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• Anne Arundel County Search And Rescue Looking For Missing Kayaker

  29-06-2019 23:45
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Officials in Anne Arundel County are searching for a missing kayaker.
  According to reports, the kayaker went missing while on the Severn River at the mouth of Spa Creek.
  Anne Arundel County Fire and their Search and Rescue Team, as well as Annapolis Fire, are on the scene.
  This comes as the Baltimore County Fire Department successfully rescued six kayakers who were stuck in the water in Middle River.
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• East Baltimore wellness festival Black Girls Cook promotes healthy eating - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 23:35 via baltimoresun.com
  East Baltimore wellness festival Black Girls Cook promotes healthy eating  Baltimore SunThe cooking contest was the highlight of the first Black Girls Cook food and wellness festival held Saturday in East Baltimore.
  
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• 62 People Have Been Sickened In A Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Fresh Papayas

  29-06-2019 23:33
  (CNN) — Sixty-two people in eight US states have fallen ill this year from Salmonella related to fresh papayas imported from Mexico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  The illnesses range from mid-January up to June 8, with the highest number occurring in April. Of those who’ve gotten sick, 23 have been hospitalized.
  So far, no deaths are reported.
  Salmonella, which rarely affects how food tastes or smells, lives in the intestinal tracts of animals, includin
  
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• Baltimore County Fire Department | 6 Kayakers Rescued From Middle River Area - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 23:09 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore County Fire Department | 6 Kayakers Rescued From Middle River Area  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Officials in Baltimore County rescued six kayakers stuck in the water in a storm on Saturday afternoon, according to the ...
  
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• Baltimore County Fire Department | 6 Kayakers Rescued From Middle River Area

  29-06-2019 23:09
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Officials in Baltimore County rescued six kayakers stuck in the water in a storm on Saturday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
  Officials said that the rescue happened in the 7400 block of Graces Quarters Road.
  #BCoFD OPEN WATER RESCUE//7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Chase//6 Kayakers stuck in the water in the storm. Nothing further at this time D/T 4:31pm^NT
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 29, 2019The Balt
  
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• Police Investigating 2 Separate Afternoon Shootings In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 22:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Police Investigating 2 Separate Afternoon Shootings In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating after two separate Saturday afternoon shootings left two men injured. In southwest Baltimore, police ...
  
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• Police Investigating 2 Separate Afternoon Shootings In Baltimore

  29-06-2019 22:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating after two separate Saturday afternoon shootings left two men injured.
  In southwest Baltimore, police were called to the 500 block of Catherine Street around 12:05 p.m. to investigate a reported shooting.
  When police arrived, they found an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  In northwest Baltimore, police were called to an area hospital to investigate a walk-in shootin
  
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• It’s Academic | June 29, 2019

  29-06-2019 22:39
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• Honda Recalls 1.6 Million Vehicles Over Takata Airbags

  29-06-2019 22:11
  (CNN) — Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the last phase of its efforts to replace potentially deadly Takata airbags, the company announced Friday.
  The recall affects Honda and Acura automobiles in the United States.
  Honda urged owners of affected vehicles to seek free replacements immediately at authorized dealers.
  Honda is ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s schedule for replacing the Takata airbag inflators, the carmaker said
  
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• Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting In Woodlawn

  29-06-2019 22:06
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Woodlawn that left one man injured on Saturday.
  Police were called to the 1800 block of Woodlawn Drive around 2 a.m. for a reported shooting at a lounge.
  When police arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds to the lower body. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
  No further information is available at this time.
  
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• 2-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Capital Beltway

  29-06-2019 21:53
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — A 2-year-old has died after a car accident on the Capital Beltway.
  The accident happened on Friday just after 5:30 p.m.
  Officials were called to the outer loop of the Capital Beltway near Maryland Route 5 for a report of a car crash with serious injuries.
  When troopers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash with multiple injuries. Prince George’s County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene to provide medical assistance.
  The preliminary inves
  
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• Maryland Weather | Severe Thunderstorm Warnings In Effect Throughout Much Of The State

  29-06-2019 21:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe weather is once again in the forecast throughout Maryland.
  Baltimore City and Baltimore Counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m.
  iNWS Alert new t-storm Warning for Baltimore area. #WJZ https://t.co/5rP1hfbT8p
  — Bob Turk WJZ-TV 13 (@TurkWJZ) June 29, 2019A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Calvert County until 4 p.m.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calvert County in MD until 4:00pm. #WJZ #mdwx
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• Maryland Weather | Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Dropped Throughout The Region - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 21:35 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Weather | Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Dropped Throughout The Region  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe weather was once again in the forecast throughout Maryland. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Allegany and ...
  
