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April 13, 2019

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New commissioner Michael Harrison looks outside Baltimore as he moves to reshape police department

A month into Michael Harrison’s tenure as commissioner of one of the country’s most challenged police departments, he’s reshaping it — looking nationally for top candidates and turning a critical eye to command staff.

Up from the East Side: How 23 years in Baltimore politics led Jack Young to becoming mayor — for now

Who is Baltimore's acting mayor? Bernard C. "Jack" Young has risen through city politics for 23 years, starting in an East Side Democratic club. He became ex officio mayor April 1 when Catherine Pugh, citing health reasons, went on leave amid a scandal over sales of her "Healthy Holly" books.

Guilford Reservoir will be safer for water customers, less picturesque for walkers

The open square reservoir in a North Baltimore neighborhood is being converted into enclosed concrete water tanks.

Preston: Ravens' Patrick Onwuasor ready to step into new role with C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs gone

Linebacker Patrick Onwuasor, 26, appears ready to accept the mantle of leader and middle linebacker on the Ravens defense.

How a lifetime of being a year ahead has Orioles' Richie Martin ready for Rule 5 season

Richie Martin has a difficult year of being the Orioles' everyday shortstop ahead of him, and he'll take his lumps at the plate. It's nothing he hasn't handled before.

Maryland's Jeshaun Jones seeks consistency after historic start, frustrating finish to freshman year

After scoring the first three times he touched the ball as a freshman last season at Maryland, wide receiver Jeshaun Jones had a frustrating year that ended with quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome not delivering the ball in a 52-51 overtime loss to Ohio State.

Judge threatens to stop Carnival cruise ships from docking in U.S. — including Baltimore

A federal judge has threatened to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States — including Baltimore — as punishment for a possible probation violation.

Downtown Baltimore shooting victim taken to hospital by Good Samaritan

A busy week of violence in Baltimore continued Friday night with a downtown shooting on North Paca Street.

Orioles put up a fight, but fall to Red Sox at Fenway, 6-4; Chris Davis' skid extended

The Orioles' late-game fight wasn't enough to prevent a 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox before an announced crowd of 33,668 at Fenway Park on Friday night.

Baltimore judge revokes bail for man accused of barroom murder in Fells Point

Phillip West walked into a Baltimore courtroom Friday seeking permission to leave home for doctors’ appointments while he awaits trial for murder. Instead, West saw his bail revoked, found himself arrested and escorted off to jail.

'We will be the policing leaders in this country': Baltimore Police academy graduates 29 new officers

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison welcomed a new academy class of city police officers Friday.