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• Artscape Closes Early Saturday Due To Rain

  21-07-2018 23:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The rain has put a damper on the nation’s largest free arts festival as Artscape closed early Saturday.
  The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts announced that due to heavy rains, Artscape closed at 6 p.m.
  However, organizers said LOL@Artscape with the Baltimore Improv Group, which is being held indoors at The BIG Theater located at 1727 N. Charles Street, will still take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  The festival will reopen Sunday at 11 a.m.
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• Two Men Killed, Another Injured In Separate Shootings In Baltimore

  21-07-2018 23:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating three shootings in Baltimore that left two men dead and another injured Saturday.
  The first shooting happened near the intersection of Catherine Street and Wilkens Avenue around 3:23 p.m. Officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition is not yet known.
  Police were called to the 500 block of Old Town Mall to investigate another shooting just before
  
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• One Man Killed, Another Injured In Separate Shootings 30 Minutes Apart

  21-07-2018 23:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating two shootings in Baltimore that left one man dead and another injured Saturday afternoon.
  The first shooting happened near the intersection of Catherine Street and Wilkens Avenue around 3:23 p.m. Officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition is not yet known.
  Police were called to the 500 block of Old Town Mall to investigate another shooting jus
  
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• What You Need To Know About Ravens Training Camp

  21-07-2018 22:42
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — From the newest roster additions to expectations on both sides of the ball, here’s a look at what the Ravens are working on ahead of the upcoming season.
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  CAMP OPENED: July 18, Owings Mills, Maryland
  LAST YEAR: The Ravens missed playoffs for the third straight season, falling to Cincinnati in the finale when a victory would have earned Baltimore a playoff berth. Though the Ravens posted a winning record for the first time since
  
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• Federal Regulators Approve Natural Gas Pipeline In Maryland

  21-07-2018 22:30
  HANCOCK, Md. (AP) — Federal regulators have approved a plan for a natural gas pipeline through part of western Maryland near Hancock.
  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the Columbia Gas line plan on Thursday.
  The proposed pipeline would extend 3.37 miles from Columbia’s network in Pennsylvania, through Washington County and under the Potomac River to reach the distribution system of Mountaineer Gas in West Virginia.
  Maryland regulators approved the plan in March, despi
  
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• Stroman Pitches 7 Sharp Innings, Jays Beat Orioles 4-1

  21-07-2018 22:26
  TORONTO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched seven sharp innings, Aledmys Diaz had two hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 4-1 on Saturday for their sixth straight win over the struggling Orioles.
  Baltimore right-hander Alex Cobb picked up his major league-worst 13th loss as the Orioles dropped to 1-8 against Toronto this season.
  Stroman (3-7) allowed one run and five hits. He threw a season-high 107 pitches, the first time this season he has topped 100.
  Stroman is 3-2 with a 3.03 ERA i
  
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• With rebuild officially underway, Orioles begin preparations for 'another good cycle' - Baltimore Sun

  21-07-2018 21:31 via baltimoresun.com
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  With rebuild officially underway, Orioles begin preparations for 'another good cycle'
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  The Orioles' rebuild has begun, and the team's players and staff realize that things are going to start looking a little different now. The remainder of the season will focus on setting a foundation for the future as the Orioles reach for their “next ...
  
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• Raiders 2018 Opponent Breakdown: Baltimore Ravens - Silver and Black Pride

  21-07-2018 20:04 via silverandblackpride.com
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  Raiders 2018 Opponent Breakdown: Baltimore Ravens
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  The 2018 season will be, like, the eleventy-fifth year in a row the Raiders have to play the Ravens. They may as well be a divisional foe at this point. Oakland has won three of the last four meetings with Baltimore, but lost last year 30-17. 2014's ...
  
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• Baltimore Ravens cancel open practice at M&T Bank Stadium because of heavy rain - PennLive.com

  21-07-2018 18:53 via pennlive.com
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  Baltimore Ravens cancel open practice at M&T Bank Stadium because of heavy rain
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  A general view of M&T Bank Stadium in the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky). Comment. By Aaron Kasinitz · akasinitz@pennlive.
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• Rainy Weekend: Flash Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland

  21-07-2018 18:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for parts of Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore until 2 a.m. Sunday.
  Expect periods of rain throughout the day with some heavy downpours at times.
  WJZ’s Meg McNamara says some areas may see as much as 4 inches of rain by Sunday.
  Most of us will see 1-3" of rain through Sunday morning, with up to 4" possible. #FlashFloodWatch in effect until 2 a.m. pic.twitter.com/6477fStNHb
  — Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) July 21, 2018Foll
  
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• Rainy Day Ahead: Flood Watch Issues for Parts of Maryland

  21-07-2018 18:17
  A flash flood watch has been issued for parts of Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Sunday.
  Expect periods of rain throughout the day with some heavy downpours at times.
  Some areas may see a much as 2-4 inches of rain by Sunday.
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• Orioles Players Chris Davis and Adam Jones Make Light of Being Stuck in Elevator

