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• IIHS: 57 Percent More People Using Phones While Driving

  25-01-2019 23:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Drivers are getting more risky with their phones on the road.
  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said people were spotted using their phones 57 percent more often last year than in 2014.
  The Highway Safety Watchdog is warning that unfocused driving can be deadly.
  800 deaths were attributed to distracted driving in 2017.
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• BPD To Bring More Officers On The Streets With New Staffing Shift

  25-01-2019 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A fix is on the way to combat crime in Baltimore City, one that involves more officers on the streets.
  Interim Police Comissioner Gary Tuggle says it is all designed to help the men and women in blue.
  “We had officers working 14 to 16 hours a day routinely on the schedule where they thought they were getting 4 days off when in fact they wound up getting drafted on that 4th day so they’re only getting 3 days off,” Tuggle said.
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• Howard County Bain Center Offered Food Kits For Families Affected By Shutdown

  25-01-2019 23:38
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The Department of Community Resources and Services stepped up to help feed families hurting from the government shutdown and its aftereffects.
  Howard County officials said one in every 10 residents is affected- and to help out, they have been handing out food.
  At the Bain Center in Howard County, boxes of donated food were instantly prepped and ready for federal workers and their families to pick up.
  “Talking about the impacts of not receiving a check, part
  
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• Maryland Stadium Authority Recommends Pimlico Race Course Rebuild

  25-01-2019 23:31
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The Preakness at Pimlico is considered Maryland’s Super Bowl.
  But with the race course aged and its Park Heights neighborhood deteriorated, state leaders are coming to grips with what residents already know- saving one means saving the other.
  The Baltimore City and County legislative delegations were briefed Friday on the December report issued by the Maryland Stadium Authority that recommends rebuilding the race course and developing the area around the track
  
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• Historic East Baltimore printing plant to be revitalized - Fox Baltimore

  25-01-2019 23:22 via foxbaltimore.com
  Historic East Baltimore printing plant to be revitalized  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - A historic East Baltimore printing plant that has stood empty for 38 years will soon be transformed into a "Center for Neighborhood ...
  
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• Annapolis Man Arrested For Child Pornography Charges

  25-01-2019 23:19
  ANNAPOLIS, MD. (WJZ) — An online tip led to a child pornography arrest in Anne Arundel County.
  34-year-old Richard Hurwitz is being held without bail.
  The investigation into the reported crime started back in October. Then, Thursday morning, police executed a search warrant at Hurwitz’s Annapolis home.
  They found evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography, seizing multiple electronic devices for further analysis.
  Hurwitz is charged with two counts of distributing ch
  
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• Stream The Farmers Insurance Open

  25-01-2019 23:02
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• ‘Wy’s Rides’ Bringing Smiles To Sick Kids At Area Hospital

  25-01-2019 22:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland-based non-profit is bringing smiles to kids’ faces at one local hospital.
  Sinai’s Samuelson Children’s Hospital has a new fleet of tiny designer wheels thanks to a couple who have gone through what many other parents in the hospital are going through now.
  “My son was diagnosed with cancer at a young age,’ said Brian Rex. “You can’t just let them sit in their bed, You have to get them out. We think that happiness factor
  
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• ‘It’s Filled A Hole In My Heart’ | Maryland Man Finds Birth Mother With The Help Of DNA Test Kit

  25-01-2019 22:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Christian Guerrero’s home is in Maryland, but he returned to Austin, Texas, where he was born 47 years ago.
  In 1972, Guerrero was given up that same day for adoption by his 14-year-old mother.
  “I’ve been looking for her really hard since Christmas of last year,” he said.
  With the help of a DNA test kit, a Facebook group for people like Christian, a genealogist — it all came together to find his mom.
  “There’s a connection, a b
  
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• Legislation Would Give Baltimore Full Control Of Its Police Department

