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• Merriweather Post Pavilion Celebrates 50th Birthday With A Face-lift

  14-07-2017 23:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Saturday night, Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion turns 50, and it’s throwing itself a big party.
  The concert venue has also, as Alex DeMetrick reports, gotten a multi-million dollar face lift.
  Much of the $50 million renovation is being spent in the back of the house, making it “the absolute best venue for the artist, the best venue for the fan, and the best place to work,” says vice president Brad Canfield.
  For the paying public, new restr
  
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• Clarke wants hearings restored for water bill disputes - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 23:37
  
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  Baltimore water customers could again appeal their bills during informal hearings before a third party under legislation a member of City Council plans to file Monday. Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, a North Baltimore Democrat, said the hearings would ...
  
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• 2 Homes, 1 Boat Swallowed By Growing Sinkhole In Florida

  14-07-2017 23:29
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A sinkhole that started out the size of a small swimming pool and continued to grow in Florida swallowed a boat, destroyed two homes and prompted officials to evacuate residents from about a dozen homes Friday.
  Dramatic video showed the home in Land O’ Lakes, north of Tampa in Pasco County, collapsing into the hole Friday morning. It quickly engulfed one home and a boat and then consumed about 80 percent of another home, said Kevin Guthrie, Pasco County’s assistant
  
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• Maryland Zoo officials say baby giraffe in dire condition - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 23:22
  
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  The health condition of sick baby giraffe at The Maryland Zoo has taken a turn for the worse and his veterinary and animal care team said "the outlook is dim." (The Maryland Zoo). Andrea K. McDanielsContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. A baby giraffe ...
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• Keidel: How Does Roger Federer Keep Winning?

  14-07-2017 23:00
  
  By Jason Keidel
  John McEnroe got embroiled in a pseudo-controversy last month, when he was pseudo-tricked into giving a misogynist answer to a misleading question about Serena Williams.
  There are people who don’t worship Serena Williams, many for the wrong reasons, based on race, gender and all kinds of galling bigotry. But McEnroe, an earnest and honest admirer of Ms. Williams for years, isn’t one of them.
  But no matter where we place Williams on the men’s circuit, there&rsquo
  
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• Severe T-Storm Warnings/Watch In Effect For Most Of Md., Flash Flood Warnings

  14-07-2017 22:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of Maryland.
  It will last through 9 p.m. tonight.
  The counties under the watch are Allegany Anne Arundel, Baltimore (County and City), Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen’s Anne’s, St. Mary’s and Talbot.
  RELATED: Heat Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Md., Including Baltimore
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• Activists, others arrested during 'AFROMATION' protest at Artscape sue Baltimore Police over treatment - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 22:46
  
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  Activists, others arrested during 'AFROMATION' protest at Artscape sue Baltimore Police over treatment
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  Police made dozens of arrests last year after a protest broke out during the city's annual Artscape festival. Some marched down the on-ramp to northbound Interstate 83. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun). Kevin RectorContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun.
  Activists file class action lawsuit against Baltimore Police for actions during last year's #AFROMATION protestBal
  
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• Clarke wants change in resolving Baltimore water bill disputes - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 22:44
  
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  Clarke wants change in resolving Baltimore water bill disputes
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  Baltimore water customers could again appeal their bills during informal conferences with a third party under legislation a City Councilwoman plans to file Monday. Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, a North Baltimore Democrat, said the hearings will give ...
  
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• Man Reportedly Injured After Being Bit By Camel At Charles Co. Fair

  14-07-2017 22:30
  
  LA PLATA, Md. (WJZ) — A man has reportedly been airlifted to an area hospital after he was trampled and bitten by a camel at Charles County Fairgrounds, authorities have reportedly tell NBC4 Washington.
  NBC4 reports Charles County Fire says a 57-year-old man sustained a head injury just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday at the fairgrounds in La Plata.
  The camel was part of an animal exhibit at the county fair.
  The victim’s condition is unknown.
  This story will be updated.
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• Baltimore Ravens inspire youth with Gatorade Junior Training Camp - ABC2 News

  14-07-2017 22:27
  
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  Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Baltimore Ravens Joe Flaco. Show Caption Hide Caption. Previous Next. BALTIMORE, Md. - Football fans ages 12-14 ...
  
