One week into office, Mayor Catherine Pugh said Wednesday she is seeking ways to brighten the city — with 6,000 new lights stretched across Baltimore. As the city on Tuesday marked its 300th homicide for 2016, the mayor said Baltimore’s streets in certain neighborhoods are too dark and unsafe for residents and pedestrians. Last year, there were 344 homicides recorded in Baltimore, a grim record posted as the city recoiled from unrest following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. Her…
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