  25-01-2019 22:33
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland delegate has submitted legislation that would turn over full control of the Baltimore Police Department to its home city.
  The Baltimore Police Department was established in the 19th century as a state agency, and has remained so ever since, even as revenue from city taxpayers funds its budget. Del. Talmadge Branch tells The Baltimore Sun the law is antiquated.
  The city council has encountered roadblocks when trying to change laws that govern police, including cl
  
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• Maryland GOP Outlines Tax Cut, Public Safety, Proposals

  25-01-2019 22:30
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland House Republicans are outlining several priorities for the state’s legislative session, including a tax cut and public safety initiatives.
  Republican delegates said Friday they’re proposing a quarter of a percent income tax cut across the board.
  The GOP will propose creating a registry for repeat violent offenders, so Maryland residents will be able to find out more easily about offenders who live in their communities.
  House Republicans are propos
  
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• Floor & Décor Plans Major Distribution Hub in Baltimore County, Maryland - Area Development Online

  25-01-2019 22:30 via areadevelopment.com
  Floor & Décor Plans Major Distribution Hub in Baltimore County, Maryland  Area Development OnlineFloor & Decor, a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, plans to open a 1.5 million square-foot distribution center at Tradepoint Atlantic in eastern ...
  
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• Baltimore police commissioner pick Harrison meets select community leaders, consent degree judge - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 22:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore police commissioner pick Harrison meets select community leaders, consent degree judge  Baltimore SunMichael Harrison, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's pick for city police commissioner, has met with select community leaders, City Council President Bernard C.
  
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• Firefighters Extinguish Flames At Annapolis Yacht Club

  25-01-2019 22:17
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Firefighters rushed to the Annapolis Yacht Club Friday afternoon, after flames broke out inside the building.
  Crews were outside the club along Compromise Street around 2 p.m.
  Traffic was blocked as several engines were called to the scene.
  Crews said they were able to extinguish the fire rather quickly.
  Back in 2015, a massive fire gutted the landmark.
  Credit: Kurt Brooks
  It reopened last year.
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• Baltimore County schools facing time crunch in search for new superintendent - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 22:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County schools facing time crunch in search for new superintendent  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore County school board will be acting soon to hire a firm to do a national search for a new superintendent.
  
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• Orioles' Bo Schultz: Joins Baltimore - CBSSports.com

  25-01-2019 22:14 via cbssports.com
  Orioles' Bo Schultz: Joins Baltimore  CBSSports.comSchultz will attend the Orioles' major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. Schultz last pitched in the majors with ...
  
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• Md. AG Announces $209M Nationwide Settlement With Walgreens Over Fraudulent Insulin Pens

  25-01-2019 22:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Friday that Maryland, with the federal government and other states, has reached a $209.2 million nationwide settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance over allegations of engaging in fraudulent scheme to over-dispense insulin pens to Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
  Maryland will receive $266,951, which will be shared with the federal government.
  The settlement resolves allegations that rather than dispensing the quantity of
  
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• 2 Bars In MD Named Among Best In America: Patch PM - Baltimore, MD Patch

  25-01-2019 22:02 via patch.com
  2 Bars In MD Named Among Best In America: Patch PM  Baltimore, MD Patch2 Bars In MD Named Among Best In America: Patch PM - Baltimore, MD - Officer found dead in vehicle | Weekend events | Investigators say "huffing" caused ...
  
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• Ravens' Harbaugh on Ronnie Stanley tipping the plays - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 22:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Ravens' Harbaugh on Ronnie Stanley tipping the plays  Baltimore Sun"I promise you we saw plenty of tip on their offense that we used, we knew if it was run or pass," said Ravens coach John Harbaugh when asked about tackle.
  
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• 2 Baltimore Bars Make The Best Bars In America 2019 List - Baltimore, MD Patch

  25-01-2019 21:36 via patch.com
  2 Baltimore Bars Make The Best Bars In America 2019 List  Baltimore, MD Patch2 Baltimore Bars Named Among Best In America - Baltimore, MD - The Daily Meal rounded up a list of the best 150 bars in the U.S., and two in Baltimore made ...
  
