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• Large Tree Falls In Towson Damaging Power Lines, Leaving BGE Customers Without Service

  21-06-2019 23:47
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A large tree that fell in Towson Friday afternoon is causing headaches for BGE customers throughout the area.
  The tree fell along the 1500 block of Providence Road near Roxleigh Road.
  The tree knocked down wiring and damaged a pole.
  There are currently 160 BGE customers without power and that number is expected to rise throughout the night.
  Crews said that they will have to cut power completely to solve the problem.
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• New Tax Credit Program In Maryland Looks To Revitalize Small Film Industry

  21-06-2019 23:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new tax credit program is aiming to revitalize the small film industry in Maryland.
  Maryland has the ability to draw big productions. There was a location for the HBO series Veep and Netflix original House of Cards.
  Now on location at Fairwoods Farm in Cecil County is the DBM Communications production Hope’s Legacy, which will be the first recipient of the Maryland Small Tax Film Credit, an incentive to boost the state’s film industry.
  “It helps,
  
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• Randi Walters named director of Baltimore Department of Social Services - Baltimore Brew

  21-06-2019 23:29 via baltimorebrew.com
  Randi Walters named director of Baltimore Department of Social Services  Baltimore BrewOfficially assuming leadership of an agency that has seen turnover in recent years, Randi Walters has been appointed director of Baltimore City's Department of ...
  
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• How can Baltimore's trash problem be solved? - Fox Baltimore

  21-06-2019 23:29 via foxbaltimore.com
  How can Baltimore's trash problem be solved?  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - While environmentalists support the plastic bag ban proposed by Baltimore City councilmembers, they insist it's going to take a lot more to ...
  
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• USM Board Of Regents Addresses Death Of Olivia Paregol, Jordan McNair At Meeting

  21-06-2019 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents addressed last year’s high-profile deaths of two students at a meeting Friday on the Eastern Shore. 
  “These tragic deaths have been felt by the entire USM family,” said Chancellor Robert Caret. “We’re working very very closely with both campuses and the families to move on from these tragedies and to learn from them.”
  The regents learned almost all safeguards for stude
  
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• ‘Once In A Lifetime Experience’ | Maryland Zoo Completes Largest Renovation In Its History

  21-06-2019 22:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was the perfect day to visit the Maryland Zoo.
  There was great crowds, great weather and the largest renovation in the zoo’s history.
  “This is a redefining moment,” Don Hutchinson of the Maryland Zoo said.
  The elephants will roam closer in a savanna three times the size of the old one, and there’s a new walkway so the giraffes within a year will mingle with their pachyderm neighbors.
  “We’ve done everything we can for the animals
  
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• Mayor Jack Young ‘Troubled’ By Reports Of ICE Raids In Baltimore This Weekend

  21-06-2019 22:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is among the listed cities that should expect ICE raids this weekend.
  President Trump tweeted Monday that next week the Immigration Customs Enforcement agency will begin removing “the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States,”
  Next week ICE will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States. They will be removed as fast as they come in
  
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• Baltimore Police Northeastern District captain suspended, police say - Baltimore Sun

  21-06-2019 22:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police Northeastern District captain suspended, police say  Baltimore SunA captain assigned to the Baltimore Police Northeastern District has been suspended, a department spokesman confirmed Friday.
  
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• Man Injured In Wood Chipper Incident In Parkville Remains In Critical Condition

  21-06-2019 22:13
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A man injured Thursday while working with a tree removal company in Parkville remains in critical condition at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
  At around 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the 10000 block of Harford Rd., the man took a long fall and became entangled in a rope that pulled taut.
  Man Critically Injured After Wood Chipper Incident In Parkville, Fire Officials Say
  He was on the ground when the incident occurred. The rope became caught in the chipper, pulling
  
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• Some Bottled Water Sold At Target, Walmart, Whole Foods May Contain High Levels Of Arsenic

  21-06-2019 22:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Check your fridge.
  Certain brands of bottled water sold at Target, Walmart and Whole Foods may have high levels of arsenic.
  Tests conducted by a California nonprofit found that Penafiel and Starkey water contained higher arsenic levels than tap water.
  The findings are similar to a consumer reports study that found both brands contained nearly double the federal limit.
  The chemical can cause reproductive harm and cancer.
  The FDA has not recalled either brand.
  
