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• 50 Firefighters Put Out Blaze Involving Box Truck, Building

  05-01-2019 23:55
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — It took about 50 firefighters in Maryland to put out a blaze after a box truck smashed into a building.
  The Carroll County Times reported that no one was hurt in the early morning crash that happened around 1 a.m. when the 26-foot (8-meter) truck hit the building in Westminster that’s used for storage.
  In addition to 50 firefighters, as many as 20 pieces of equipment were used.
  Robin Stansbury, a spokesman for Reese Volunteer Fire Company, said it took over an
  
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• Ravens' Michael Crabtree: Quiet first season in Baltimore - CBSSports.com

  05-01-2019 23:33 via cbssports.com
  Ravens' Michael Crabtree: Quiet first season in Baltimore  CBSSports.comCrabtree caught 54 of 100 targets for 607 yards and three touchdowns in his first season in Baltimore. Compared to career norms, this was a disappointing ...
  
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• Two men shot in separate incidents Saturday in Northeast Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 23:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Two men shot in separate incidents Saturday in Northeast Baltimore  Baltimore SunTwo men were shot about 12 hours apart in Northeast Baltimore.
  
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• Ravens playoff games boost Maryland's beer industry - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 23:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Ravens playoff games boost Maryland's beer industry  Baltimore SunJanuary is the slack season for beer between the holidays and St. Patrick's Day, but the playoffs can make a big difference.
  
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• Town hall with Cummings, Sarbanes - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 23:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Town hall with Cummings, Sarbanes  Baltimore SunMaryland Congressman Elijah Cummings took questions at a town hall meeting on election reform. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun video)
  
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• Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting That Left 2 Dead

  05-01-2019 22:36
  CLINTON, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Homicide detectives arrested one suspect connected to a double fatal shooting Thursday evening in Clinton.
  Officers were called at 7:05 p.m. to the 5900 block of Surratts Village Dr. for a reported shooting.
  There the officers found 19-year-old Shaquan Chambers suffering from a gunshot wound.
  Sean Davis Courtesy of the Prince George’s County Police Department
  Chambers was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.
  Five mi
  
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• Salisbury Man Charged With Possessing Improvised Explosive Device

  05-01-2019 22:24
  WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a man Friday who they say tried to detonate an explosive device in Washington County on Dec. 29.
  Michael Joseph Thorn Courtesy if the Office of the State Fire Marshal
  Washington County Sherriff’s Deputies called the Bomb Squad Dec. 30 at 12:32 a.m. to help with a suspected device that had been found in the parking lot of Quaker Creek Apartments.
  The Bomb Squad determined that the device was a functional improvised explo
  
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• By the numbers: 2019 schedule for Maryland men’s lacrosse - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 21:50 via baltimoresun.com
  By the numbers: 2019 schedule for Maryland men’s lacrosse  Baltimore SunTake a look at the numbers behind the 2019 schedule for the Maryland men's lacrosse team.
  
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• Public shares frustration over Baltimore police commissioner nominee Joel Fitzgerald at council hearing - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 21:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Public shares frustration over Baltimore police commissioner nominee Joel Fitzgerald at council hearing  Baltimore SunMembers of the Baltimore City Council heard a barrage of concern, frustration and outright opposition to the mayor's selection of Joel Fitzgerald as police ...
  
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• Marva Belt, Enoch Pratt librarian, dies - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 20:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Marva Belt, Enoch Pratt librarian, dies  Baltimore SunMarva E. Dates Belt, a retired Enoch Pratt Free Library librarian who was active in civil rights issues, died of complications of cancer Dec. 9 at Brookdale Assisted ...
  
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• Suspect wanted in Baltimore City vehicle break-ins - Fox Baltimore

  05-01-2019 20:16 via foxbaltimore.com
  Suspect wanted in Baltimore City vehicle break-ins  Fox BaltimoreBaltimore City Police need help identifying a man they believe is responsible for breaking into vehicles on North Wolf Street. Anyone with information is asked to ...
  
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• Marc James – Marc wants to see Baltimore come to Gillette next week; could this be the last go-round for this core group of Patriots? 1-5-19 - WEEI

  05-01-2019 20:10 via weei.radio.com
  Marc James – Marc wants to see Baltimore come to Gillette next week; could this be the last go-round for this core group of Patriots? 1-5-19  WEEIHour 1: Marc James discusses the Wildcard Weekend games and explains why he wants to see the Ravens in the Divisional Round. Marc's confidence level is ...
  
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• A woman was stabbed to death in Baltimore after she stopped to give someone money - WHNT News 19

  05-01-2019 16:19 via whnt.com
  A woman was stabbed to death in Baltimore after she stopped to give someone money  WHNT News 19CNN -- A woman trying to help what she thought was a needy mother and her baby has been fatally stabbed in Baltimore. The good Samaritan was identified by ...
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Prospect Drew Dosch Announces His Retirement - FanSided

  05-01-2019 13:12 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles Prospect Drew Dosch Announces His Retirement  FanSidedBaltimore Orioles third base prospect Drew Dosch announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday. He had a five season career.
  
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• When big football arrived in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 12:00 via baltimoresun.com
  When big football arrived in Baltimore  Baltimore SunThe city got into the football business in 1922 in a big hurry. The corner of 33rd Street and Ellerslie Avenue was an old brickyard — or brick making pit in a ...
  