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• Maryland Weather | Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Dropped Throughout The Region

  29-06-2019 21:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe weather was once again in the forecast throughout Maryland.
  A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Allegany and Garrett Counties until 11 p.m.
  A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery Counties until 11:15 p.m.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Carroll and Frederick County in MD until 11:15pm. #WJZ #mdwx
  — Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) June 30, 2019A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Caroline a
  
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• Man shot Saturday afternoon in Southwest Baltimore, another wounded Friday night - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 21:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Man shot Saturday afternoon in Southwest Baltimore, another wounded Friday night  Baltimore SunA man was shot multiple times around noon Saturday in Southwest Baltimore, police said.
  
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• Baltimore attorney accused of smuggling suboxone to incarcerated client - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 21:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore attorney accused of smuggling suboxone to incarcerated client  Baltimore SunA Baltimore-based attorney stands accused of attempting to bring a controlled narcotic, suboxone, to a client incarcerated in the Roxbury Correctional Institution ...
  
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• Attorney Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Into Prison

  29-06-2019 18:49
  Hagerstown, MD (WJZ)– A Baltimore attorney has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown.
  Steven Thurman Mitchell of Baltimore is accused of sneaking the narcotic suboxone into a client during a visit Friday afternoon.
  Officials say this arrest comes during a Department of Corrections crackdown on prison corruption around the state.
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• Baltimore County Police Searching For Two Missing Children Who Are Believed To Be With Family - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 17:13 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore County Police Searching For Two Missing Children Who Are Believed To Be With Family  CBS BaltimoreTowson, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore County Police need your help in locating two missing children from the Towson area. 12-year-old Christopher Johnson and ...
  
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• Baltimore County Police Searching For Two Missing Children

  29-06-2019 17:13
  Towson, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore County Police need your help in locating two missing children from the Towson area.
  12-year-old Christopher Johnson and 5-year-old Kevin Lindsey went missing from their residence in the 1300 block of Dartmouth Avenue.
  Police say the children left on foot together in an unknown direction and are wearing the clothing in this picture.
  If you have seen the children Baltimore County Police are urging you to call 911 or 410-307-2020.
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• Baltimore County police arrest man, 22, in Tiki Lee's attacks - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 04:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County police arrest man, 22, in Tiki Lee's attacks  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the fighting and mayhem that broke out two weeks ago at Tiki Lee's Dock Bar in ...
  
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• Sisco, Orioles Rough Up Clevinger In 13-0 Rout Of Indians

  29-06-2019 04:21
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles took the luster off Mike Clevinger’s return from the injured list, scoring seven early runs off the right-hander Friday night in a 13-0 rout of the Cleveland Indians.
  Chance Sisco homered and had a career-high five RBIs for the Orioles, who built an 8-0 lead in the second inning and cruised to only their second win in 15 games. With a victory on Saturday, struggling Baltimore will have its first winning streak since May 4-6 and capture its first
  
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• MS-13 Gang Member Receives Life Sentence In Murder Case

  29-06-2019 04:19
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — A member of the MS-13 Gang received a life sentence in connection to a murder case.
  Fernando Baires, 21, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Gamaliel Neiro Rico.
  During the trial earlier this year, prosecutors said that Baires and other MS-13 Gang members persistently targeted a man who previously had ties to a rival gang in his native country.
  In April 2016, they waited for the individual, who was returning home from a night out with friends
  
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• 22-Year-Old Arrested In Tiki Lee’s Fight - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 03:48 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  22-Year-Old Arrested In Tiki Lee’s Fight  CBS BaltimoreSPARROWS POINT, Md. (WJZ) — A 22-year-old man was charged in the fight that broke out at Tiki Lee's earlier this month. Davvaughn William Howard of ...
  
