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September 7, 2018

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How many Baltimore public schools have water that's safe to drink?

Friday, Sep 7

The majority of Baltimore schools have relied on bottled water for a decade, following revelations about lead contamination that forced officials to ban students from drinking out of water fountains or sinks.

Baltimore schools without air conditioning will dismiss early again on Friday

More than 60 Baltimore public schools with either no air conditioning or “inadequate cooling” will dismiss three hours early for the fourth straight day on Friday, the school system announced Thursday night.

At drag brunch, 'Everything clicks after the first lash'

Trinacria’s cafe in downtown Baltimore began hosting drag nights a few months ago, and has since added drag trivia nights and a regular Sunday brunch.

Baltimore Fire crews battling four-alarm blaze in Fells Point

The Baltimore Fire Department is battling a four-alarm blaze in Fells Point on Friday morning.

Why Under Armour couldn’t ‘just do' a deal like Nike and Kaepernick

Nike’s decision to partner with activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in marketing campaigns points to differences between the athletic brand and Under Armour, its Baltimore-based rival, analysts say.

Shooting breaks up vigil in East Baltimore

A vigil for a homicide victim in East Baltimore abruptly dispersed Thursday evening when someone opened fire, according to neighbors.

No, Burt Reynolds didn't try out for the Colts

Reynolds, of course, went on to become a famous actor and hirsute Hollywood sex symbol. But there’s one rumor that he never seemed to shake: that he nearly played for the Baltimore Colts.

With Jimmy Smith's suspension, secondary is suddenly an immediate concern for Ravens

The suspension of cornerback Jimmy Smith for the first four games of the 2018 season has turned what many thought to be a strength for the Ravens into a question mark, at least for the short term.

With Ravens drafting Jackson as successor to Flacco, a recent history of teams drafting their future QBs

When Lamar Jackson was taken No. 32 overall in the draft this year, Ozzie Newsome acknowledged they were “building for the future” with the Heisman Trophy winner. But, he added, “In order for us to win this year, we need Joe Flacco.”

Newly recalled Orioles pitcher Luis Ortiz overcame many obstacles on path to big leagues

Luis Ortiz has made good on his promise to his late great-grandfather by making the major leagues.