  21-07-2018 16:29
  Orioles players Adam Jones and Chris Davis were reportedly stuck in an elevator for over a half hour according to the Bleacher Report. Watch their hilarious experience below.So, @SimplyAJ10 and @CrushD19 got stuck in an elevator last night.Check out AJ’s Instagram story for hilarious commentary and to see if they got out. pic.twitter.com/S1bJJktufa
  — Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) July 21, 2018
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• Orioles Players Adam Jones And Chris Davis Make Light Of Being Stuck In Elevator

  21-07-2018 16:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Orioles players Adam Jones and Chris Davis were reportedly stuck in an elevator for more than a half hour, according to the Bleacher Report.
  Watch their hilarious experience below:
  So, @SimplyAJ10 and @CrushD19 got stuck in an elevator last night.
  Check out AJ’s Instagram story for hilarious commentary and to see if they got out. pic.twitter.com/S1bJJktufa
  — Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) July 21, 2018Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on F
  
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• Overnight Shootings In Baltimore Leave Several Dead, Others Injured

  21-07-2018 14:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating several overnight shootings that left nine people injured and one dead.
  The first incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 3400 block of Mary Avenue. While searching the area, police were notified of a 19-year-old man seeking treatment at an area hospital.
  RELATED: One Man Killed, Another Injured In Separate Shootings 30 Minutes Apart
  Around 11 p.m., officers were notified of another shooting victim, this time a 44
  
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• Overnight Shootings in Baltimore leave One Dead, Nine others Injured

  21-07-2018 14:48
  BALTIMORE, MD- Baltimore City Police are investigating several overnight shootings that left a total of 10 shot and one dead.
  The first incident occurred around 7: 24 p.m. Friday in the 3400 block of Mary Avenue. While searching the area, police were notified of a 19-year-old man seeking treatment at an area hospital.
  Around 10:58 p.m. officers were notified of another shooting victim, this time a 44-year-old man. investigators were able to determine the victim was shot in the 2600 block of Pata
  
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• Overnight Shootings In Baltimore Leave 1 Dead, 9 Others Injured

  21-07-2018 14:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating several overnight shootings that left 10 people injured and one dead.
  The first incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 3400 block of Mary Avenue. While searching the area, police were notified of a 19-year-old man seeking treatment at an area hospital.
  Around 11 p.m., officers were notified of another shooting victim, this time a 44-year-old man. Investigators were able to determine the victim was shot in the 2600 blo
  
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• Unidentified Man Shot and Killed Near Basketball Court Saturday Morning

  21-07-2018 14:25
  BALTIMORE, MD – Police are investigating a shooting in South Baltimore that left a man dead Saturday morning.
  Police say they found an unidentified man suffering from gunshot wounds around 7:00 a.m. in the 2700 block of Rittenhouse Avenue. Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead on scene.
  Homicide detectives have not yet determine a suspect or a motive in this incident.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at at 410-396-2100 or call the Metro Crime Stopp
  
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• Man Shot, Killed Near Basketball Court Saturday Morning - CBS Baltimore

  21-07-2018 14:25 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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  Man Shot, Killed Near Basketball Court Saturday Morning
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  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting in South Baltimore that left a man dead Saturday morning. Police say they found an unidentified man suffering from gunshot wounds around 7 a.m. in the 2700 block of Rittenhouse Avenue.
  
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• Man Shot, Killed Near Basketball Court Saturday Morning

  21-07-2018 14:25
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting in South Baltimore that left a man dead Saturday morning.
  Police say they found an unidentified man suffering from gunshot wounds around 7 a.m. in the 2700 block of Rittenhouse Avenue. Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives have not yet determined a suspect or a motive in this incident.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or call the Metro Crime Stop
  
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• The long-promised Harford Road replacement bridge finally gets funded - Baltimore Sun

  21-07-2018 12:02 via baltimoresun.com
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  The long-promised Harford Road replacement bridge finally gets funded
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  When the Harford Road Bridge in Northeast Baltimore was built in 1912 — for all of $60,000 — it was considered the “best in the state.” No one would say that about the bridge now. Concrete sometimes falls from the 106-year-old structure that carries ...
  
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• The Changing Sound of Baltimore - New York Times

  21-07-2018 12:01 via nytimes.com
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  The Changing Sound of Baltimore
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  Joy Postell was living in Los Angeles when the news broke of Freddie Gray's death in her hometown, Baltimore, on April 19, 2015. “I was in a state of panic,” Ms. Postell said. The story had been unfolding in real time for days, since initial reports ...
  
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• 'CAN'T IMAGINE' | Homicide of a toddler under investigation in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  21-07-2018 05:33 via foxbaltimore.com
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  'CAN'T IMAGINE' | Homicide of a toddler under investigation in Baltimore
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Baltimore police are investigating the death of another child, this one a toddler. Investigators say this death is the third killing of a child under age 10 in Baltimore this year. It's a stunning revelation at the Forest Glen ...
  
