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• This Flu Season Is The Longest In A Decade, CDC Says

  19-04-2019 23:52
  (CNN) — It’s official: This year’s flu season is a record breaker.
  There have been 21 weeks of elevated flu activity reported in the United States during the 2018-19 flu season, based on data from the weekly flu report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  That’s one week longer than the previous 10-year high, which occurred in the 2014-15 season and lasted 20 weeks, according to CDC spokeswoman Kristen Nordlund.
  “This season h
  
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• Former BPD Officer Pleads Guilty To DUI And Misconduct In Office

  19-04-2019 23:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former Baltimore City Police officer pled guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol and misconduct in office.
  In October of 2018, Aaron Heilman, 27, drove his BPD patrol car under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
  At around 1:09 p.m. on Oct. 2, surveillance footage captured Heilman drive and park his cruiser in the 700 block of Washington Blvd.
  At around 1:30 p.m. two civilians noticed that the car had been sitting parked with its top lights flas
  
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• Stream The RBC Heritage

  19-04-2019 23:10
  The RBC Heritage comes to you live from Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  
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• U.S. Army Criminal Investigator Aims Weapon At Woman On I-495 During Road Rage Incident, According To Court Documents

  19-04-2019 22:38
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — A U.S. Army criminal investigator is accused of pointing a handgun at a woman during a road rage incident on I-495, according to court documents.
  On Nov. 30, a woman contacted police and reported a driver of a pickup truck had aimed a black pistol at her.
  The woman said the driver veered into her lane and slammed on the brakes. She changed lanes, but said the driver repeated the same maneuver.
  The driver, Matthew Cunningham, 52, of Raeford, North Carolina, told p
  
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• A Maryland Judge Is Under Fire After She Denied Tyrique Hudson A Peace Order; He Was Later Killed

  19-04-2019 22:30
  GLEN BURNIE, Md, (WJZ) — A district court judge is under the microscope this week after a decision to reject a peace order.
  More than 5,000 people have signed a petition to remove the judge who denied Tyrique Hudson a protective order against his neighbor in February. That neighbor was charged in Hudson’s murder just two months later.
  Now, his friends and thousands of others want Judge Devy Patterson Russell to be removed from office.
  Hudson, 22, requested an order of protection on F
  
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• ‘Serial’ Subject Adnan Syed To Petition U.S. Supreme Court For New Trial

  19-04-2019 21:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s highest court will not reconsider a Serial podcast subject Adnan Syed’s request for a new trial.
  However, Justin Brown, Syed’s attorney, said he will appeal to the highest court in the nation — the U.S. Supreme Court — to get his client a new trial.
  We will petition to the Supreme Court.
  — Justin Brown (@CJBrownLaw) April 19, 2019The Baltimore Sun reported the Maryland Court of Appeals denied Syed attorney’s request to
  
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• Burglary Foiled When Baltimore Co. Homeowner Confronts Suspects Remotely

  19-04-2019 21:55
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a couple who burglarized a home in the 2400 block of Long Ride Road in Reisterstown last month.
  The couple was captured on a doorbell surveillance system that alerted the homeowner to their presence.
  A male suspect approached the front door with a dog following him while a female suspect entered the home through an unlocked door on the other side of the house.
  The burglars lef
  
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• 1 Person Rescued From Susquehanna River Near Darlington

  19-04-2019 21:50
  DARLINGTON, Md. (WJZ) — Crews rescued one person out of the Susquehanna River in Harford County Friday afternoon.
  According to the Susquehanna Hose Company, the water rescue crews were in the area of Deer Creek.
  TThey rescued a person trapped in the river about 100 feet from shore.
  Swiftwater 5, with Zodiac 5 in tow, is responding to the Susquehanna River in area of Deer Creek. Ground based crews from Level & Darlington VFCs reporting one subject trapped in river approx 100’ from
  
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• Orioles Game Postponed Friday, Must Exchange Tickets At Box Office

  19-04-2019 21:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles game versus the Minnesota Twins was postponed Friday due to severe weather in Baltimore.
  The game will be made up as a part of a single-admission doubleheader on Saturday, April 20.
  Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect
  The first game of the April 20 doubleheader will begin at 4:05 p.m. ET, followed by the regularly-scheduled game approximately 30 minutes after the first game concludes.
  Fans holding tickets for the game originally scheduled for 7
  
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• Northwest Baltimore Man Charged In Dundalk Shooting - WBAL Radio

  19-04-2019 21:32 via wbal.com
  Northwest Baltimore Man Charged In Dundalk Shooting  WBAL RadioBaltimore County police have charged a man in the shooting last month that left a Baltimore man dead. Dwayne Kenneth Taylor, 40, of the 4100 block of ...
  
