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• NeighborhoodLIFT Program Provides Down Payment Assistance To Baltimore Home Buyers - CBS Baltimore

  18-06-2019 23:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  NeighborhoodLIFT Program Provides Down Payment Assistance To Baltimore Home Buyers  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore residents thinking of buying a house may be able to get some additional help. The city has teamed up with other organizations ...
  
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• NeighborhoodLIFT Program Provides Down Payment Assistance To Baltimore Home Buyers

  18-06-2019 23:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore residents thinking of buying a house may be able to get some additional help.
  The city has teamed up with other organizations to provide down payment assistance.
  Now with the NeighborhoodLIFT program, eligible residents may receive a $15,000 down payment grant.
  “That’s no joke, that’s serious money,” Rep. Elijah Cummings said.
  Wells Fargo is investing $6 million for down payment grants and homeownership counseling to help low and mod
  
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• Officials Searching For Drivers Who May Have Been Pulled Over By Police Impersonator

  18-06-2019 23:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Investigators want to know if you have been the victim of a fake traffic stop.
  Officials are searching for drivers who may have been pulled over by a police impersonator on the beltway.
  Maryland State Police said a Virginia man pretending to be an officer made at least one traffic stop near the Greenspring Ave. exit. He is equipped with handcuffs, a handgun, a bulletproof vest and flashing lights on his car. The only thing he is missing, according to police, is a rea
  
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• Officials Responding To 3-Vehicle Crash On I-70 In Howard County

  18-06-2019 23:09
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Officials are responding to the scene a three-vehicle crash on I-70 in Howard County.
  Two left lanes are closed with traffic getting by slowly.
  This story is developing and will be updated as more information is released. 
  
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• Jury Deliberations Continue In Case Of Popular Bartender Murdered In Canton

  18-06-2019 23:05
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County jury wrapped up its second day of deliberations in the case of a popular bartender murdered in Canton in 2017.
  As of 4:30 p.m. on day two of deliberations the jury was released for the day.
  As of 4:30 on day two of deliberations, the jury is released for the day. Deliberations will continue tomorrow morning. #WJZ
  — Devin Bartolotta (@WJZDevin) June 18, 2019The jury began deliberations around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and stopped only an hour for lunc
  
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• Baltimore Felon Sentenced To 15 Years For Selling Firearms Illegally On Instagram

  18-06-2019 22:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for selling guns illegally on social media, including to minors.
  Terrel Edward Elliott, Jr., 24, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release on counts of unlicensed dealing in firearms and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
  Baltimore police arrested in February 2018 on an open warrant after a foot chase. After his arrest, law enforcement officials got a warrant for Elliott’s
  
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• Faces Of Valor USA Throws Annual Fundraiser For Wounded Veterans

  18-06-2019 22:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the past decade an Anne Arundel County couple has devoted their time and energy to raising money for our wounded veterans, and now they’re doing it again on Sunday.
  Faces of Valor USA was founded by Ted and Beth Levitt of Crownsville put on an event each year with the help of many volunteers.
  “It’s our eleventh year, this year we are honoring Marine Corporal Clark Cavalier who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan. He’s a double amputee and we&r
  
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• One Suspect Arrested, Two More Wanted In ‘Horrific’ Burning Of Dog

  18-06-2019 22:30
  NEWARK, N.J. (CBS Local) — Police in New Jersey have arrested a 17-year-old male from Newark and have secured warrants for two additional suspects wanted in connection with what they call a “horrific case” of animal cruelty that took place on June 5.
  The three suspects are accused of beating a dog to death and setting it on fire, police said Monday.
  “I commend detectives from the 6th Precinct for identifying those responsible for the outrageous torture of this defenseless
  
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• Public Works: Multiple Water Main Breaks In Baltimore County Over Past Week Coincidence