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• Community Gathers Together For 7-Year-Old’s Vigil

  21-07-2018 05:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The sky above southwest Baltimore was speckled with purple balloons Friday night.
  On the sidewalks below, a community mourned a violent crime that shocked even the most violent city in America.
  Purple balloons and prayers going up for Taylor now #WJZ pic.twitter.com/t8mRn21UBu
  — Kimberly Eiten (@WJZKimberly) July 20, 2018Surrounded by hundreds of friends, neighbors and strangers, the mother of 7-year-old Taylor Hayes spoke through tears.
  Her firstborn, a recent firs
  
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• Diaz Has Winning Hit As Blue Jays Beat Orioles 8-7 In 10

  21-07-2018 04:35
  TORONTO (AP) — Aledmys Diaz singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays recovered after blowing a three-run lead in the ninth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Friday night.
  Diaz had four hits, including a solo homer, and scored twice as the Blue Jays improved to 7-1 against Baltimore.
  Russell Martin hit a two-out single off left-hander Paul Fry (0-1) in the 10th and advanced to second when Randal Gruck walked. Diaz followed with a grounder th
  
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• Machado Joins Dodgers After Deal With Orioles

  21-07-2018 04:06
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty. Perfect time for a new number, too.
  One with an LA story and a Baltimore past.
  Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday after being acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Orioles during the All-Star break, putting one of baseball’s premier players on one of the game’s marquee teams. He started at shortstop and hit second in the lineup, ahead of young slugger Max Muncy and
  
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• HELP FIND | Girl, 10, missing from NE Baltimore | WBFF - Fox Baltimore

  21-07-2018 02:40 via foxbaltimore.com
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  HELP FIND | Girl, 10, missing from NE Baltimore | WBFF
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Police are asking the public to help find a 10-year-old girl missing from northeast Baltimore.Zahkaiah Brickhouse-Simmons was last seen ...
  10-Year-Old Girl Disappeared One Month Ago: Baltimore PolicePatch.com
  MISSING: 10-Year-Old Girl Last Seen June 20CBS Baltimoreall 3 news articles »
  
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• D.C. Police Department Takes On Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ Challenge

  21-07-2018 02:22
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Rapper Drake’s “In My Feelings” Challenge has reached the nation’s capital as the Washington, D.C. Police Department showed off their dance moves Friday.
  The video features several police officers doing the #DoTheShiggy dance, created by social media influencer Shiggy.
  #InMyFeelingsChallenge#DoTheShiggy @theshiggster @drake#DCPolice #kekechallenge #Cops #Police #Dance #challenge #Drake #Shiggy #inmyfeelings #DC #nationscapital*MPD does
  
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• Domino’s Wants To Open Thousands Of Stores

  21-07-2018 02:15
  (CNN Money) — Domino’s wants to dramatically increase the number of its US locations.
  CEO Richard Allison discussed the plan during a conference call discussing second quarter earnings on Thursday. In anticipation of the expansion, the pizza chain is investing between $115 and $120 million in its supply chain, more than it had planned.
  Currently, there are about 5,650 Domino’s locations in the United States. Over the next ten years, Domino’s wants to open about 2,350 more
  
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• Ex-Youth Coach Gets Another 30 Years In Child Porn Case

  21-07-2018 01:22
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland elementary school basketball coach and substitute teacher who blackmailed children for “sexually exploitative images” has been sentenced to another 30 years in prison.
  The Washington Post reports 35-year-old Christopher Harris Speights was sentenced Friday on charges of child pornography and sex abuse. Prosecutors say Speights preyed on single-parent families to gain access to victims and record them performing explicit acts.
  The Pr
  
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• MISSING: 10-Year-Old Girl Last Seen June 20

  21-07-2018 00:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department is looking for 10-year-old Lahkaiah Brickhouse-Simmons.
  She was last seen June 20, in the 1900 block of Heathfield Road.
  Lahkaiah is 5’3 and weighs 130 lbs. She was wearing a green Nike t-shirt, black jeans with green, blue and black striped sneakers when she disappeared.
  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lahkaiah Brickhouse-Simmons is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department’s Northeast District at&nb
  
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• Director James Gunn Fired From ‘Guardians 3’ Over Old Tweets

  21-07-2018 00:16
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Gunn was fired Friday as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” because of old tweets that recently emerged where he joked about subjects like pedophilia and rape.
  Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced the removal.
  “The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on James’ Twitter feed are indefensible and inconsistent with our studio’s values, and we have severed our business relationship with him,” Horn said
  
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• Drug Dealer Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Another Dealer And Distribution Conspiracy

  21-07-2018 00:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing another drug dealer and a heroin distribution conspiracy.
  Twenty-five-year-old Aaron Daniels conspired with Gregory Whisonant, Nathaniel Hillard and others to distribute heroin in the Shipley Hill neighborhood of Baltimore since at least March 2017, officials said.
  Prosecutors said authorities wiretapped the group’s cell phones, which confirmed that Daniels sold drugs under the direction
  
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