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• 'Another brutal blow:' Baltimore acting mayor asks lawmakers to help preserve Pimlico, Preakness - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 23:45 via baltimoresun.com
  'Another brutal blow:' Baltimore acting mayor asks lawmakers to help preserve Pimlico, Preakness  Baltimore SunIn his first lobbying effort in Annapolis as Baltimore's acting mayor, Bernard C. “Jack” Young implored the Maryland General Assembly's leaders to kill a bill that ...
  
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• Michael Feinstein Heads to Baltimore - Broadway World

  04-04-2019 23:33 via broadwayworld.com
  Michael Feinstein Heads to Baltimore  Broadway WorldOwings Mills, MD - On Monday, April 8, 2019, at 7:30pm, the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC of Greater Baltimore presents JLive at The Gordon, featuring the ...
  
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• ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Arrives At The Hippodrome Theatre

  04-04-2019 23:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Book of Morman is at the Hippodrome Theatre and will run through Sunday, April 7.
  The story follows two Mormon missionaries who attempt to spread the word in a remote village in Uganda.
  “I play Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon,” Andy Huntington Jones said. “He is a Mormon missionary in Africa. He is Head of the Mormon Missionaries in Africa, and he is not having success.”
  The Book of Morman has won nine Tony Awards, including best musi
  
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• Long lines at security checkpoints frustrate Orioles fans at home opener - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 23:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Long lines at security checkpoints frustrate Orioles fans at home opener  Baltimore SunFans who didn't arrive early for the Orioles' home opener Thursday were treated to long lines at security checkpoints, in some cases not getting to their seats ...
  
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• Taste testing the new food at Camden Yards on Opening Day - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 23:16 via baltimoresun.com
  Taste testing the new food at Camden Yards on Opening Day  Baltimore SunReporters Sarah Meehan and Christina Tkacik taste test some of the new food options available at Orioles Park at Camden Yards and the O's take on the New ...
  
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• The Md. General Assembly Must Keep Baltimore Accountable for Historical Neglect - Afro American

  04-04-2019 23:11 via afro.com
  The Md. General Assembly Must Keep Baltimore Accountable for Historical Neglect  Afro AmericanSubmitted to the AFRO by Briana Bostic. (Image Source: The Racial Wealth Divide in Baltimore Report). Baltimore has seen, repeatedly, how the burden of ...
  
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• Final Four Guide: Top 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots In Downtown Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 23:00
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Most travelers don’t leave home without their Instagram-loaded smartphones, mainly out of fear of missing out on showing their followers the fabulousness they’re missing out on. With thousands of Final Four fans heading to downtown Minneapolis in the coming days, you better believe the filters will be flying. Here, in no particular order, are our choices for the best Instagram photo ops in town.
  1.) U.S. Bank Stadium Viking Ship401 Chicago Ave.You won&rsquo
  
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• Final Four Guide: Best Breweries To Visit While You’re In Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 22:57
  Beer-lovers visiting Minneapolis for the Final Four won’t have to go far to find Minnesota’s most beloved beers. Walk in any direction out of U.S. Bank Stadium and you’ll probably find a bar or a restaurant serving beloved craft beers from the Twin Cities, the North Shore and other parts of “The Land of 10,000 Beers.” But for out-of-town hopheads seeking a more direct experience of the state’s brewing culture, there are a few places that should be on your rada
  
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• Officials: Witnesses Say Deadly Fire Started Outside Homes - CBS Baltimore

  04-04-2019 22:55 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Officials: Witnesses Say Deadly Fire Started Outside Homes  CBS BaltimoreCHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. (AP) — Fire investigators in Maryland say witnesses reported that a blaze that killed two people, injured firefighters and destroyed ...
  
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• Officials: Witnesses Say Deadly Fire Started Outside Homes

  04-04-2019 22:55
  CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. (AP) — Fire investigators in Maryland say witnesses reported that a blaze that killed two people, injured firefighters and destroyed several townhouses started outside, so no sprinklers or smoke alarms were activated.
  The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office said in a statement that deputies on the scene Thursday are working to determine what started the fire that broke out Wednesday in Chesapeake Beach, approximately 55 miles (85 kilometers) south of Baltimore.
  
