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• Anne Arundel Co. Fighting Opioid Crisis With Program At Police, Fire Stations

  26-04-2018 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Opioid addicts in Anne Arundel County can find help in police and fire stations.
  This is the one-year anniversary of the county Safe Stations Program, part of the response to the opioid state of emergency imposed by Gov. Larry Hogan.
  The Safe Stations Program is a round-the-clock service at all Anne Arundel County fire and police stations where addicts can get the help they need.
  “Basically, I was in and out of jails and prison my whole adult life,” a recoveri
  
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• Watch Allison Janney & Patti Lupone Get Off To A Bad Start In This Clip From ‘Mom’

  26-04-2018 23:36
  On tonight’s episode of ‘Mom’, Patti Lupone Lupone plays Rita, the new building owner where Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Christy (Anna Faris) reside.
  In this clip, Bonnie encounters the Rita when she shows up at the front door asking about a vacant apartment. In typical Bonnie fashion, their conversation gets them off to a poor start.
  During the shooting of this MOM episode, an incredible chance meeting occurred between the 2-time Tony Award winner (Evita and Gypsy), Patti
  
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• 2 Suspects Carjack Teacher At School, Rob Man, Carjack Another

  26-04-2018 23:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities say two male suspects are in custody after a carjacking at a Baltimore County elementary school Thursday.
  The incident occurred at Campfield Elementary, located at 683 Alter Street, just after noon, according to Baltimore County Police spokesman Shawn Vinson.
  Carjacking near Campfield Elementary. We’re getting an update from police right now. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/fWNRiR21Wh
  — Avajoye Burnett (@AvajoyeWJZ) April 26, 2018Vinson says one masked
  
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• New Area At Harford County Park Caters To Children With Disabilities

  26-04-2018 22:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A new area in the Schucks Road Regional Park is designed to delight the senses.
  Children are using mallets to bang out a tune on a xylophone, bang a drum, or ride on a special horizontal ladder.
  It’s called the Sensory Trail, designed for children with disabilities, it’s open to all.
  At the ribbon cutting this week, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman rode on the horizontal ladder, later saying that it’s only one of three such parks in the state.
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• UMD Welcoming Thousands To Their Campus For Annual Maryland Day Event

  26-04-2018 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University of Maryland will welcome thousands of visitors to their campus for an all-day celebration.
  Saturday, April 28, is their annual “Maryland Day” celebration, where they’ll host free events for the whole family.
  As part of our community connection, WJZ is proud to support Maryland Day celebrations.
  This will be the school’s 20th annual Maryland Day.
  The university will be Inviting current students, staff, families or prospective stu
  
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• Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Child Porn

  26-04-2018 22:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County man, who is a registered sex offender, has been charged with distributing and possessing child pornography.
  Maryland State Police received information in February about the distribution of child pornography from an internet address tied to John P. Dillon’s home in Harwood.
  Police served a search warrant Thursday morning at the 60-year-old’s house, where they found evidence of child porn, as well as multiple guns and ammunition, whic
  
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• Judge Sides With Baltimore In Suit Over Grant Funding

  26-04-2018 22:14
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge has sided with Baltimore over the federal government in a fight over funding for the nationwide Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.
  Federal Judge Catherine C. Blake says in a ruling Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acted in an “arbitrary and capricious” manner when it moved to stop grant funding for the five-year program two years earlier than planned.
  HHS defended its move saying studies have shown the program wasn’t
  
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• Police: Cheerleading Instructor Used Spy Camera In Bathroom

  26-04-2018 22:03
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say they’ve arrested a cheerleading instructor for putting a camera in a bathroom and secretly taking pictures of children and adults.
  Montgomery County Police said Thursday that they’ve arrested 21-year-old Cristian Gill on charges of conducting visual surveillance of kids and adults without their consent.Police said Gill worked as an instructor at Shockwave Allstars cheerleading studio in Rockville when the owner discovered that Gill h
  
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• Ravens Sign WR Willie Snead For 2-Year Contract