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• Pink Moon Set To Illuminate The Skies On Friday

  19-04-2019 21:11
  (CNN) — Moon gazers be ready! April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, is set to premiere on Friday.
  It might be hard to see in Maryland due to the severe weather expected, but it may still be visible.
  RELATED: Meteor Sightings Light Up Maryland Sky Overnight
  The moon will appear larger than average because it will be three days past perigee, the point in its orbit when it is nearest to Earth, according to Space.com.
  Although the name suggests the moon will appear a certain color,
  
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• Recall Of Blood Pressure Drug Losartan Expanded

  19-04-2019 21:05
  (CNN) — If you take blood pressure medicine, you’ll want to double-check your bottle. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has expanded its recall of losartan potassium and losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets.
  Tests found trace amounts of a potentially cancer-causing impurity called N-methylnitrosobutyric acid in some of these drugs. The company is recalling 36 additional lots, it said Thursday.
  A full list of recalled drugs is available on the US Food and Drug Administration webs
  
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• 50-Year-Old North East Man Charged In Drug Bust

  19-04-2019 21:02
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — A 50-year-old North East man was arrested on drugs and weapons charges.
  Maryland State Police charged Jesse Hyman intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl mix and methamphetamine, two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances, five counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession of a firearm in a drug-trafficking crime, illegal possession of ammunition and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction.
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• Fourth Measles Case Reported In Maryland

  19-04-2019 20:35
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A fourth measles case is now confirmed in Maryland.
  The case also originated from the Pikesville area.
  Measles Cases Prompts Travel Concerns As Passover, Easter Holidays Approach
  The Maryland Department of Health wants to inform anyone who visited 4000 Old Court Rd in Pikesville on Tuesday, April 16 from 9:15 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. that they may have been exposed to measles. Individuals who may have been exposed at additional locations are being notified directly.
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• Police Search For Harford County Woman Missing For More Than A Month

  19-04-2019 20:33
  STREET, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities in Harford County are hoping the public can help them find a woman who’s been missing for more than a month.
  Brea McDonald, 18, was last seen at midnight on March 9 at her residence on Bay Road in Street, Maryland.
  MISSING:Brea McDonald.She was last seen on March 9, 2019 at approximately midnight at her residence on Bay Road, in Street, MD.
  18-year-old white female; 5’6” tall and approximately 200 pounds.We believe she might be in the Annap
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect - CBS Baltimore

  19-04-2019 20:20 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Maryland. Severe weather is expected Friday afternoon into the evening. A flash flood watch is also ...
  
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• Dana Warrior, Ultimate Warrior’s Widow, Now Integral Part Of WWE

  19-04-2019 19:51
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — When Dana Warrior, widow of the Ultimate Warrior, was first introduced to the world of WWE six years ago, she couldn’t have imagined the emotional roller coaster that was to come. No amount of planning could sufficiently prepare for a life that would be shattered in the blink of an eye.
  Likewise, it would be equally impossible to predict the journey she would embark on as part of the healing process.
  For years, even the most fleeting of ide
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect

  19-04-2019 19:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Maryland.
  Severe weather is expected Friday afternoon into the evening. A flash flood watch is also in effect.
  Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Watch In Effect Friday
  The tornado watch is in effect until midnight for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Marys and Washington counties.
  Baltimore City is also included in the watch.
  Tornado Watch for Anne A
  
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• Man Charged In Fatal Dundalk Shooting; Police Say Motive Was Retaliation

  19-04-2019 18:53
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — A 40-year-old man is being charged in the fatal shooting of Gerrard Eugene Taylor.
  Dwayne Kenneth Taylor, of no relation, was charged with the first-degree murder Gerrard Eugene Taylor.
  Man Fatally Shot In Dundalk Wednesday Night
  Police responded to the 400 block of Avondale Road in Dundalk on March 27. The victim was lying unconscious in the alley and was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuires.
  Two days later 27-year-old Gerrard Eugene Taylor was pro
  