  18-06-2019 22:18
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Water service has been restored for many of the businesses impacted by a water main break that shut down part of York Road near Hunt Valley Monday, one of three major breaks in Baltimore County in the past week.
  Now that the water has stopped rushing down the road, reconstruction is the name of the game.
  The break caused headaches for homeowners, businesses and commuters along the busy road, including the Hunt Valley Animal Hospital, which was forced to tempor
  
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• BWI Experiencing 30 Plus Minute Delays Due To Weather In The Area

  18-06-2019 22:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The potential for severe weather throughout much of Maryland through Tuesday night is impacting travel.
  BWI Airport said that there are currently 30 minute plus departure delays due to weather in the area.
  Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watches In Effect Tonight
  The airport said that you should check with your airline for more information about your flight.
  BWI is experiencing 30+ minute departure delays due to weather in the area.For more information about flights
  
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• Target Expands Drive-Up Service In Maryland

  18-06-2019 21:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Target is expanding its drive-up service to more stores throughout Maryland– including the Baltimore region.
  The service lets customers purchase items in the Target app and opt for same-day pickup, according to the popular store chain.
  Shoppers will drive to the designated spot in the store parking lot and an employee will deliver their order within minutes.
  You can enjoy drive-up service at locations in Baltimore, Aberdeen, Bowie, Columbia, Easton, Gaithersburg, Hy
  
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• Dairy Cows Fed Coffee Creamer For Best Milk Results At Award-Winning Farm

  18-06-2019 21:31
  DONAHUE, Iowa (CBS Local) — The number two dairy farm in the country for milk production is feeding its cows an unusual ingredient: coffee creamer.
  “This is an oddball ingredient,” said John Maxwell, farmer and owner of Cinnamon Ridge Farms in Donahue, Iowa. “It does sound a little cannibalistic, but that’s not true at all.”
  The cows are being fed half a pound of powdered coffee creamer a day mixed with other cow favorites like hay, which adds up to four pound
  
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• Frozen Spinach Sold In Maryland Being Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

  18-06-2019 21:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling its frozen cut leaf spinach conventional and organic 16 ounce bags that may be contaminated with listeria.
  The recalled products were sold in 19 states, including Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The items have been pulled from store shelves.
  No illnesses have been reported so far.
  The items being recalled are:Sprouts Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach, 16 ounce bag, UPC 87487500982, Lot 19031203A03, with a use by date of 12/03/2
  
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• Clinton Drug Dealer Sentenced 15 Years After Traffic Stop Led To Drug Bust

  18-06-2019 21:12
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A drug dealer from Clinton was sentenced Monday after a traffic stop in 2018 led to a drug arrest in Prince George’s County.
  Russell Lee Battle, 54, will spend 15 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and marijuana.
  He was first arrested on January 12, 2018, when Prince George’s County police officers stopped the car he was driving for not having illuminated tag li
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigating Instagram Photo Appearing To Show Officer Asleep In Patrol Car

  18-06-2019 20:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating a report of an officer sleeping in his patrol car that has been shared around social media.
  The picture shows the officer in a Baltimore police patrol car, who appears to be sleeping.
  The picture appears to have been taken in the 2000 block of East Eager Street.
  “We are looking into the circumstances behind the picture. What we have seen raises serious concerns about public safety, officer health and wellness, and officer performan
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watches In Effect Tonight

  18-06-2019 20:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s looking like severe thunderstorms are on tap for the second day this week, with severe thunderstorm watches in effect for most of the Baltimore area and other parts of Maryland.
  A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect until 10 p.m. for Baltimore City.
  #SevereThunderstorm Watch for most of the #WJZ area until 10 PM tonight. Damaging winds and large hail are possible once again! See you at 4, 5 and 6 with the deets! #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/KKnSdCDj
  
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• Teen Credits Bible, Tracking App For Surviving Car Crash

  18-06-2019 20:26
  MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (CBS Local)— A 17-year-old girl in North Carolina says she survived a car accident in which her car flipped into a ravine, thanks to her Bible and a phone tracking app.
  Macy Smith said she was driving to see a friend in Surry County on June 7 when her car hydroplaned and flipped over and rolled three times, pinning her arm under the vehicle.
  “The first hour, I was frantic. I was looking for ways to get out. I was thinking of just different things I could do,” S
  
