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• Woman Carrying 11-Month Old Granddaughter Dies After Being Struck By Car In Owings Mills Target Parking Lot

  30-06-2019 23:58
  OWINGS MILLS, MD (WJZ)– A woman was hit and killed in a busy Target parking lot while holding her granddaughter late Saturday night.
  Baltimore County Police said 67-year-old Ravinder Rao parked her car in the Target parking lot in Owings Mills and was getting her 11-month-old granddaughter from the back seat when the driver of a Nissan Altima struck Rao’s car.
  “That Nissan Altima, when it approached the victim’s vehicle, was attempted to maneuver between that car and
  
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• Man Injured In McCulloh Street Shooting - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 23:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Man Injured In McCulloh Street Shooting  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in central Baltimore earlier Sunday evening. Patrol officers were dispatched to the 1700 ...
  
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• Man Injured In McCulloh Street Shooting

  30-06-2019 23:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in central Baltimore earlier Sunday evening.
  Patrol officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of McCulloh Street at around 4:44 p.m.
  Officers found the victim, a man, with gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Citywide Shooting detectives were summoned to the location and assumed control of the investigation.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department’s Citywide Sho
  
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• Coast Guard Search For 2 Men Who Went Missing Crabbing Near Stoney Creek

  30-06-2019 23:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police are searching for two men who went missing while crabbing in the Stoney Creek area Saturday night.
  A good Samaritan told watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region’s command center at about 5 p.m. Saturday that they found a debris field in the water 300 yards off the Brandon Shores Power Plant.
  The items among the debris found included empty beer cans, a throwable flotation device, a coo
  
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• Missing Kayaker’s Body Found In Spa Creek Area

  30-06-2019 23:06
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A missing kayaker’s body was found late Saturday night in the area of Spa Creek, officials said.
  Annapolis fire officials said two kayakers were reported in the water Saturday afternoon in the area of Spa Creek and the Severn River.
  Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region were notified at about 3:20 p.m. by Anne Arundel County 911 that two kayakers had fallen into the water near Horn Point and that the harbormaster had found and res
  
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• CDC Issues Warning On ‘Crypto’ Fecal Parasite That Can Live For Days In Swimming Pools

  30-06-2019 22:50
  (CNN) — Health officials are asking Americans to take precautions over reports that “crypto,” a fecal parasite that can be transmitted via swimming pools, is on the rise.
  The parasite’s full name is cryptosporidium. It causes cryptosporidiosis, which can leave healthy adults suffering from “profuse, watery diarrhea” for as long as three weeks. The effects can be worse for children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems.
  “The number of
  
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• Prescription Drug Board, Measures To Protect Students From Sexual Abuse Take Effect On Monday In Md.

  30-06-2019 22:35
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Measures to protect students from sexual abuse and to examine ways of lowering high prescription drug costs are among new laws taking effect in Maryland this week.
  The new laws take effect Monday.
  Schools will be prohibited from entering into nondisclosure agreements involving sexual misconduct by school employees, under one of the new laws.
  Several states have made similar laws in recent years to stop what supporters of the measure often refer to as “passing th
  
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• Man Killed In Dundalk Ave Shooting, Another Shot In NE Baltimore Overnight

  30-06-2019 22:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a homicide and a separate shooting that happened overnight on Sunday.
  At around 1:46 a.m., patrol officers were flagged down by a concerned citizen and were told to go to the 1000 block of Dundalk Avenue to investigate an unresponsive man laying on the sidewalk.
  When they arrived they saw the man with gunshot wounds. A medic was summoned and the victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  The victim was pronounced dead by hospital medical
  
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• Man Killed In Dundalk Ave Shooting, Another Man Shot In NE Baltimore Overnight - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 22:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Man Killed In Dundalk Ave Shooting, Another Man Shot In NE Baltimore Overnight  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a homicide and a separate shooting that happened overnight on Sunday. At around 1:46 a.m., patrol officers were ...
  
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• Man Killed In Dundalk Ave Shooting, Another Man Shot In NE Baltimore Overnight

  30-06-2019 22:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a homicide and a separate shooting that happened overnight on Sunday.
  At around 1:46 a.m., patrol officers were flagged down by a concerned citizen and were told to go to the 1000 block of Dundalk Avenue to investigate an unresponsive man laying on the sidewalk.
  When they arrived they saw the man with gunshot wounds. A medic was summoned and the victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  The victim was pronounced dead by hospital medical
  
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• Hundreds run to end Baltimore homelessness, thousands of dollars raised, organizers say - Baltimore Sun

  30-06-2019 22:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Hundreds run to end Baltimore homelessness, thousands of dollars raised, organizers say  Baltimore SunInaugural Hope for the Homeless, a charity 5K and 10K run/walk in Southwest Baltimore, raised thousands over the weekend.
  