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• Gang Member Nicknamed ‘Butt Juice’ Sentenced To Life

  25-01-2019 21:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore gang member nicknamed “Butt Juice” was sentenced to life in prison Friday.
  Lamont Jones, 26, a member of the Cherry Hill street gang Up Da Hill, was federally convicted in a racketeering conspiracy, according to WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun. 
  Federal Judge George Russell III said Jones committed murder and robberies as well as sold drugs for the gang, the Sun reported.
  According to the Sun, more than 30 people in the Up Da Hill have bee
  
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• Baltimore Development Corp.: Rebuilding Pimlico could spur $700M in additional development - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 20:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Development Corp.: Rebuilding Pimlico could spur $700M in additional development  Baltimore SunThe president of the Baltimore Development Corp. told a meeting of Baltimore city and county lawmakers Friday that rebuilding Pimlico Race Course would ...
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Mountcastle, McKenna, And More Invited To Camp - FanSided

  25-01-2019 20:54 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Mountcastle, McKenna, And More Invited To Camp  FanSidedThe Baltimore Orioles are bringing in 18 non-roster invitees to spring training camp, including top prospects Ryan Mountcastle and Ryan McKenna.
  
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• Visit Baltimore launches 'We'd Love to Meet You' campaign targeting business travelers - Baltimore Business Journal

  25-01-2019 20:52 via bizjournals.com
  Visit Baltimore launches 'We'd Love to Meet You' campaign targeting business travelers  Baltimore Business JournalVisit Baltimore is encouraging business travelers to venture beyond the convention center with a new advertising campaign that launched earlier this month.
  
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• Maryland Senators Behind Bill That Trump Said Would Temporarily Reopen The Government

  25-01-2019 20:40
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Maryland senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin introduced the bipartisan funding bill that President Donald Trump said would help temporarily reopen the government.
  The 36-day government shutdown was the longest in history. The bill would reopen the government until Feb. 15 so that federal workers could be paid.
  Trump: ‘We Have Reached A Deal’ To End The Shutdown
  President Trump announced Friday that he would temporarily reopen the government, while
  
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• More 2019 GRAMMY Award Performers Announced Including Miley Cyrus And Red Hot Chili Peppers

  25-01-2019 20:35
  Last week CBS and the Recording Academy announced the first wave of performers for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcasting this February, only on CBS. The second set of artists to grace the GRAMMYs stage has now been released and includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile and H.E.R.
  This year’s show will feature the first ever GRAMMY performance by singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile and the americana singer is also up for six awards including “Album Of The Year&
  
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• Erricka Bridgeford founder of the Ceasefire Movement in Baltimore has GoFundMe set up by friends for a new car. - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 20:26 via baltimoresun.com
  Erricka Bridgeford founder of the Ceasefire Movement in Baltimore has GoFundMe set up by friends for a new car.  Baltimore SunErricka Bridgeford founded the Ceasefire Movement, an effort to bring peace to Baltimore. Concerned that her car was going to break down, her friends started a.
  
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• 65-Year-Old Naked Man Found With Wine Bottles Arrested In Ocean City

  25-01-2019 20:07
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A 65-year-old man was arrested after he was found naked and drunk in broad daylight outside an Ocean City massage parlor, according to a report.
  According to Ocean City Today, Willard Louis Sharp, Jr. was charged with disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, and littering or dumping under 100 pounds.
  On Jan. 14, an employee at OC Massage called police when a man outside her business was acting “erractic” and took off his clothes, OC Today learned from
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Royal Rumble 2019

  25-01-2019 19:39
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — WWE presents the 32nd edition of The Royal Rumble on Sunday from Chase Field. For the second time in as many years, all eyes will be on the women’s division, as 30 female Superstars will be taking part in the over-the-top-rope signature match, with an opportunity to headline WrestleMania at stake. And two title matches, featuring Ronda Rousey and “The Man” Becky Lynch, only cement the women’s division as the show’s hea
  
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• Legislation would give Baltimore full control of police - Washington Post

  25-01-2019 18:57 via washingtonpost.com
  Legislation would give Baltimore full control of police  Washington PostA Maryland delegate has submitted legislation that would turn over full control of the Baltimore Police Department to its home city.
  