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• Frederick Woman Stopped In Stolen Car Also Had Suspected Heroin Capsules, Police Say

  18-06-2019 19:55
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A 28-year-old Frederick woman was arrested Monday after she admitted to stealing a car, police say.
  A police officer stopped Jessica Humphrey after seeing her driving near the 100 block of Jefferson Street just before 10 p.m. in a vehicle that had been reported stolen.
  Humphrey reportedly told the officer she took the vehicle.
  Frederick Police Make Arrest for Motor Vehicle Theft and Possession of Heroin pic.twitter.com/bT9FChCiKP
  — Frederick Police (@Fred_MD_Po
  
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• 62 Md. Lawmakers Release Letter Opposing Public Land Seizure For Potomac Pipeline

  18-06-2019 19:42
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — 62 Maryland lawmakers have signed on to an open letter opposing an effort by Columbia Gas Transmission to build a fracked-gas pipeline under public lands in the western part of the state.
  The company, owned by Alberta-based TC Energy, filed a federal lawsuit against the state last month to gain access to state property to drill a pipeline under the Western Maryland Rail Trail. The state’s attorney general has moved to dismiss the suit, saying the Constitution d
  
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• Gov. Hogan Signs Executive Order Aimed At Strengthening Cybersecurity In Maryland

  18-06-2019 19:35
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Maryland, including a new entity solely to coordinate cybersecurity efforts.
  The order creates the position of the Maryland Chief Information Security Officer and establishes the Office of Security Management and the Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council.
  “Security of Marylanders is at the forefront of our administration’s efforts on a day-to-day basis. In
  
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• FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: USWNT Knockout Phase Matchup Scenarios

  18-06-2019 19:21
  (CBS Local/CBS Denver)- The U.S. Women’s National Team has opened its title defense with a pair of dominating victories over Thailand (13-0) and Chile (3-0), placing themselves squarely at the top of Group F. Their final group stage match is set for Thursday against fellow soccer power Sweden, with the top spot in the group on the line. Winning your group doesn’t necessarily guarantee an “easier” road in the knockout stage, but it does bode well historically. Of the seven
  
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• Little Italy gets Baltimore's first “pedestrian-activated crossing beacon” - Baltimore Brew

  18-06-2019 18:57 via baltimorebrew.com
  Little Italy gets Baltimore's first “pedestrian-activated crossing beacon”  Baltimore BrewA gaggle of VIPs assembled at an intersection in Little Italy – the mayor, a city councilman, top transportation officials, community leaders and television crews ...
  
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• Looking For Bigfoot? Group Suggests Starting Search In Western Pennsylvania

  18-06-2019 18:34
  PENNSYLVNIA (CBS LOCAL) — If you’re looking for Bigfoot, you might want to travel to western Pennsylvania where sightings of the legendary Sasquatch have spiked, according to an online organization that tracks the numbers related to the massive creature.
  Most of the sightings are concentrated in Westmoreland County with 95 in Squatchermetrics’ database, The Patriot-News’ website, PennLive.com, reported Tuesday .
  Pennsylvania’s No. 2 county for Bigfoot sightings is A
  
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• Baltimore Ransomware Attack Affects County Sewer Charges For 14K Customers

  18-06-2019 18:28
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The Baltimore ransomware attack didn’t just hit Baltimore- it’s also reached Baltimore County government, as officials trying to mail annual property tax bills are unable to verify 14,000 sewer charges.
  The County and City announced they are sending letters to around 14,000 County residents regarding sewer charges that will show up on their 2019 property tax bills.
  The ransomware attack in Baltimore City affected computer systems relies upon to obt
  
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• 18-Year-Old Man Arrested In Series Of Burglaries In Harford County

