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• Maryland Horse Farm Owner Convicted Of Animal Cruelty

  06-04-2019 23:44
  QUANTICO, Md. (AP) — A 75-year-old woman who owns a horse farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has been convicted of more than 30 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.
  The Daily Times in Salisbury reports that Barbara Pilchard was convicted on the misdemeanor charges on Friday. She was found not guilty of the felony animal cruelty charges that she also faced.
  Pilchard testified during her trial that winter weather was to blame for the dozens of dead and starving horses found on
  
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• A Look At Measures Passed By The Maryland General Assembly

  06-04-2019 23:33
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly’s annual 90-day session ends Monday at midnight. Here’s a look at some of the measures that have been passed to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk so far:
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  Johns Hopkins University would be able to create its own armed police force at its academic campuses and main medical campus in Baltimore.
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  The legislature removed regulatory authority over alcohol, tobacco and gasoline from the c
  
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• Orioles Sign Dan Straily To Enhance Starting Rotation

  06-04-2019 23:26
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles enhanced their starting rotation by signing right-hander Dan Straily to a $575,000, one-year contract.
  Straily went 5-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 23 starts with Miami last season. He received $1,209,677 in termination pay from the Marlins when released on March 25 from a $5 million, one-year contract that was not guaranteed.
  The 30-year-old Straily broke into the majors with Oakland in 2012 and has a career record of 42-36 with a 4.23 ERA over 142 games, inc
  
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• Ocean City Mayor comes to Boring, Maryland, to make it fun - Baltimore Sun

  06-04-2019 23:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Ocean City Mayor comes to Boring, Maryland, to make it fun  Baltimore SunSurrounded by carnival games and beach food, Ocean City Mayor Richard Meehan visited the hamlet of Boring on Saturday to talk up the summer events in his ...
  
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• Ravens, Former Raiders Wide Receiver Seth Roberts, Agree To One-Year Deal

  06-04-2019 23:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Seth Roberts to a one-year deal, the team announced on Friday.
  Roberts was released from the Oakland Raiders after four seasons with the team.
  He played in 15 games last season for the Raiders and made 45 receptions for 494 yards and two touchdowns.
  Roberts has a career 1,826 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
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• Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Northbound Bore To Close For 60-Days - CBS Baltimore

  06-04-2019 22:53 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Northbound Bore To Close For 60-Days  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority's $189 million I-895 Bridge Project, the northbound bore of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ...
  
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• Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Northbound Bore To Close For 60-Days

  06-04-2019 22:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project, the northbound bore of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel will close 24/7 for 60 days starting on Friday, April 12.
  Two-way traffic – one adjacent lane in each direction – will operate in the southbound bore.
  The MDTA said that motorists should use I-695/Key Bridge and I-95/Fort McHenry Tunnel as alternate routes.
  In spring 2020, southbound I-895 will close 24/7 with two-
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Why Chris Davis Might Be the Biggest Bust of All Time - Call to the Pen

  06-04-2019 22:30 via calltothepen.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Why Chris Davis Might Be the Biggest Bust of All Time  Call to the PenBaltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has come a long way since finished 3rd in the AL MVP voting in 2013. Why he might just be the biggest bust ever.
  
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• Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings, Two Men Left Hospitalized

  06-04-2019 22:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating two overnight shootings that left two men hospitalized.
  In east Baltimore, police were called to an area hospital around 3:21 a.m. for a report of a walk-in shooting victim.
  When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks.
  The victim stated that he was shot in the 800 block of North Patterson Park Ave. by an unidentified suspect.
  In southwest Baltimore, police were called to an
  
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• Maryland House Advances Bill To Increase Renewable Energy

  06-04-2019 22:04
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House of Delegates has advanced a measure to increase Maryland’s use of renewable energy.
  The House gave the bill preliminary approval Saturday. The Senate has passed the measure, but the House made some changes.
  The Senate bill would have eliminated trash incineration as eligible for subsidies like wind and solar energy, a provision that was in the bill initially. But the House put the provision back in to allow waste-to-energy to be in the “
  
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• Another Grand Canyon Visitor Falls To His Death

  06-04-2019 21:56
  Another visitor has died at Grand Canyon National Park after a man fell 400 feet over the South Rim, authorities said Thursday.
  
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• ‘Don’t Boo Him’: Many Call For Orioles Fans To Support, Uplift Chris Davis During Slump

  06-04-2019 19:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)- Orioles’ first baseman Chris Davis has faced a tidal wave of national attention following his historically bad season in 2018 and now his continued ice-cold start to 2019. And of course, much of the vocal criticism is coming right from the Baltimore fan base, who is growing more agitated with his offensive performance by the game.
  Understandably, Orioles fans are tired of Davis’ performance — he’s gone hitless in his first 17 at-bats with 11 strikeouts &m
  
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• Weary of scandal and violence, Baltimore’s residents ask: ‘Why do we stay?’ - The Washington Post

  06-04-2019 14:00 via washingtonpost.com
  Weary of scandal and violence, Baltimore’s residents ask: ‘Why do we stay?’  The Washington PostThe furor over the mayor's 'Healthy Holly' book deal comes after a riot, police corruption and hundreds of murders.
  