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• Maryland Zoo Says Of Sickly Giraffe Calf: 'Outlook Is Dim' - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  14-07-2017 22:20
  
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  Maryland Zoo Says Of Sickly Giraffe Calf: 'Outlook Is Dim'
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The condition of a sickly giraffe calf at the Maryland Zoo has changed from critical to dire, officials say. Julius's June 15 birth brought joy to the zoo staff, but it didn't last long. He's been fighting for his life since the ...
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• Maryland Zoo Says Of Sickly Giraffe Calf: ‘Outlook Is Dim’

  14-07-2017 22:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The condition of a sickly giraffe calf at the Maryland Zoo has changed from critical to dire, officials say.
  Julius’s June 15 birth brought joy to the zoo staff, but it didn’t last long. He’s been fighting for his life since the beginning.
  He had trouble nursing, which made it difficult for him to gain weight or develop antibodies.
  Last weekend, the zoo reported that he had to have two blood plasma transfusions, and was receiving 24-hour intensive care.
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• Baltimore faces an affordable housing crisis - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 22:15
  
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  Baltimore faces an affordable housing crisis
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  A yearlong investigation by The Baltimore Sun found that the rent court system routinely works against tenants, while in many cases failing to hold landlords accountable for not meeting minimum housing standards. Baltimore, along with other parts of ...
  
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• Which Prospects Might We Soon See In The Majors?

  14-07-2017 22:12
  
  With the All-Star game behind us and the “Super-Two” deadline long in the rear view mirror, many MLB teams will begin to consider calling up their top prospects. We have already seen guys like Clint Frazier and Derek Fisher make their major-league debuts, but what other minor leaguers might get the big promotion in the coming weeks? While Tim Tebow has been raking in Advanced-A, it is unlikely he makes an appearance at Citi Field this season. But here are some prospects who’s n
  
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• Bad Lip Reading: Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather

  14-07-2017 21:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Mayweather-McGregor 12-round super welterweight fight will pit the former pound-for-pound boxing king against the UFC’s lightweight champion.
  The fight will go down live on Saturday, Aug. 26, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be available live on Showtime pay-per-view for $89.95 ($99.95 in HD).
  Mayweather and McGregor have been going at each other verbally ahead of the fight on the press tour. With all of the chattering and lip smacking, you know Bad Lip R
  
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• Trump’s Travel Ban Watered Down By Another Court Setback

  14-07-2017 21:35
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — In another setback for President Donald Trump, a federal judge in Hawaii further weakened the already-diluted travel ban by vastly expanding the list of U.S. family relationships that visitors from six Muslim-majority countries can use to get into the country.
  The ruling Thursday was the latest volley in the fierce fight over the ban Trump first tried to put in place in January. It will culminate with arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in October.
  The rules are not so
  
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• Police Search For Runaway Teen; Missing For Almost 3 Weeks

  14-07-2017 21:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are looking for a 15-year-old teen, who they believe ran away.
  Officers say Cheyenne Huther was last seen at her home in the 2700 block of Berwick Avenue on June 25.
  She is 5-foot-7 and weighs about 145 pounds.
  Anyone who knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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• 2 Now Charged With Murder In Deaths Of 4 Pa. Men

  14-07-2017 21:20
  
  DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (WJZ/AP) — Two 20-year-old men have been charged with murder in the deaths of a Baltimore college student and three other young men in Pennsylvania.
  Cosmo DiNardo is accused of killing of 19-year-old Loyola University student Jimi Taro Patrick on July 5 and burying him on his parents’ farmland in Bucks County.
  According to Bucks County District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub, authorities would still be looking for Patrick’s body if it had not been for a plea deal
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect Connected To 4 Robberies; 3 Were 7-11’s

  14-07-2017 21:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man connected to four robberies in the Glen Burnie/Millersville areas.
  Officers arrested Michael Sean Manuel, 23, of Glen Burnie Thursday for allegedly robbing three 7-11’s and a Pizza Bolis.
  On June 19 at 4:21 a.m., officers learned a black man and woman robbed a 7-11 at 705 Greenway SE of cigarettes.
  On June 24 at 2:45 a.m., a black man and woman robbed a 7-11 at 7753 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd of cigarettes.
  On July 3 at 12
  
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• Woman Calls Off Her Wedding, Will Have Reception To Feed Homeless Instead

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sarah Cummins’ wedding was all planned, paid for and ready to go this weekend. Except she decided to call it off, for reasons she’s keeping to herself.
  The only problem is the nearly $30,000 extravaganza is non-refundable. Instead of letting the day go to waste, Cummins contacted homeless shelters to ensure that some good would come out of an otherwise unfortunate turn of events for the bride-to-be.
  “It was really devastating to me,” said Cumm
  
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• Little Italy’s Summer Film Festival Runs Through Aug. 25