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• More Than 5K Have Signed A Petition To Remove Judge Who Denied Tyrique Hudson A Protective Order

  19-04-2019 18:12
  GLEN BURNIE, Md, (WJZ) — More than 5,000 people have signed a petition to remove the judge who denied Tyrique Hudson a protective order against his neighbor. That neighbor was charged in Hudson’s murder just two months later.
  Hudson, 22, requested an order of protection on February 16, 2019.
  According to Hudson, 53-year-old James Allen Verombeck made a death threat against him.
  It was denied by District Court Judge Devy Patterson Russell because Hudson “could not meet the burde
  
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• UMUC To Be Renamed ‘University of Maryland Global Campus’

  19-04-2019 17:49
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation to rebrand University of Maryland University College.
  Effective July 1, UMUC will be known as University of Maryland Global Campus.
  UMUC is the nation’s largest public online university.
  It serves 90.000 students annually in 20 countries.
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• Griffin Newman On ‘Our Cartoon President’, ‘The Tick’ & ‘Draft Day’

  19-04-2019 17:29
  (CBS Local)– Griffin Newman’s career is on the rise.
  After dropping out of college and bouncing around the New York comedy scene for years, Newman is now one of the stars of “The Tick” on Amazon Prime and does Jared Kushner’s voice on Showtime’s “Our Cartoon President.” Newman has wanted parts in the past, but he really wanted to play Kushner because of how much his name is in the news and how little he’s actually spoken during his time
  
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• Black kids as scavengers and predators - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 16:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Black kids as scavengers and predators  Baltimore SunScavengers and predators. Those are apparently the first words that popped in the head of a security guard for a private company when seeing a group of black ...
  
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• Video: Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker’s Son Has Dad’s Mad Skills

  19-04-2019 16:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Justin Tucker’s son Easton has his dad’s skills when it comes to kicking field goals.
  The Ravens kicker posted a video to Instagram showing Easton making a field goal kick right down the middle.
  “This little dude rocks! Just had to share this – right down the middle!!” Tucker captioned the video.
  After Easton makes the field goal, Tucker yells “Dude, that was awesome!” and goes in for a fist bump.
  “Baby[GOAT],” comment
  
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• Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Shares Video Of Son Making Field Goal

  19-04-2019 16:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Justin Tucker’s son Easton has his dad’s skills when it comes to kicking field goals.
  The Ravens kicker posted a video to Instagram showing Easton making a field goal kick right down the middle.
  “This little dude rocks! Just had to share this – right down the middle!!” Tucker captioned the video.
  After Easton makes the field goal, Tucker yells “Dude, that was awesome!” and goes in for a fist bump.
  “Baby[GOAT],” comment
  
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• Tre Watson On Jordan McNair: ‘I’ll Play For Him The Rest Of The Time I’m Playing This Game’

  19-04-2019 16:01
  (CBS Local)– Tre Watson was one of the best linebackers in the country this past season.
  The former Maryland linebacker had over 100 tackles, helped the Terps beat a ranked Texas team and was named to the First Team in the Big 10. While Watson experienced personal success on the field, the 2019 Terps season will always be remembered as the first one following the death of Jordan McNair. Watson only knew McNair for a short time, but he is someone he will never forget.
  “I was only
  
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• Teen Fugitive Edwin Hurtado-Valdez Wanted In Glen Burnie Double Murder Back In Maryland

  19-04-2019 15:30
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Edwin Hurtado-Valdez, a fugitive wanted in a March double murder in Glen Burnie, is now back in Maryland after he fled to Mexico.
  Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team brought Hurtado-Valdez back to Anne Arundel County from Texas on April 17.
  Hurtado-Valdez, 19, and his 18-year-old wife Cambria Sieck were charged in the March 21 murders of Antwan Troy Briggs and Antwon Elijah Queen.
  Married Teen Couple Wanted In Glen Burnie Double
  
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• Baltimore's public housing sees improvement in inspections — nearly 50% now passing - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 15:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore's public housing sees improvement in inspections — nearly 50% now passing  Baltimore SunAlthough they aren't anywhere near the honor roll, the inspection grades for Baltimore's public housing improved last year — from 35% of inspections earning a ...
  