  26-04-2018 21:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  The Baltimore Ravens announced Thursday afternoon that they signed restricted free agent Willie Snead IV to a two-year contract.
  The 25-year-old wide receiver previously played for the New Orleans Saints and enters his fourth season with the NFL.
  The 5-foot-11, 195 pound Snead has 149 receptions for 1,971 yard and seven touchdowns in his 41 career games.
  He recorded a career high 72 receptions and four receiving touchdowns in 2016.
  A Ball State graduate, he original
  
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• Bill Cosby Makes Outburst In Court After Guilty Verdict

  26-04-2018 21:00
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — After the jury announced the guilty verdict on Thursday against Bill Cosby, the TV icon had an outburst in the courtroom.
  RELATED: Bill Cosby Found Guilty On 3 Counts Of Aggravated Indecent Assault
  The outburst came in response to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Kevin Steele’s argument that Cosby’s bail should be revoked, because, Steele said, Cosby might flee anywhere in the world.
  Steele said Cosby had a private plane and that no doll
  
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• Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Raping 12-Year-Old Family Member

  26-04-2018 20:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping a 12-year-old family member.
  Wilfredo Nunes-Reyes was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree rape, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.
  Police began investigating this case on March 16, 2017, when officers were called to the 4600 block of Luerssen Ave. for the report of a rape.
  Officers were told that a 12-year-old victim
  
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• Top 5 Maryland Crab Spots To Try This Summer

  26-04-2018 20:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  As the temperature rises, the taste of crabs and Old Bay seasoning becomes more appetizing, and it’s even more exciting to know where the top 5 places close to Baltimore are to purchase crabs.
  There are tons of places in Maryland to buy freshly steamed crabs, but it helps if the business is well-known by having the great service, good deals and great recommendations.
  One place that was featured in the Baltimore Sun  is called L.P Steamers in Baltimor
  
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• The 5 Top Maryland Crab Spots To Try This Summer

  26-04-2018 20:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  As the temperature rises, the taste of crabs and Old Bay seasoning becomes more appetizing, and it’s even more exciting to know where the top 5 places close to Baltimore are to purchase crabs.
  There are tons of places in Maryland to buy freshly steamed crabs, but it helps if the business is well-known by having the great service, good deals and great recommendations.
  One place that was featured in the Baltimore Sun  is called L.P Steamers in Baltimor
  
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• Bill Cosby Found Guilty On 3 Counts Of Aggravated Indecent Assault

  26-04-2018 19:56
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — The jury in Bill Cosby’s indecent assault trial found the comedian guilty Thursday of all three counts.
  Cosby was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004. The 80-year-old former comedian faces up to 10 years in prison on each count, but would likely serve them concurrently. 
  The panel began deliberating Wednesday around 11 a.m., and worked for more than 1
  
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• Tesla Driver Hits And Kills Bear On Highway

  26-04-2018 19:49
  SUTHERLIN, OR (CBS Local) – A driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a bear that wandered onto an Oregon highway.
  According to KVAL, the driver was traveling in a Tesla electric car southbound on Interstate-5 when the black bear stepped into traffic and was killed. The April 24 incident wrecked the front of the electric vehicle, however local authorities say the driver was only shaken up by the crash.
  Bear dead after colliding with @Tesla electric car on I-5 in #O
  
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• Police: Thief Returns Stolen Dog After Seeing Self On News

  26-04-2018 19:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities say a thief returned a stolen dog after he saw himself on the news Wednesday.
  UPDATE – We have received confirmation from the family that Blanket was brought back this morning. The thief saw himself on the news and returned the dog to her home (in good condition but with a new hairstyle). We have been told Blanket is exhausted but doing well. ^NL pic.twitter.com/61b2Fiq3MI
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 26, 2018According to police, the
  
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• Senate Confirms Mike Pompeo As Trump’s Second Secretary Of State