  14-07-2017 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s often called the granddaddy of all the local outdoor summer film festivals. Now in its 19th year, Ron Matz reports all roads lead to Little Italy.
  When the sun goes down it’s “Lights, Camera, Action” at the corner of High and Stiles Streets.
  The lot will come alive for eight Friday nights this summer, showing films like “Under The Tuscan Sun,” “The Godfather” and “Rocky.”
  The late John Pente made it all poss
  
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• Five More Greyhounds Test Positive For Cocaine In Florida

  14-07-2017 20:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — — A second greyhound racing trainer has been cited by Florida state officials after five dogs in her care tested positive for cocaine at the Bestbet track in Orange Park.
  Trained by Natasha Nemeth, the dogs tested positive for Benzoylecgonine (BZE), which is a metabolite of cocaine, First Coast News reported.
  The latest development in Orange Park arrived shortly after racing dog trainer Charles McClellan’s license was suspended in June after 12 greyhounds
  
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• Second-Born Kids More Likely To Become Criminals, Study Finds

  14-07-2017 20:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — — The “curse of the second-born” child might actually be true, a new study shows.
  Second-born sons are more likely to be suspended from school, become juvenile delinquents and go to prison, according to a new study by MIT economist Joseph Doyle.
  After poring through tons of data sets, Doyle and colleagues Sanni Breining, David Figlio, Krzys Karbownik and Jeffrey Roth found that second-born children, particularly sons, have a 25 percent to 40 pe
  
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• Ex-Prisoner Heading To Job Interview Uses Shirt To Save Man’s Life

  14-07-2017 20:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — — While heading to a job interview, a man living in a Connecticut halfway house literally took the shirt off his back to save a wounded man’s life.
  Aaron Tucker, 32, of Bridgeport, Conn., left the Isaiah House with less than $2 in his pocket to interview for a bus boy job at a barbecue restaurant in Stamford Wednesday morning.
  When Tucker awoke from a short nap on a packed bus en route to the restaurant, he jumped to action upon seeing an overturned vehic
  
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• 'Bachelorette' contestant Eric Bigger talks Baltimore, basketball and reality TV - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  14-07-2017 20:00
  
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  'Bachelorette' contestant Eric Bigger talks Baltimore, basketball and reality TV
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  Before Eric Bigger was traipsing through Denmark as a contestant on ABC's “The Bachelorette,” he was a basketball-loving Baltimorean growing up in the city's Reservoir Hill neighborhood. Bigger is one of four men still vying to win over Rachel Lindsay, ...and more »
  
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• Loyola Student Among Murdered Pennsylvania Men - Patch.com

  14-07-2017 19:52
  
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  Loyola Student Among Murdered Pennsylvania Men
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  Slain student Jimi Patrick, missing since July 5, just finished his freshman year at Loyola University on a full scholarship. By Elizabeth Janney (Patch Staff) - Updated July 14, 2017 6:12 am ET. Loyola Student Among Murdered Pennsylvania Men. BUCKS ...and more »
  
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• Orioles Hope To Turn A Corner Against Cubs

  14-07-2017 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is hoping to start the second part of the season on a better note when they kick off a three-game interleague series at Camden Yards Friday night against the former World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
  The Cubs, however, have also been playing some inconsistent baseball throughout 2017.
  Chicago has posted a 43-45 record in the first half and is tied for second with St. Louis in the National League Central, 5 1/2 games behind Milwaukee. The Cubs rank just 14t
  
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• 2 charged in killing of Loyola student, 3 other men - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 19:43
  
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  A man who confessed to killing four Pennsylvania men — including a Loyola University Maryland student — has been charged with four counts of homicide. And a second man has been accused of participating in three of the slayings. Prosecutors filed the ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore Officials Want Mandatory Sentence For Illegal Guns

  14-07-2017 19:03
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore officials are proposing a mandatory one-year sentence for illegal gun possession within 100 yards of a school, park, church or public building.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh announced the local legislation Friday, along with Police Commissioner Kevin Davis and other local officials.
  Pugh says the attorney general has provided an opinion that the local measure is constitutional.
  City Council President Jack Young says people walking around Baltimore with illegal guns are no
  
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• Police: Child, Grandmother Struck By Vehicle In Ocean City

  14-07-2017 18:47
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — A truck hit a 3-year-old girl and her grandmother while they crossed an Ocean City street, throwing the child from a stroller.
  Ocean City Police Department spokeswoman Lindsay Richard says the woman and child suffered “relatively minor scrapes and bruises” on Thursday night.
  Richard says the driver was at fault and has been cited.
  Richard says the grandmother was pushing the stroller across Baltimore Avenue near 1st Street around 9:40 p.m. when the truck
  
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• Heat Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Md., Including Baltimore

