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• Maryland Food Bank Works To Keep Maryland Families Fed Amid Government Shutdown

  18-01-2019 23:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Day 28 of the federal shutdown brought a spike in the number of Marylanders who need help feeding their families and community organizations are trying to help employees who are out of options.
  It’s stack, wrap, and repeat inside the Maryland Food Bank, where business is unfortunately booming.
  “Now this is becoming real for more people,” said Carmen Del Guercio president of the Maryland Food Bank. “They’re having to figure out what kind of tr
  
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• Black Caucus Seeks Meeting With Hogan On HCBU Trial

  18-01-2019 22:57
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland has asked to meet with Gov. Larry Hogan to discuss a long-running dispute over Maryland’s treatment of its historically black colleges.
  Del. Darryl Barnes, who chairs the caucus, asked for the meeting in a letter Friday. Barnes says a $100 million settlement over 10 years that Hogan proposed last year is “woefully inadequate.”
  Shareese DeLeaver-Churchill, a Hogan spokeswoman, says the governor looks forward to
  
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• Man Shot In The Foot In Third Friday Shooting

  18-01-2019 22:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The third shooting of the day involved a man getting shot in the foot, police say.
  Earlier today, two men were shot within an hour in different areas around Baltimore, one of them dying as a result.
  Two Shot, 1 Killed Within An Hour In Baltimore Shootings
  Officers were on patrol at 2:10 p.m. Friday afternoon when they found a shooting victim in the 2600 block of E. Preston Street.
  The victim, a 42-year-old man, was in the 1300 block of N. Luzerne Avenue when he was shot.&
  
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• CDC Reports 9.6M Already Have Been Sick With The Flu This Season

  18-01-2019 22:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Millions are already being impacted by the flu this season, according to new numbers put out by the Center for Disease Control.
  At least 30 states reported widespread activity last week, local hospitals here in Maryland are now on high alert.
  During the first week of January, Maryland was slapped with the label of high intensity for influenza-like illnesses.
  So far this season, CDC numbers show as many as 9.6 million people have been sick with the flu.
  Nationwide, up to h
  
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• Education Top Budget Priority For Maryland With Record Funding For 2020

  18-01-2019 22:15
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Hogan’s new fiscal 2020 budget is officially on the table, and it’s getting a preliminary thumbs up from the Democratic leadership in the General Assembly.
  This year’s budget may go above and beyond when it comes to kids.
  Education is the top priority in Maryland and the budget reflects that with record funding. Money is going from casinos into the classrooms, and funding will go beyond current state guidelines.
  Gov. Hogan unveiled parts of his plan
  
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• Audit Finds Deteriorating Infrastructure At Naval Academy

  18-01-2019 21:51
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An audit has found that the Naval Academy has decaying walls, plumbing issues and condemned offices and balconies.
  The Capital reported Friday that it obtained the 2018 audit through a Freedom of Information Act request. The Naval Audit Service’s report says the Annapolis, Maryland, college’s infrastructure has degraded to the point of threatening its ability to train midshipmen.
  The report outlined 13 unfunded maintenance or renovation projects across 15
  
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• Hogan Names Haddaway-Riccio To Be Natural Resources Chief

  18-01-2019 21:50
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has nominated Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio to be Maryland’s Secretary of Natural Resources.
  Hogan made the announcement Friday. Her appointment is scheduled to take effect in February. She will replace former secretary Mark Belton.
  Haddaway-Riccio has been serving as a deputy chief of staff for the governor, advising on environment-related issues. She served as a legislator in the House of Delegates from 2003 to 2015 representing a district on the Ea
  
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• Maryland Zoo Polar Bears Wander Into Empty Keeper Area

  18-01-2019 21:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo’s two young polar bears wandered into a keeper work area behind-the-scenes at Polar Bear Watch on Friday.
  Keepers were in an office area in Polar Bear Watch at around 12:30 p.m. when they saw the bears enter the secondary holding area.
  They called for assistance and an animal response team went to Polar Bear Watch to assess the situation. During that time, the bears went back through their dens and outside into Polar Bear Watch.
  Staff were then able
  
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• Olszewski wants state to double the money it contributes toward Baltimore County school construction - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 21:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Olszewski wants state to double the money it contributes toward Baltimore County school construction  Baltimore SunBaltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. had just one request Friday for the county's state lawmakers: More money for school construction.
  