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• Final Four Guide: 5 Restaurants To Try Near U.S. Bank Stadium

  04-04-2019 22:49
  In Minneapolis for the Final Four and want to try the restaurants where Minneapolitans love to eat? Look no further. Below are some of the most beloved spots in the City of Lakes within walking distance, or a short Lyft ride, from U.S. Bank Stadium.
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  If you’re going to get a burger in Minneapolis (that’s not a jucy lucy) then just go here. This simple yet outstanding cheeseburger is on anyone’s “best in the city” list. Take one bite and you&rsquo
  
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• Final Four Guide: 10 Fun Things To Check Out In The Twin Cities

  04-04-2019 22:40
  Welcome, NCAA fans! Here are some great activities, scenic spots and just awesome places to check out in the Twin Cities. Of course, there are a ton more things to see and do, but this is a diverse sampling and great start to checking out what the cities have to offer. Make sure to click the links in the titles for more information. And there are many more guides right here. Here we go!
  Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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  Let’s start with a bit of culture, shall we
  
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• Final Four Guide: Best Places To View The City

  04-04-2019 22:36
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The NCAA Final Four tournament is upon us, and what better way to prove you made the trip north to Minneapolis than to snap a shot of the city’s one-of-a-kind skyline? Take a look at the list below for the best places to get a view of the city.
  Guthrie Theater’s Amber Box (Yellow Room)
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  The Amber Box at the Guthrie provides an almost 360-degree view of the city. From downtown to northeast to the Stone Arch Bridge, spectators are treated to a &l
  
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• Final Four Guide: Top 10 Things To Do At Mall Of America

  04-04-2019 22:34
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If there’s one thing you have to see while visiting Minnesota, it’s definitely the Mall of America.
  The mall, known as ‘MOA’ to locals, is home to more than 520 stores and sees over 40 million visitors each year. The building spans across 5.6 million square feet and is filled with hundreds of attractions.
  For many, the experience can be quite overwhelming — even for Minnesotans.
  So we narrowed down our top 10 favorite things to do at
  
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• York homicide suspect stood trial for 2006 Baltimore murder - York Dispatch

  04-04-2019 22:32 via yorkdispatch.com
  York homicide suspect stood trial for 2006 Baltimore murder  York DispatchA West Manchester Twp. man accused of killing his wife in August 2017 was acquitted of an unrelated homicide more than a decade ago.
  
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• Final Four Guide: Navigating Downtown Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 22:31
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – While some streets near U.S. Bank Stadium will be closed or restricted in preparation for the NCAA Final Four, there are numerous parking and transportation options available.
  Final Four activities will be held throughout downtown, including at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Armory, Minneapolis Convention Center and Nicollet Mall.
  RELATED: Road Closures In Minneapolis Go Into Effect Monday, As The City Prepares For Final Four Weekend
  PARKING:Mills Fleet Farm Parking Ramp, Deni
  
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• Sapperstein reveals plans for 12-acre 'Collective at Canton' - Baltimore Business Journal

  04-04-2019 22:26 via bizjournals.com
  Sapperstein reveals plans for 12-acre 'Collective at Canton'  Baltimore Business JournalDeveloper Mark Sapperstein presented plans Thursday for a new 12-acre development that includes retail, residential, office and a hotel component on a parcel ...
  
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• Stolen Truck Loaded With Cookie Dough Leads Police On Hours-Long Chase

  04-04-2019 22:21
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CBS Local) — A Kansas man stole a truck full of cookie dough and led police on a winding chase for several hours in two states before he was apprehended, authorities said.
  It all began Wednesday morning in Kansas City, Missouri, when a truck driver pulled out from an underground warehouse at Kansas City Cold Storage with a payload of cookie dough.
  The driver parked next to his personal vehicle and hopped out to retrieve some personal items, leaving the truck running with
  
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• Celine Dion coming to Baltimore in 2020 - Fox Baltimore

  04-04-2019 22:18 via foxbaltimore.com
  Celine Dion coming to Baltimore in 2020  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - Near... far... wherever you are, you'll be able to catch Celine Dion in concert next year. The legendary songstress will be leaving Las ...
  
