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• State, city begin demolishing vacant housing in East Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 23:46 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Officials gather to watch the demolition of vacant housing in East Baltimore. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun video). Luke BroadwaterContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Gov. Larry Hogan on demolition plan: "Baltimore city's going to be a better place when ...
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• Celestial Show: A Lunar Eclipse And A Comet All In One Night

  10-02-2017 23:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s a double feature playing tonight, and it’s free.
  All you have to do is look up. A partial lunar eclipse and a passing comet will be visible all along the East Coast.
  There are different kinds of eclipses. When the Earth completely blocks the Sun, its shadow creates a total lunar eclipse.
  Tonight, the moon will only graze the edge of the Earth’s shadow, triggering what’s called a penumbral eclipse.
  “It’s a kind of dimming of the
  
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• Joe Giglio Talks MLB Rule Changes, World Baseball Classic & More

  10-02-2017 23:43
  
  Joe Giglio from WFAN and WIP joined Scott & Jeremy to talk about the latest news in the Charles Oakley saga and about the Orioles prospects for the 2017 season.
  Major League Baseball plans on testing a rule change in the lowest levels of the minor leagues this season that automatically would place a runner on second base at the start of extra innings.
  Giglio says, “I’m all for more offense, and I’m all for more pace and less standing and waiting, and if they can find a
  
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• Should Sports Betting Become Legal in Maryland?

  10-02-2017 23:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– It’s a question that has everyone talking. Should sports betting become legal in Maryland?
  The idea is quickly gaining momentum as Maryland is just the latest state to eye new legislation.
  This is the first step in what will be a lengthy process. It’s hard to imagine all six casinos wouldn’t like to cash in. It’s been one of the hottest trends for years that never seems to fizzle out.
  Sports betting continues to explode with popularity, raking
  
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• Police: Man Charged For Making Purchases With Fake $100 Bills

  10-02-2017 23:05
  
  Stevensville, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Queen Anne’s County have charged a Baltimore man with theft after he was arrested for making purchases with counterfeit $100 bills.
  Police say 27-year-old Dawand Dametrius Daughtery was brought in on charges of theft and counterfeit bills, among others.
  Police say they were called to AutoZone on January 15, around 2:30 p.m. for reports of people purchasing items with counterfeit money but on the way there, reports came in that that t
  
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• Prince George’s Police Plan to Roll Out Body Camera Program

  10-02-2017 22:59
  
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  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At some point before April, 70 officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department will go to work with a new piece of gear: body cameras.Advocates hope the PGPD program — smaller in scope than similar efforts by police forces across the nation — will bring more accountability to a department with a long history of wrongdoing.
  “There is still a belief in the Prince George’s community that police
  
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• Local Pup To Compete At The Westminster Dog Show

  10-02-2017 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Westminster Dog Show is the second oldest sporting event in America.
  Just getting into the show means your dog is one of the best in the country, and a group from Anne Arundel County has been invited.
  Their Portuguese water dog is just two years old, but she’s already won at some important shows.
  In the dog world, Mia is definitely a celebrity. Her father is a three-time Westminster champ and like any dog celeb worth their kibble, she has a posse: three owners, a
  
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• Hogan Implodes Block of Homes in Baltimore for City Revival

  10-02-2017 22:42
  
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  BALTIMORE (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan visited Baltimore Friday to demolish a row of homes on Chester Street as a part of Project C.O.R.E, a state and city initiative that aims to revitalize the city by creating mixed use retail and housing spaces, parks, and small business opportunities.Additional goals for Project C.O.R.E include bringing more jobs and families to the city by creating a more healthier and safer environme
  
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• Suspect Flees McDaniel Campus After Sexually Assaulting Female Student

  10-02-2017 22:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Shortly after midnight Friday morning, a female student was grabbed by the hair, hit and sexually assaulted at McDaniel College, according to campus authorities.
  The victim reported that she was walking up the outside steps connecting the old and new sections of Levine Hall when she saw an approximately 30-year-old white man, between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8 and with an average build, reddish-brown hair and a curly, reddish-brown beard, sitting on the ledge near the steps.He
  
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• 2017 Motor Trend Auto Show Rolls Into The Baltimore Convention Center

