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• Spongebob Fans Petition For Maroon 5 To Play ‘Sweet Victory’ During Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show

  03-02-2019 23:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Will the Super Bowl listen to Spongebob fans’ plea to sing “Sweet Victory”?
  With the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of Spongebob Squarepants, fans decided to come together and start a petition for “Sweet Victory” to be incorporated into the Super Bowl LIII’s half-time show.
  The song entered the hearts of many when it aired in a 2001 episode of the long-running Nickelodeon show, where the show’s characters performed at
  
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• Spongebob Fans Disappointed After Petitioning Maroon 5 To Play ‘Sweet Victory’ During Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show

  03-02-2019 23:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — 4022243
  The answer- kind of? Not really.
  New England Patriots Defeat Los Angeles Rams 13-3 To Win Franchise’s Sixth Super Bowl
  The reality of the much-rumored Spongebob cameo was a short voiceover that introduced Travis Scott as he came out to perform his part of the halftime show.
  Some people were disappointed, to say the least.
  #SweetVictory literally every spongebob fan during the #Superbowl half time show. pic.twitter.com/z51Yjc29xW
  — Time_Nerd! (@Time_Ner
  
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• Maryland’s Top Court Hears Arguments In Teen Sexting Case

  03-02-2019 22:47
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s top court will consider arguments in a case involving teenager and whether she was involved in distributing child pornography when she texted a video of herself and a man engaging in a sex act.
  The Daily Record of Baltimore reports the Court of Appeals heard arguments Friday in the sexting case, which also involves whether the state’s ban on displaying obscene material applies to text messages.
  The girl was 16 years old when she texted video of
  
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• Baltimore Restaurant’s Anti-Trump Poster Brings Death Threats

  03-02-2019 22:45
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland restaurant owner who says she received death threats for the anti-Trump poster in her establishment says she nearly sold out of her food after people learned of the threats.
  Rosalyn Vera tells the Baltimore Sun that she nearly sold out of the Mexican street food Saturday at her restaurant, Cocina Luchadoras, in Baltimore.
  Vera says a man called her business twice Thursday threatening to harm her and burn down her restaurant if she did not take down the poster. S
  
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• Grammy-Nominated Rapper 21 Savage In US Immigration Custody

  03-02-2019 22:27
  ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities in Atlanta say Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is in federal immigration custody.
  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Bryan Cox says the artist, whose given name is Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested in a targeted operation early Sunday in the Atlanta area.
  Cox says Abraham-Joseph is a British citizen who entered the U.S. legally in July 2005 but overstayed his visa, which expired in July 2006. Cox said Abraham-Joseph was convicted on felon
  
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• Sen. Cassilly: “Crime Flooding Out From Baltimore City Threatens the Entire Region” - The Dagger

  03-02-2019 21:43 via daggerpress.com
  Sen. Cassilly: “Crime Flooding Out From Baltimore City Threatens the Entire Region”  The DaggerFrom State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends,. In Governor Hogan's state of the State address he outlined a strong commitment in five areas that are of particular ...
  
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• 'Chili Bowl Sunday' feeds hundreds of homeless in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 21:30 via baltimoresun.com
  'Chili Bowl Sunday' feeds hundreds of homeless in Baltimore  Baltimore Sun'Chili Bowl Sunday' offered meals to hundreds of homeless people in Baltimore, courtesy of Inge Benevolent Ministries.
  
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• Kenneth R. Glauber, who headed Glauber's Fine Candies Inc., dies - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 21:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Kenneth R. Glauber, who headed Glauber's Fine Candies Inc., dies  Baltimore SunKenneth R. Glauber, former president of Glauber's Fine Candies Inc., that was founded in Baltimore in 1876, died Jan. 22 from congestive heart failure at the ...
  
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• Here Are Baltimore's Connections to Super Bowl LIII - BaltimoreRavens.com

  03-02-2019 20:02 via baltimoreravens.com
  Here Are Baltimore's Connections to Super Bowl LIII  BaltimoreRavens.comLooking for Baltimore area connections to Super Bowl LIII? The New England Patriots head coach and several players on both the Patriots and Los Angeles ...
  
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• The Baltimore area is under an air quality alert. Here's what that means. - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 16:10 via baltimoresun.com
  The Baltimore area is under an air quality alert. Here's what that means.  Baltimore SunCentral Maryland will be under a code orange air quality alert through at least late Tuesday night, according to the National Weather *Service*.
  
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• Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Will Not Prosecute Marijuana Possession - NPR

  03-02-2019 13:39 via npr.org
  Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Will Not Prosecute Marijuana Possession  NPRIn her announcement Tuesday, Marilyn Mosby argued the move will improve police-community relations and allow the city to dedicate more time and resources ...
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Unpacking the current catching situation - FanSided

  03-02-2019 13:03 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Unpacking the current catching situation  FanSidedThe Baltimore Orioles currently have six catchers with spring training invites. Can any of them prove to be an everyday guy in Baltimore next year?
  
