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• Md. Attorney General Joins Coalition Calling To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans

  24-05-2019 23:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh joined 52 attorneys general on Friday in urging the U.S. Department of Education to automatically forgive the student loans of veterans who became totally and permanently disabled from their military service.
  According to the letter sent to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, the DOE identified more than 42,000 veterans eligible for student loan relief due to service-related total and permanent disability.
  The letter asks the DOE to d
  
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• PAL Program Puppet Show Draws Full House - UMB News

  24-05-2019 23:57 via umaryland.edu
  PAL Program Puppet Show Draws Full House  UMB NewsThere was no paparazzi. No red carpet. No one requesting autographs on the yellow bi-folded “Cinderella in Our City” program. West Baltimore children ...
  
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• Gerald McCoy to visit Baltimore Ravens next week, report says - PennLive

  24-05-2019 23:52 via pennlive.com
  Gerald McCoy to visit Baltimore Ravens next week, report says  PennLiveSix-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy plans to take a free agent visit to the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to a report from The Tampa Bay ...
  
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• Ocean City Boardwalk Businesses Reduce Plastic Use In New ‘Protect Our Sand And Sea’ Campaign

  24-05-2019 23:44
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — When visiting Ocean City this summer, visitors might notice some small changes at many restaurants on the boardwalk.
  Those small changes might have a big impact on the environment, however. Restaurants like Ocean 13 at 13th Street have made big commitments to reducing their plastic use and protecting Maryland’s waterways.
  “We’re trying to do away with single-use plastics. We want to obviously help the environment. You know, we’re called Ocean
  
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• Maryland Becomes 2nd State To Ban Styrofoam Containers - CBS Baltimore

  24-05-2019 23:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Becomes 2nd State To Ban Styrofoam Containers  CBS BaltimoreANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland becomes the second state in the country to ban styrofoam food containers. Governor Hogan allowed the bill to become law ...
  
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• Maryland Becomes 2nd State To Ban Styrofoam Containers

  24-05-2019 23:27
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland becomes the second state in the country to ban styrofoam food containers.
  Governor Hogan allowed the bill to become law without his signature.
  It prohibits restaurants, grocery stores and other food providers from using styrofoam containers because of their harmful impact on the environment.
  Styrofoam doesn’t break down and often ends up in the Chesapeake Bay or in the ocean. The ban goes into effect next year.
  
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• Md. Health Department Gives Out 58,020 Fentanyl Test Strips

  24-05-2019 23:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The State Health Department has given out more than 58,000 fentanyl test strips to 26 organizations.
  This comes two months after officials announced the program to distribute the kits that allow users to test cocaine or heroin for the presence of fentanyl.
  The department bought 66,000 of the kits at $1 each.
  More than 70,000 people have died from opioid overdoses in 2017.
  
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• Gov. Larry Hogan Kicks Off Ocean City Summer With Ceremonial Umbrella Planting

  24-05-2019 23:13
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan got down in the sand Friday to get the summer season started.
  He celebrated the unofficial beginning of summer by placing the first umbrella of the season on the beach in Ocean City, Md., bringing back a special event that took place more than 70 years ago, his office said in a release.The ceremonial event first happened in 1946, when Maryland Governor Harry O’Connor joined Ocean City Mayor Daniel Trimper Jr. to officially start the season by do
  
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• Stream The Charles Schwab Challenge

  24-05-2019 23:10
  The Charles Schwab Challenge comes to you live from Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
  
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• Baltimore area teams in running for state track championships after Day 2 - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 23:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore area teams in running for state track championships after Day 2  Baltimore SunThe No. 3 Dulaney boys are usually competitive and a force to be reckoned with at the highest levels of outdoor track and field. The Lions just haven't won a ...
  