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• Delta Air Lines Grant Allows Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park To Open Despite Shutdown

  18-01-2019 21:22
  ATLANTA, Ga. (WJZ) — Despite the partial government shutdown, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- thanks to an airline’s donation.
  The Delta Air Lines Foundation has given the National Parks Service a grant to reopen the national park, located in Atlanta, from Saturday until February 3, in advance of the national holiday and days after the 90th anniversary of his birth.
  The Delta Air Lines Foundation is honored to give the
  
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• CIAA Commissioner cites scholarships, hotel rates in tournament move to Baltimore | WSOC-TV - WSOC Charlotte

  18-01-2019 21:10 via wsoctv.com
  CIAA Commissioner cites scholarships, hotel rates in tournament move to Baltimore | WSOC-TV  WSOC CharlotteFor the first time, Channel 9 is hearing from the CIAA Commissioner about the decision to move the basketball tournament out of Charlotte.
  
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• Baltimore declares Code Blue health alert - Fox Baltimore

  18-01-2019 21:10 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore declares Code Blue health alert  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF)-- A Code Blue extreme health alert has been declared on Baltimore from Sunday until Tuesday. The weekend forecast calls for snow, rain ...
  
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• Thousands Of Marylanders Receive Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credits, $9M Total

  18-01-2019 21:03
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Nearly 9,500 Maryland residents with student loan debt are being awarded tax credits, Gov. Hogan announced Friday.
  The Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded $9 million in tax credits to the residents with student loan debt.
  “Student loan debt is a daunting and overwhelming burden for thousands of Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “These tax credits will help ensure access and success for students committed to furthering their education, while
  
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• ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Co-Creator Alex Kurtzman On Season 2: ‘We Really Upped Our Game’

  18-01-2019 21:00
  Last night marked the season two premiere of Star Trek: Discovery. CBS All Access‘ maiden voyage into the Star Trek universe was met with widespread acclaim and there are high hopes from fans and critics alike for the show’s second chapter. Some of those fans and critics got a chance to watch S2E1 with the cast and creators of the show at the season’s red carpet premiere at The Conrad Hotel in New York City.
  Mary Wiseman At The ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Seaso
  
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• Winter warning for northern Maryland; Baltimore area will see slush, ice and rain, then wind and frigid temps - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 20:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Winter warning for northern Maryland; Baltimore area will see slush, ice and rain, then wind and frigid temps  Baltimore SunHere's what to expect in Maryland from a massive winter storm hitting the Northeast this weekend. Precipitation could start as a wintry mix of snow and sleet on ...
  
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• Local Tennis Star Frances Tiafoe Advances In Australian Open

  18-01-2019 20:38
  RIVERDALE, MD. (WJZ) — For the first time- Maryland’s own Frances Tiafoe will play in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
  This also marks the first time he is making an appearance in the Round of 16 at any Grand Slam.
  The 20-year-old from Riverdale in Prince George’s County, Md., will now play 20th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov.
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• Former Baltimore public works IT staffer Tirell Clifton fired from his current job. - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 20:37 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore public works IT staffer Tirell Clifton fired from his current job.  Baltimore SunTirell Clifton a former Baltimore public works IT staffer who was found to have hacking tools on his city-issued computer and backdoor access to the department.
  
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• Former Baltimore city IT worker who was target of investigation loses job with Baltimore County schools - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 20:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore city IT worker who was target of investigation loses job with Baltimore County schools  Baltimore SunA former Baltimore public works IT staffer who was found to have hacking tools on his city-issued computer and backdoor access to the department director's ...
  
