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• M&T Bank Stadium Bathrooms Ranked 19th Best In The NFL, Survey Says

  03-09-2019 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When nature calls at M&T Bank Stadium, Ravens fans will step into the 19th best bathrooms in the National Football League.
  According to a survey conducted by SeatGeek, the Ravens have the 19th best bathrooms in the NFL.
  Related Coverage Guide To M&T Bank Stadium, Home Of The Baltimore Ravens
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• Prince George’s County Police Investigating Deadly Pedestrian-Involved Crash

  03-09-2019 23:29
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating after a fatal pedestrian crash in Oxon Hill.
  Investigators are working to locate the driver who left the scene.
  Patrol officers were called to the 5500 block of St. Barnabas Road on Sept. 2 around 8:50 p.m. for a collision involving a pedestrian.
  Responding officers found the victim, Gilbert Butler, 48, of Upper Marlboro, suffering from critical
  
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• Survey of arrestees says BPD officers need to be more connected to communities - WBAL TV Baltimore

  03-09-2019 23:27 via wbaltv.com
  Survey of arrestees says BPD officers need to be more connected to communities  WBAL TV BaltimoreA new survey issued to people arrested by Baltimore police officers finds policing in the city would improve if more officers were connected to communities.
  
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• Playground At Pimlico Elementary Middle School Catches Fire On First Day Of School

  03-09-2019 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The playground at Pimlico Elementary Middle School caught fire on the first day of school, officials said.Playground at Pimlico Elementary Middle School caught fire on the first day of school. Firefighters have since put it out @wjz pic.twitter.com/aasaEWDygR
  — Kelsey Kushner (@KelseyKushnerTV) September 3, 2019Firefighters have since put the fire out. WJZ’s Kelsey Kushner is on the scene.
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• Ray Lewis: Pass Interference Review ‘Going To Kill The Flow Of A Game’

  03-09-2019 23:13
  (CBSLA/CBS Local) — New this season, and maybe only this season, all passing plays can be reviewed. That’s how the NFL wants it, for now.
  It’s too late for the 2018 New Orleans Saints, who missed their shot at last year’s Super Bowl on a blown call. The NFC Championship was tied at 20 in the last two minutes, and the Saints faced third down deep in Rams territory. On the pass play, Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman hit receiver Tommylee Coleman well before the ball ar
  
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• Concrete Repairs Cause Temporary Overnight Closures In Baltimore City - CBS Baltimore

  03-09-2019 23:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Concrete Repairs Cause Temporary Overnight Closures In Baltimore City  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transportation Authority warns drivers of concrete repairs resulting in temporary overnight closures of the southbound ramp ...
  
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• Concrete Repairs Cause Temporary Overnight Closures In Baltimore City

  03-09-2019 23:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transportation Authority warns drivers of concrete repairs resulting in temporary overnight closures of the southbound ramp from Interstate 95 to Route 295 (Exit 52) in the coming days.
  Officials said from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. September 3 through September 12, motorists are advised to use I-695 East (Outer Loop) to southbound MD 295 (Exit 7) as a detour.Ramp from SB I-95 to MD 295 (Ex52) will be closed overnights Mon-Thurs starting tonight through Sept. 12 for co
  
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• 39-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting In Laurel

  03-09-2019 23:07
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — A 39-year-old is in custody after a double shooting in Laurel on Saturday.
  Laurel Police responded to the area of Route 198 and Sixth Street for a report of a person shooting at two men in the parking lot of Super Suds Laundromat.
  When officers arrived, they found to men suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment and are expected to survive.
  Laurel Police detectives identified a suspect and located him in Baltimore City.
  
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• Taneytown Resident Rodney Davis Charged With Driving Truck Into City Hall Over Water Bill Dispute

  03-09-2019 23:03
  TANEYTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A Taneytown resident faces nine separate charges after allegedly driving his truck into the community’s city hall Friday evening due to a dispute over a water bill.
  Police arrested Rodney Davis at city hall after he reportedly rammed into the building repeatedly because his water was shut off.
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• WATCH: Young Black Bear Breaks Into Hotel Bathroom And Takes A Nap

  03-09-2019 22:59
  BIG SKY, Mont. (CBS Local) — An unexpected guest — a young black bear — caused quite a commotion at a hotel and restaurant in Montana over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
  The bear attracted a lot of attention from staff and guests, with many people recording video and taking photos after it climbed through a window into the ladies’ room and fell asleep in a sink, CBS affiliate KBZK reported.
  The hotel contacted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens and the Gallatin
  