  10-02-2017 22:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– If you’re looking for a new ride you just might find one in Charm City this weekend.
  Ron Matz reports from Mazdas to Maseratis, all roads lead to the Baltimore Convention Center.
  The Motor Trend International Auto Show has pulled into the convention center. The new Chevy Corvette drew a crowd.
  “The new Corvette is marvelous. They’re a lot of fun. When you retire it’s the only way to go. If you like to travel and have fun it makes you feel young agai
  
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• 2017 Motor Trend Auto Show Rolls in the Baltimore Convention Center

  10-02-2017 22:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– If you’re looking for a new ride you just might find one in Charm City this weekend.
  Ron Matz reports from Mazdas to Maseratis, all roads lead to the Baltimore Convention Center.
  The Motor Trend International Auto Show has pulled into the convention center. The new Chevy Corvette drew a crowd.
  “The new Corvette is marvelous. They’re a lot of fun. When you retire it’s the only way to go. If you like to travel and have fun it makes you feel young agai
  
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• Aerial surveillance by Baltimore police has promise, should be studied more, report concludes - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 22:29 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Aerial surveillance by Baltimore police has promise, should be studied more, report concludes
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  The Washington-based Police Foundation recommended the city conduct "a rigorous evaluation" next to determine whether the program could be adopted in a cost-efficient, effective and transparent way. (Baltimore Sun video). Kevin RectorContact ...and more »
  
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  In part because of investigative successes during a pilot program last summer, a new report determined aerial surveillance "has the potential for increasing the ...and more »
  
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• Day of Remembrance for Harford County Deputies Killed in Line of Duty

  10-02-2017 22:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– It’s been described as a moment that changed Harford County forever.
  Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey and Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon were two veteran officers and heroes who were murdered in the line of duty one year ago.
  “To stand here, in this spot, it brings back so many emotions as you look at the family members. It’s hard. It’s hard on me, it’s hard on our agencies, the men and women of the sheriff’s office, and I know it’s v
  
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• How To Keep Your Family Safe From Foodborne Illness

  10-02-2017 22:19
  
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  Hank Parker, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Medical Center where he teaches a course on biological threats to food and agriculture. He formerly served as a research manager and Acting Director of Homeland Security for the Agricultural Research Service of USDA. His debut novel, Containment, a bioterror thriller, is available now from our sister company Simon & Schuster/Touchstone.
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• Baltimore Police Search for Missing Mom & Daughter

  10-02-2017 22:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore City Police are looking for a mother and her 15-year-old daughter who were last seen Saturday.
  A family friend reported Joanna Antionette Clark, 33, and her daughter Shariece Nicole Clark, 15, missing. They were last seen Saturday at the their home in the 2800 block of Round Road.
  Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or you can contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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• WWE Insiders Pick Elimination Chamber 2017

  10-02-2017 21:59
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  There is a pay-per-view (if you can still call it that) this weekend. SmackDown Live! has its final PPV before WrestleMania 33. As always, I’m bringing in the WWE insider crew to make some picks.
  Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) – Pro wrestling contributor, Miami Herald and Channel Guide Magazine
  Pick record: 6-2
  Chuck Carroll (@ChuckCarrollWLC) – Pro wrestling contributor, CBS Local Sports
  Pick record: 4-4
  Aaron Oster (@TheAOster) – Pro wre
  
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• Md. Woman Found Dead in Home, 4-Year-Old Child Found Unharmed

  10-02-2017 21:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A woman was found dead in her Nottingham home Thursday night, according to Baltimore County police.
  Officers responded to the 3800 block of Perryhurst Place at about 5:07 p.m. where they found 32-year-old Mayann Atilano Siason, who was first found by family who returned home that evening.
  Police say there was signs of trauma to the upper body. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  A 4-year-old was also in the home unharmed.
  Police do not believe that this was a random act
  
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• A sampling of recent Baltimore-centric classical, jazz recordings - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 21:06 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  A sampling of recent Baltimore-centric classical, jazz recordings
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  The recording industry, long believed to be on its last legs, isn't quite done yet. For fresh evidence, consider these releases, which provide a vibrant aural sampling of what some Baltimore-connected classical and jazz artists have been up to lately ...and more »
  
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• 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards Live On CBS This Sunday