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• Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole Plus 50 Years For Teen’s Murder, Separate Carjacking

  24-05-2019 23:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 50 years for the murder of a teen and a separate carjacking.
  Craig Williams, 24, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder of 15-year-old Tyrese Davis.
  He was also sentenced to a consecutive 20 years for the use of a firearm and 30 years for a separate carjacking.
  On August 8, 2017, at around 1:21 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of West F
  
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• Baltimore County's new schools superintendent, Darryl Williams, known for integrity, collaborative style - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 22:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County's new schools superintendent, Darryl Williams, known for integrity, collaborative style  Baltimore SunKnown for his thoughtful, collaborative leadership style, Darryl Williams, Baltimore County's new school superintendent says he wants to build a strong team.
  
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• Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Debuts New Fire Rescue Boat ‘Miss Linda 2’

  24-05-2019 22:48
  BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD. (WJZ) — The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department ushered in a new era Thursday morning.
  They dedicated their new fire rescue boat, made possible through donations and a capital campaign they were able to raise $300,000 for the purchase.
  “It’s huge, it’s an accomplishment long overdue, it took about three years and we put together several grant applications between the state of Maryland, Baltimore County government, local businesses and corporat
  
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• MDTA Police Remind Drivers To ‘Move Over Or Slow Down’ During Memorial Day Weekend

  24-05-2019 22:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transportation Authority Police will begin enforcement efforts to educate and remove aggressive and impaired drivers from the roads over the Memorial Day weekend.
  MDTA Police said aggressive driving includes speeding, tailgating, running red lights and stop signs and unsafe lane changes.
  According to the Maryland Department of Transporation’s Maryland Highway Safety Office, an average of 41 fatalities and 251 serious injuries occur each year in traffic
  
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• Westminster Man Sentenced 30 Years In Prison For Producing, Possessing Child Porn

  24-05-2019 22:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday for the production and possession of child pornography.
  Eric Wayne Grinder, of Westminster, will serve his 30 year sentence followed by a lifetime of supervised release for five counts of the production of child pornography, one count of attempted production of child pornography, two counts of possession of child pornography and witness tampering.
  He was convicted on February 25. Upon his release from priso
  
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• Herbert I. Reamer, former owner of Reamer's clothing stores, dies - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 22:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Herbert I. Reamer, former owner of Reamer's clothing stores, dies  Baltimore SunHerbert I. Reamer, former owner and president of Reamer's, a chain of Baltimore clothing stores that kept men and women well-dressed for decades, died May ...
  
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• Trumpeter Swan Hatches At The Maryland Zoo

  24-05-2019 22:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was a happy hatchday for a new trumpeter swan at The Maryland Zoo on Friday!
  The hatchling called a cygnet, hatched after more than 30 days of incubating, the Zoo said.Trumpeter SwansCredit: Maryland Zoo Trumpeter SwansCredit: Maryland Zoo Trumpeter SwansCredit: Maryland Zoo
  “This is our fourth clutch laid by the trumpeter swan pair here at the Zoo,” said Jen Kottyan, avian collection and conservation manager. “We’re thrilled to be able to share
  
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• TSA Confiscates Second Gun At BWI Airport In Two Days - CBS Baltimore

  24-05-2019 21:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  TSA Confiscates Second Gun At BWI Airport In Two Days  CBS BaltimoreLINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — A second Anne Arundel County resident has been caught with a loaded gun at a Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood ...
  
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• TSA Confiscates Second Gun At BWI Airport In Two Days

  24-05-2019 21:54
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — A second Anne Arundel County resident has been caught with a loaded gun at a Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport by TSA in two days.
  The man, from Pasadena, was stopped Thursday with a 9 mm handgun loaded with seven bullets including one in the chamber, along with a spare magazine clip loaded with seven more bullets.
  This incident took place one day after a Glen Burnie woman was caught with a loaded .38 caliber handgun at one of the security
  
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• 2 Key Things Cities Should Know About the Baltimore Ransomware Attack - Efficient Gov

  24-05-2019 21:52 via efficientgov.com
  2 Key Things Cities Should Know About the Baltimore Ransomware Attack  Efficient GovThe Baltimore ransomware attack revealed a common vulnerability among munici[al governments nationwide.
  