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• Ray Lewis: ‘Think Patrick Mahomes Is Poised To Take Chiefs To A Championship’

  03-09-2019 22:58
  (WJZ)- The NFL season is rapidly approaching, with opening kick-off between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears beginning the league’s 100th year on Thursday night.
  For Ravens fans, they have to wait a little bit longer, until Sunday afternoon, when John Harbaugh and company take on the Miami Dolphins. With excitement building, prognosticators are weighing in with their predictions for the upcoming season. One such prognosticator, Baltimore Ravens legend and Inside The NFL analyst Ray
  
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• Hurricane Dorian still not forecast to have much effect on Maryland - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 22:51 via baltimoresun.com
  Hurricane Dorian still not forecast to have much effect on Maryland  Baltimore SunHurricane Dorian is still not expected to have any significant impact on Maryland when it is predicted to come close to the state when it go past the Outer Banks ...
  
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• 13 Baltimore Police Officers Placed On Administrative Duties After Firing Weapons In Police-Involved Shooting On E. Fayette St

  03-09-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thirteen Baltimore Police officers are on administrative duties after all of them fired their weapons during the E. Fayette Street and North Caroline St. shooting last week.
  An officer was shot and a suspect was killed by police in the late-night shootout between officers and the armed suspect who police had been searching for around Baltimore for days.
  The suspect killed was identified as Tyrone Domingo Banks, 30, of the 2200 block of E. Biddle Street. Police said he had
  
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• ‘The First Day Is About Promise’ | Public School Systems In Maryland Celebrate First Day Of New Year

  03-09-2019 22:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Happy first day of school to parents, students and teachers!
  Many people spent the morning packing lunches and backpacks, and snapping some quick photos before their kids headed out the door.
  WJZ stopped by schools around Baltimore City and Baltimore County on Tuesday as students and teachers said goodbye to summer and hello to a brand new school year.
  Whether students are a senior in high school, or just beginning their school career, Baltimore County’s new su
  
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• ‘Love Goes Farther’: Group Spreads Message Of Love In Wake Of Mass Shootings

  03-09-2019 22:40
  NORWICH, Conn. (CBS Local) — Scenes of carnage, chaos and mourning in communities gripped by deadly mass shootings this summer prompted three men from Connecticut to take action.
  Pastor Adam Bowles of Castle Church in Norwich recently hit the road with two friends to spread the message of love. He said they were inspired by scripture, specifically Matthew 5:41.
  “To me love is strong. It’s got an edge to it. Its going to go the extra mile. The first mile you have to go but the e
  
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• Union Craft Brewing taps Baltimore synthpop stars Future Islands for free weekend show - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 22:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Union Craft Brewing taps Baltimore synthpop stars Future Islands for free weekend show  Baltimore SunAs seasons change from summer to fall, Union Craft Brewing has a special present for local music fans: a free surprise show with acclaimed Baltimore-based ...
  
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• Baltimore Ravens depth chart 2019 - Baltimore Beatdown

  03-09-2019 22:23 via baltimorebeatdown.com
  Baltimore Ravens depth chart 2019  Baltimore BeatdownThe Baltimore Ravens have released a new depth chart just days before their Week 1 match against the Miami Dolphins. First, a quick reminder that the Ravens ...
  
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• Maryland Counting On Experienced Defense Against No. 21 Syracuse

  03-09-2019 22:12
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s defense can expect to play a far bigger role Saturday against No. 21 Syracuse after spending the season opener in the background of a record-setting offense.
  The focus of the Terrapins’ 79-0 rout of Howard last weekend was Josh Jackson throwing four touchdown passes in his debut, the Terrapins breaking the school mark for points in a half with 56 and an attack that garnered 623 yards in its first game under coach Michael Locksley.
  All that ob
  
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• Six Baltimore County Fire Department Members To Assist With Hurricane Dorian Response In Florida - CBS Baltimore

  03-09-2019 22:01 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Six Baltimore County Fire Department Members To Assist With Hurricane Dorian Response In Florida  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Six Baltimore County Fire Department members assigned to a federal emergency task force are in Jacksonville, Florida to ...
  