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• Weather Blog: Rainy Holiday Weekend, Some Sun On Easter

  19-04-2019 14:37
  Hi Everyone!
  T.G.I.F.!
  The end of the week! I could think of a better way to slide into the weekend than with the threat of severe weather, but that is our reality today. We’ve been discussing this possibility for a couple of days.
  Well the day is here. Just stay on point. Thunderstorms, wind,( and such), always gets headlines but it is heavy rain over a long period of time that I think might be as big of an issue.
  We know all too well how rain can impact places like Ellicott City, I- 95 o
  
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• 18-Year-Old Baltimore Man Shot Thursday Night

  19-04-2019 14:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating the shooting of a Baltimore man Thursday night.
  Officers responded to the 1500 block of Kenhill Avenue around 10:57 p.m. and found an 18-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Citywide Shooting detectives responded and assumed control of the investigation. Detectives learned the victim was shot in the 2800 block of East Oliver Street and ran to Kenhill Avenue to get help.
  Anyone with information is
  
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• Retro Baltimore Trivia: Where did the name 'Mary Sue,' in the Mary Sue chocolate company, come from? - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 14:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Retro Baltimore Trivia: Where did the name 'Mary Sue,' in the Mary Sue chocolate company, come from?  Baltimore SunThink you know your Baltimore? Try answering our weekly trivia question.
  
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• Maryland Law Authorizes Campus Police Force At Johns Hopkins

  19-04-2019 13:40
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A new Maryland law allows Johns Hopkins University to set up its own armed police force at its Baltimore campuses.
  Hopkins President Ronald Daniels says the small force of 100 officers will be subject to the highest standards of constitutional policing. He says the university will strive to create a model that “reflects our community’s values of diversity, equity and respect.”
  The law signed Thursday by Gov. Larry Hogan will go into effect July 1.
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• 8 things you need to know this morning — Friday April 19 - Baltimore Business Journal

  19-04-2019 13:38 via bizjournals.com
  8 things you need to know this morning — Friday April 19  Baltimore Business JournalTakeaways from the Mueller report, Elon Musk's latest "Hyperloop" plans, Pinterest and Zoom's strong debuts and five more things you need to know this ...
  
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• Is the Current Scandal at City Hall Rooted in Baltimore's Strong Mayor system? - The Real News Network

  19-04-2019 13:20 via therealnews.com
  Is the Current Scandal at City Hall Rooted in Baltimore's Strong Mayor system?  The Real News NetworkAs Mayor Pugh remains on a leave of absence, Baltimore City residents are raising questions about the city's all-powerful mayor system. Councilman Bill Henry ...
  
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• Is Baltimore City's Strong Mayor System Corrupting? Residents Weigh In - The Real News Network

  19-04-2019 13:15 via therealnews.com
  Is Baltimore City's Strong Mayor System Corrupting? Residents Weigh In  The Real News NetworkResidents engage with current and former city officials to discuss how to rebalance power at city hall to give the community real say in how Baltimore is ...
  
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• Baltimore author Marion Winik is one of many reasons to attend the CityLit Festival - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 12:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore author Marion Winik is one of many reasons to attend the CityLit Festival  Baltimore SunMarion Winik will appear April 27 at the 16th annual CityLit Festival, the daylong celebration of the written word at the University of Baltimore.
  
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• Baltimore author Marion Winik is not afraid of putting her business in the street at upcoming CityLit Festival - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 12:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore author Marion Winik is not afraid of putting her business in the street at upcoming CityLit Festival  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore writer, teacher and radio commentator Marion Winik is the Wile E. Coyote of the literary world. She has forged an impressive career and endeared ...
  
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• A New Pilot Program Will Allow People To Buy Groceries Online With Food Stamps

  19-04-2019 12:16
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon and Walmart on Thursday kicked off a two-year government pilot program allowing low-income shoppers on government food assistance in New York to shop and pay for their groceries online for the first time.
  ShopRite will join the two retailers on the program early next week, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
  The USDA has long required customers using electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, pay
  
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• National Aquarium's plan to relocate dolphins from Baltimore by 2020 is delayed by climate change, pollution - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 12:00 via baltimoresun.com
  National Aquarium's plan to relocate dolphins from Baltimore by 2020 is delayed by climate change, pollution  Baltimore SunThe National Aquarium was planning to relocate its seven dolphins to a more tropical locale by 2020. Climate change and pollution are keeping them in ...
  