  26-04-2018 19:18
  BALTIMORE (CNN)– The Senate approved Mike Pompeo‘s nomination as the next secretary of state on Thursday, installing the former CIA Director as the nation’s top diplomat at a time when several high stakes negotiations are underway around the globe.
  The vote was 57-42.
  Present Republicans approved Pompeo. In addition, independent Sen. Angus King of Maine had also announced his support as have several Democrats: Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Doug Jones of Alabama, Heidi
  
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• Booted “Survivor” Desiree Opens Up About Experience

  26-04-2018 19:18
  Desiree Afuye had been Naviti strong for 25 days of “Survivor: Ghost Island,” but got caught in a lie and voted out of the show’s 36th season by her former Naviti allies on Wednesday night.
  Realizing that she needed to make a move against the stronger members of her tribe, Desiree approached the four remaining Malolo members — Michael, Jenna, Donathan and Laurel — and tried to cut a deal. But her conspiring was exposed when Laurel told other Naviti members about the
  
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• School Security Officer Arrested For Using Stun Gun On Student

  26-04-2018 19:16
  NORMANDY, MO (CBS Local) – A Missouri school security officer has been arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a 14-year-old student.
  According to reports, the head of school security at Normandy Middle School confronted a half-day student who was preparing to leave the building at around 11 a.m. Central time on April 20. School surveillance videos then show the security guard using his weapon on the teen.
  “The video shows the security person pin the student against th
  
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• Hit-and-Run Accidents Are On The High Rise

  26-04-2018 18:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Many would not dare to think that hit-and-run accidents happen as often as they do, however according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, they occur every minute on U.S roads.
  In 2016, 2,049 people died from hit-and-runs.
  Since 2009 the percentage of deaths have increased to 60 percent.
  AAA advises people to be cautious on the road. They also warn people to pull over to the shoulder of the road immediately if they get involved in a hit-and-run.
  In Marylan
  
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• NFL Draft: Ravens Positional Needs And Potential First-Rounders

  26-04-2018 18:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 2018 NFL Draft is finally here, and now Ravens fans have to play the waiting game until Baltimore’s pick comes around.
  The Ravens have the 16th overall pick in the draft, which runs April 26-28. The first round is Thursday night.
  Here’s when the Ravens will pick during the draft:
  First round: No. 16 overall
  Second round: No. 52 overall
  Third round: No. 83 overall
  Fourth round: No. 118 overall
  Fifth round: No. 154 overall
  Sixth round: No. 190 overall
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• NFL Draft Preview: Ravens Positional Needs And Potential First-Rounders

  26-04-2018 18:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The suspense continues to build as fans await the 2018 NFL Draft, and the question of who the Ravens will pick will finally be answered Thursday night.
  The Ravens have the 16th overall pick in the draft, which runs April 26-28. The first round will be Thursday night.
  For years, the Ravens’ front office has spoken proudly of their philosophy of selecting the best player available at each point in the draft — regardless of need. But that philosophy has chan
  
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• Crews Repairing Extensive Damage On Kelly Avenue Bridge

  26-04-2018 18:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Crews worked Thursday to repair the Kelly Avenue Bridge in Mount Washington after a hole opened up overnight.
  Traffic dropped to one lane on each side throughout the day.
  The problems extend beyond the bridge to right below it, where debris fell onto the Light Rail tracks, suspending service between Falls Road and North Avenue temporarily.
  “First they said eight minutes, then 10 minutes, then 30 minutes and now it’s suspended,” Baltimore resident Jabrill
  
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• Crews On Scene To Repair Extensive Damage At Kelly Avenue Bridge

  26-04-2018 18:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is reporting Thursday morning lane closures on the Kelly Ave. Bridge.
  WJZ’s traffic reporter Sharon Gibala reports only one lane of through traffic is open in each direction.
  Balti. City Dept. of Transportation is reporting lane closures this morning on the Kelly Ave. Bridge this morning. Only one lane of through traffic will be open in each direction.
  — Sharon Gibala WJZ (@SharonGibala) April 26, 2018Offici
  
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• Man Accused In MD Workplace Shooting Plans Insanity Defense

