones: 'End of an era' for Buck Showalter, who gave Orioles accountability and could be gone after season

Adam Jones complimented his longtime manager on the eve of what could potentially be the last game with the Orioles for both.

Baltimore County considers law inspired by controversy over painted trees at Oregon Ridge

The Baltimore County Council plans to vote Monday on a bill that would give greater scrutiny to projects that would affect wildlife at county parks, a move inspired by a controversial tree-painting effort at Oregon Ridge Park.

Ravens still hope to revive running game despite success of pass-first offense as they prep for Steelers

Through three games, the Ravens' offense has succeeded despite an inefficient running game. Some analysts say that's no big deal in the pass-happy modern game. But Ravens coaches and players say balance remains essential to their offensive philosophy.

Mike Preston's key matchups for Sunday night's Ravens-Steelers game

Mike Preston breaks down the three key matchups as the Ravens face the Steelers in Week 4 on Sunday night.

Scouting report for Sunday night's Ravens-Steelers game

Breaking down the Ravens' Sunday night game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Who has the edge?

Planes, Poe and black film: the best of Baltimore's arts scene this week

The top Baltimore-area A&E events for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2018.