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• Baltimore Gas and Electric customers would pay $8.53 more per month under proposed rate increase - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 21:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Gas and Electric customers would pay $8.53 more per month under proposed rate increase  Baltimore SunBGE will request an electric and gas distribution rate increase that would add $8.53 to the average residential customer's bill.
  
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• 3 Children, Uncle Dead After Accident In Cecil County

  24-05-2019 21:10
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ)– Four people, including a 4-year-old, 9-year-old and 10-year-old were killed in a collision near North East Thursday.
  Initial indication shows a Saturn was traveling south in the 600 block of Mechanics Valley Road near North East around 9:36 p.m. when it lost control for an unknown reason.
  The Saturn spun sideways where it was struck by the northbound pick-up truck.
  Once on scene uniformed patrol deputies immediately began CPR on two juveniles.
  The children’s gr
  
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• Exclusive: New Baltimore County Schools superintendent talks approach about to education - WBAL TV Baltimore

  24-05-2019 21:02 via wbaltv.com
  Exclusive: New Baltimore County Schools superintendent talks approach about to education  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore County's new school superintendent talks exclusively to 11 News about his approach to education, his experience and the current interim school ...
  
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• Baltimore County had no choice, but to raise taxes - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 21:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County had no choice, but to raise taxes  Baltimore SunBaltimore County needed to raise taxes to shore up its finances.
  
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• 17 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Ring That Distributed Fentanyl, Heroin And Cocaine

  24-05-2019 20:57
  CUMBERLAND, Md. (WJZ) — Seventeen people were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring in Allegany County and surrounding areas.
  The ring allegedly distributed fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
  The organization was busted by Maryland State Police’s Heroin Investigative Unit and Allegany County Narcotics Task Force earlier this month after authorities began looking into the group in 2018.
  John James Howard, 33, of Baltimore was identified as the leader of the illega
  
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• Waterfront dining/drinking options grow in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  24-05-2019 20:49 via foxbaltimore.com
  Waterfront dining/drinking options grow in Baltimore  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - The waterfront dining - and drinking - scene continues to grow around Baltimore's harbor. A new option in Canton, called Raw & Refined, ...
  
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• Cleanup Underway After Tornado Touches Down In Columbia - CBS Baltimore

  24-05-2019 20:08 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Cleanup Underway After Tornado Touches Down In Columbia  CBS BaltimoreCOLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — EF-1 Tornado Confirmed In Columbia, Maryland. The cleanup continues Friday night in Howard County, 24 hours after a tornado ...
  
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• Cleanup Underway After Tornado Touches Down In Columbia

  24-05-2019 20:08
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Cleanup is underway after a tornado touched down in Howard County Thursday afternoon.
  The sounds of clean-up cutting through this Columbia neighborhood, where a short blast of severe weather left behind a mess of downed trees, power outages and even tore the roof off an office building.
  The National Weather Service confirmed overnight that an EF-1 tornado is to blame for the trail of damage in Howard County.
  EF-1 Tornado Confirmed In Columbia, Maryland
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• Council was wise to raise taxes in Baltimore Co. - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 20:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Council was wise to raise taxes in Baltimore Co.  Baltimore SunTaxes are the price we pay for needed government services and Baltimore County Council was correct to raise them.
  
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• Car Overturns After Parkville Crash - CBS Baltimore

  24-05-2019 19:46 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Car Overturns After Parkville Crash  CBS BaltimorePARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A car overturned after a crash in Parkville Friday afternoon. Two vehicles, a white Acura and a Chevy truck collided around 12:17 p.m. ...
  
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• Car Overturns After Parkville Crash

  24-05-2019 19:46
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A car overturned after a crash in Parkville Friday afternoon.
  Two vehicles, a white Acura and a Chevy truck collided around 12:17 p.m. in the 8900 block of Waltham Woods Road. The Acura flipped during the crash.
  WJZ photo
  Baltimore County Police are on scene investigating. No injuries reported.
  Traffic delays should be expected in the area.
  
