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December 29, 2018

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Kwanzaa celebration lights up Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Saturday, Dec 29

Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebration honors Kwanzaa, a seven-day observance for African-Americans centered on seven principles such as Umoja (unity) and Imani (faith).

Tax assessments rise in every Maryland county in 2019, an average of 9.1 percent

Assessments on residential and commercial property will rise around the state an average of 9.1 percent, continuing an upswing in values used to calculate how much property owners pay in taxes.

Two men, one heart: Transplant links Baltimore homicide victim to Western Maryland retiree

This holiday season, Charles McAtee holds dear a Baltimore County woman responsible for the best gift he ever received: her son’s heart.

Ravens' climactic game vs. Browns could offer compelling glimpse of AFC North's future

With the Ravens trying to rewrite recent history and several signature players facing their possible last games in Baltimore, it's natural to look backward going into Sunday's season finale. But the Ravens and Browns will also offer a compelling glimpse at the AFC North's future.

80-year-old man shoots woman who forced her way into Reisterstown home, police say

An 80-year-old man shot a woman Friday after she allegedly tried to force her way inside his Reisterstown home, according to Baltimore County police.

Two-alarm fire strikes historic Christ Institution Baptist Church in Baltimore

A historic but long-vacant church in East Baltimore caught fire Friday evening. Firefighters were called to the 700 block of Ensor St. to the former Christ Institution Baptist Church.

Baltimore Symphony donors form committee to 'Save Our BSO,' fight musician pay cuts

Donors and supporters of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra have formed a committee called “Save Our BSO” in response to management’s proposal to reduce its musical season by weeks and cut musicians’ pay.

Scammers replaced pricey electronics sold at Walmart to Carroll County residents with bags of sand

Carroll County residents have found a sneaky new scam tactic used on electronics sold at Walmart this holiday season, leaving them with boxes of sand and other stuffing instead of expensive gifts.

Federal employees: Get half-off your food orders at Mount Vernon Marketplace's Pinch dumplings during the shutdown

Federal employees can buy food for half price during the government shutdown at Mount Vernon Marketplace's Pinch dumplings. Thousands of Marylanders could be left without paychecks through the beginning of January.

Kelly: 2018 has been a year of skyline changes in Baltimore

This was the year a sleek and tall apartment building rose at 414 Light Street. A striking addition to the Baltimore skyline, it occupies a revered place in the harbor.