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• Baltimore Firetruck Catches Fire On I-95 As Crew Responds To Another Fire - CBS Baltimore

  25-01-2019 18:50 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Firetruck Catches Fire On I-95 As Crew Responds To Another Fire  CBS BaltimoreAs Baltimore firefighters were responding to a call Friday morning, their firetruck caught fire on Interstate 95. Next Video. Two Men Recovering After Robbed At ...
  
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• Johns Hopkins Plans To Buy Newseum Building In DC For $325M

  25-01-2019 18:35
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins will acquire the Newseum building as the journalism museum looks to relocate.
  The deal would mean Hopkins has a DC facility at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue for $325 million.
  “Johns Hopkins’ acquisition of the building also provides financial support for the Freedom Forum’s vitally important First Amendment mission. As a nonprofit academic research institution committed to advancing knowledge and the principles of free expression,” s
  
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• No Major Delays Reported At BWI, Reagan Despite Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues

  25-01-2019 18:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Despite an increase in air traffic controller call outs, there are no major delays reported at airports in Baltimore and DC.
  Flights are delayed at LaGuardia and Newark airports due to an increase in sick calls, the FAA reports.
  The partial government shutdown could be to blame.
  Friday marked the second pay period federal employees wouldn’t receive a paycheck.
  MORE: Flights Delayed At LaGuardia, Newark Airports Due To Air Traffic Control Staffing Problem;
  
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• Baltimore County Executive, councilman to launch traffic calming pilot program - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 18:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Executive, councilman to launch traffic calming pilot program  Baltimore SunBaltimore County is starting a pilot program to install digital speed signs around the county to calm traffic. The program, which was announced jointly by County ...
  
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• Where Maryland Federal Employees Can Get Help During Shutdown

  25-01-2019 18:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Several organizations are providing help for government employees affected by the partial government shutdown.
  Friday marked the second pay period federal employees wouldn’t receive a paycheck.Get Help
  #MDHelps
  A multi-agency effort in Maryland to support federal workers affected by the shutdown. The group is collecting and distributing food donations. distributing gas cards.
  211 Maryland
  For a number of services with Baltimore City and across Maryland, dial 211.
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• MISSING: Police search for 13-year-old runaway in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  25-01-2019 18:13 via foxbaltimore.com
  MISSING: Police search for 13-year-old runaway in Baltimore  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) -- Baltimore City Police need the public's help to locate 13-year-old and 14-year-old runaways who were last seen on January 24th.
  
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• Search begins for Baltimore County Schools superintendent - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-01-2019 17:55 via wbaltv.com
  Search begins for Baltimore County Schools superintendent  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore County Schools is initiating a search for its next superintendent. The contract for the county's interim superintendent, Verletta White, will expire June ...
  
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• Consensus forming on potential overcrowding relief for Johnnycake Elementary School - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 17:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Consensus forming on potential overcrowding relief for Johnnycake Elementary School  Baltimore SunA consensus began to emerge Wednesday night at a meeting of community stakeholders on where to draw new boundary lines between Johnnycake ...
  
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• As Baltimore welcomes a new era, John Harbaugh remains a constant - NBCSports.com

  25-01-2019 17:49 via nbcsports.com
  As Baltimore welcomes a new era, John Harbaugh remains a constant  NBCSports.comJohn Harbaugh and the Ravens agreed to a new four-year contract, keeping the head coach in Baltimore until 2022. But this go-round will be much different for ...
  
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• Manchester chief, Baltimore major named finalists for Gloucester police chief - Gloucester Daily Times

  25-01-2019 17:36 via gloucestertimes.com
  Manchester chief, Baltimore major named finalists for Gloucester police chief  Gloucester Daily TimesManchester's police chief and a top Baltimore police administrator have been named as the two finalists to become the next chief of police for the city of ...
  
