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• MTA Fares Increase Began Sunday - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2019 23:47 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  MTA Fares Increase Began Sunday  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The price of a one-way MTA bus, subway, light rail, or Mobility Shuttle has just gone up by 10 cents. This fare increase took effect Sunday.
  
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• MTA Fares Increase Began Sunday

  23-06-2019 23:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The price of a one-way MTA bus, subway, light rail, or Mobility Shuttle has just gone up by 10 cents.
  This fare increase took effect Sunday.
  The MTA said a state law is to blame for the bump in price– that requires transit fares to go up every two years, after any increase in the consumer price index, which measures inflation.
  A single-trip fare for the bus, subway, and light rail will be $1.90 while a single-ride ticket for the Mobility bus will be $2.10, according
  
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• Missing In Maryland: 13 People Have Vanished - Baltimore, MD Patch

  23-06-2019 23:35 via patch.com
  Missing In Maryland: 13 People Have Vanished  Baltimore, MD Patch13 People Missing In Maryland: Have You Seen Them? - Baltimore, MD - Have you seen any of these missing persons? They have disappeared recently from ...
  
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• City Officials Meet With Poe Homes Residents, Air Out Concerns As Water Outage Continues

  23-06-2019 23:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City officials met Sunday with Poe Homes residents to hear and address their concerns after people in a West Baltimore community have been living without water for almost a week.
  Crews with the Department of Public Works were able to restore water to homes on West Lexington through a temporary bypass system, but they are still working to get water to the homes on the other side.
  City officials met with #PoeHomes residents to hear and address their concerns. pic.twitter.co
  
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• 3 Firefighters Sustain Minor Burns In PG County Fire, 60 People Displaced

  23-06-2019 22:32
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Three firefighters in Maryland are recovering from minor burns after a fire at an apartment complex forced more than 60 people out of their homes.
  WTOP-FM reports that smoke from the Prince George’s County fire Saturday evening could be seen from ten miles away.
  A total of 61 residents had to be evacuated. The injured firefighters were treated at a local hospital.
  There were no reports of any injuries among the residents.
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• Ellicott City Store Closes After Being Flooded Twice

  23-06-2019 22:27
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland business owner is closing her craft shop that flooded twice in two years after raging floodwaters engulfed a historic mill town’s main street.
  The Washington Post reports that Sally Tennant is closing her eclectic Ellicott City store, called “Discoveries,” where she has worked and lived for about 40 years.
  Old Ellicott City became a soggy ghost town in 2018 after floodwaters violently gutted shops and swept a visitor to his death.
  The
  
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• Man Rescued From Susquehanna River Near Garrett Island After Canoe Overturns

  23-06-2019 22:15
  GARRETT ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — A man is being taken to shore in the area of Garrett Island after his canoe overturned in the Susquehanna River, officials say.
  The Susquehanna Hose Company Fire-Rescue Boat 5 rescued the man in the river after receiving the report. EMS is waiting for him on shore.
  This story is developing.
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: Miles Boykin is being heavily slept on - Ebony Bird

  23-06-2019 21:39 via ebonybird.com
  Baltimore Ravens: Miles Boykin is being heavily slept on  Ebony BirdOf all the off-season additions the Baltimore Ravens made in 2019, perhaps none were more overlooked than the addition of wide receiver Miles Boykin.
  
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• Roger Federer wins his 10th Halle Open tennis title - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 18:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Roger Federer wins his 10th Halle Open tennis title  Baltimore SunRoger Federer set another benchmark in his remarkable career by winning his 10th Halle Open title in Germany on Sunday.
  
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• Preservation Maryland project seeks to unearth LGBTQ history - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 16:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Preservation Maryland project seeks to unearth LGBTQ history  Baltimore SunOf more than 1,500 places in Maryland considered historically important by the National Park *Service*, none are because of their direct importance to the LGBTQ ...
  
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• 'Baltimore will always have a piece of my heart': On the eve of his return, Manny Machado reflects - The Athletic

  23-06-2019 13:03 via theathletic.com
  'Baltimore will always have a piece of my heart': On the eve of his return, Manny Machado reflects  The AthleticThe new Padre opens up about life in San Diego and why Baltimore will always be "part of everything" for him.
  
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• This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Orioles take the long route to loss against Phillies - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Orioles take the long route to loss against Phillies  Baltimore SunJune 27, 2003: In the third-longest game in Orioles' history (5 hours, 41 minutes) the Philadelphia Phillies win, 4-2, in 17 innings at Camden Yards. A three-run ...
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore this week: 'Hamilton,' Britfest, Jill Scott and more - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Things to do in Baltimore this week: 'Hamilton,' Britfest, Jill Scott and more  Baltimore SunThe top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of June 23-29, 2019.
  
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• 'He changed the trajectory of my family': Off-duty Baltimore firefighter saves Manchester teen after crash - Carroll County Times

  23-06-2019 11:00 via carrollcountytimes.com
  'He changed the trajectory of my family': Off-duty Baltimore firefighter saves Manchester teen after crash  Carroll County TimesWhen Baltimore firefighter Nick Eid came upon a vehicle crash in Hampstead, he didn't stop to think whether he was on duty — he reacted, and in doing so, ...
  
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• Gunman opens fire on crowd in East Baltimore, killing 19-year-old — one of three homicides Saturday - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 05:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Gunman opens fire on crowd in East Baltimore, killing 19-year-old — one of three homicides Saturday  Baltimore SunA gunman opened fire on a crowd in East Baltimore early Saturday, killing a 19-year-old man and injuring four others in one of several overnight shootings.
  