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• Bottled Water Sold At Target, Walmart, Whole Foods May Contain High Levels Of Arsenic

  21-06-2019 22:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Check your fridge.
  Certain brands of bottled water sold at Target, Walmart and Whole Foods may have high levels of arsenic.
  Tests conducted by a California nonprofit found that Penafiel and Starkey water contained higher arsenic levels than tap water.
  The findings are similar to a consumer reports study that found both brands contained nearly double the federal limit.
  The chemical can cause reproductive harm and cancer.
  The FDA has not recalled either brand.
  
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• Maryland State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted For Fatal Charles County DUI Crash

  21-06-2019 22:08
  (PORT TOBACCO, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man Friday in Virginia who has been indicted in connection with the death of a woman following a crash last October in Charles County.
  James Christian, 43, of Bryans Road, Maryland, was indicted May 31, with negligent manslaughter by auto, homicide by auto under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, homicide by auto under the influence of drugs, three counts of second-degree assault, driving while impaired by drugs, driving
  
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• Redskins QB Alex Smith On Playing Again: ‘That’s The Plan’

  21-06-2019 21:50
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith says he hopes to play football again but still needs to make basic progress like relearning how to run after breaking his right leg.
  In an interview during a massage at a shopping mall with “The Oh My Goff Show,” posted Friday on YouTube, Smith said “the steps I’m at right now are lifestyle steps,” such as being able to play with his kids.
  Asked whether he will return to football, Smith rep
  
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• VIDEO: Big Brother Season 21 House Tour With Julie Chen Moonves

  21-06-2019 21:47
  A brand new season of the hit reality show Big Brother returns to CBS on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
  Big Brother will once again have three episodes per week as Houseguests compete for a shot at the $500,000 grand prize. Following the premiere, BB will be broadcast Wednesday, June 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and Sunday, June 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Starting Wednesday, July 10, the show moves to Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM) with the Sunday broadc
  
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• Scientists Predicting Record Dead Zone In Chesapeake Bay

  21-06-2019 21:43
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Some ecologists at the University of Maryland are worried that a large spot of low oxygen in the Chesapeake Bay could harm the state’s seafood industry.
  News outlets report environmental scientists from Maryland and University of Michigan say they’re predicting a 2-mile (3-kilometer) swath of low-to-no oxygen in the bay, making it one of the largest so-called “dead zones” in nearly 20 years.
  This particularly damaging dead zone is thought to
  
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• Gerald Brown’s Killer Still Loose As City Hits 20 Murders In June

  21-06-2019 21:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Two weeks after his murder, friends and family said goodbye to Baltimore comedian and former college athlete Gerald Brown.
  Gunned down in West Baltimore, police are still searching for his killer, during what has been a deadly month in the City so far.
  Baltimore has seen more than 20 murders this month– Brown’s included. Baltimore Mayor Jack Young said earlier this week that enough is enough.
  Newspaper clippings highlighted Brown’s early years as a star a
  
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• Car In Charles County Destroyed In Fire

  21-06-2019 21:06
  CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Fire marshals are investigating after a car in Charles County caught fire early Friday morning.
  At around 3:41 a.m., Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 2012 Dodge Charger on fire, discovered by a local resident.
  It began in the inside passenger compartment, and took five minutes to get under control, marshals said.
  Fire marshals said the cause at this time is determined to be incendiary. The estimated loss is $10,000
  Anyone with any information
  
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• Allegany County Animal Shelter Seeks Donations For Mama Dog, Nine Babies Found Tied To Guardrail

  21-06-2019 20:58
  ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Allegany County Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help a family of dogs that were found tied to a guardrail Friday morning.
  A Good Samaritan discovered the dog– with nine babies– tied to a guardrail in Allegany County earlier Friday morning and called Allegany County Animal Shelter for help.One of their animal control officers was flagged over by the Good Samaritan and they rescued the family and they are now safe in the shelter.
  The animal
  
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• One Killed After Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Car In Ocean City

  21-06-2019 20:36
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ocean City Police are investigating the events that led to a fatal crash overnight Friday morning.
  Police said they attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, a white Lexus LX570, after getting a call for a drunk driver at around 1:45 a.m.
  They found the car in the area of 59th Street and Coastal Highway and tried to stop it, but the driver failed to stop for the officers and then officers lost sight of the car.
  Moments later, the driver, Todd Pivec, 41, from Cocke
  
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• ‘This Is A Complex Situation’ | DPW Still Working On Poe Homes Water Main Break