  18-06-2019 18:06
  HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in a series of burglaries in the areas of Harford Square and the Windsor Valley apartments.
  The suspect, later identified as Irijah Hananiah Harris, 18, of the 1300 block of Harford Square Drive, stole electronics, jewelry, and loose change or money, according to police.
  Courtesy: Harford County Sheriff’s Office
  In one case, a dirt bike was stolen, in another, a senior citizen’s 2019 Ford Fiesta was stolen.
  Bec
  
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• 18-Year-Old Man Arrested In Series Of Burglaries In Bel Air

  18-06-2019 18:06
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in a series of burglaries in the areas of Harford Square and the Windsor Valley apartments.
  The suspect, later identified as Irijah Hananiah Harris, 18, of the 1300 block of Harford Square Drive, stole electronics, jewelry, and loose change or money.
  Courtesy: Harford County Sheriff’s Office
  In one case, a dirt bike was stolen, in another, a senior citizen’s 2019 Ford Fiesta was stolen.
  Because of the increase in burg
  
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• Cleanup Continues After Belair Road Water Main Break - CBS Baltimore

  18-06-2019 18:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Cleanup Continues After Belair Road Water Main Break  CBS BaltimoreOVERLEA, Md. (WJZ) — A 12-inch water main break shut down part of Belair Road in Overlea on Monday, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without ...
  
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• Md. Attorney General Asks Congress For Election Security Grants, Legislation Ahead Of 2020

  18-06-2019 17:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is joining attorneys general in 22 other states in calling for additional grants and bipartisan legislation to address election security ahead of the 2020 elections.
  The 23 Democratic attorneys general sent a letter to several key senators asking Congress to provide additional election security grants as well as passing legislation and creating cybersecurity and audit standards for election systems.
  In a news release, Frosh accused th
  
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• Lift Baltimore by prioritizing digital skills, transportation - Baltimore Sun

  18-06-2019 17:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Lift Baltimore by prioritizing digital skills, transportation  Baltimore SunUniversity presidents: Taking a broader, regional approach can bring together the resources and partnerships that can help lift up Baltimore.
  
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• TPC River Highlands: A Shot-Making Test At Travelers Championship

  18-06-2019 17:24
  By Dave Shedloski
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — The setting for this week’s Travelers Championship is scenic and scintillating TPC River Highlands, which happens to be the oldest course in the TPC network, as well as the shortest at a mere 6,841 yards. Though it was upgraded a few years ago, including the removal of about 50 bunkers and repositioning of several others, the par-70 layout remains an old-style test of golf.
  And still demanding throughout. Situated on a bluff overlooking th
  
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• 15-Year-Old Annapolis Boy Missing Since Friday

  18-06-2019 17:12
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A 15-year-old boy from Annapolis last seen Friday has been reported missing.
  Police said Yahir Tapia was last seen Friday around 7 p.m. in the 1200 block of McKinley Street.
  Yahir Tapia. Courtesy: Annapolis Police Department
  He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and white Nike sneakers.
  Police said Tapia is believed to be voluntarily missing but they’re concerned for his welfare due to his age.
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked
  
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• Here’s How You Can Get Free Taco Bell Tuesday, Thanks To The Golden State Warriors

  18-06-2019 17:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Taco lovers open your ears and your mouths– you can get one free taco from Taco Bell on Tuesday.
  It’s all thanks to the Mexican fast-food chain’s “NBA Steal A Taco” giveaway.
  The Warriors stole game two of the NBA Finals! So head to #TacoBell tomorrow from 2-6PM for your free Doritos® Locos Tacos or order online or on the app and pick it up any time, all day.
  — Taco Bell (@tacobell) June 17, 2019You can get a free Doritos Locos Taco
  
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• Police: Teen On Baltimore-Area Bus Accidentally Shot Himself - CBS Baltimore

  18-06-2019 16:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Police: Teen On Baltimore-Area Bus Accidentally Shot Himself  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (AP) — Police say a teen wounded aboard a Baltimore-area bus appears to have accidentally shot himself. Police say they responded late Friday ...
  