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• Billy Joel Tickets On Sale For Camden Yards Show

  18-01-2019 20:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You can be a part of history this summer- when Billy Joel takes the stage in Maryland this summer- to perform the first-ever concert held at Camden Yards.
  Tickets went on sale Friday  morning at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com.
  Joel will perform Friday, July 26.
  A portion of the money from the concert will go toward music and arts education programs for children in Maryland.
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• Patriots-Chiefs AFC Championship Matchup

  18-01-2019 20:30
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Boston/CBS Local) — One of these days everyone will pick against the New England Patriots, and they’ll be right. Certainly last Sunday wasn’t that day. The Patriots blasted the Los Angeles Chargers, who many had predicted could run the table as a wild card. On their first four possessions, Tom Brady methodically moved his offense down the field for touchdowns. The score was 35-7 at halftime. The game was essentially already over.
  The Kansas City Chiefs are no
  
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• TIMELINE: When Can You Expect A Wintry Mix, Rain This Weekend?

  18-01-2019 20:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The snow is moving out of the area for now, and some wintry mix and rain will be coming in as the weekend progresses.
  WJZ’s Weather Team is tracking what WJZ’s Marty Bass is calling the “second storm” headed to Maryland this weekend.
  On #WJZ snow amounts expected tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/qEHexpXhKs
  — Bob Turk WJZ-TV 13 (@TurkWJZ) January 18, 2019After a few inches of snow fell this morning and some fog concerns, we’re seeing some
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Baltimore County - Owings Mills, MD Patch

  18-01-2019 20:05 via patch.com
  Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Baltimore County  Owings Mills, MD PatchWinter Weather Advisory In Effect For Some Of BaCo - Owings Mills-Reisterstown, MD - The National Weather *Service* updated its projections for wintry weather ...
  
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• 4 Surprise NBA Teams

  18-01-2019 20:04
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Denver/CBS Local) — Don’t look now, but the Denver Nuggets sit half a game out of the Western Conference lead, and the Milwaukee Bucks are half a game up on the Toronto Raptors for the lead in the Eastern Conference. Will it last? Possibly, maybe. Alright, who the heck knows? But halfway through the season, the Nuggets and the Bucks, who both had solid 2017-18 campaigns, seem to have taken the next step.
  Nikola Jokic (Photo Credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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• Baltimore City Firefighters respond to an apartment building in NW Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  18-01-2019 20:01 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore City Firefighters respond to an apartment building in NW Baltimore  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore City Fire officials said they responded to a report of an apartment building fire Friday, in northwest Baltimore. According to officials, crews responded to ...
  
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• FDA Considering Drugs To Help Kids Quit Vaping

  18-01-2019 19:40
  (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is considering the role of drug therapies to get kids to quit vapes and other nicotine products, with medical organizations and vaping groups weighing in during a public hearing Friday on how to address rising levels of e-cigarette use among youth.
  There are no FDA-approved nicotine cessation products for e-cigarette users under 18.
  “A few years ago, it would’ve been incredible to me that we would be here today discussing the potentia
  
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• With More Money Spent Marketing Opioids, More Overdose Deaths Followed, Study Says

  18-01-2019 19:33
  (CNN) — The more money pharmaceutical companies spent marketing opioids to doctors, the more prescriptions doctors wrote for those drugs and more fatal opioid overdoses followed, according to a study published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
  The study found that for every 1,000 people living in an area, opioid prescribing rates increased 182% and prescription opioid overdose deaths increased by 9%, for every $5.29 a pharmaceutical company spent on perks such as lunches and trips f
  
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• Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert In Effect From Sunday To Tuesday

  18-01-2019 19:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With rain and single-digit temperatures on the way for the weekend, a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration has been issued for Baltimore City from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
  This is the fourth Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration this season, according to the Health Department.
  “Due to the forecasted precipitation and with wind chill temperatures expected to be below zero in Baltimore this weekend, I am issuing a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration be
  
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• Two Shot, 1 Killed Within An Hour In Baltimore Shootings - CBS Baltimore

  18-01-2019 19:13 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Two Shot, 1 Killed Within An Hour In Baltimore Shootings  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man is dead after a shooting in West Baltimore Friday morning, police say. Officers were called to the 1800 block of N.
  