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• Animal Rescue Group Needs Discarded Bras For Injured Turtles

  29-06-2019 03:29
  INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina animal rescue group is appealing to women not to throw out their old bras, but instead to send them to their agency to help turtles with broken shells.
  News outlets report Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is asking women through social media to remove the eye closures from the fasteners and mail them in. Rescue group worker Keenan Freitas says the eye closures basically help wire the turtle shell back together.
  The nonprofit has been seeing as many as 40
  
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• Watch | Ravens Rookie Defensive Tackle Daylon Mack Terrified Of A Football

  29-06-2019 03:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens had a little fun at the expense of rookie defensive tackle Daylon “Mack Truck” Mack.
  The team played a game with Mack called, “What’s In the Box?” where he had to put only his hands into the box and guess what item was inside.
  It turns out, the item in the box was just a football, but the 6’1″ 335 lbs. rookie was terrified none the less!
  You can watch the video of Mack playing “What’s In the Box?”
  
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• 10-Year-Old Maryland Native Sara Hinesley Born Without Hands Throws Out First Pitch At O’s Game

  29-06-2019 03:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles welcomed Sara Hinesley, a Frederick native, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Friday’s game against the Indians.
  Hinesley was born without hands, but her resiliency has allowed her to overcome obstacles and inspire others across the State of Maryland and beyond.
  ‘I Just Try My Hardest’ | 10-Year-Old Maryland Girl Born Without Hands Wins Handwriting Contest
  Sara Hinesley threw out the ceremonial first pitch before today's game! #
  
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• Memorial Held For 5 Employees Killed In Capital Gazette Shooting

  29-06-2019 02:52
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — June 28 marks exactly one year since the deadly shooting at The Capital Gazette newsroom.
  The Capital Gazette released a special edition Friday morning describing how the survivors have coped with the trauma and used each other to heal and try to move forward.
  On June 28, 2018, a gunman entered the newsroom and killed five employees: editorial page editor Gerald Fischman, assistant editor Rob Hiaasen, editor/reporter John McNamara, sales assistant Rebecca Smith and c
  
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• Singer Toni Braxton’s Niece Died Of Overdose In Maryland - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 02:49 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Singer Toni Braxton’s Niece Died Of Overdose In Maryland  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — R&B singer Toni Braxton's niece died of an overdose inside a Maryland home back in April. According to the Maryland Chief Medical ...
  
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• Pepsi’s Latest Product: Water In A Can

  29-06-2019 02:49
  (CNN) — Pepsi’s plan to reduce plastic waste includes ditching plastic bottles for cans. Even for still water.
  The company said Friday that its Aquafina-brand water will soon be sold in aluminum cans at US fast food and restaurant chains beginning as soon as next year. The company is testing out a broader rollout to retail stores.
  Canning water isn’t a new idea. Companies such as Anheuser-Busch have delivered water-in-a-can to emergency workers responding to natural disasters,
  
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• Under Armour All-America Lacrosse All-Star Showcase Set To Faceoff At Johns Hopkins

  29-06-2019 02:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The best in lacrosse are taking the field in Baltimore.
  This weekend marks the 14th annual Under Armour All-American Games which features the best graduating high school seniors — boys and girls — who play in an All-Star Showcase at Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Field.
  Canada and 17 states in the U.S. are represented in this premier collection of rising lacrosse talent.
  “It’s incredible, it’s the best of the best,” “The recog
  
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• Explore The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Bolton Hill Neighborhood - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 02:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Explore The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Bolton Hill Neighborhood  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Spending time in Bolton Hill? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger ...
  
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• Explore The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Bolton Hill Neighborhood

  29-06-2019 02:03
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Spending time in Bolton Hill? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger spot to a hardware store.
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bolton Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
  1. On The Hill Cafe
  PHOTO: HEATHER F./YELP
  Topping the list is sandwich and burger spot On the Hill Ca
  
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• Prince George’s County Fire Department | Microburst Confirmed In Suitland, Temple Hills

  29-06-2019 01:47
  SUITLAND/TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (WJZ) — The Prince George’s County Fire Department said the Suitland and Temple Hills area experienced a microburst on Friday.
  Officials said that the area experienced a microburst with winds of 70 miles per hour.
  A few images from #pgfd response to reports of trees down in Suitland/Temple Hills area. The area experienced a #microburst with winds of 70mph per @NWS. No reports of injuries or transports from area due to storm. Thanks to Battalion Chief 8
  
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• Police Investigating Deadly Double Shooting In South Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 01:33 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Police Investigating Deadly Double Shooting In South Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a deadly double shooting that left one man dead in south Baltimore on Friday afternoon. Police were called to the ...
  