  26-04-2018 18:46
  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Court filings say the man accused of shooting five people in Maryland and another in Delaware on the same day is planning an insanity defense for his Delaware trial.
  The News Journal of Wilmington reported Wednesday that Radee Prince’s attorney, Michael Heyden, told the courts last week about the insanity defense. Police say the Delaware shooting immediately followed Prince opening fire at his Maryland workplace on Oct. 18, killing three people and injuring tw
  
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• Paralyzed Cat Becomes An Inspirational Internet Star

  26-04-2018 18:05
  ST. LOUIS (CBS Local) – Social media is filled with all sorts of cat videos; however, one feline’s inspirational story is warming hearts and teaching people about the value of compassion.
  Scooter is not a typical cat. She and another cat were rescued by medical student Sam Tochtrop as kittens. Scooter was born with a spinal deformity, which has paralyzed her hind legs. Although the disabled cat would face many challenges moving forward, her owner says he was
  
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• Chairman Of DEA Educational Program Discusses How Maryland Can Better Fight Opioid Epidemic

  26-04-2018 17:41
  The Chairman of the DEA Educational Program discusses how Maryland can continue to fight the opioid epidemic.
  
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• On Average, 1 Officer Has Been Killed Every Week This Year

  26-04-2018 17:21
   (CNN) — In the first 17 weeks of this year, 21 law enforcement officers across the US have been shot and killed in the line of duty, including two police officers this week in Texas and Maine. That averages out to more than one death a week.
  The parameters CNN followed in this count are:The officer was fatally shot this year
  The officer was on duty at the time of the shooting“The tragic deaths … (are) a stark reminder of the dangers our law enforcement professionals face
  
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• Jack Swagger Signs With MLW One Year After Leaving WWE

  26-04-2018 17:00
  By Chuck Carroll
  Just over a year ago Jack Swagger told WWE executives he wanted out. Frustrations over the way he had been booked had reached a tipping point as contract negotiations stalled. Swagger said the company didn’t value him in the way he felt they should, which was reflected in the disappointing salary he was offered. After a nearly decade-long run in WWE that included runs with the World Heavyweight and ECW titles, it was time to go.
  Ten days later the decision was made to offi
  
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• Greene Turtle Offers Discount For Teachers On May 8

  26-04-2018 16:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Teachers should be appreciated every day, but on May 8 they can get a treat at their local Greene Turtle.
  To honor teachers on Teachers Appreciation Day, the restaurant is offering a free entrée up to $12 or $12 off their meal.
  There are several Greene Turtle locations in Maryland including one in downtown Baltimore on Broadway and one on York Road.
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• Police: Man Killed Wife, Left 3 Children In Restaurant, Then Killed Himself

  26-04-2018 16:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in which a man is believed to have killed his wife, then dropped his three children off at a restaurant, before killing himself.
  The Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County Police Departments are investigating this case after the two bodies were found in different counties.
  Police began investigating just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, after officers were called about a welfare check for a person in the 10600 block
  
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• You Can Go To The Movies For $5

  26-04-2018 16:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  You can get into a movie for just $5 on Tuesdays at AMC Theaters.
  According to the Kansas-based theater company, they are bringing back $5 Ticket Tuesdays for any AMC Stubs Member.
  You can sign-up on their website here.
  For an additional $5, you can also get popcorn and a soda.
  Everyone likes a deal!
  AMC has several locations in the Baltimore area including White Marsh, Security Square and Owings Mills.
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• Armed Suspect Robs Royal Farms Overnight Wednesday

  26-04-2018 16:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for the male suspect who robbed a Royal Farms at gunpoint overnight Wednesday.
  The Royal Farms located at 400 Camp Meade Rd. in Linthicum was robbed at 11:30 p.m., according to police.
  Officers were told that a man went into the store, took a handgun out of his waistband, and demanded cash from an employee.
  The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, and left in an unknown vehicle.
  No injuries were reported as a result of the armed r
  
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• 2 Women Charged With Prostitution In Anne Arundel

  26-04-2018 16:13
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — Two women were charged for prostitution at a wellness center in Linthicum.
  According to Anne Arundel County Police, their vice unit recently received complaints about possible prostitution activity at the Oriental Wellness Center at 704-C Nursery Road.
  RELATED: Md. Police Arrest 11 Men For Soliciting Prostitution In Undercover Operation
  Detectives investigated the business and on April 25 arrested 54-year-old Yan Yan He and 32-year-old Qin Shi both of Flushing,
  
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• Bruins Win Dramatic Game 7 And, Is It Finally The Capitals Year?