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• Shanahan Tells Naval Academy Graduates To Change Status Quo

  24-05-2019 19:30
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says the new graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy should change the status quo and “set the standard on preventing sexual harassment and assault” among ranks.
  The former Boeing executive delivered the commencement address Friday at the school in Annapolis. He also told graduates they should not be afraid of failure.
  More than 1,000 midshipmen are graduating. Most will be commissioned as either Navy ensigns or second
  
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• In practice, Baltimore Ravens running backs show pass-catching potential - PennLive

  24-05-2019 19:17 via pennlive.com
  In practice, Baltimore Ravens running backs show pass-catching potential  PennLiveMark Ingram, Gus Edwards among the Ravens' running backs who hauled in passes at Thursday's offseason practice.
  
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• Yankees podcast: The Baltimore kings, wedding rings, and broken things - Pinstripe Alley

  24-05-2019 19:00 via pinstripealley.com
  Yankees podcast: The Baltimore kings, wedding rings, and broken things  Pinstripe AlleyGiancarlo is hurt (again), a debate on whether players should wear wedding rings, and thoughts and prayers to Baltimore and Gary Thorne.
  
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• Legg Mason will lay off 120 corporate employees, including some in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 19:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Legg Mason will lay off 120 corporate employees, including some in Baltimore  Baltimore SunLegg Mason has cut its corporate workforce by 12 percent, laying off 120 people, including 100 spread evenly between Baltimore, New York and Stamford, ...
  
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• 6 New Restaurants To Try In Ocean City, Maryland This Summer

  24-05-2019 18:35
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Heading to OCMD this summer? You’ve got to eat at some point of your trip and if you’re looking to try some new places to eat we’ve got a few ideas.
  Bad Monkey, 5801 Coastal Hwy
  Known for its one-of-a-kind breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bad Monkey opened a second location. They also host the “best” happy hour on the beach.
  Casita Linda Mexican Bakery & Cafe, 218 Baltimore Avenue
  A family-owned and operated Mexican bakery and cafe
  
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• Ohio State Beats Maryland 3-2 In Big Ten Tournament

  24-05-2019 17:45
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Seventh-seeded Ohio State advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament by holding off Maryland 3-2 on Friday in the completion of a suspended game from Thursday night.
  Closer Andrew Magno got the final five outs for the Buckeyes (33-24).
  Zach Dezenzo’s sacrifice fly gave Ohio State a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth on Thursday. Maryland (29-28) got a runner to second in the bottom of the frame before weather forced play to be suspended.
  Magno relieved sta
  
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• ATF Launches New Initiative To Get Guns Off Baltimore Streets; Targeting Violent Felons, Drug Dealers - CBS Baltimore

  24-05-2019 17:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  ATF Launches New Initiative To Get Guns Off Baltimore Streets; Targeting Violent Felons, Drug Dealers  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a night of violence in the city of Baltimore, city police commissioner Michael Harrison announced an initiative that's targeting the ...
  
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• ATF Baltimore arrests alleged member of Cherry Hill drug gang after searching for two years - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 17:15 via baltimoresun.com
  ATF Baltimore arrests alleged member of Cherry Hill drug gang after searching for two years  Baltimore SunAfter searching for two years, U.S. marshals arrested a man connected to a murder he allegedly committed as a member of a Cherry Hill drug gang.
  
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• Google bots shut down Baltimore officials’ ransomware-workaround Gmail accounts - Ars Technica

  24-05-2019 17:11 via arstechnica.com
  Google bots shut down Baltimore officials’ ransomware-workaround Gmail accounts  Ars TechnicaIn the wake of the ransomware attack that has kept city networks and infrastructure shut down now for over two weeks, Baltimore officials—including the mayor ...
  