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• Adam Jones Has Padres Fan Ejected, Says Fan Was ‘Cussing Me Out’

  04-04-2019 22:12
  SAN DIEGO, Ca. (WJZ) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones had a San Diego Padres fan ejected at Petco Park for using profanity Wednesday night.
  According to reports, Jones had ballpark security remove the fan because, “he was cussing me out” while tracking down a flyball in centerfield.
  This is not the first time that Jones has vocalized his displeasure with spectator treatment.
  In 2017, Jones said he was the subject of racist taunts and had a bag of peanuts thrown
  
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• Hundreds Of Counterfeit Designer Baseball Caps Seized At Dulles International Airport

  04-04-2019 22:10
  WASHINGTON, DC (WJZ) —  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized hundreds of counterfeit designer baseball caps at Dulles International Airport.
  The hats were labeled from high-end manufacturers, such as Gucci, Chanel and Louis Vuitton- but were all fake.
  If authentic, the merchandise would have a total retails price of more than $207,000.
  The items were addressed to two locations in northern Virginia.
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• Bel Air Man Drives Subaru Into Home Allegedly Under The Influence

  04-04-2019 22:00
  DARLINGTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Suburu struck a home in Darlington late Wednesday night, state police said.
  Troopers responded to the 4000 block of Conowingo Road for a motor vehicle collision.
  They arrived on the scene and found a red Subaru station wagon had been driving on southbound US-1 prior to Hughes Road when it traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a house.
  The collision caused the house and foundation to move several feet, police said.
  Police identified the driver
  
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• Acting Mayor Jack Young Takes Up Fight To Block Preakness, Pimlico Move

  04-04-2019 21:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Acting Baltimore Mayor Jack Young is taking up the fight to keep Preakness in Baltimore.
  He wrote a letter to Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael Busch to help defeat proposed legislation that would approve state bonds to fund renovations at Laurel Park and not at Pimlico.
  The City fears this would allow the Stronarch Group, which owns both race tracks, to eventually move the Preakness to the improved Laurel Park.
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• NCAA Tournament Picks: What Team Will Win It All?

  04-04-2019 21:53
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Minnesota/CBS Local) — The NCAA Tournament played out much as expected that first weekend. The East and West regions each saw their top four teams emerge unscathed. The South and Midwest regions each advanced three of their four top seeds.
  Then came the Sweet 16, and things got a little crazy. Perennial Final Four contender Duke squeaked by ACC rival Virginia Tech only to come up short against Michigan State. Gonzaga couldn’t handle a Texas Tech team that squashed
  
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• Baltimore Is ‘Most Robbed City’ In The U.S., Study Shows - CBS Baltimore

  04-04-2019 21:52 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Is ‘Most Robbed City’ In The U.S., Study Shows  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore city residents are the most likely to get robbed in the U.S., according to a study. According to ADT, 95.87 people are robbed per ...
  
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• Baltimore Is ‘Most Robbed City’ In The U.S., Study Shows

  04-04-2019 21:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore city residents are the most likely to get robbed in the U.S., according to a study.
  According to ADT, 95.87 people are robbed per 10,000 people in the city of Baltimore. That’s less than one percent of the population.
  Graphic by ADT/YourLocalSecurity.com
  The lowest number of robberies occur in Boise, Idaho where 2.26 people are robbed per 10,000 people.
  Here’s how some other cities rank:
  No. 2 Cleveland, Ohio
  No. 3 Oakland, California
  No. 4 St. Louis
  
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• All Four Teens Get Weekend Jail Sentences, Community Service In Glenelg High Hate Crime Case

  04-04-2019 21:43
  GLENELG, Md. (WJZ) — 18-year-olds Matthew Lipp and Tyler Curtiss are headed for jail.
  Their punishment is very similar to Joshua Shaffer’s, and Seth Taylor’s- both of whom were sentenced earlier.
  All four were convicted of hate crimes for their graffiti attack last May on Glenelg High School. The teens spray-painted hate speech on the school’s parking lot, sidewalks and wall.
  “It was 50 separate acts of hate. They were anti-Semitic, they were homophobic and they wer
  
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• Baltimore files major class-action antitrust lawsuit - WBAL TV Baltimore

  04-04-2019 21:42 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore files major class-action antitrust lawsuit  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore City is going after some big financial institutions in a class action antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges price-fixing and conspiracy in the Fannie ...
  