  10-02-2017 20:54
  
  The 59th annual GRAMMY awards will take place this Sunday, February 12th at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT. The ceremonies will be hosted by James Corden, host of The Late Late Show, and will broadcast live on CBS.
  This year’s show will feature live performances from some of the biggest names in music including Adele, The Weeknd, Metallica and Carrie Underwood.
  As far as nominations go, Beyonce leads the pack this year with nine including “Album Of The Year” and “Song Of The
  
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• City to launch 'Made in Baltimore' business certification - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 20:15 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  City to launch 'Made in Baltimore' business certification
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  Local artisans and entrepreneurs soon will be able to brag more boldly about the origin of their products. As early as next month, Baltimore City's Department of Planning will begin certifying "Made in Baltimore" businesses — companies that make ...
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• City to launch 'Made in Baltimore' business certification - Baltimore ... - Baltimore Sun

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  As early as next month, Baltimore City's Department of Planning will begin certifying "Made in Baltimore" businesses — companies that make products in the city ...
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• Motor Trend International Auto Show in Baltimore this weekend - WBAL Baltimore

  10-02-2017 19:58 via wbaltv.com
  
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  If you're in the market for a new car, or just looking for a warm way to spend the weekend, the Motor Trend International Auto Show is going on this weekend at the Baltimore Convention Center. Advertisement. Event organizers said there is something for ...
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• Beyonce Faces $20M Copyright Suit From YouTube Star’s Estate

  10-02-2017 19:35
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The estate of a late New Orleans YouTube star has filed a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Beyonce over the use of his voice in her “Formation” video.
  The estate of Anthony Barre, who went by the name Messy Mya on YouTube, claims in the lawsuit filed in New Orleans federal court Monday that Barre’s voice is featured in the introduction to the video. The complaint alleges Barre’s estate has received no payment or acknowledgment.
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• CBS This Morning’s Charlie Rose Recovering After Heart Surgery

  10-02-2017 19:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose is recovering after undergoing successful surgery to replace a heart valve Thursday.
  “Almost 15 years ago skilled surgeons replaced my aorta valve with a new replacement valve. It has served me well enabling me to live the vigorous, full, complete life you are all so familiar with. No one loves life more than I do,” Rose said.
  “To continue to live this amazing life so full of challenges and friends,
  
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• Enter The ‘Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels’ Ticket Contest

  10-02-2017 19:16
  
  Enter the 2017 Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels ticket contest!
  
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• Ray Lewis Headlines Hall of Fame’s Class Of 2018 Nominees

  10-02-2017 18:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is one of the nominees for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.
  Lewis should “be a lock” to get elected in his first year of eligibility. The two-time Super Bowl winner is the only player in NFL history with at least 40 career sacks and 30 career interceptions.
  “Ray Lewis will not only be remembered as one of the greatest to play his position, he will also be thought of as one of the gre
  
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• 18-Year-Old Baltimore Man Arrested for Murder

  10-02-2017 18:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police arrested a 18-year-old man Friday for a murder that happened on Feb. 2.
  Malik Price was arrested and charged for the first-degree murder of James Hendricks, 24.
  At about 10:40 p.m. that day, officers responded to the 3700 block of 7th Street where they found Hendricks suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he later died three days later.
  While investigators were on the scene, a second victim, a 43 year-old man walked in to H
  
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• Documents: Md. Suspect Feared Slain Va. 13-Year-Old Was Pregnant

  10-02-2017 18:27
  
  CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) — Court documents show a Virginia Tech student accused of killing a 13-year-old girl said he might have had sex with the girl and was worried she was pregnant.
  Nineteen-year-old David Eisenhauer is charged with first-degree murder in Nicole Lovell’s death. Twenty-year-old Natalie Keepers is charged with accessory before the fact and concealing a body. Eisenhauer and Keepers are Maryland natives who were freshmen at Virginia Tech when Nicole was slain in Janua
  
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• Keidel: Falcons’ Super Bowl Win Next Season Unlikely

  10-02-2017 18:17
  
  By Jason Keidel
  With the ADD nature of the world these days, the machine-gun clatter of clicks and double-clicks and the entire galaxy summoned to your mobile phone, it’s now natural that we’ve already forgotten Tom Brady’s fifth ring while computing odds on his sixth.
  To that end, our dear friends in Las Vegas are already on it. The Patriots — shocking, I know! — are the early chalk to win Super Bowl 52 (or LII, if you’re fond of the Romans). Opening at
  