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• Six Baltimore County Fire Department Members To Assist With Hurricane Dorian Response In Florida

  03-09-2019 22:01
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Six Baltimore County Fire Department members assigned to a federal emergency task force are in Jacksonville, Florida to assist with hurricane operations, as Hurricane Dorian heads toward the southeast coast.
  All of the task force members are tactical rescue specialists and were deployed Friday and are staged in Jacksonville waiting to see if they will be needed.
  Hurricane Dorian has been over the Bahamas all weekend and forecasters are still unsure if it will
  
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• ‘No Criminal Violation’ | Woodbine Homeowner Will Not Face Charges For Shooting Alleged Shirtless Intruder

  03-09-2019 21:59
  WOODBINE, Md. (WJZ) — The Woodbine man who fatally shot an alleged shirtless intruder trying to break into his home will not face criminal charges, Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson said Tuesday afternoon.
  At a news conference, Gibson said there was “no criminal violation in this instance,” and therefore Charles Dorsey will not be charged for fatally shooting Gerardo Alberto “Gary” Espinoza in July.
  The case is covered by the Castle Doctrine, Gibson s
  
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• Baysox, Shorebirds Earn Playoff Berths In 2019 MiLB Playoffs

  03-09-2019 21:56
  BOWIE/SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) — Two of the Orioles’ farm teams are headed to the postseason.
  The Bowie Baysox and Delmarva Shorebirds won their divisions and will be in the playoffs this year.
  The Double-A Baysox won the Eastern League East Division with a record of 46-26.
  The team will begin its postseason run Wednesday at home against the Harrisburg Senators.The new season starts tomorrow night! #PlayAtTheBay | #DiveIn pic.twitter.com/pJI0vRx9hI
  — Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox
  
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• Couch To 5K: The Ideal Run Training Plan For New Or Occasional Runners

  03-09-2019 21:10
  There is no cramming for a 5K or 10K, especially if you’re a new runner or someone who doesn’t exercise often.
  You should start training weeks (not days) ahead of the event, and your preparation shouldn’t only entail walking or running long distances to build your endurance. Including core workouts and strength and cross-training in your routine is essential, says Grace “Annie” Neurohr, DPT, CMTPT, a physical therapist and the running specialist in the running progr
  
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• Taneytown Resident Rodney Davis Charged With Driving Truck Into City Hall

  03-09-2019 21:03
  TANEYTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A Taneytown resident faces nine separate charges after allegedly driving his truck into the community’s city hall Friday evening.
  Rodney Davis is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, malicious destruction of property over $1,000 in value, malicious destruction of property scheme over $1,000 in value, reckless driving, negligent driving, failure to control vehicle speed to avoid a collision and failure to obey a traf
  
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• 4 Displaced After Deck Catches Fire At West River Home

  03-09-2019 20:43
  WEST RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — Two adults and two teens were asleep when a fire broke out at their home in West River.
  A noise from the rear of the house awoke them and they evacuated the home calling 911.
  Firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Henry Avenue around 4:55 a.m.
  Officials said the two homes next door were also damaged, but no one was injured.West River (Chalk Point) Dwelling Fire(Photo Credit: Anne Arundel County Fire Department)West River (Chalk Point) Dwelling Fire(Photo Credit
  
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• Maryland Stadium Authority boosts upper limit of consulting contract by $166K - Baltimore Business Journal

  03-09-2019 20:42 via bizjournals.com
  Maryland Stadium Authority boosts upper limit of consulting contract by $166K  Baltimore Business JournalFacing a greater-than-anticipated demand for feasibility studies and consulting services, the Maryland Stadium Authority is raising the upper limit of its on-call ...
  
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• Medical malpractice trial for Maryland regent, lawyer dismissed upon her death - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 20:37 via baltimoresun.com
  Medical malpractice trial for Maryland regent, lawyer dismissed upon her death  Baltimore SunA medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Katrina Dennis, a University of Maryland regent and a corporate lawyer against a doctor and hospital at the University ...
  
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• A response to the Forest Hill minister who finds Baltimore too welcoming to immigrants - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 20:17 via baltimoresun.com
  A response to the Forest Hill minister who finds Baltimore too welcoming to immigrants  Baltimore SunThe Harford County minister who thinks Baltimore should stop being kind to the downtrodden should rethink his career choice.
  