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• Johns Hopkins University students stage sit-in - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 21:41 via baltimoresun.com
  Johns Hopkins University students stage sit-in  Baltimore SunJohns Hopkins University students stage sit-in to protest an armed police force on campus. (Catherine Rentz/Baltimore Sun video)
  
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• Charles County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

  04-04-2019 21:40
  WALDORF, Md. (WJZ) — A Charles County man was arrested and charged early Thursday morning after a Maryland State Police investigation found evidence that supported charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.
  Anthony Robinson, 39, of Waldorf, Md., is charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of distribution of child pornography.
  In January 2019, the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was conducting an online
  
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• Wife Pranks Husband With Dozens Of Amazon Boxes On April Fools’ Day

  04-04-2019 21:33
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS Local) — A Wisconsin woman’s epic April Fools’ Day prank on her husband has now gone viral on social media.
  Maureen Pritchard and some helpers piled dozens of Amazon Prime boxes outside the couple’s front door in Green Bay while her husband was at work Monday.
  Pritchard, who is an avid online shopper, told CBS affiliate WDJT she thought of the prank back in November and started saving the empty boxes with the help of her parents and sister.
  She record
  
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• New Mom, Who Lost Job Over Request To Pump At Work, Speaks Out

  04-04-2019 21:24
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (CBS Local) — An Alabama mother who lost her job after she asked her employer if she could pump breast milk at work is speaking out to raise awareness.
  Haley Gentle said she was planning to return to work after she gave birth to her baby in January. Her employer was planning on her return, too, until she asked if she could pump breast milk at work.
  “I was told almost immediately that that was not allowed — that I could pump during my lunch hour but not during w
  
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• Burglary Suspect Barricaded Inside Essex Home - CBS Baltimore

  04-04-2019 21:06 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Burglary Suspect Barricaded Inside Essex Home  CBS BaltimoreESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are on the scene of a barricade in the 900 block of Renfrew Street in Essex. Police said they received a call at ...
  
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• Burglary Suspect Barricaded Inside Essex Home

  04-04-2019 21:06
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are on the scene of a barricade in the 900 block of Renfrew Street in Essex.
  Police said they received a call at around 1 p.m. that a burglary suspect is inside a home in the area and they are waiting for the suspect to come out.
  They said it appears the only person inside the home is the suspect.
  This story is developing. 
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• Baltimore attorney representing ex-Jones Day associates in $200M bias suit - Maryland Daily Record

  04-04-2019 21:05 via thedailyrecord.com
  Baltimore attorney representing ex-Jones Day associates in $200M bias suit  Maryland Daily RecordAttorney Deborah K. Marcuse, Baltimore managing partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP is lead counsel in a $200 million gender bias lawsuit filed against law.
  
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• ‘WOW!’: Video Captures Colorful ‘Fireball’ Streaking Across Southeast Morning Sky

  04-04-2019 20:56
  CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS Local) — Several people reported seeing something streaking across the sky in Charleston, South Carolina, Thursday morning at around 6:45 a.m.
  Those who reported it observed an object with a tail and a blue or green light.
  CBS affiliate WCSC received nine reports from all over the Lowcountry, including Summerville, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Ladson and Folly Beach.
  {POSSIBLE METEOR}
  WOW! Did anyone else see this earlier?! We're working to figure out what it was!
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• Baltimore files class-action lawsuit against several banks - Baltimore Business Journal

  04-04-2019 20:48 via bizjournals.com
  Baltimore files class-action lawsuit against several banks  Baltimore Business JournalThe suit charges price fixing against mortgage bonds sold by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
  
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• Baltimore Area Businesses Brace For Possible Preakness Move - Patch.com

  04-04-2019 20:47 via patch.com
  Baltimore Area Businesses Brace For Possible Preakness Move  Patch.comBaltimore Businesses Prep For Preakness Move - Baltimore, MD - Business owners from Towson to Baltimore speculate about what it would mean for them if the ...
  
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• Baltimore Area Businesses Brace For Possible Preakness Move - Baltimore, MD Patch

  04-04-2019 20:47 via patch.com
  Baltimore Area Businesses Brace For Possible Preakness Move  Baltimore, MD PatchBaltimore Businesses Prep For Preakness Move - Baltimore, MD - Business owners from Towson to Baltimore speculate about what it would mean for them if the ...
  