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• Ken Ehrlich On ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’: “I Would Just Hope That Viewers Reminisce”

  19-04-2019 12:00
  Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration comes to CBS this Sunday night at 8:00 PM ET/PT. This musical special was produced by five-time Emmy Award nominee and features performances by several iconic Motown artists and some of today’s biggest contemporary stars.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Ehrlich ahead of the show’s broadcast premiere to discuss his love of Motown music, his relationship with Smokey Robinson and what he hopes viewers take away from this night; 60 years in the
  
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• Del. Maggie McIntosh should be the next House speaker - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 12:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Del. Maggie McIntosh should be the next House speaker  Baltimore SunDel. Maggie McIntosh is the right person to be the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
  
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• Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Watch In Effect Friday

  19-04-2019 11:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A flash flood watch will go into effect from noon today through late tonight.
  Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected to overspread the region by this afternoon and continue through this evening before departing late tonight.
  Potential For Strong Storms Friday
  Repetitive storms and multiple rounds of heavy rain may result in rainfall amounts which could exceed 3 inches locally.
  Target Counties:Anne Arundel
  Carroll
  Central and Southeast Howard
  Central and So
  
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• Flash Flood Watch In Effect Today

  19-04-2019 11:31
  Baltimore (WJZ)– A flash flood watch will go into effect from noon today through late tonight.
  Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected to overspread the region by this afternoon and continue through this evening before departing late tonight.
  Repetitive storms and multiple rounds of heavy rain may result in rainfall amounts which could exceed 3 inches locally.
  Target Counties:Anne ArundelCarrollCentral and Southeast HowardCentral and Southeast MontgomeryCharlesFrederickNorth
  
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• Newly obtained records about the Baltimore riot at Mondawmin in 2015 - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 11:07 via baltimoresun.com
  Newly obtained records about the Baltimore riot at Mondawmin in 2015  Baltimore SunNewly obtained dispatch records from the Maryland Department of Transportation about the Baltimore riot that began near Mondawmin sheds some light on ...
  
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• Share your story: What happened at Mondawmin to begin 2015 unrest? - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Share your story: What happened at Mondawmin to begin 2015 unrest?  Baltimore SunDocuments obtained from MTA Police shine new light on the unrest at Mondawmin that started the 2015 Baltimore riot, but also raise *fresh* questions. Do you ...
  
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• Popularity of shared work spaces propels expansion of Spark Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Popularity of shared work spaces propels expansion of Spark Baltimore  Baltimore SunSpark Baltimore, a downtown co-working space, expands to accommodate demand from people who want to work together.
  
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• Rickard's RBI double in 11th lifts Orioles past Rays 6-5 - ABC Action News

  19-04-2019 10:24 via abcactionnews.com
  Rickard's RBI double in 11th lifts Orioles past Rays 6-5  ABC Action NewsJoey Rickard had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles needed all of them to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.
  
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• Joey Rickard's RBI double in 11th inning lifts Baltimore Orioles past Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 - ABC Action News

  19-04-2019 10:24 via abcactionnews.com
  Joey Rickard's RBI double in 11th inning lifts Baltimore Orioles past Tampa Bay Rays 6-5  ABC Action NewsJoey Rickard had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles needed all of them to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.
  
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• Census estimates show Baltimore's population continues to plummet - New York Post

  19-04-2019 09:00 via nypost.com
  Census estimates show Baltimore's population continues to plummet  New York Post BALTIMORE — New annual estimates from the US Census Bureau show that Baltimore is continuing to shed inhabitants, bringing the overall population of ...
  
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• As Baltimore County homeowners dispute high sewer bills, councilman says officials need to address issues - Baltimore Sun

  19-04-2019 09:00 via baltimoresun.com
  As Baltimore County homeowners dispute high sewer bills, councilman says officials need to address issues  Baltimore SunBaltimore County is working to address several issues with its sewer billing system, as some residents complain about problems resolving disputed bills.
  
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