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• Maryland Accreditation In Jeopardy A Year After Jordan McNair’s Death - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 22:06 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Accreditation In Jeopardy A Year After Jordan McNair’s Death  CBS BaltimoreCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The accreditation of the University of Maryland, College Park, is in jeopardy a year after a football player died following a ...
  
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• Maryland Accreditation In Jeopardy A Year After Jordan McNair’s Death

  30-06-2019 22:06
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The accreditation of the University of Maryland, College Park, is in jeopardy a year after a football player died following a preseason workout.
  The accrediting Middle States Commission of Higher Education on Friday announced it has placed the school on warning after finding “insufficient evidence” that it is complying with governance, leadership and administration standards.
  Brian Kirschner is the commission’s communications director. He told The
  
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• Baltimore Co. firefighters rescue kayakers caught in downpour; woman overturns in Annapolis, found dead - Baltimore Sun

  30-06-2019 20:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Co. firefighters rescue kayakers caught in downpour; woman overturns in Annapolis, found dead  Baltimore SunBaltimore County firefighters rescued six kayakers Saturday afternoon who were caught in downpours at Dundee Creek Marina in Middle River.
  
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• Review: 'Romeo and Juliet' by Baltimore Shakespeare Factory - DC Metro Theater Arts

  30-06-2019 19:29 via dcmetrotheaterarts.com
  Review: 'Romeo and Juliet' by Baltimore Shakespeare Factory  DC Metro Theater ArtsNot to be confused with the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival (1993-2011), the current “BSF” – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory – has another hit on its hands with ...
  
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• Another Drug Smuggling Arrest At Maryland Correctional Facility

  30-06-2019 18:24
  Jessup, MD (WJZ)– For the second time in as many days Maryland correctional officers have stopped a person from smuggling the narcotic suboxone into a prison.
  Correctional officers at the Dorsey Run Correction Facility have arrested 20-year-old Daniel Lamont Johnson of Glenn Dale after getting a tip from the department’s Intelligence and Investigative Division.
  Officers recovered 55 strips of the narcotic suboxone which Johnson said he was bringing to his cousin who is an inmate at t
  
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• Indians Indians prepared to take on Baltimore Associated Press 12:05 PM, Jun 30, 2019 - News 5 Cleveland

  30-06-2019 18:05 via news5cleveland.com
  Indians Indians prepared to take on Baltimore Associated Press 12:05 PM, Jun 30, 2019  News 5 ClevelandBaltimore heads into the matchup after a strong showing by Andrew Cashner. Cashner went seven innings, giving up zero runs on three hits with six strikeouts ...
  
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• Woman Carrying Baby Dies After Being Struck By Car In Target Parking Lot

  30-06-2019 18:02
  Owings Mills, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash in the Target parking lot on Reisterstown Road that killed one person and injured a child.
  Police were called to the location in the 11000 block of Reisterstown road around 10p.m. Saturday night for a report of a pedestrian accident.
  A preliminary investigation reveals a 2014 Nissan Altima was pulling away from the store when it struck a legally parked 2010 Nissan Sentra.
  A 67-year-old woman, later identified as Ravi
  
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• Get Your Rest: Why Interrupted Sleep Affects More Than Your Alertness

  30-06-2019 17:05
  Don’t take a good night’s sleep for granted. It’s more important for your overall health than you may think.
  Sleepiness throughout the day after minimal shut-eye isn’t the only possible consequence. Other problems may include those that affect your immune system, thought process and cardiovascular health.
  What is interrupted sleep?
  It’s recommended that adults and the elderly get 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Waking up once or twice briefly during the night is normal. But
  
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• Man Dies After Falling From Pier In Edgewater

  30-06-2019 17:04
  Edgewater, MD (WJZ)– Fire officials in Anne Arundel County were called to 1001 Carrs Wharf Road in Edgewater around 3:45a.m. this morning for a report of a man who fell from a pier into the water and did not resurface.
  Firefighters were able to recover the man’s body from the area around the pier about 90 minutes after arriving on the scene and he was declared dead by paramedics.
  The identity of the man has not been released and the investigation is still ongoing.
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• Maryland July 4 Fireworks, Parades, Races, Concerts: 2019 Guide - Baltimore, MD Patch

  30-06-2019 16:45 via patch.com
  Maryland July 4 Fireworks, Parades, Races, Concerts: 2019 Guide  Baltimore, MD PatchMaryland Fourth Of July Fireworks, Parades: 2019 - Baltimore, MD - Need to know where to go for your Independence Day celebration in Maryland? Patch has ...
  