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• Ravens Fans Gear Up In Excitement For Sunday’s Game

  05-01-2019 05:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)  — The anticipation is building as Ravens fans gear up for Sunday’s playoff game against the Chargers in Baltimore.
  There’s no hiding the excitement.
  It’s game day weekend and Ravens fans have good reason to celebrate as the Ravens are in the playoffs.
  “We’re going all the way, baby,” said Ravens fan Stace Ramsland.
  They’ll have to beat the Charges first.
  Friday night, at Looney’s Pub in Nottingham, die-hard fans were alr
  
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• Baltimore County Police looking for vehicle possibly connected to shooting death of 19-year-old in Parkville - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 04:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Police looking for vehicle possibly connected to shooting death of 19-year-old in Parkville  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police on Friday released surveillance video of a vehicle they say may have been involved in the shooting death of a 19-year-old in Parkville in ...
  
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• Weather Blog: Overnight Rain Kicks Off The The Weekend

  05-01-2019 04:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rain overnight into the start of your weekend is pretty obvious but the good news is that the bulk of the rain will exit by early evening, with clearing as well.
  On Sunday, a breezy but sunny day is expected with a high by early afternoon near 50 degrees.
  During the afternoon, winds will turn to the Northwest and usher in colder air during the remainder of the day.
  By 4 p.m. we expect temps to be in the lower 40s but wind chills back in the upper 30s.
  If you are headed to
  
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• The Bolts Head to Baltimore - Chargers.com

  05-01-2019 04:17 via chargers.com
  The Bolts Head to Baltimore  Chargers.comThe Bolts leave Hoag Performance Center to fly to Baltimore to face the Ravens in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
  
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• Man Hospitalized After Friday Afternoon Shooting

  05-01-2019 03:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting in east Baltimore that left a man hospitalized.
  Officers were called to the 5000 block of East Monument St. for a reported shooting.
  Once there, the officers found a 39-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.
  The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives are currently investigating the shooting.
  Anyone with information is urged to call Citywide Shooting Detectives at (410) 396-2221 or Metro Crime S
  
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• Baltimore Police: Man shot in East Monument Street area Friday afternoon - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 03:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police: Man shot in East Monument Street area Friday afternoon  Baltimore SunBaltimore City police say a 39-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds late Friday afternoon.
  
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• Task Force Tackles Attacks On Teachers, Staff In Baltimore Schools - CBS Baltimore

  05-01-2019 03:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Task Force Tackles Attacks On Teachers, Staff In Baltimore Schools  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A task force of teachers and other community leaders gathered for the second time Friday to tackle school safety following a series of ...
  
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• Task Force Tackles Attacks On Teachers, Staff In Baltimore Schools

  05-01-2019 03:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A task force of teachers and other community leaders gathered for the second time Friday to tackle school safety following a series of attacks on educators and support staff over the past three months.
  Marietta English, the longtime leader of the Baltimore Teachers Union, said the group focused on the schools’ Code of Conduct, which several teachers believe needs to be revamped.
  Just two weeks ago, the union expressed outrage that a student at National Academy Found
  
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• PG County Police Officer Suspended During Investigation Into Sexual Assault

  05-01-2019 02:29
  NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault Friday involving a Metro Transit Police patrol officer.
  The assault is said by police to have happened outside of the New Carrollton Metro Station just before 5 a.m.
  A woman claims that an on-duty officer inappropriately touched her.
  After the woman made the allegation, Metro Transit Police and the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division started separate investigations.
  D
  
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• Former Baltimore resident accused in racially-charged Times Square stabbing death delays guilty plea - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 02:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore resident accused in racially-charged Times Square stabbing death delays guilty plea  Baltimore SunAn Army veteran from Baltimore accused of fatally stabbing a black man with a sword in Times Square in 2017 told a Manhattan judge Friday he intends to plead ...
  
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• Wanda Q. Draper unexpectedly retires as executive director of Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum - Baltimore Sun

  05-01-2019 01:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Wanda Q. Draper unexpectedly retires as executive director of Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum  Baltimore SunWanda Draper is retiring as the executive director of Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum to spend more time with her family; her last day will be Feb. 12.
  
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• Maryland Public Service Commission Approves Partial BGE Gas Rate Increase - CBS Baltimore

  05-01-2019 00:39 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Public Service Commission Approves Partial BGE Gas Rate Increase  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Public *Service* Commission announced Friday it has denied part of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company's request to ...
  
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• Maryland Public Service Commission Approves Partial BGE Gas Rate Increase

  05-01-2019 00:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Public Service Commission announced Friday it has denied part of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s request to increase gas distribution rates by nearly $85 million.
  Instead, the Commission approved a revenue requirement of $64.9 million.
  The amount includes $21.7 million currently being recovered through a surcharge on customer bills through the infrastructure improvement program known as STRIDE.
  BGE delivers natural gas to 650,000 customers in c
  
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• Baltimore students win $20K award for building robot to help seniors - WBAL TV Baltimore

  05-01-2019 00:01 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore students win $20K award for building robot to help seniors  WBAL TV BaltimoreSome Baltimore students are turning their good ideas into a worthwhile project to help senior citizens.
  
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