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• PayPal Suspends Ku Klux Klan Fundraising Account Flagged By Social Media Activist

  03-09-2019 20:05
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS Local) — PayPal suspended a Ku Klux Klan fundraising account last week after it was criticized for allowing the white supremacist and antisemitic group to accept donations through its service, according to BBC News.
  PayPal suspended the account used by the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan on Friday, six days after it was first flagged by activists on social media, the British news outlet reported.
  The San Jose-based company had pledged two years ago to “e
  
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• Charles Dorsey Will Not Face Charges For Shooting Alleged Woodbine Shirtless Home Intruder

  03-09-2019 19:50
  WOODBINE, Md. (WJZ) — The Woodbine man who fatally shot an alleged shirtless intruder trying to break into his home will not face criminal charges, Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson said Tuesday afternoon.
  At a news conference, Gibson said there was “no criminal violation in this instance,” and therefore Charles Dorsey will not be charged for fatally shooting Gerardo Alberto “Gary” Espinoza in July.SA Gibson: "No criminal violation in this instance";
  
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• Baltimore is in a state of emergency - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 19:31 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore is in a state of emergency  Baltimore SunBaltimore leaders need to start treating the crime problem like the state of emergency that it is.
  
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• 7 shot Monday night in Baltimore, 3 near school, 2 dead - WBAL TV Baltimore

  03-09-2019 19:21 via wbaltv.com
  7 shot Monday night in Baltimore, 3 near school, 2 dead  WBAL TV BaltimoreSeven people were shot Monday night in Baltimore, two of them fatally, city police said. City police said officers were called around 6:16 p.m. to the 100 block of ...
  
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• Transgender Woman Among Murder Victims In Baltimore Labor Day Shootings, Along With Man Killed Near Elementary School

  03-09-2019 19:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have confirmed one of the victims in a series of Labor Day shootings includes a transgender woman, who was killed on Parkwood Avenue just after 8 p.m. Monday night.
  It was the fifth shooting of the night, police said.
  When officers arrived to the scene they found her suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
  She was taken to an area hospital where she later died.
  Two Dead, Five Injured In Five Labor Day Evening Shootings In Baltimore
  Police have not
  
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• Meet the freshman class at Baltimore-area universities - Baltimore Business Journal

  03-09-2019 19:10 via bizjournals.com
  Meet the freshman class at Baltimore-area universities  Baltimore Business JournalNew students at Towson University, Morgan State University, MICA and more began their college careers last week. Here are photos from move-in day and a ...
  
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• Baltimore Violence Continues Over Labor Day Weekend, With Two Killed On The Holiday

  03-09-2019 19:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Labor Day weekend- including the actual holiday- was a violent one in Baltimore.
  Specifically on Labor Day, two people were killed and five others injured in five separate shootings throughout the day.
  Police have confirmed one of the victims in a series of Labor Day shootings includes a transgender woman, who was killed on Parkwood Avenue just after 8 p.m. Monday night.
  It was the fifth shooting of the night, police said.
  When officers arrived to the scene they foun
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: With Melvin Gordon Holding Out, Justin Jackson Worth A Pickup

  03-09-2019 19:06
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Local/CBS LA)The calendar has finally flipped to September, which means that after a long seven months of waiting, the NFL is officially back.
  The 2019 season kicks off on Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers traveling to Chicago to take on the Bears at Soldier Field. While this NFC North matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Khalil Mack is a tantalizing battle to start the season, Thursday’s game is even more exciting because of what it represents.
  The return of fantas
  
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• School Bans Harry Potter Books After Citing Risk Of ‘Conjuring Evil Spirits’

  03-09-2019 18:54
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — Harry Potter books have been expelled from a private Catholic school in Tennessee after the school’s pastor said they could cause a reader to conjure “evil spirits.”
  The seven-book series about the young wizard and his magical adventures and his friends was removed from the library at St. Edward Catholic School in Nashville because of their content, the Rev. Dan Reehil, a pastor at the Roman Catholic parish school, wrote in an email to paren
  
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• Plumbing Accident Causes Pasadena House Fire

  03-09-2019 18:34
  PASADENA, Md (WJZ) — A plumbing accident caused a house in Pasadena to catch on fire Sunday afternoon.
  Residents called Anne Arundel County Fire Department to report an accidental fire in a second-story bathroom.
  Firefighters arrived in the 800 block of Longview Avenue at 3:30 p.m. The residents told firefighters that the blaze started inside the walls, filling the house with smoke. They were plumbing in the home and something combusted inside the walls, starting the fire.
  Officials said t
  
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• 4 events worth checking out in Baltimore this week - Hoodline Baltimore

  03-09-2019 18:24 via hoodline.com
  4 events worth checking out in Baltimore this week  Hoodline BaltimoreLooking for engaging eventsin Baltimore this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.
  