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• This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Ripken, Mussina combine for grand triumph - Baltimore Sun

  30-06-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Ripken, Mussina combine for grand triumph  Baltimore SunJune 30, 1997: Cal Ripken hits a grand slam and Mike Mussina wins his 100th game as the Orioles defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-1, at Camden Yards.
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore this week: Parades, fireworks, Cirque du Soleil and more - Baltimore Sun

  30-06-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Things to do in Baltimore this week: Parades, fireworks, Cirque du Soleil and more  Baltimore SunThe top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of June 30-July 6, 2019.
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore this week: Parades, 4th of July fireworks, Cirque du Soleil and more - Baltimore Sun

  30-06-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Things to do in Baltimore this week: Parades, 4th of July fireworks, Cirque du Soleil and more  Baltimore SunThe top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of June 30-July 6, 2019.
  
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• Baltimore artist uses talents to help families of gun violence victims - Fox Baltimore

  30-06-2019 05:27 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore artist uses talents to help families of gun violence victims  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE--WBFF--A local Baltimore artist is using his talents to help families of gun violence victims. William Brown, Founder of Portrait of Life, started ...
  
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• 4 Major Water Rescues In Maryland On Saturday

  30-06-2019 04:40
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Rescue crews in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties worked to save 10 people in four separate incidents on local waterways Saturday.
  Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region were notified at about 3:20 p.m. by Anne Arundel County 911 that two kayakers had fallen into the water near Horn Point and that the harbormaster had found and rescued one of them.
  Still a search and rescue effort…Video taken near Eastport neighborhood
  
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• 4 Major Water Rescues In Maryland, 3 People Remain Missing

  30-06-2019 04:40
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Rescue crews in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties worked to save 10 people in four separate incidents on local waterways Saturday.
  Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region were notified at about 3:20 p.m. by Anne Arundel County 911 that two kayakers had fallen into the water near Horn Point, and that the harbormaster had found and rescued one of them.
  Still a search and rescue effort…Video taken near Eastport neighborhoo
  
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• 4 Major Water Rescues In Maryland, 2 People Remain Missing

  30-06-2019 04:40
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Rescue crews in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties worked to save 10 people in four separate incidents on local waterways Saturday.
  Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region were notified at about 3:20 p.m. by Anne Arundel County 911 that two kayakers had fallen into the water near Horn Point, and that the harbormaster had found and rescued one of them.
  Still a search and rescue effort…Video taken near Eastport neighborhoo
  
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• Victim Suffering Life Threatening Injuries After Entrapment Under Car In Target Parking Lot

  30-06-2019 04:25
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Rescue teams were on the scene of an accident in the parking lot of a Target on Reisterstown Road late Saturday night.
  Baltimore County Fire Department tweeted that the incident was a car versus a pedestrian. One person was trapped under a car, according to officials.
  #bcofd MVC w/RESCUE//11200 Reisterstown Rd, Reisterstown(Target)//car vs pedestrian in the parking lot of Target. 1 Person trapped under vehicle. Nothing further at this time. Will update D/T 10:
  
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• Twitter Says It Will Label Tweets From President Trump And Other Leaders That Break Its Rules

  30-06-2019 03:25
  (CNN) — Twitter plans to place a disclaimer on future tweets from world leaders that break its rules but which Twitter decides are in the “public interest,” the company said in a blog post Thursday.
  This policy change could face its most prominent test in President Trump. Trump has repeatedly tested Twitter’s community standards with his regular tirades on the platform and some of the president’s tweets have run afoul of Twitter’s rules.
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• Joanne Rund To Be Sworn In As Baltimore County’s First Permanent Female Fire Chief - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 03:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Joanne Rund To Be Sworn In As Baltimore County’s First Permanent Female Fire Chief  CBS BaltimoreTOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Joanne Rund will be sworn in as Baltimore County's first female fire chief on Monday. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski ...
  