  26-04-2018 15:43
  By Steve Silverman
  Massive third puts Bruins over the top
  Credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
  The Boston Bruins were losing their grip on the season, and when they came out for the third period of Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on TD Garden ice, they were down by a 4-3 margin against an opponent that could smell a series victory.
  Compounding the issue was a shaky effort by goalie Tuukka Rask, who was not at his best in the winner-take-all game.
  But the Bruins were the lords of the third pe
  
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• Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Secretary Nominee

  26-04-2018 14:44
  (CNN) — Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson has withdrawn as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, he said in a statement Thursday morning.
  His nomination was hampered by a flurry of allegations about Jackson’s professional conduct.
  In a statement announcing his withdrawal, Jackson slammed allegations of improper behavior leveled against him as “completely false and fabricated.”
  “If they had any merit, I would not have been selected,
  
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• Chipotle Donates Sales To The American Red Cross

  26-04-2018 14:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Chipotle restaurants are joining forces with the American Red Cross to support their Sound the Alarm campaign.
  Sound the Alarm is a campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of installing smoke alarms.
  On Thursday, when customers buy from any Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia or North Carolina Chipotle location, 50% of the profits will be donated to the American Red Cross. Officials say the money will go towards covering the co
  
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• Weather Blog: Sunny To Start, Cloudy Later

  26-04-2018 14:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Looking good for today that is for sure. Sunny to start, partly cloudy later but a high darn close to 70°. I point out that “darn close to 70” for a reason. This is the last weekend of April, and as we start next week, and a new month, our normal daytime high will be at 70° and climbing. It is a real book mark in the year. For example, another would be the word April. Granted it has been a lousy April weather month, quite unusual but the word APRIL sou
  
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• Involved Vehicle Leaves Scene Of Fatal Motorcycle Crash

  26-04-2018 14:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Baltimore County.
  According to police, they responded to Philadelphia Road and Kenwood Road for reports of a crash at 11:33 Wednesday night.
  #BCoPD Crash Team investigating an overnight fatal motorcycle crash at Philadelphia Road and Kenwood Road, 21237. A third vehicle failed to remain at the scene of the crash. Please call (410) 307-2020 with any information. ^SV https://t.co/Gt9cxZUe8F
  — BACO Public Safety
  
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• Baltimore Police take suspect into custody after hours-long standoff in East Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  26-04-2018 14:05 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore Police take suspect into custody after hours-long standoff in East Baltimore
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  Baltimore Police have taken a suspect into custody after an hours-long barricade situation in East Baltimore on Thursday morning. After receiving a call for an armed person, police responded about 3 a.m. to the 1000 block of N. Gay St. Police had ...
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• Lane Closures On Kelly Avenue Bridge

  26-04-2018 13:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is reporting Thursday morning lane closures on the Kelly Ave. Bridge.
  WJZ’s traffic reporter Sharon Gibala reports only one lane of through traffic is open in each direction.
  Balti. City Dept. of Transportation is reporting lane closures this morning on the Kelly Ave. Bridge this morning. Only one lane of through traffic will be open in each direction.
  — Sharon Gibala WJZ (@SharonGibala) April 26, 2018Offici
  
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• Missing 14-Year-Old Boy In Baltimore County

  26-04-2018 13:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are searching for Dawson Mitchell Sherburne, 14, from the 800-block of Jaydee Avenue.
  Sherburne was last seen leaving his house Wednesday around 4:30 p.m.
  #BCoPD searching for missing Dundalk boy. Please call (410) 307-2020 with any info. https://t.co/QNWMcSgAYF ^SV pic.twitter.com/v2AN9uJ6CX
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 26, 2018He is described as a white male, 5’4″, 130 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
  