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• Two Shot, 1 Killed Within An Hour In Baltimore Shootings

  18-01-2019 19:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man is dead after a shooting in West Baltimore Friday morning, police say.
  Officers were called to the 1800 block of N. Fulton Avenue at 10:32 a.m. for a report of gunshots heard in the area.
  When officers arrived, they found the victim with gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Cr
  
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• Perdue Recalls Simply Smart Organics Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets

  18-01-2019 18:56
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) – Check your freezers.
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  The nuggets being recalled are under the Perdue Simply Smart Organics Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets brand.
  Some packages might contain pieces of wood, the company said.
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  The items were produced in Oct. 2018 and have a “Best If Used By Date” of 10/25/2019.
  The UPC product code is 72745-80656 and an establishment number of P-33944.
  No injuries have been reported.
  If you have any of them, you&rsq
  
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• Cecil County Man Arrested On Firearms, Drug Charges In Multi-State Investigation

  18-01-2019 18:01
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Cecil County man was arrested Thursday on firearms and drug charges, following a multi-state investigation.
  Scott Eric Spangler, 47, of Elkton, Md., is charged with five counts of possession of a rifle/shotgun with a prior felony conviction, five counts of the use of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime, possession with intent to distribute and possession of controlled dangerous and possession of illegal ammunition.
  Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit learned
  
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• Federal agents blamed Martin Luther King's nonviolent movement for violence in Baltimore, other cities - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 18:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Federal agents blamed Martin Luther King's nonviolent movement for violence in Baltimore, other cities  Baltimore SunA five-decade old FBI threat assessment of race riots in U.S. cities says Martin Luther King Jr. and others are responsible for inciting the violence.
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Five ways to win back the fanbase - Call to the Pen

  18-01-2019 18:00 via calltothepen.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Five ways to win back the fanbase  Call to the PenThe Baltimore Orioles had one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history in 2018. How can they win back fans in 2018?
  
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• Baltimore did not conduct routine inspections as promised after East 26th St. collapse in 2014, records show - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 17:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore did not conduct routine inspections as promised after East 26th St. collapse in 2014, records show  Baltimore SunAfter the 2014 collapse of a portion of East 26th Street in Charles Village, Baltimore officials promised to conduct routine, robust inspections of retaining walls ...
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Manny Machado and the free agent market - FanSided

  18-01-2019 17:35 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Manny Machado and the free agent market  FanSidedFormer Baltimore Orioles superstar Manny Machado is having a tough time finding a mega-deal in the free-agent market. Why?
  
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• Dear Evan Hansen, The Band’s Visit To Anchor 2019-2020 Hippodrome Broadway Series

  18-01-2019 17:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Hippodrome Theatre announced the lineup for the 2019/2020 season, anchored by the 2017 and 2018 Tony Award-winners for “Best Musical” Dear Evan Hansen and The Band’s Visit.
  Also among the lineup includes several musicals including Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as Cats and Jesus Christ Superstar.
  Phantom of the Opera: A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical will make a return to Baltimore as part of its
  
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• New operators aim to reopen the Baltimore Eagle in two weeks, after receiving a liquor license - Baltimore Fishbowl

  18-01-2019 17:20 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  New operators aim to reopen the Baltimore Eagle in two weeks, after receiving a liquor license  Baltimore FishbowlThe Baltimore Eagle nightspot, shuttered since July, is expected to reopen within two weeks to a month under new owners and operators. Baltimore's Board of ...
  
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• Swastika, Other Anti-Semitic Drawings Found Drawn Inside Severn River Middle

  18-01-2019 17:17
  ARNOLD, Md. (WJZ) — Anti-Semitic and violent statements were found scrawled on the boys’ bathroom wall at Severn River Middle School in Anne Arundel County Thursday.
  According to a letter from the principal, the vandalism was reported around 1 p.m. by four students who saw a swastika drawn on a bathroom wall.
  School officials closed off the bathroom and contacted the school resource officer to begin an investigation.
  “At this time, police do not believe the threat is credible a
  
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• Baltimore consent decree monitor calls for internal investigation into Gun Trace Task Force scandal - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 17:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore consent decree monitor calls for internal investigation into Gun Trace Task Force scandal  Baltimore SunThe independent monitoring team overseeing Baltimore's consent decree is calling for an internal affairs investigation into the Gun Trace Task Force scandal, ...
  