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• Joanne Rund To Be Sworn In As Baltimore County’s First Permanent Female Fire Chief

  30-06-2019 03:17
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Joanne Rund will be sworn in as Baltimore County’s first female fire chief on Monday.
  Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski named Rund as the new fire chief in April.
  Related Coverage: Johnny Olszewski Names New Baltimore County Fire ChiefRund comes to Baltimore County after serving for 32-years with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
  Rund was most recently the assistant chief at that department.
  She will be Baltimore County&
  
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• Orioles Slug Their Way Past Indians 13-0

  30-06-2019 02:45
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Cashner threw seven innings of three-hit ball, Renato Núñez had two of Baltimore’s four home runs and the Orioles clinched their first series win since April with a 13-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.
  Anthony Santander etched his way into Camden Yards’ history when he hit the 100th home run, and 45th by an Oriole, to land on Eutaw Street since the stadium opened on April 6, 1992.
  Chance Sisco also homered for Baltimore, whi
  
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• Maryland One Of The Safest States To Celebrate Independence Day, Study Finds

  30-06-2019 02:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re celebrating the Fourth of July in Maryland, that may be a good idea and a safe strategy.
  According to a study done by ASecureLife, Maryland ranked No. 9 among the safest states for Independence Day.
  The data looked at data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which says the Fourth of July is one of the deadliest days of the year for drivers. The National Fire Protection Agency also said there are more fires reported on the Fourth of July t
  
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• Check Out The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Medfield Neighborhood - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 02:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Check Out The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Medfield Neighborhood  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to uncover all that Medfield has to offer? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local ...
  
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• Check Out The 3 Top Spots In Baltimore’s Medfield Neighborhood

  30-06-2019 02:10
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to uncover all that Medfield has to offer? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery and taproom to a carry-out shop.
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Medfield, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
  1. Union Craft Brewing
  PHOTO: HEIDI F./YELP
  Topping the list is brewpub Union Cra
  
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• Organizers Of Annapolis Pride Parade And Festival ‘Thrilled’ With Turnout

  30-06-2019 01:45
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Organizers in Annapolis said that they were thrilled over the turnout for the first Pride Parade and Festival.
  Hundreds of people crowded the streets in Maryland’s State Capitol to celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community.
  Related Coverage Annapolis Is Throwing Its First Ever Pride Parade This SaturdayThe parade began at noon and featured more than 50 colorful floats.
  The Pride Festival kicked off shortly after and included live music, food and vendors.
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• New Howard County Veterans Monument To Be Named After WWII Lieutenant Vivian Bailey

  30-06-2019 01:30
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A groundbreaking in Columbia was held for what will be the new Howard County Veterans Monument.
  It will be named after a remarkable woman who made history when she served in World War II.
  The space is made up of a park and a neighborhood square, and that square will be named after a 100-year-old veteran who made history.
  Her name is Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey, a Lieutenant who served in World War II.
  “I appreciate everybody coming out here today,
  
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• Police In Va. Searching For Person Of Interest In Md. In Connection To Murder Of Transgender Teen

  30-06-2019 01:08
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WJZ) — Police in Charlottesville, Virginia, are searching for a person of interest in the murder of transgender teenager Sage Smith in 2012.
  Police believe that Erik McFadden may be hiding out in Baltimore or Joppa.
  #WJZ AT 6: Police in Charlottesville, Virginia are searching for a person of interest in the murder of transgender teenager Sage Smith in 2012. They believe Erik McFadden may be hiding out in Baltimore or Joppa. @wjz Crime Solvers tip line at (434) 97
  
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• Officials: Florida Man Robs Wendy’s After Grilling Burger

  30-06-2019 00:51
  JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials say they are looking for a ‘hamburglar’ who broke into two restaurants, fixed himself some food, and then stole money.
  The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect forced his way into a Wendy’s in Jensen Beach, Florida, by smashing a window with a brick. He then fired up the grill, made himself a hamburger, and walked away with the store’s safe. He also went to another Jensen Beach restaurant, where he helped
  
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• Prince George’s County Fire Marshal Searching For 2 Suspects In Arson Investigation

  30-06-2019 00:29
  CLINTON, Md. (WJZ) — The Prince George’s County Fire Marshal needs your help in identifying two people in connection to an arson investigation.
  The alleged arson was at a home on Plata Street in Clinton.
  If you recognize the two suspects you are urged to contact police immediately.
  
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• University Of Maryland At Risk Of Losing Accreditation - CBS Baltimore

  30-06-2019 00:24 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  University Of Maryland At Risk Of Losing Accreditation  CBS BaltimoreCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland is at risk of losing accreditation, which could result in the school and students losing out on Federal ...
  
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• University Of Maryland At Risk Of Losing Accreditation

  30-06-2019 00:24
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland is at risk of losing accreditation, which could result in the school and students losing out on Federal Financial Aid.
  The Middle State Commission on Higher Education said it has put the University of Maryland under warning.
  The University must address the concerns by March of next year.
  UMD and its Board of Regents must be able to prove it as a “clearly articulated and transparent governance structure.”
  The University o
  
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