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• Jury Deliberations Continue In Locust Point Bartender Murder Trial

  04-04-2019 20:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Jury deliberations continued Thursday in the trial of two people accused of killing a Locust Point bartender.
  Alex Wroblewski was killed in November 2017.
  He had stopped at a Royal Farms after work, when he was shot in the parking lot.
  Tonya Hayes and her boyfriend Marquese Winston each face 22 charges related to the crime.
  21-year-old Trivontre Gatling-Mouzon will serve eight years after taking a plea deal.
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• Police Searching For Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old

  04-04-2019 20:30
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County continue to search for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash that took the life of a 12-year-old girl.
  Maria Popal was crossing North Rolling Road with her pregnant aunt when they were struck around 9 p.m. on March 22.Police released surveillance video of a 1990-1993 Honda Accord they believe struck the girl and her aunt.
  Video: Suspect Car Seen Fleeing Scene In Catonsville Hit-And-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old, Injured Pregnant Woman
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• Police: Father Staged Burglary To Hide Theft Of Daughter’s Girl Scout Cookie Money

  04-04-2019 20:14
  FOREST GROVE, Ore. (CBS Local) — An Oregon man faked a robbery to cover up the theft of his daughter’s Girl Scout cookie money, according to authorities.
  Police said Brian Couture, 40, of Forest Grove, called 911 on March 6 and reported that someone had gotten into his home through a sliding glass door and fought with him.
  Couture was unresponsive when police arrived and he was taken to the hospital. Authorities investigated and used K-9s to search for a suspect butno suspect was loc
  
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• Frozen Beef Patties Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination

  04-04-2019 20:11
  (KDKA/CBS Local) — Frozen beef patties are being recalled because they may be contaminated with plastic.
  The Food Safety and Inspection Service says AdvancePierre Foods is recalling more than 20,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties after two consumers reported finding soft purple plastic in the product.
  (Photo Courtesy: Food Safety and Inspection Service)
  The following products are affected by the recall:14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of
  
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• emocha Mobile Health's video tech enters Charlotte area - Technical.ly

  04-04-2019 20:10 via technical.ly
  emocha Mobile Health's video tech enters Charlotte area  Technical.lyMecklenburg County Public Health will deploy the Baltimore company's app to assist with tuberculosis treatment. emocha Mobile Health's video tech enters ...
  
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• An Example of Baltimore’s Progressive Decline - Wall Street Journal

  04-04-2019 20:10 via wsj.com
  An Example of Baltimore’s Progressive Decline  Wall Street JournalFor the past 60 years, Baltimore has been a progressive's playground. Walter Olson shines a light on one of the wrecking balls (eminent domain) used by ...
  
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• Amtrak strikes deal to redevelop Penn Station with Baltimore firms, investing $90 million - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 20:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Amtrak strikes deal to redevelop Penn Station with Baltimore firms, investing $90 million  Baltimore SunAmtrak has agreed to invest $90 million and work with developers to overhaul the historic Baltimore Penn Station. The national railroad announced Thursday ...
  
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• Amtrak strikes deal to redevelop Penn Station with Baltimore developers, investing $90 million - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 20:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Amtrak strikes deal to redevelop Penn Station with Baltimore developers, investing $90 million  Baltimore SunAmtrak will invest $90 million to redevelop Baltimore Penn Station.
  
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• Orioles' Hyde on home opener against the Yankees - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2019 19:42 via baltimoresun.com
  Orioles' Hyde on home opener against the Yankees  Baltimore Sun"I'm not saying we're gonna go 4-2 and win every series, but I like the way we went about our business," said Brandon Hyde. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun.
  
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• With crime rising in Baltimore, what's the latest in the trend? - Hoodline

  04-04-2019 19:41 via hoodline.com
  With crime rising in Baltimore, what's the latest in the trend?  HoodlineCrime incidents in Baltimore saw an overall increase last week, according to police data from SpotCrime.
  
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• I-95 Crash Caused Delays Near I-895 Exit - Elkridge, MD Patch

  04-04-2019 19:38 via patch.com
  I-95 Crash Caused Delays Near I-895 Exit  Elkridge, MD PatchI-95 Crash To Cause Delays Near HoCo/BaltCo Line - Elkridge, MD - BREAKING: A crash on Interstate 95 near the Howard-Baltimore county line is expected to ...
  
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