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More than 70 people showed up Friday afternoon to wrap presents and write cards.

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A jury delivers justice in the case of a midshipman’s mother killed by a stray bullet, but answers to the problem of gun violence in Annapolis remain out of reach.

Animal welfare experts in Baltimore say the link between these cases and other forms of violence is real and should not be ignored.

The weather forecast in Baltimore calls for freezing rain, but no snow. Freezing rain can make for a dangerous morning commute, as roads and sidewalks could be slippery.

The state could see an uptick in evictions as federal assistance funding dries up, advocates warn.

Community supporters have lined signed up to speak at public meetings, praising CEO Lakey Boyd’s work and demanding answers from the board. Board members have largely remained silent.

The county will pay another $2.1 million to the city’s Department of Public Works for undercharging some county ratepayers in the last two years.

State employees are eligible to collect pensions even if they have been indicted for or convicted of a crime, according to a state pension system official. Fired workers also qualify.

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November was packed full of news, and we have the photos to prove it. From elections, evictions and explosions...here are 20 of our favorites.

The Underground Railroad, a network of people, routes, and safe houses, helped enslaved people escape bondage. Some seeking their freedom, like Brown, used the actual railroad.

The Ravens applied to trademark the commonly used nickname for Baltimore in February, according to filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Christmas tree farms are selling out fast in Maryland — and that’s especially true for choose-and-cut tree farms.

An estimated three to five gallons of fuel oil were in the water, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Environmental advocates and officials have mixed feelings about the landmark legislation, which was amended to push back the transition by three years.

Diverse dancers are finding lead opportunities in the iconic ballet ”The Nutcracker” in the Baltimore area this holiday season.

NBC’s “Today” show will feature the famed holiday decorations at Baltimore’s Miracle on 34th Street on Wednesday.

The pilot and passenger were seriously injured and the Mooney M20J was substantially damaged when it hit a tower supporting high-tension lines.

A 7000-series train derailed last year on Metro’s Blue Line in Arlington, Virginia, leading to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation that took all the 7000-series trains off the tracks due to issues with their wheels. This left Metro with only around 40% of its fleet operable.