  21-06-2019 20:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is still taking steps to repair a water main break in West Baltimore.
  The Poe Homes was majorly impacted, DPW said because 32 valves had to be shut down to isolate the break. This included shutting down a large 20-inch water main.
  That put approximately 1,000 water services out of the water, DPW said.
  While water service was restored to the majority of residents by Wednesday night, DPW found out since then that at least one va
  
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• 26-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Monroe Street Shooting

  21-06-2019 20:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested a man for a shooting that injured another man Monday night in West Baltimore.
  26–year-old Dwayne Thornton of the 1900 block of Penrose Avenue, is charged with first degree attempted murder. He has been denied bail.
  Courtesy: Baltimore Police
  Police responded to the Bon Secour Hospital to investigate a walk-in shooting victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the neck and arm.
  The 35-year-old man said he was shot in an alley off of the 3600 block
  
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• Police Investigating Man’s Body Found In Patapsco State Park As Homicide

  21-06-2019 19:22
  PATAPSCO STATE PARK, MD. (WJZ) — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the body of a man found in Patapsco State Park last Sunday night as Glenroy st. Aubyn Copeland, 27, of Elkridge, Md.
  The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is now investigating his death as a homicide.
  Copeland’s body was found on June 17 at around 5 p.m. after a woman walking her dog along a trail in the park discovered the body near RIver and Thistle roads.
   
  
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• White Marsh Officers Rescue Baby Ducks Stuck In Storm Drain At Giant Food

  21-06-2019 19:17
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Some Baltimore County officers in White Marsh heard about four baby ducks stuck inside a storm drain last week– so they came to the ducks’ rescue.
  On June 15, some baby ducks were stuck in the storm drain in the parking lot of the Giant Food on Honeygo Boulevard.
  Officer Pospisil and Kiser got inside both sides of the storm drain to lift the four ducks from inside.Photo Credit: Baltimore County Police
  They got a little help from Officers Brown, Hor
  
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• Baltimore's next step toward better government - Baltimore Sun

  21-06-2019 19:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore's next step toward better government  Baltimore SunToday, Baltimore enters the next phase of its efforts to promote a city government less bound by special interests.
  
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• USM Board of Regents Approves Independent Review Of Response To Adenovirus Outbreak At UMD

  21-06-2019 19:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University System of Maryland has approved the scope of an independent review of the response to the adenovirus presence on the University of Maryland, College Park’s campus last fall.
  On November 18, 2018, UMD freshman Olivia Paregol died of an illness related to adenovirus.
  The decision follows a request from Governor Larry Hogan on May 30 to study the issue.
  The USM said they are in the process of selecting who will conduct the review. They said the revi
  
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• MDTA Search For Possible Suspects In Lexington Market Metro Station Robbery

  21-06-2019 18:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Police are seeking the identity of the two subjects pictured here in an armed robbery investigation in Baltimore.Courtesy: MDOT MTA Police
  On May 24, they were seen “violently assaulting and robbing” someone at the Lexington Market Metro Subway-Link station at around 4:20 p.m., police said.
  Anyone with any information regarding their identities is requested to contact the MDOT MTA Police
  
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• 21-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In NE Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  21-06-2019 18:22 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  21-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In NE Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for a shooting in NE Baltimore earlier this week, police say. Following a ...
  
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• 21-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In NE Baltimore

  21-06-2019 18:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for a shooting in NE Baltimore earlier this week, police say.
  Following a dispute, on June 18, at around 2:45 p.m., a 17-year-old male was shot in the shoulder in the 5300 block of Sinclair Lane.
  Drashawn Alexander, of the 5000 block of Truesdale Avenue was arrested and charged with first-degree murder a day later, in connection with the case, police said.
  Courtesy: Baltimore Police
  The victim is expected to make a
  
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• Gervonta Davis Aims To Rally Hometown Behind Baltimore Bout - Press Box

  21-06-2019 18:20 via pressboxonline.com
  Gervonta Davis Aims To Rally Hometown Behind Baltimore Bout  Press BoxGervonta Davis is aiming to rally his hometown of Baltimore behind a title defense against Ricardo Nunez at Royal Farms Arena July 27. "I'm pretty sure this will ...
  