  14-07-2017 18:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of central Maryland, including Baltimore, through 7 p.m. tonight.A Heat Advisory is also in effect for part of eastern Maryland, in Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot and Caroline counties.
  “What we’re seeing here are the temperatures and the dew points creating a heat index that is very high, in the triple digits,” says WJZ Meteorologist Tim Williams. “Definitely stay hydrated and please don’t exert yoursel
  
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• Maryland Teen Arrested On Child Porn Charges

  14-07-2017 18:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Maryland State Police arrested a 19-year-old man Friday morning for allegedly distributing and possessing child pornography.
  Troopers arrested Charles Snedegar Jr. at his home in Thurmont in Frederick County shortly after 8 a.m.
  The State Police became aware of the suspect after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip about the possible distribution of child porn by an IP address later connected to Snedegar.
  During the arrest, police recovered com
  
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• Garceau: Who Could Have Seen This Coming?

  14-07-2017 18:22
  
  A public service reminder we always think we know but it’s what we don’t know that attracts us to these silly games rich men play. With MLB ready to roll after the All-Star break let’s examine some things that blindsided us (and the experts) in the first half of the season.
  World Champs just regular chumps: In October the Cubs looked like a dynasty in the making, in mid-July they’re sporting a losing record (43-45) and trailing the Brewers by 5.5 games. They still could h
  
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• Fans Allowed To Bring Dogs To Open Ravens Practice In August

  14-07-2017 18:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Baltimore Ravens announced Friday that fans will be allowed to bring their dogs to an open practice at M&T Bank Stadium in August.Fans can bring their pups to the free, open practice on August 12!
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  Fans who wish to bring their dog to the Aug. 12 practice first need to register their dog(s) and provide appropriate vaccination documents.
  The practice will start at 10
  
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• Army Veteran’s Dying Wish Is To Hear From You

  14-07-2017 17:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lee Hernandez has a dying wish: he just wants to hear from people.
  Hernandez has continuous strokes that have taken away his vision and impaired his cognitive abilities. Even after three brain surgeries, nothing changed. He’s under hospice care at his home in New Bravos, Texas, where doctors haven’t been able to detect what it is that’s ailing him. They said there’s nothing more they can do but try to make the 18-year Army veteran, who served
  
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• How some Baltimore legislators think Hogan can help the city ... - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 17:46
  
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  A group of Baltimore lawmakers have sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan suggesting ways the state could do more to help Baltimore with its crime problem.
  Baltimore Officials Want Mandatory Sentence for Illegal Guns ...U.S. News & World Report
  Baltimore mayor pushes mandatory minimum sentence for illegal gun possessionMaryland Daily Record (subscription)
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• How some Baltimore legislators think Hogan can help the city address crime - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 17:46
  
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  How some Baltimore legislators think Hogan can help the city address crime
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  Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh talks about her strategy session with Governor Larry Hogan. (Erin Cox, Baltimore Sun video). Luke BroadwaterContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. A group of Baltimore lawmakers have sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan ...
  Baltimore Officials Want Mandatory Sentence for Illegal GunsU.S. News & World Report
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• Expansion of Baltimore bike share program pushed back until September - Baltimore Business Journal

  14-07-2017 17:46
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  A planned expansion of Baltimore's bike share program has been pushed back until September due to an equipment delay. James Decker, the city's bike share coordinator in the Department of Transportation, said in an email the expansion was put on hold ...
  
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• Friday, July 14, 2017

  14-07-2017 17:24
  People Are Talking about Enoch Pratt Free Library’s PrattCon.Linh and Marty have Coffee With pianist Byron Janis.
  
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• Police Arrest Man With 62 Capsules Of Heroin In Pants During Traffic Stop

  14-07-2017 17:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Anne Arundel County Police arrested a man with 62 capsules of heroin in his pants during a traffic stop Thursday in Brooklyn Park.
  Officers arrested 38-year-old Keith Allen Pugh for possessing $620 worth of heroin, which he attempted to conceal in his pants.Police say they responded to the area of Pebble Drive and Belle Grove Road because citizens were complaining of drug activity in the trailer park community.
  At about 7 p.m., officers saw a black Mercedes drive into the
  
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• Besides Machado, Britton Is Also Involved In Orioles Trade Rumors

  14-07-2017 17:20
  
  Jon Heyman from Fanrags.com and MLB Network joined Terry and Vinny to talk about his article on various teams who have been reaching out to the Orioles for closer Zach Britton.
  There are a few rumors surrounding Britton and the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals. To sell or not to sell, that is the question facing the Orioles with the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaching.
  Both Machado and Britton have about a year and half to go on their contracts. Both
  