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• Police: 2 Men Allegedly Stole 19 Air Bags In 1 Day

  24-05-2019 16:55
  BOWIE, Md. (WJZ) — Two Prince George’s County men were arrested after they allegedly stole 19 airbags in one day.
  Michael Roane, 28, of the 5000 block of Silver Court in Suitland and Roy Guzman, 24, of the 2500 block of Fairlawn Street in Temple Hills were arrested after they allegedly stole 19 Honda airbags early Wednesday morning in Bowie.
  “We appreciate the efforts of our partners at the City of Bowie Police Department. These types of crimes affect the lives of our citizens
  
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• Baltimore Ravens may have their best secondary in team history - FanSided

  24-05-2019 16:35 via ebonybird.com
  Baltimore Ravens may have their best secondary in team history  FanSidedThe Baltimore Ravens may currently have the best secondary the team has ever had. The starters are good, the depth is crazy good.
  
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• Aldi Recalls Flour Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

  24-05-2019 16:28
  (CBS News) — Aldi is recalling The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, which was sold at stores in 11 states, because of possible E. coli contamination. The 5-pound bags of flour should either be discarded or returned to the store for a refund, the company said in a statement.
  The flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia, the company said.
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• Ohio State, Maryland Suspended In 8th Inning At B10 Tournament

  24-05-2019 16:09
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Ohio State-Maryland game at the Big Ten Tournament will resume Friday morning after being suspended because of inclement weather in the eighth inning Thursday night.
  Ohio State led 3-2 with Maryland batting with one out and a man on second base in the bottom of the eighth.
  The start of the game was delayed 95 minutes because of rain. The Buckeyes took the lead in the top of the eighth on Zach Dezenzo’s sacrifice fly.
  (© Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.
  
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• Mark Viviano: Brandon Hyde Hates Losing, But Loves His Job

  24-05-2019 15:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Brandon Hyde hates losing, yet he took on a job that he knew would include an abundance of something he hates. Through his first 50 games as a full-time Major League manager with the Orioles, Hyde has lost more games this season than any other manager. He hates losing, but he loves his job, even with a 15-35 record.
  The Orioles are 50 games into a franchise rebuild that will likely span several seasons. General Manager Mike Elias is the architect of a massive project and
  
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• Only 16% of Baltimore police officers are women. Meet the female commanders helping to change that. - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 15:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Only 16% of Baltimore police officers are women. Meet the female commanders helping to change that.  Baltimore SunOnly 16 percent of Baltimore police officers are women. A new recruitment campaign aims to change that - and help heal troubled relations with residents.
  
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• Reverse Baltimore’s population slide: Promote the tech ecosystem, keep the geniuses here - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 15:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Reverse Baltimore’s population slide: Promote the tech ecosystem, keep the geniuses here  Baltimore SunIn a recent column on reversing Baltimore's population slide, I suggested that the city, starting with its mayor, devote time each year to pitching college students ...
  
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• Weather Blog: Warm Memorial Day Weekend Ahead

  24-05-2019 15:16
  Hi Everyone!
  T.G.I.F.!
  Wild weather yesterday. That is the only way to describe it. Wild weather. Dozens of reports of storm-related damage. A tornado in Howard County. And if you add our issues to all the problems, (and unfortunately in some cases fatalities), we were a part of, coast to coast, the most violent weather of this Spring. Wild weather. And done now.
  This day started out sunny, and will remain so. This day started out warm and humid. It will remain warm with temps about 6° above
  
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• Filth, embraced: John Waters, Baltimore's most reputable degenerate, dishes on his new book - Baltimore Sun

  24-05-2019 15:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Filth, embraced: John Waters, Baltimore's most reputable degenerate, dishes on his new book  Baltimore SunWith the publication of his ninth book, “Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Reputation of a Filth Elder,” Baltimore's most reputable degenerate offers a sampling of all ...
  
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• TV Series About Abolitionist John Brown To Film In Virginia

  24-05-2019 14:15
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new television series with Ethan Hawke starring as the fiery abolitionist John Brown is set to film in Virginia.
  Gov. Ralph Northam’s office announced Thursday that production of the eight-part series will start in central Virginia this summer. The show based on the novel “The Good Lord Bird” by best-selling author James McBride and is set to air on Showtime at a later date.
  Brown led a raid in 1859 on a federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry, in what is
  
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