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• Employee’s Firing Prompts Baltimore IT Security Review

  18-01-2019 16:58
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore employee was found with hacking tools on his city computer, prompting the mayor to order a security review.
  News outlets report that Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming issued a report Thursday saying the water agency IT employee also accessed sensitive data and installed apps to access pornography on his work computer.
  The report summary didn’t name the employee, but Tirell Clifton confirmed to The Baltimore Sun that he was fired in May. He shared
  
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• Police identify man hit, killed in Woodlawn collision with police car - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 16:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Police identify man hit, killed in Woodlawn collision with police car  Baltimore SunA 31-year-old man on a skateboard who was struck by a Baltimore County police vehicle early Thursday morning in Woodlawn has died, county police said ...
  
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• Old Court Middle School Evacuated Due To Odor

  18-01-2019 16:25
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Old Court Middle School was evacuated Friday morning due to an odor.
  Baltimore County Fire crews are on scene trying to determine the source of the odor near the school’s gym.
  No other information is available at this time.
  Crews o/s for an odor of gas near the gym at Old Court Middle. The school has been evacuated as a precaution.No injuries reported.DT 1003.
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 18, 2019WJZ is sending a crew to the s
  
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• All-Clear After Northwest Academy Evacuated Due To Odor

  18-01-2019 16:25
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Northwest Academy, formerly known as Old Court Middle School, was evacuated Friday morning due to an odor.
  As of 11:30 a.m., Baltimore County Fire officials deemed the school safe and students are allowed back inside.
  Update, odor of gas at Old Court Middle: #BCoFD crews are ventilating the building. No injuries reported. EA
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 18, 2019Crews are on scene were trying to determine the source of the odor
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: 3 under the radar free agent options - FanSided

  18-01-2019 16:24 via ebonybird.com
  Baltimore Ravens: 3 under the radar free agent options  FanSidedHere Baltimore Ravens fans are three options in free agency that may not be the biggest splashes but are good moves for Eric DeCosta to think about.
  
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• Howard County High Schools Will Have Free Condoms For Students

  18-01-2019 16:13
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Any Howard County high school student who wants to practice safe sex, can get condoms for free from their high school’s nurse’s office.
  According to school officials, starting in late January, condoms will be available free of charge at all 12 high schools in the district.
  The schools are partnering with the county’s health department to provide the condoms, along with instructional and health resource information.
  Students will also receive sexually
  
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• State Police Responded To 30 Crashes Overnight

  18-01-2019 16:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police were busy overnight responding to 30 crashes.
  Maryland saw it’s second round of winter weather this year with mixed precipitation starting Thursday night.
  State police also responded to 14 disabled or unattended vehicles and 386 calls for service.
  From 7pm last night to 7am this morning, @MDSP responded to 30 crashes, 14 disabled/unattended vehicles and answered 386 calls for service. For the latest on Maryland road conditions, go to https://t.
  
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• SNAP Recipients To Get February Benefits Early Due To Partial Shutdown

  18-01-2019 15:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Maryland will receive their February benefits early.
  February’s amount will be placed on EBT cards on Jan. 20.
  These are not extra benefits, but the February benefits early.
  SNAP is distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a result of the shutdown, new spending was halter.
  SNAP was fully funded through January and the USDA found a resoluti
  
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• What's open and what's closed in Baltimore on Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 15:50 via baltimoresun.com
  What's open and what's closed in Baltimore on Martin Luther King Jr. Day  Baltimore SunA look at closings for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
  
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• Kamala Harris Zeroes In on Baltimore for 2020 Headquarters - New York Magazine

  18-01-2019 15:19 via nymag.com
  Kamala Harris Zeroes In on Baltimore for 2020 Headquarters  New York Magazine2020 is really, truly here, and that means New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti is on the trail, tracking the intricacies of the ...
  
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• Sex education needs social-emotional component - Baltimore Sun

  18-01-2019 14:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Sex education needs social-emotional component  Baltimore SunWhile factual knowledge is essential to maintaining sexual health, teens must also learn and practice skills necessary for healthy relationships — skills like ...
  
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