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• Highly Anticipated Disney ‘Star Wars Lands’ Model Revealed

  14-07-2017 17:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Ever since the Disney deal to acquire Lucasfilm was announced in October 2012, Star Wars fans have looked forward to the day when a theme park based on a galaxy far, far away would be revealed.
  Today, they got a sneak peak.
  A model of the parks, which aren’t expected to open until 2019, was revealed at the Disney D23 expo.
  Construction began on two Star Wars theme parks, one at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and one at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt
  
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• Cubs Game Notes For Friday @ Baltimore - WGN-TV

  14-07-2017 17:02
  
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  ... * The Cubs dropped two out of three to the Pirates over the weekend, including Sunday's game by a score of 14-3. Chicago allowed 10 runs in the first inning of that game, its most allowed in any inning over the last five seasons. * The Orioles beat ...
  Orioles' Chris Davis expects to return Friday vs. CubsESPN
  Chicago Cubs searching for last year's magic entering set with Baltimore OriolesUPI.com
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• Baltimore police seek to identify two men in killing of Dionay Smith - Baltimore Sun

  14-07-2017 16:55
  
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  Baltimore Police are looking to identify two men pictured, in reference to the killing of Dionay Smith. (Courtesy Baltimore Police). Michael Brice-SaddlerContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Baltimore police are trying to identify two men in reference to ...
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• Baltimore Police Attempt To ID Persons Of Interest In Spokesman’s Brother’s Death

  14-07-2017 16:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are attempting to identify two men who may be connected in the murder of the brother of a Baltimore Police Spokesman.
  On July 2, police say 24-year-old Dionay Smith, brother of BPD spokesman T.J. Smith, was fatally shot around 8 p.m., in a home in the 1400 block of Argyle Ave.
  Photo Courtesy TJ Smith
  Last Thursday, police arrested 21-year-old Terrell Gibson in connection to the murder.Smith was Baltimore’s 173rd homicide victim this year and he leaves beh
  
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• Orioles’ Adam Jones Is Aiming For 30 Home Runs This Year

  14-07-2017 16:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In 81 first-half games, Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones hit .267 with 15 home runs, 40 RBI and 42 runs in 330 at-bats.
  The veteran player is on pace to challenge 30 homers while notching 75 RBI and runs by this season’s end.
  Heading into the second half of the season, Jones is already halfway there with 15 home runs.
  Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop are tied in first with 18 home runs so far.Take Our PollFollow @1057TheFan on Twitter and like
  
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• Maryland-To-Northern NY Heroin Ring Busted, 10 Arrested

  14-07-2017 16:20
  
  PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities say 10 people, one of them a state prison guard, have been charged in connection with a heroin trafficking operation in northern New York.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Plattsburgh announced Thursday that the 10 were charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin.
  Officials say the drug ring brought heroin from Annapolis, Maryland, and Schenectady, New York, to the Plattsburgh area from June 2016 to this past May. Among the defendants is a 3
  
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• Chris Davis Hopes To ‘Start A Winning Streak And Ride It Into October’

  14-07-2017 16:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles have been struggling as of late, but Chris Davis is hoping his return to the field will help the team.
  “I expect to be rolling on Friday and hopefully start a winning streak and ride it into October,” said Davis.
  Davis has been out of the lineup since June 13 with a oblique muscle injury.
  Davis led the majors with 53 home runs in 2013; hit 26 in just 127 games in 2014 and rebounded with 47 in 2015 before banging out 38 last year.
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• Wizards Match Nets’ Offer To Keep Otto Porter

  14-07-2017 15:59
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards matched the Brooklyn Nets’ $106 million, four-year offer sheet to keep forward Otto Porter, making him the team’s highest paid player.
  Team president Ernie Grunfeld announced the move Thursday. Under NBA rules, the Wizards had two days to match Brooklyn’s offer sheet for the 24-year-old restricted free agent.
  Porter’s new deal puts his salary ahead of guards Bradley Beal and John Wall. He set career highs with 13.4 points, 6.
  
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• Eels From Overturned Truck Slime Cars On Oregon Highway

  14-07-2017 15:58
  DEPOE BAY, Ore. (AP) — A truck hauling eels overturned on an Oregon highway, turning the coastal road into a slimy mess.
  Oregon State Police on Thursday posted a photo on Twitter that showed damaged cars covered by the gooey eels. The agency also posed the question: “What to tell the #drycleaner?”
  Meanwhile, the Depoe Bay Fire Department posted a video of workers using a bulldozer to clear the eels from Highway 101.
  Police said Salvatore Tragale was driving north with 13 contai
  
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