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• Baltimore City Firefighters Union Wants New Reduced Response Policy Dropped - Firehouse.com

  03-09-2019 18:20 via firehouse.com
  Baltimore City Firefighters Union Wants New Reduced Response Policy Dropped  Firehouse.comBaltimore Firefighters, Local 734, is urging city lawmakers to retract the new reduced fire response policy because it "puts citizens and firefighters lives in ...
  
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• Schools Were Placed On Temporary Lockdown, Since Lifted, After Person Injured In Shooting, Frederick Police Say

  03-09-2019 18:08
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — A school on Heather Ridge Drive was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after police responded to the scene of a shooting in the area in the 300 block of Heather Ridge Drive.Update #2:schools were placed on temporary lockdown which is now lifted.Patient being evaluated at area hospital. pic.twitter.com/eGienGttzg
  — Frederick Police (@Fred_MD_Police) September 3, 2019One person was taken to an area hospital, and the lockdown has since been lifted.
  Roads were back
  
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• How Oddsmakers See The Baltimore Ravens: The Story Of The Season In 3 Bets - Forbes

  03-09-2019 18:00 via forbes.com
  How Oddsmakers See The Baltimore Ravens: The Story Of The Season In 3 Bets  ForbesOddsmakers have the Ravens at 8.5 wins, but there are questions on both offense and defense.
  
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• Foam Container Ban Takes Effect In Annapolis

  03-09-2019 18:00
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A ban on plastic foam containers aimed at businesses that sell food has taken effect in Maryland’s capital city.
  The ban on the material commonly referred to as Styrofoam began Sunday in Annapolis.
  Maryland Becomes 2nd State To Ban Styrofoam Containers
  The Maryland General Assembly and Anne Arundel County Council have passed similar rules that will go into effect next year.
  Lawmakers say the polystyrene in the containers is difficult to recycle and breaks down
  
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• Baltimore’s original headline grabbing socialist: Elisabeth Gilman - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 17:54 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore’s original headline grabbing socialist: Elisabeth Gilman  Baltimore SunDecades before Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez burst on to the political stage, Baltimore had its own headline grabbing socialist woman. She was Elisabeth Gilman, ...
  
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• Top Baltimore news: 2 killed, 5 wounded in separate shootings; prowler flees after owner catches him - Hoodline Baltimore

  03-09-2019 17:46 via hoodline.com
  Top Baltimore news: 2 killed, 5 wounded in separate shootings; prowler flees after owner catches him  Hoodline BaltimoreHere's the most recent top news in Baltimore; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to full articles.
  
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• 8 shot, 2 dead, in Baltimore on Labor Day, including in a triple shooting near elementary school - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 17:26 via baltimoresun.com
  8 shot, 2 dead, in Baltimore on Labor Day, including in a triple shooting near elementary school  Baltimore SunThree men were shot, one fatally, police said, in the same block as an elementary school in Northeast Baltimore on Labor Day — the night before students ...
  
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• What to Expect From Baltimore’s Office Market - Commercial Property Executive

  03-09-2019 17:24 via cpexecutive.com
  What to Expect From Baltimore’s Office Market  Commercial Property ExecutiveMerritt Cos. CEO Scott Dorsey discusses the most attractive suburban areas for investment, as well as the influence of new office product on existing stock.
  
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• Want To Live Longer? You May Want To Ditch These Drinks

  03-09-2019 17:22
  (CNN) — Brace yourself, lovers of diet sodas and sugary drinks. It’s more bad news and yet another reason to consider ditching your favorite soda or soft drink.
  A new study followed more than 450,000 people from 10 European countries for up to 19 years and found those who drank two or more glasses of any type of soda a day had a higher risk of dying from any cause of death than people who drank less than a glass each month. None of the people had cancer, diabetes, heart disease or st
  
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• 17 theater shows to see in Baltimore in September - Baltimore Fishbowl

  03-09-2019 17:14 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  17 theater shows to see in Baltimore in September  Baltimore FishbowlSeptember means new beginnings for the theater world, with many companies launching new seasons. This month offers a *fresh* start for several local groups, ...
  
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• Baltimore’s children need safe passage throughout the year, not just on the first day of school - Baltimore Sun

  03-09-2019 16:56 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore’s children need safe passage throughout the year, not just on the first day of school  Baltimore SunThat first-day of school spirit needs to be bottled and shared across Baltimore throughout the year. Every child needs all the time what the clergy, the Mothers on ...
  
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