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• Police: Teen On Baltimore-Area Bus Accidentally Shot Himself

  18-06-2019 16:54
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Police say a teen wounded aboard a Baltimore-area bus appears to have accidentally shot himself.
  Police say they responded late Friday night to a report of a shooting downtown. Officers found a 16-year-old boy with a wound to his leg.
  Investigators believe he was riding an MTA bus when he appears to have shot himself in the leg.
  Detectives are continuing to collect information and look for witnesses.
  (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This ma
  
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• 3-Alarm Fire That Sent 3 Firefighters To Hospital Caused By Electrical Failure

  18-06-2019 16:49
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A three-alarm blaze that sent three firefighters to the hospital and destroyed seven townhomes earlier this month was caused by an accidental electrical failure, fire officials said Tuesday.
  The Frederick County Office of the Fire Marshal said the fire started in the space between the false roof on the face of the building and the second floor wall of the corner townhouse.
  3 Firefighters Hospitalized, 7 Townhomes Destroyed In Three-Alarm Frederick Fire
  12 adults and
  
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• Two Killed After Car Flips On State Road In Anne Arundel County

  18-06-2019 16:47
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (AP) — Authorities say that two people died in Maryland after the vehicle they were in flipped.
  The Capital-Gazette reports that the accident happened Friday night. Maryland State Police said that the accident happened when two vehicles collided on a state road around 10:30 p.m.
  One flipped and landed in another roadway.
  Anne Arundel County Fire Department spokesman Russ Davies said the driver and passenger died.
  Police identified the driver as 59-year-old Brad Fer
  
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• Child Support Policies In Maryland Need Reform, Report Says - CBS Baltimore

  18-06-2019 16:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Child Support Policies In Maryland Need Reform, Report Says  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new report recommends a number of changes to Maryland's child support policies the author says will help increase compliance while ...
  
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• Child Support Policies In Maryland Need Reform, Report Says

  18-06-2019 16:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new report recommends a number of changes to Maryland’s child support policies the author says will help increase compliance while reducing inequities that primarily affect low-income families.
  The report from the Baltimore-based Abell Foundation looked at 20 years of research from the University of Maryland and others and found child support orders for many low-income parents who don’t have primary custody of their kids were “unrealistically high&rdqu
  
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• 13-Year-Old Edgewood Girl Last Seen Monday

  18-06-2019 16:28
  EDGEWOOD, MD. (WJZ) — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on the location of Azaria Bennett.
  Bennett was last seen on June 17 at around 9:30 p.m. at her home on Agate Drive in Edgewood, Md.
  Courtesy: Harford County Sheriff’s Office
  Bennett is 13-years-old, 5’1″ and weighs around 121 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
  When she was last seen, she was wearing a black Nike windbreaker, black shorts and black Nike shoes, police said.
  She w
  
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• MDOT MVA Tests Digital License Plates In Maryland

  18-06-2019 16:20
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — The digital age is here, and metal license plates may become a thing of the past.
  The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration is launching a two-year pilot program to test new digital license plate technology.
  Courtesy: MDOT MVA
  The plates are similar in size to traditional metal plates but have an electronic display. MDOT said they are being tested on 20 MDOT MVA fleet vehicles and two MDTA vehicles.
  “At MDOT MVA, we are constantly
  
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• Union attacks on Baltimore police commissioner damage department - Baltimore Sun

  18-06-2019 16:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Union attacks on Baltimore police commissioner damage department  Baltimore SunThe “open” letter recently sent to members of Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) by FOP president Mike Mancuso criticizing Baltimore police ...
  