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• Orioles Roundup: Orioles sign Dan Straily to major league deal - NBCSports.com

  06-04-2019 12:20 via nbcsports.com
  Orioles Roundup: Orioles sign Dan Straily to major league deal  NBCSports.comThere was no action on the field Friday, but Baltimore made a move in the free agent market. Here's the latest Baltimore Orioles news.
  
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• Inside Baltimore's backyard ballpark that once hosted Babe Ruth — before it burned - Baltimore Sun

  06-04-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Inside Baltimore's backyard ballpark that once hosted Babe Ruth — before it burned  Baltimore SunThere was a time in Baltimore when a functioning ballpark once fit into two neighborhood blocks.
  
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• Measles Case Confirmed, Possible Exposures In Baltimore Area - CBS Baltimore

  06-04-2019 04:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Measles Case Confirmed, Possible Exposures In Baltimore Area  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health confirmed a measles case in a Maryland resident on Friday. The Department wants to inform anyone ...
  
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• Ravens Roundup: Seth Roberts, Josh Jacobs, Eddie Lacy - NBCSports.com

  06-04-2019 04:25 via nbcsports.com
  Ravens Roundup: Seth Roberts, Josh Jacobs, Eddie Lacy  NBCSports.comHere's the Baltimore Raven's Round-Up for Friday, April 5.
  
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• 11 Dogs Found Deceased After Welfare Check, 27 Rescued From Carroll County Residence

  06-04-2019 03:05
  HAMPSTEAD, Md. (WJZ) — Carroll County Animal Control officers are investigating after finding 11 deceased dogs inside of a Hampstead home on Friday afternoon.
  Animal Control responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Black Rock Road around 12:15 p.m. after receiving an anonymous complaint that there were a large number of dogs inside the residence, and nobody was seen at that residence for over a week.
  When Animal Control officers approached the residence, they found a rancid odor
  
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• Baltimore Co. Police Searching For Missing Teen, Last Seen At Pikesville Middle School - CBS Baltimore

  06-04-2019 02:33 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Co. Police Searching For Missing Teen, Last Seen At Pikesville Middle School  CBS BaltimorePIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing juvenile. Aunye Nicole Burris, 13, of the 3900 block of ...
  
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• Baltimore Co. Police Searching For Missing Teen, Last Seen At Pikesville Middle School

  06-04-2019 02:33
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile.
  Aunye Nicole Burris, 13, of the 3900 block of Oakford Ave. was last seen on Friday morning around 8 a.m.
  She was last seen at Pikesville Middle School.
  Aunye has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and black tennis shoes.
  If you have seen Aunye you are asked to call 911.
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• Weather Blog: Warmer Air On The Way For The Weekend

  06-04-2019 02:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Clouds and much cooler temperatures on Friday. Small amounts of rain and a chilly breeze made for a very cool end to the week.
  By tomorrow, warmer air and more sunshine will make for a much nicer weekend!
  Highs will reach the mid 60’s on Saturday and near 70 on Sunday.
  Showers and perhaps a thunderstorm may come our way on Monday, and it will warm to the mid 70’s.
  Do have a nice weekend! Bob Turk
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• New Security Technology Available At Oriole Park This Season

  06-04-2019 01:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Orioles fans can now breeze through security at Camden Yards and into the game with the just the tap of a finger.
  The Orioles announced that fans can get through security this season with CLEAR which uses biometrics – specifically eyes and fingertips – to confirm identity.
  CLEAR was first introduced in airports, including BWI, to create an easier security experience for travelers. CLEAR is now expanding into sports venues throughout the country.
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• Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $163.3 Million During March

  06-04-2019 01:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that March 2019 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos set a single-month record of $163,262,848.
  The total is a $5,302,180 increase from the previous record of $157,960,668 in October of 2018 and represents an 8.8 percent increase compared to the March 2018 total of $150,073,958.
  Contributions to the State of Maryland from March 2019 casino gaming revenue totaled $67,431,111 including $50,590,062 for the Education Tru
  
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• Jurors return guilty verdicts in killing of South Baltimore bartender - Baltimore Sun

  06-04-2019 01:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Jurors return guilty verdicts in killing of South Baltimore bartender  Baltimore SunA man and woman accused in the killing of a South Baltimore bartender in 2017 were convicted by jurors on Friday.
  
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• Measles Case Confirmed, Possible Exposures In Baltimore Area

  06-04-2019 00:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health confirmed a measles case in a Maryland resident on Friday.
  The Department wants to inform anyone who visited 4000 Old Court Road In Pikesville, Md., on Tuesday in Baltimore County that they may have been exposed to measles.
  Possible exposure times were from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Individuals who may have been exposed at additional locations are being notified directly.
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• Advocates Urging Lawmakers To Change Legislation Protecting Pregnant Women, Unborn Children

  06-04-2019 00:33
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Advocates are asking for votes on a bill that provides protections for pregnant women against violence.
  The bill is named for Wilde Lake High School teacher, Laura Wallen, who was pregnant when she was murdered by her baby’s father, who later killed himself.
  Wallen, 31, was 14-weeks pregnant when she was murdered in September of 2017. Her body was found in a field in Montgomery County with a bullet wound to the head.
  Police charged the baby’s father,
  
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• Baltimore County police make an arrest in the stabbing death of a man in Towson - Baltimore Sun

  06-04-2019 00:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County police make an arrest in the stabbing death of a man in Towson  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Dennis Buckley, which occurred April 29 on Lachlan Circle in Towson.
  
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