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• Retired US Army Colonel From Fulton Convicted In Haitian Bribery Scheme

  21-06-2019 17:51
  BOSTON (AP) — A retired U.S. Army colonel has been convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to bribe Haitian government officials.
  Federal prosecutors in Boston say 64-year-old Joseph Baptiste, of Fulton, Maryland was one of two men convicted Thursday.
  The other was 74-year-old Roger Richard Boncy, a dual U.S. and Haitian citizen who lives in Madrid, Spain.
  Prosecutors say Baptiste and Boncy solicited bribes from undercover federal agents who posed as potential investors in a proposed $84
  
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• The 5 Best Spots To Score Frozen Treats In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  21-06-2019 17:38 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  The 5 Best Spots To Score Frozen Treats In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to sample the best-frozen treats around town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top frozen treat sources in ...
  
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• The 5 Best Spots To Score Frozen Treats In Baltimore

  21-06-2019 17:38
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to sample the best-frozen treats around town?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top frozen treat sources in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.
  1. Pitango Gelato
  PHOTO: SUZIE W./YELP
  Topping the list is Pitango Gelato. Located at 802 S. Broadway, this Fells Point location of the regional chain of gelato shops is the highest-rated frozen treat spot in Baltimore, boastin
  
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• AACO Police Investigating Two Separate Robberies Overnight

  21-06-2019 17:27
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating two separate robberies that happened within an hour and a half of each other in the County area.
  Police first responded to an armed robbery at the Checkers located at 6899 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Linthicum at around 2 a.m. A man entered the business, showed a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The clerk complied and the suspect fled.
  Officers searched the area but could not find the suspect. No
  
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• Here’s Where You Can See Fireworks In Baltimore County On Fourth Of July Weekend - CBS Baltimore

  21-06-2019 17:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Here’s Where You Can See Fireworks In Baltimore County On Fourth Of July Weekend  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County reminds residents that while backyard fireworks are illegal– you can still go see some fireworks in the ...
  
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• Here’s Where You Can See Fireworks In Baltimore County On Fourth Of July Weekend

  21-06-2019 17:15
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County reminds residents that while backyard fireworks are illegal– you can still go see some fireworks in the area over the Fourth of July weekend.
  They encourage residents to enjoy fireworks safely by visiting one of the legal displays in the area.
  Wednesday, July 3
  Oregon Ridge Park
  Location: 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville 21030Rain date: There is no rain date for this event.Note: This event has sold out.
  The Suburban ClubLocation: 7600
  
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• Police Seize Crack Cocaine, Marijuana In Millersville Drug Bust

  21-06-2019 16:53
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested two people in Millersville after getting several complaints of drug activity at a Millersville home in May.
  The Anne Arundel County Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit received the complaints about a home in the 500 block of Kenora Drive in Millersville.
  After an investigation, they executed the search warrant on Friday, and the following items were recovered as a result:12.69 grams of suspected crack cocaine (est. street value $1000.00)
  
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• Police Seize 69 Grams Of Crack Cocaine, 31 Grams Of Marijuana In Millersville Drug Bust

  21-06-2019 16:53
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested two people in Millersville after getting several complaints of drug activity at a Millersville home in May.
  The Anne Arundel County Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit received the complaints about a home in the 500 block of Kenora Drive in Millersville.
  After an investigation, they executed the search warrant on Friday, and the following items were recovered as a result:69 grams of suspected crack cocaine (est. street value $1000.00)
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• Good Samaritan Rescues 5 People From Capsized Boat Near Chesapeake Bay Bridge

  21-06-2019 16:37
  CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md. (WJZ) — Five people were rescued earlier Friday morning after their boat capsized near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, officials say.
  The Department of Natural Resources responded, and a Good Samaritan rescued them and took them to shore.
  There were no injuries, but the boat remains in the water, officials said.
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• Whale Spotted Off Coast Of Ocean City

  21-06-2019 16:21
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The summer season is in full swing in Ocean City, and the sea life is out and about.
  A fishing company, Chasin’ Tides Charters, was out fishing when Captain Chase Eberle saw this whale swimming over the surface off the coast of Ocean City earlier this week.
  They captured a video of the whale sticking its head out to say hello!
  “You never know what you may see while out on the ocean. Tonight while sharking had a whale come up just behind our baits,”
  
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• Metro Chair Jack Evans Resigns, Says He Violated Ethics

  21-06-2019 16:10
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Washington, D.C., transit authority has announced his resignation hours after a legal memo became public and verified that he violated board ethics.
  Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Chair Jack Evans on Wednesday acknowledged he violated the ethics code by not disclosing a conflict of interest that netted him at least $50,000 a year from a local company.
  The District councilman previously denied any wrongdoing.
  The board’s ethics commit
  
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• Baltimore Police Need Help Identifying Suspects In June 10 Shooting