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• Detroit Assault Case Moves Forward Against Singer Trey Songz

  10-02-2017 18:17
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit assault case against Trey Songz is heading to trial court after the singer waived a key hearing.Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, appeared by video on Friday in 36th District Court. He was charged in December after authorities said he threw microphones and speakers from the stage during a performance at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena.
  Prosecutors say someone was struck in the head by an object and an officer was punched.
  Songz, of Virginia, was arrested
  
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• Md. Man Arrested for Setting House on Fire During Barricade Situation

  10-02-2017 17:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A man has been arrested after being involved in a barricade situation in Elkridge where started a fire inside the house, according to Howard County police.
  At about 9:30 a.m. Friday, officers responded to the 5900 block of Setter Drive where a 30-year-old man was threatening to harm himself and family members. The family was able to escape while police tried to negotiate with the man.
  Police believe the man started a fire inside the house thus running out where he was arre
  
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• Orioles Acquire RHP Gabriel Ynoa From The Mets

  10-02-2017 17:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired RHP Gabriel Ynoa from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
  To make room on the 40-man roster, C Fransisco Peña has been designated for assignment.
  Ynoa, 23, went 59-30 with a 3.36 ERA (297 ER/795.1 IP) and 1.17 WHIP in 136 career minor league games (128 starts). He made his Major League debut on August 13, 2016 against San Diego and pitched in 10 games (three starts) with the Mets last season, posting a 2.43 str
  
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• PBS doc 'Accidental Courtesy' finds a real conversation about race in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  10-02-2017 17:15 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, the media have been filled with discussions about race but nothing as intense or raw as the one in Baltimore that's shown in the PBS documentary “Accidental Courtesy.” David ZurawikContact ...and more »
  
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• Illinois Mayor Says He Was Punched While Shopping at Store

  10-02-2017 17:13
  
  BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A mayor in southern Illinois says a man punched him in the face while he was shopping at a store.Benton Mayor Fred Kondritz tells The Southern Illinoisan he had a brief conversation with the man on Wednesday about sports before the man punched him. Kondritz says his face was sore Thursday and he had headaches. Kondritz says he called police and filed a report.
  Authorities say a man was arrested following the complaint from Kondritz and was released. Authorities are inve
  
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• Preston Says Flacco Needs ‘To Step It Up’ With New Ammunition

  10-02-2017 16:55
  
  Ed Norris and Rob Long were joined by Baltimore Sun’s Mike Preston to discuss the Ravens’ potential moves in the off season and what the roster may look like next fall.
  Preston says, overall the Ravens are pretty set, but they need to fill a few holes to upgrade the team.
  Most of the team’s focus will be on the side of the offensive side of the ball. Preston says, “those days of making excuses for Joe are over. It’s time for Joe to step it up.”
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• Veteran Democratic Campaign Operative Becomes Md. Delegate

  10-02-2017 16:52
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed a veteran Democratic campaign operative to a vacant seat in the House of Delegates.Hogan announced the appointment of Jazz Lewis on Friday to the seat representing District 24.
  Lewis was recommended by the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee to fill the vacancy.
  Lewis is currently the executive director of Rep. Steny Hoyer’s campaign office. He has worked on multiple campaigns, including Hillary Clinton’
  
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• Coleman Joined By Scott Ferrall To Talk Vegas, NFL & More

  10-02-2017 16:32
  
  It’s not the making of a new on air partnership, but it is the reunion of an old one. Jerry Coleman was joined by American sports talk radio personality Scott Ferrall of Ferrall on the Bench to rehash their time working together before they get down to discussing the biggest events in sports.
  Choke artists in the NFL, gamblers running hot in Vegas, the Raiders running bad in the same town and a circus that poses as an NBA team in New York all get covered in true Ferrall fashion.
   