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• City Councilman Encourages ‘Shop Local Challenge’ For Baltimore Residents

  03-02-2019 05:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This holiday shopping season may be over but city councilman Zeke Cohen is challenging Baltimore to continue shopping at local businesses.
  Baltimore business owners want you to shop like the health of your city depends on it.
  “Our small businesses in Baltimore are the lifeblood of our city,” said Cohen. “And we especially want to support those that support us.”
  Cohen is extending the “Shop Small Challenge” aiming to support neighbo
  
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• Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen Encourages Citizens To Shop Local - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 05:31 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen Encourages Citizens To Shop Local  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen is extending the "Shop Small Challenge" in an effort to encourage citizens to help support local businesses.
  
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• Police Investigating SW Baltimore Homicide

  03-02-2019 04:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are investigating after a Saturday night shooting in southwest Baltimore left a man dead.
  Patrol officers responded to the 1900 block of Dukeland St. at 7:52 p.m. after hearing gunfire.
  There, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
  The man was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call homicide detectives at (410) 396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7l
  
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• Early Morning Bowie Crash Leaves 5 Children Dead - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 04:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Early Morning Bowie Crash Leaves 5 Children Dead  CBS BaltimoreBOWIE, Md (WJZ) — A horrific tragedy in Prince George's County Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of five children after a car went off the road. This is an ...
  
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• Baltimore Police: Woman says she was stabbed at Mondawmin Mall - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 04:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police: Woman says she was stabbed at Mondawmin Mall  Baltimore SunA woman says she was stabbed in the stomach Saturday at Mondawmin Mall, Baltimore police said. The woman walked into a hospital around 6:30 p.m. for ...
  
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• Man killed Saturday in Southwest Baltimore, police say - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 03:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Man killed Saturday in Southwest Baltimore, police say  Baltimore SunA man was shot and killed Saturday in Southwest Baltimore, police said. Officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds shortly before 8 p.m. near the ...
  
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• Police Searching For Missing Germantown Man, Car Found Unoccupied In Delaware

  03-02-2019 03:40
  GERMANTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Detectives from Montgomery County are continuing their investigation of a missing 66-year-old Germantown man.
  Officials found Osogho l. Odu’s gray 2017 Hyundai Tucson unoccupied on Friday, Jan. 25, in Delaware near the Reedy Point Bridge of the Fort DuPont State Park.
  Osogho I. Odu, Photo courtesy of the Montgomery County Police Department.
  Odu, of the 18200 block of Swiss Circle, last spoke with family members by telephone around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, J
  
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• Pedestrian Left In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Truck In A Costco Parking Lot

  03-02-2019 02:59
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a truck in the parking lot of an Elkridge Costco and left in critical condition Saturday afternoon.
  The pickup truck was driving through the parking lot around 1:58 p.m. when, according to officials, it struck the pedestrian while they were crossing.
  The truck continued to be driven in the parking lot before stopping.
  Thirty-one-year-old Chun Yuan Cheng of Jessup was taken to Shock Trauma in cri
  
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• Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Truck In A Costco Parking Lot

  03-02-2019 02:59
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a truck in the parking lot of an Elkridge Costco and left in critical condition Saturday afternoon.
  The pickup truck was driving through the parking lot around 1:58 p.m. when, according to officials, it struck the pedestrian while they were crossing.
  The truck continued to be driven in the parking lot before stopping.
  Thirty-one-year-old Chun Yuan Cheng of Jessup was taken to Shock Trauma in cri
  
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• Police Looking For Critically Missing 10-Year-Old Randallstown Boy - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 02:49 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Police Looking For Critically Missing 10-Year-Old Randallstown Boy  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are looking for a critically missing 10-year-old boy. Kamar Thompson was last seen in the 8800 block of Sigrid Rd ...
  
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• Police Looking For Critically Missing 10-Year-Old Randallstown Boy

  03-02-2019 02:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are looking for a critically missing 10-year-old boy.
  Kamar Thompson was last seen in the  8800 block of Sigrid Rd in Randallstown.
  Kamar Thompson photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department
  He was reported to have been wearing a blue jacket, light blue pants, and blue shoes.
  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call 911 or (410) 307-2020.
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• Baltimore high school sports portal (Feb. 2): Roland Park wins 12th straight in basketball - Baltimore Sun

  03-02-2019 02:17 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore high school sports portal (Feb. 2): Roland Park wins 12th straight in basketball  Baltimore SunRoland Park continued its season-long rampage as the top-ranked Reds topped St. Vincent Pallotti, 64-53, on Saturday. Roland Park, which trailed by a point at ...
  