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• Johns Hopkins University buys Newseum building to consolidate D.C. presence - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 17:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Johns Hopkins University buys Newseum building to consolidate D.C. presence  Baltimore SunJohns Hopkins University is acquiring the building that houses the Newseum in Washington, D.C., where it plans to consolidate its presence in the nation's ...
  
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• 4 ways to enjoy your weekend in Baltimore - Hoodline

  25-01-2019 17:12 via hoodline.com
  4 ways to enjoy your weekend in Baltimore  HoodlineFrom a hospital's 100th birthday celebration to a poetry-filled dinner, there's plenty to enjoy in Baltimore this weekend. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to ...
  
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• Super Bowl LIII Prop Bets: From The Ordinary To The Crazy

  25-01-2019 17:03
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS LA/CBS Local) — Super Bowl LIII, the biggest game of the NFL season and among the biggest on the sports calendar, will be played in Atlanta on February 3. The finer points of the New England Patriots-Los Angeles Rams matchup will be hashed out in detail in the days leading up to the big game.
  >>MORE: Los Angeles Rams News>>MORE: New England Patriots News
  But the Super Bowl is more than a sporting event. It is a cultural event as well, a de facto holiday to br
  
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• Winter Institute Heads to Baltimore in 2020 - BTW

  25-01-2019 16:49 via bookweb.org
  Winter Institute Heads to Baltimore in 2020  BTWThe 15th annual Winter Institute will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, from January 21 to January 24, 2020.
  
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• Jim Nantz: ‘Tony Is Seeing The Same Things Brady Sees’

  25-01-2019 16:45
  (CBS LA/CBS Local) — Super Bowl LIII between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots marks the 20th time that the biggest game in the sport will be broadcast on CBS’ airwaves. The broadcast will also mark the first Super Bowl broadcast featuring the team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo in the booth. The network’s top team, which has been working together for the past two seasons now, has garnered plenty of praise for their chemistry in the booth and Romo’s seeming presci
  
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• Judge: Baltimore police timid when confronting corruption The judge enforcing a federal oversight program in Baltimore - The News Journal

  25-01-2019 16:29 via delawareonline.com
  Judge: Baltimore police timid when confronting corruption The judge enforcing a federal oversight program in Baltimore  The News JournalThe judge enforcing a federal oversight program in Baltimore said the city's force appears to have a "culture of timidity" in confronting corruption.
  
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• Firetruck catches fire on southbound I-95 in Baltimore - Washington Post

  25-01-2019 16:26 via washingtonpost.com
  Firetruck catches fire on southbound I-95 in Baltimore  Washington PostA Baltimore Fire engine caught fire while traveling south on Interstate 95 in Baltimore, closing multiple lanes at the height of the morning commute. Firefighters ...
  
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• Baltimore Firetruck Catches Fire On I-95 As Crew Responds To Another Fire

  25-01-2019 16:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Baltimore firefighters were responding to a call Friday morning, their firetruck caught fire on Interstate 95.
  According to fire officials, firefighters said smoke coming from under the seats and immediately pulled over on southbound I-95.
  As #BCFD members responded to a call, our Rescue 1 vehicle caught fire. FFs saw smoke coming from under the seats & immediately pulled over as flames spread. All members were able to get out safely @ChiefNilesRFord @MayorPugh50 E
  
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• New web series from Ellen DeGeneres puts spotlight on Baltimore drumming duo A1 Chops - Baltimore Sun

  25-01-2019 16:00 via baltimoresun.com
  New web series from Ellen DeGeneres puts spotlight on Baltimore drumming duo A1 Chops  Baltimore SunA new digital series created by a partnership between Ellen Degeneres' Ellen Digital Network and Chevy highlights the *service* work of Baltimore drummers ...
  
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• Judge: Baltimore police timid when confronting corruption | Regional - Cecil Daily

  25-01-2019 16:00 via cecildaily.com
  Judge: Baltimore police timid when confronting corruption | Regional  Cecil DailyBALTIMORE (AP) — The judge enforcing a federal oversight program in Baltimore requiring sweeping police reforms said Thursday that the city's troubled force ...
  
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