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• New Playground Opens At The Westport Development - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2019 05:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  New Playground Opens At The Westport Development  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kids in Baltimore City now have a new place to play! Saturday, a kid designed, state of the art playground at the Westport Development ...
  
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• New Playground Opens At The Westport Development

  23-06-2019 05:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kids in Baltimore City now have a new place to play!
  Saturday, a kid designed, state of the art playground at the Westport Development was completed.
  Hundreds of community volunteers pitched in to help the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, Mayor Jack Young, Baltimore Children and Youth Fund and KaBOOM! to put the finishing touches on the playground.
  The playground is part of a broader effort to ensure communities have safe spaces for kids and families to gather, c
  
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• Gov. Hogan Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Maryland’s Defense Against Cyberattacks

  23-06-2019 05:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Baltimore City rebuilds after ransomware attacks, Gov. Hogan signed an executive order to boost Maryland’s cybersecurity policies.
  By doing so, a new high-profile job is created for Director of Statewide Security, John Evans. Evans is the last Maryland Chief Information Security Officer, who will head security management in the state’s IT department.
  Related Coverage Md. Congressional Leaders Want To Know ‘Who’ And ‘How’ In
  
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• FBI Sends Investigators To Dominican Republic Following U.S. Tourist Deaths

  23-06-2019 03:53
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The FBI has sent investigators to the Dominican Republic to help local authorities investigate the deaths of American tourists.
  Nine Americans have died in the Dominican Republic in the past year.
  Officials in the Dominican Republic said the deaths have resulted from natural causes and are isolated incidents.
  A couple from Prince George’s County were among the Americans who have died in the Dominican Republic.
  Edward Nathael Holmes, 63, and Cynthia Day, 49, we
  
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• 8 People Shot, 3 Killed Overnight In Baltimore City - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2019 03:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  8 People Shot, 3 Killed Overnight In Baltimore City  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating several overnight shootings where a total of 8 people have been shot and 3 have been killed.
  
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• 8 People Shot, 3 Killed Overnight In Baltimore City

  23-06-2019 03:51
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating several overnight shootings where a total of 8 people have been shot and 3 have been killed.
  Investigators say the biggest incident took place around 1:15 a.m. in the 800 block of North Port Street were 5 people were shot. When officers arrived on scene they found a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the stomach and a 20-year-old male also suffering to a gunshot wound to the stomach.
  Both of the victims were transported to
  
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• Former Baltimore Colts player Anthony 'Bubba' Green dies at 61 - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2019 03:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore Colts player Anthony 'Bubba' Green dies at 61  Baltimore SunAnthony “Bubba” Green, a former Baltimore Colts lineman who became a public safety advocate following the death of his daughter, died of cancer Friday.
  
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• UPS Driver Makes Furry 4-Legged Friend In Harford County

  23-06-2019 02:36
  FALLSTON, Md. (WJZ) — One UPS driver made a furry friend while running packages.
  The Facebook page UPS Dogs posted a picture of one of its drivers giving a treat to a dog in the neighborhood.The post read, “Bubby loves our UPS man in Fallston.”
  The Facebook page UPS Dogs allows customers to submit photos of their dogs interacting with UPS delivery drivers on the job.
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Accident

  23-06-2019 02:27
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that left one man dead on Saturday morning.
  Police were called around 12:30 a.m. after a man on a Harley Davidson slid off the road as he was traveling southbound on Windlass Drive near Martin Blvd.
  The motorcycle driver was taken to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, but was pronounced dead about an hour later.
  Police identified the man as Nicholas Green, 28, of the 2200 block of Coralthorn Road.
  
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• Orioles Power Past Mariners 8-4, End 10-Game Skid

  23-06-2019 02:01
  SEATTLE (AP) — Jonathan Villar hit a three-run homer, Anthony Santander had a two-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles ended a 10-game skid with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
  Andrew Cashner worked six strong innings for the Orioles, who snapped the eighth-longest losing streak in club history. Baltimore will have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time since May 6 in Sunday’s series finale.
  Cashner (7-3) allowed two runs while scattering five hits
  
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• Water At Poe Homes On West Lexington Street Restored Using Workaround

  23-06-2019 01:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Water has been restored to Poe Homes on West Lexington Street using a workaround, according to the Department of Public Works.
  The DPW said that it is currently working on restoring water to Poe Homes on Saratoga Street using a workout around.
  Officials said that because the infrastructure that they are working to repair is so old, a workaround will be in place until the infrastructure is replaced, which could be months.
  Residents of the west Baltimore neighborhood a
  
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• City Celebrates 2019 Pool Season With Big Splash Event

  23-06-2019 00:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was a perfect Saturday to make a splash!
  The City hosted its annual Big Splash Event at each City pool location to celebrate the 2019 pool season.
  Along with being able to take a dip, everyone who attended the event was able to participate in fun, games and performances- like synchronized swimming.
  Mayor Jack Young also attended the event.
  
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• Capitals Select Connor McMichael In First Round Of 2019 NHL Draft

  23-06-2019 00:08
  VANCOUVER (WJZ) — The Washington Capitals selected center Connor McMichael with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft on Friday.
  McMichael, 18, was ranked 11th overall among North American centers and 20th overall among forwards by NHL Central Scouting.
  The Ontario native spent the 2018-19 season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. McMichael ranked second on London with 72 points in 67 games, while his 36 goals were tied for 20th in the OHL.
  
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• Could the Baltimore Ravens have two 1,000-yard rushers in 2019? - Ebony Bird

  23-06-2019 00:00 via ebonybird.com
  Could the Baltimore Ravens have two 1,000-yard rushers in 2019?  Ebony BirdThe Baltimore Ravens revamped offense will heavily lean on the run in 2019, which may result in the team having multiple 1000-yard rushers.
  
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