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• Police Investigating Deadly Double Shooting In South Baltimore

  29-06-2019 01:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a deadly double shooting that left one man dead in south Baltimore on Friday afternoon.
  Police were called to the 1200 block of Bayard Street around 4:53 p.m. to investigate a reported shooting.
  When police arrived, they found a 36-year-old man and 39-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.
  The 36-year-old man was pronounced dead and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The 39-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries
  
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• Orioles’ league-worst bullpen plagued by long innings - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 01:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Orioles’ league-worst bullpen plagued by long innings  Baltimore SunAfter Wednesday's loss to the San Diego Padres, one in which his pitching staff allowed five home runs for the record 10th time, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ...
  
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• Toddler Seriously Injured In Crash On Capital Beltway

  29-06-2019 01:20
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — All northbound lanes on the outer loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495) are closed at Maryland Route 5 (Branch Avenue) after a three-vehicle collision.
  Maryland State Police said the accident involved serious injuries.
  Traffic is only getting by on the left shoulder. There is currently no timeline on the roadway reopening.
  The Maryland State Police CRASH team is on scene to assist with the investigation. Heavy rains moving through the area are also hampering the c
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled For Baltimore City, Baltimore And Anne Arundel Counties - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 01:01 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled For Baltimore City, Baltimore And Anne Arundel Counties  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A severe thunderstorm warning has returned for portions of Maryland. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Baltimore City, ...
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled For Baltimore City, Baltimore And Anne Arundel Counties

  29-06-2019 01:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A severe thunderstorm warning has returned for portions of Maryland.
  A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Baltimore City in MD until 7:15pm. #WJZ #mdwx
  — Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) June 28, 2019Bob Turk reports that a strong storm is now over the southern part of Baltimore City.
  On #WJZ strong storm over the southern part o
  
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• Baltimore Police, state's attorney announce arrest of 14 gang suspects - Baltimore Sun

  29-06-2019 00:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police, state's attorney announce arrest of 14 gang suspects  Baltimore SunA four our-month investigation into what Baltimore police call a dangerous gang has led to the arrests of 14 people with more arrests to follow,
  
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• Baltimore Celebrates National Eat At A Food Truck Day With Annual Gathering - CBS Baltimore

  29-06-2019 00:49 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Celebrates National Eat At A Food Truck Day With Annual Gathering  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — It's National Eat at a Food Truck Day, and the celebration is on in Charm City! The Rotunda in Hampden is hosting its annual Gathering ...
  
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• Baltimore Celebrates National Eat At A Food Truck Day With Annual Gathering

  29-06-2019 00:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s National Eat at a Food Truck Day, and the celebration is on in Charm City!
  The Rotunda in Hampden is hosting its annual Gathering Food Truck Fest that features food trucks, drinks, live music by Greasy Hands and Band of Tomorrow vendors and a kids zone.
  There will also be all of the merchants at The Rotunda!
  There is still time to get to the event, which runs until 10 p.m.
  
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• T. Rowe Price Increases Security At Baltimore Headquarters - WBAL Radio

  29-06-2019 00:30 via wbal.com
  T. Rowe Price Increases Security At Baltimore Headquarters  WBAL RadioT. Rowe Price will be increasing security surrounding their headquarters on East Pratt Street, company officials confirmed Friday. The added security comes just ...
  
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• Howard County To Hold Its First Pride Festival

  29-06-2019 00:22
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County will host its first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival on Saturday.
  Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will partner with PFLAG Howard County to host the county’s first Pride Festival.
  The festival will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and will feature food, music, games, entertainment, community resources, allies and friends.
  The festival will take place during Pride Month, designated to support and celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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• Electrical Shortage Causes $100K Worth Of Damage To Salisbury Home

  29-06-2019 00:11
  SALISBURY (WJZ) — An early morning house fire destroyed a home on the Eastern Shore.
  The fire started just before 1 a.m. on Friday morning in the attic of the home on Bryn Mawr Ave. in Salisbury.
  It took more than two dozen firefighters 40 minutes to get the fire under control.
  It caused at least $100,000 in damage.
  The fire is blamed on an electrical shortage.
  
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