  21-06-2019 15:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting that happened on June 10 in Northwest Baltimore.
  At around 8:20 p.m., officers were on patrol that night when they heard gunshots coming from the 5100 block of Park Heights Avenue.
  Two Injured In Separate Shootings In Baltimore Monday
  Shortly after, they found a 26-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to her body. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Northwest District are attempting to iden
  
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• The ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Trailer Is Action-Packed

  21-06-2019 15:22
  (CNN) — There’s a lot going on in the new season of “Stranger Things.”
  Season 3 of the popular Netflix series will begin soon, and the latest trailer just dropped.
  The three-minute-long, action-packed clip shows that Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max and the rest of the gang are growing up and taking on more responsibility to protect their world from the Upside Down monsters.
  “No matter what happens, we have to stop him together,” Mike says in the trailer
  
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• Howard County Awarded $1.8M Grant To Help Slash Pollutants From Entering Chespeake

  21-06-2019 15:16
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s Howard County has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant to help protect a section of the Chesapeake Bay’s vast watershed.
  County executive Calvin Ball says the $1.8 million will be dispersed over years through the state’s Clean Water Commerce Act grant.
  “I remain committed to ensuring Howard County is a leader on environmental progress and our dedicated employees work hard every day to keep our watershed clean. I want to thank
  
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• Howard County Awarded $1.8M Grant To Help Slash Pollutants From Entering Chesapeake

  21-06-2019 15:16
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s Howard County has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant to help protect a section of the Chesapeake Bay’s vast watershed.
  County executive Calvin Ball says the $1.8 million will be dispersed over years through the state’s Clean Water Commerce Act grant.
  “I remain committed to ensuring Howard County is a leader on environmental progress and our dedicated employees work hard every day to keep our watershed clean. I want to thank
  
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• WWE Stomping Grounds 2019 Picks: Who Is The Special Guest Referee?

  21-06-2019 15:00
  (CBS San Francisco/CBS Local) — WWE returns to pay-per-view with Stomping Grounds, just two weeks removed from Super ShowDown. No less than seven titles will be on the line. In many regards the show is tough sledding for the company given the lack of time to build storylines and abundance of rematches. Yet, there is still enough on the card to pique the interest of wrestling fans, including finding out the identity of the mystery guest referee in the main event.
  The show is headlined by Un
  
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• The US Suicide Rate Is Up 33% Since 1999, Research Says

  21-06-2019 14:52
  (CNN) — The suicide rate in the United States continues to climb, with a rate in 2017 that was 33% higher than in 1999, new research finds.
  Suicide rates among people 15 to 64 increased significantly during that period, rising from 10.5 per 100,000 people in 1999 to 14 per 100,000 in 2017, the most recent year with available data, according to annual research published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics on Thursday.
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Accident In South Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  21-06-2019 14:47 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Police Investigating Fatal Accident In South Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal crash that left one person dead on Thursday night. Police were called to Hawkins Point Road at Chemical ...
  
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• Arrest Made In Murder Of Annapolis Rapper ‘Tre Da Kid’

  21-06-2019 14:27
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Annapolis police announced they made an arrest in the murder of local rapper Edward Montre Seay, known as Tre Da Kid.
  Police said James Esau Davis III of Baltimore was taken into custody Thursday. The 30-year-old has been charged with first degree murder and other related offenses. He is being held without bond.
  Maryland Rapper ‘Tre Da Kid’ Identified As Victim In Deadly Annapolis Shooting
  Seay, 32, was found on June 7 after his car crashed at Forest Drive and
  
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• Baltimore Police Search For Two Robbery Suspects

  21-06-2019 13:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate two robbery suspects.
  Police said the two men entered a store in the 5700 block of Wabash Ave. They said the men then announced a robbery and took money from the cash register.
  Robbery investigation: Detectives need your help to identify the individuals seen in these photos. Call 410-366-6341 with info: https://t.co/eXCqfEnwgo pic.twitter.com/Z8cu5i5FLz
  — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolic
  
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• Funeral Scheduled For Former Maryland House Speaker

  21-06-2019 13:30
  MILLINGTON, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan will give the eulogy at the funeral of former Maryland House Speaker Clayton Mitchell.
  The funeral is scheduled for Friday morning in Millington, Maryland.
  Mitchell died last week at the age of 83. He was a Democrat who served in the House for 23 years. He was elected speaker by his House colleagues in 1987. He served as speaker until he retired in 1992.
  Mitchell was a native of Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. He began his political care
  
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