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• Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Baltimore County Found Safe

  26-04-2018 13:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — UPDATE: Police say Dawson Mitchell Sherburne has been found safe.Baltimore County Police are searching for Dawson Mitchell Sherburne, 14, from the 800-block of Jaydee Avenue.
  Sherburne was last seen leaving his house Wednesday around 4:30 p.m.
  #BCoPD searching for missing Dundalk boy. Please call (410) 307-2020 with any info. https://t.co/QNWMcSgAYF ^SV pic.twitter.com/v2AN9uJ6CX
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 26, 2018He is described as a whi
  
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• Here’s Why Subway Could Close Another 500 Restaurants

  26-04-2018 13:16
  (CNN Money) — Fast food sandwich chain Subway expects to close about 500 stores in North America this year.
  But it’s also hoping to open as many as 1,000 stores overseas.
  The company has 44,000 locations globally — more than any other retailer. The National Retail Federation put its US store count at nearly 27,000 as of 2016, compared to 17,500 for Yum Brands, which runs Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, and the 14,000 locations for McDonald’s.
  The company said Wednesday it e
  
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• Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found Safe

  26-04-2018 12:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — UPDATE: Police say Jermiah Matthews has been found safe.Baltimore County Police are looking for missing 12-year-old Jermiah Ludale Matthews of the unit-block of Debkay Court.
  Police say Matthews was last seen Wednesday at 10 a.m. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and Nike shoes.
  #BCoPD searching for missing Essex boy. https://t.co/tZbLW9cq6V ^SV pic.twitter.com/UHQQzzO0zj
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 26, 2018He is
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 12-Year-Old Boy

  26-04-2018 12:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are looking for missing 12-year-old Jermiah Ludale Matthews of the unit-block of Debkay Court.
  Police say Matthews was last seen Wednesday at 10 a.m. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and Nike shoes.
  #BCoPD searching for missing Essex boy. https://t.co/tZbLW9cq6V ^SV pic.twitter.com/UHQQzzO0zj
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 26, 2018He is described as a black male, 5’3″, 140 pounds
  
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• Road Closures As Police Investigate Report Of Armed Man

  26-04-2018 12:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a report of a person armed with a gun in the 1000 block of North Gay St. in East Baltimore.
  Officials say the report came in around 3 a.m. Thursday.
  Police are on the scene investigating and say the incident is confined to a house. They believe it may have started as a domestic situation.
  There are no injuries reported.
  There are some road closures. The police activity on East Eager St. at North Broadway is causing police to divert traffic. Avoid
  
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• Smithsonian Hires Robot Employee

  26-04-2018 12:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The next time you visit one of the Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C., a robot might greet you.
  The robot is named Pepper and she’s the Smithsonian’s newest employee. It can answer frequently asked questions, tell stories, and collect limited information. Even better, it can dance, play games, and pose for selfies.
  The Smithsonian says it uses voice and gestures to create playful and memorable interactions. There’s a tablet mounted on it’s
  
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• In 2010, Baltimore had 16800 vacants. Eight years and millions of dollars later, the number is down to 16500 - Baltimore Sun

  26-04-2018 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  In 2010, Baltimore had 16800 vacants. Eight years and millions of dollars later, the number is down to 16500
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  Barbara Stokes stood on the stoop of her home at the edge of the Druid Heights neighborhood of West Baltimore and surveyed the line of rowhouses across the street. Every one of them was vacant. But that's not the worst of it. In January, police found ...and more »
  
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• In 2010, Baltimore had 16,800 vacants. Eight years and millions of ... - Baltimore Sun

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  In 2010, Baltimore had 16,800 vacants. Eight years and millions of ...
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  Eight years and tens of millions of dollars later, officials count 16500 vacant buildings in the city. The city faces two principle obstacles to putting a dent in that number: the lengthy legal process it must follow to take control of buildings, and ...and more »
  
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