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October 19, 2018

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Critics slam Baltimore police commissioner search, saying secrecy spurs confusion

Friday, Oct 19

Many in Baltimore were left confused Friday morning as to where the city stood in its search for a new police commissioner, after reports in Texas suggested a police chief there had gotten the job, but Mayor Catherine Pugh refuted that. The confusion was sadly nothing new, critics said.

How a tweet led the Fort Worth mayor to set off Baltimore Police commissioner 'news'

It all began with a Tweet from a Baltimore-area Twitter account. The next morning, media in Fort Worth and Baltimore were reporting that Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh had selected Joel Fitzgerald as the city's next police chief.

Fort Worth police chief has interviewed for Baltimore commissioner job, but hasn't accepted any offers

A spokeswoman for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said her comment about Joel Fitzgerald being chosen for the job had been taken out of context.

7-year-old struck and killed by vehicle in Essex remembered as a smart, loving girl

Na Tasha Newman was 7, in second grade and walking with her brothers to a grandmother’s house in Essex on Thursday. She never made it to the house.

Tradepoint Atlantic to scale back request for government financing for Baltimore County site

Executives with Tradepoint Atlantic say they plan to pare down their request for millions of dollars in government-assisted financing.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey injured thigh Thursday; status vs. Saints uncertain

Humphrey is the team’s top-rated cornerback and No. 24 overall in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.

Horseshoe Casino, Ravens announce marketing agreement — the 2nd-ever partnership between NFL team and casino

Horseshoe Casino and Baltimore Ravens announced a marketing agreement that will allow the casino to use the team's logos and trademarks.

Police: Chase from BWI to Annapolis ends on dead-end street near the Naval Academy

For the second time in less than a month, Maryland State Police had to pursue a vehicle through Anne Arundel County before stopping and arresting the driver near the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Goucher College president to step down in 2019

Jose Bowen, president of Goucher College, will leave his post at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.