  
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• Worried About Trump, Md. Senate Votes to Expand AG’s Powers

  10-02-2017 16:28
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has approved a resolution to empower the attorney general to sue the federal government without the governor’s permission, because supporters are concerned about actions taken by President Donald Trump.
  The Senate voted 29-17 Friday for the resolution. All of the Senate’s 14 Republicans and three Democrats voted against it.
  Supporters cited concerns about the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act and worries about lax enforcement
  
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• Maryland Senate to Vote on Expanding AG’s Ability to Sue

  10-02-2017 16:28
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate is scheduled to vote on a resolution to empower the attorney general to sue the federal government without the governor’s permission.The Senate is expected to vote Friday on the resolution, which would clear the way for the Democratic attorney general to sue the federal government for policies with which it disagrees, including President Donald Trump’s travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority counties.
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• Baltimore home prices rose nearly 7 percent in January - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 16:25 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  The median home price in the metro region last month reached $234,950, jumping nearly 7 percent from a year earlier, as foreclosures declined and a crush of buyers competed for homes. About 2,195 homes sold in January, up nearly 6 percent from January ...and more »
  
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  Baltimore area home prices continued to climb in January, as steady demand and fewer foreclosures pushed a streak of year-over-year gains into the eleventh ...and more »
  
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• Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info On Missing Woman

  10-02-2017 16:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kristin Marie Spurrier was reported missing almost a week ago, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is now asking for the public’s help in finding her.
  Spurrier, 25, is 5-foot-5 and about 125 pounds.
  She was reported missing from the Westminster area on Feb. 4, and police believe she may be in the Owings Mills area.
  She may also be driving a 2010 gray Fod Fusion with Maryland plates 8CS8690.
  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to immediately
  
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• Dwayne Johnson, Misty Copeland Criticize Under Armour CEO

  10-02-2017 16:11
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland have joined basketball star Stephen Curry in criticizing the CEO of sports apparel company Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump.Kevin Plank, the CEO of Baltimore-based Under Armour, called Trump “an asset to the country” in an interview with CNBC this week. The company later issued a statement saying it engages in “policy, not politics.”
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• Will The Ravens Can Or Keep Players Like Pitta And Juszczyk?

  10-02-2017 15:54
  
  Tony Lombardi of the Russell Street Report joined Norris and Long to discuss what the Baltimore Ravens may be looking to do in the off season.
  The Ravens will look to add some more playmakers to the roster after going 8-8 last season. Lombardi says, “I think the direction this off season…is to surround Joe Flacco the kind of talent he needs to play to the level of his pay. I think that starts with the offensive line. To me, the number one priority is to keep Rick Wagner around.
  
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• Four shot, one fatally, in Baltimore violence, police say - WBAL Baltimore

  10-02-2017 15:45 via wbaltv.com
  
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  One person died and three others were injured in separate shootings since Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, city police said. Advertisement. A 21-year-old man was fatally shot at about 2:50 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of North Hilton Street, police said.
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• Grammys Add 1st Man, Transgender Woman As Trophy Presenters

  10-02-2017 15:10
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — At Sunday’s Grammys, a man and a transgender woman will join the so-called trophy girls who bring music’s top honors onstage.
  It’s a change that puts the Grammys in the front ranks of awards diversity.
  “To be honest, the idea of a ‘trophy girl’ has felt antiquated for some time now,” Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, said in a statement Friday. “Who wrote that rule anyway? The ability to present a trophy has
  
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• Now-and-then pictures: Auto shows - Baltimore Sun

  10-02-2017 14:53 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Now-and-then pictures: Auto shows
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  The 2017 Motor Trend International Auto Show in Baltimore runs from Thurs., Feb. 9 through Sun., Feb. 12 at the downtown Baltimore Convention Center. Take a look through the event's history. (Jerry Jackson, Kalani Gordon). Back in the early 1900s, cars ...
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• WEATHER BLOG: Mild Temps Through Mid-Feb

  10-02-2017 13:36
  
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  TGIF!!!!!!
  Give the weather a couple of hours today and we will be walking right out of the freezer and toward another run of mild weather. And that run will take us right into mid-February. Up to our North, and out to our Northwest, there is a lot of weather happening. A lot. On the West Coast  the “Pineapple Express”, that river of moisture that streams toward the Northwest coast, from Hawaii,  is really causing problems. But here, in the Mid-Atlantic,  
  
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• Nearly 1 In 5 Immigrants n US Illegally In NYC, LA Areas

  10-02-2017 12:51
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A report released Thursday estimates more than 2.5 million immigrants in the country illegally live in the metropolitan areas of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, which have pledged to fight President Trump’s plans to expand deportations.The study by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center provides a glimpse of where immigrants in the country illegally reside and regions that could be most affected by Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
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