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• Cleanup Continues After Belair Road Water Main Break

  18-06-2019 16:00
  OVERLEA, Md. (WJZ) — A 12-inch water main break shut down part of Belair Road in Overlea on Monday, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without water.
  Baltimore Department of Public Works’ contractor has completed water line repairs in the 7300 block of Belair Road.
  BGE completed gas line repair and is waiting to turn the water on.
  Our contractor has completed water line repairs in 7300 block Belair Road. BGE completed gas line repair. Awaiting water turn on. Storm drain wa
  
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• Hundreds Without Water After Belair Road Water Main Break

  18-06-2019 15:56
  OVERLEA, Md. (WJZ) — A 12-inch water main break shut down part of Belair Road in Overlea on Monday, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without water.
  Baltimore Department of Public Works’ contractor has completed water line repairs in the 7300 block of Belair Road.
  BGE completed gas line repair and is waiting to turn the water on.
  Our contractor has completed water line repairs in 7300 block Belair Road. BGE completed gas line repair. Awaiting water turn on. Storm drain wa
  
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• Police Investigating Stabbing In Frederick

  18-06-2019 15:29
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Frederick Police are on the scene of a stabbing in the 100 block of Key Parkway.
  FPD is on the scene of a stabbing IAO 100 block of Key Parkway.Detectives are on scene conducting an investigation. pic.twitter.com/BET7e8wfr4
  — Frederick Police (@Fred_MD_Police) June 18, 2019Detectives are conducting an investigation.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Baseball Report: MLB On Pace To Smash Season Home Run Record

  18-06-2019 15:28
  (CBS Los Angeles/CBS Local) — It’s been the season of the home run in Major League Baseball. So many balls have flown over so many fences in so many ballparks that fans are starting to ask questions. And while there are certainly lots of theories for the spike in long balls — juiced baseballs certainly among them — there don’t appear to be any concrete answers. But if the pace keeps up, MLB will far surpass 2017’s record-setting total.
  Los Angeles Angels two-w
  
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• Mastercard Will Let Transgender, Non-Binary People Use Their Chosen Name On Cards

  18-06-2019 15:18
  (CNN) — Mastercard has announced that it will let transgender and non-binary people use their chosen name, rather than their legal or given name, on credit, debit and prepaid cards.
  “For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the name on their credit, debit or prepaid card does not reflect their true identity,” the company said in a release. “As a result, for the transgender and non-binary communities in particular, the card in their pocket can serve as a source of sensitivity,
  
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• Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Delaware Bay Becoming More Common

  18-06-2019 15:09
  (CNN) — Climate change may lead to unlikely illnesses in unexpected places, new research suggests: In the past two years, five cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterial infection spread by handling or eating contaminated seafood, have been tied to Delaware Bay, where water temperatures have been on the rise in recent years, according to a study.
  These five patients were treated at one New Jersey hospital and serve as a warning that flesh-eroding bacterial infections are now occu
  
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• Fiers Solid, O’s Defense Falters In Athletics’ 3-2 Victory

  18-06-2019 15:01
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics hoped to get a steady presence from right-hander Mike Fiers when they brought him back on a two-year contract with more than $14 million in the offseason.
  He’s been rock solid.
  Fiers pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and Oakland took advantage of Baltimore’s shoddy defense to beat the Orioles 3-2 Monday night.
  Fiers (7-3) allowed two unearned runs over 6 2/3 innings, getting into the seventh for the seventh time in eight starts
  
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• Racehorse Takes Lead, Dies At Laurel Park; Maryland’s 12th

  18-06-2019 14:54
  LAUREL, Md. (AP) — A 5-year-old horse died of a suspected heart attack during a race at Laurel Park, the 12th racehorse to die in Maryland this year.
  The Baltimore Sun reports the mare named Follow the Petals collapsed on Sunday immediately after she had taken the lead in her race. The jockey was unharmed.
  The Maryland Racing Commission reports nine horses have died during races and two during training between Jan. 1 and May 31. One of them was a filly that collapsed and died&nbs
  
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• Vaccine Helps Body’s Immune System Recognize, Kill Cancer Cells

  18-06-2019 14:25
  The vaccines aren’t meant to prevent cancer, but instead turn on the immune system to kill cancer that’s already there.
  
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