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• Suspect Who Robbed 71-Year-Old Woman At ATM Arrested

  03-02-2019 02:09
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — After numerous calls identifying the suspect, Baltimore County police made an arrest Friday afternoon in the case of a 71-year-old woman robbed at knifepoint in Dec. 2018.
  The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jon Moenius was charged with robbery, armed robbery, first-and-second-degree assault, and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime.
  Jon Moenius photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department
  71-Year-Old Woman Threatened At Knifepoint
  
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• Clayton, Morgan lead Coppin State Past Morgan State - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 00:59 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Clayton, Morgan lead Coppin State Past Morgan State  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (AP) — DeJaun Clayton scored 16 points, Lamar Morgan had 15 points and their clutch play in the final minute helped Coppin State defeat ...
  
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• Clayton, Morgan lead Coppin State Past Morgan State

  03-02-2019 00:59
  BALTIMORE (AP) — DeJaun Clayton scored 16 points, Lamar Morgan had 15 points and their clutch play in the final minute helped Coppin State defeat crosstown rival Morgan State 73-71 on Saturday.
  Clayton’s 3-point play gave the Eagles a 72-67 lead with 27 seconds remaining and Morgan’s free throw with six seconds remaining gave Coppin State a four-point margin. Morgan State’s Martez Cameron made a layup at the buzzer for the final margin.
  Cedric Council added 13 points and
  
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• Virginia Governor Refuses To Resign Amid Racist Yearbook Scandal - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 00:52 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Virginia Governor Refuses To Resign Amid Racist Yearbook Scandal  CBS BaltimoreVirginia's governor on Saturday vowed to remain in office despite widespread calls for his resignation after a racist photo surfaced on a school yearbook page.
  
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• 5 Children Killed In Early Morning Crash In Bowie - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 00:49 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  5 Children Killed In Early Morning Crash In Bowie  CBS BaltimoreA horrific tragedy in Prince George's County Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of five children after a car went off the road.
  
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• Ben Jealous, John Delaney Call For Va. Governor’s Resignation

  03-02-2019 00:43
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Former Maryland governor candidate Ben Jealous and former Congressman John Delaney are amongst Maryland Democrats calling for Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s resignation.
  The call for Northam’s resignation comes in the midst of a racist photo from Northam’s 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook that shows one person dressed in blackface and another in the KKK’s signature white hood and robes.
  Northam held an hour-long press
  
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• SAT Score Needed To Get Into Marylands Most Selective College - Baltimore, MD Patch

  03-02-2019 00:38 via patch.com
  SAT Score Needed To Get Into Marylands Most Selective College  Baltimore, MD PatchSAT Score To Get Into MD's Most Selective School - Baltimore, MD - A new report found the most selective college in every state. See what it is in Maryland and ...
  
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• Two Tickets To Canton: Ravens Legend Ed Reed Named To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

  03-02-2019 00:14
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed received football’s highest honor on Saturday night when he was announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The announcement was made at the NFL Honors show in Atlanta. Reed will be joined in the class by Champ Bailey, Pat Bowlen, Gil Brandt, Tony Gonzalez, Ty Law, Kevin Mawae, and Johnny Robinson.
  A five-time first-team All-Pro selection, Reed was drafted by the Ravens out of the Unive
  
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• Baltimore Organizers Hold Ceasefire Weekend - CBS Baltimore

  03-02-2019 00:07 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Organizers Hold Ceasefire Weekend  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Despite winter weather and murder on the first day, Baltimore organizers were determined to hold this month's “Ceasefire Weekend” ...
  
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• Baltimore Organizers Hold Ceasefire Weekend

  03-02-2019 00:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Despite winter weather and murder on the first day, Baltimore organizers were determined to hold this month’s “Ceasefire Weekend” events throughout the city.
  “When a murder happens that doesn’t stop the Ceasefire Weekend,” Erricka Bridgeford, a Ceasefire Event organizer, said. “We’re still celebrating life, and we are addressing murder in a very different way by showing up and saying, ‘We love this person, and this per
  
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• Baltimore Hosts Annual Ceasefire Weekend

  03-02-2019 00:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On the first weekend of February, August, November and March Baltimore hosts its annual Ceasefire Weekend.
  A variety of events run Friday through Sunday.
  Saturday, members of the community gathered for a prayer walk through Baltimore.
  The walk was held for family members to remember their loved ones who had died as a result of gun violence.
  Members of the community also gathered Saturday for a variety of discussions.
  These discussions mentioned the importance of the
  
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• Early Morning Bowie Crash Leaves 5 Children Dead

  03-02-2019 00:00
  BOWIE, Md (WJZ) — A horrific tragedy in Prince George’s County Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of five children after a car went off the road.
  This is an open investigation with a lot of unanswered questions but right now it’s just hard to digest the tragedy of the lives of five children lost.
  At 5 a.m. on Northbound Rt. 301, just south of Point Bridge Rd, a car went off the road, crashed into trees, and then spun across a snowy field, ejecting 5 passengers.
  “The
  
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