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• Attorney Urges Maryland To Settle HBCUs Case For $577M

  10-09-2019 23:47
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An attorney representing Maryland’s four historically black colleges is urging the state to settle a long-running lawsuit over disparities in programs for $577 million “over a reasonable period of time.”
  Michael Jones wrote Tuesday to lawmakers, after mediation failed in July.
  Jones notes that Mississippi settled its HBCU case nearly 20 years ago for about $517 million.
  Jones says that is about $791 million in today’s dollars.
  Jones says if Mis
  
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• Artists Capture Historic Baltimore During Mount Vernon ‘Paint Out’

  10-09-2019 23:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Capturing Baltimore’s historic buildings, sculptures and parks in paint is no small feat, but a number of artists took on the challenge in Mount Vernon Tuesday morning.
  As area residents walked by Mount Vernon Place, they saw a city block transformed into a painter’s studio, with everything one would expect to find inside out on the sidewalk.“I’ve been out in snow and blizzards and hot, beastly days and it’s just a great, great, great experie
  
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• Hogan Pledges Additional $21M In Funding To Fight Baltimore Crime

  10-09-2019 23:20
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday said he’s prepared to offer Baltimore an additional $21 million in state support to help fight crime in the city if leaders submit quarterly reports outlining their progress in making the city safer.
  The announcement came in a letter from Hogan’s office to Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
  In the letter, Hogan called addressing violent crime “the single most urgent
  
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• Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Are Being Tested On Public Roads

  10-09-2019 23:03
  BLACKSBURG, Va. (CBS Local) — You’ve heard of self-driving cars. Now a robotics company is getting ready to put self-driving tractor trailers on the road.
  Daimler Trucks is teaming up with Blacksburg-based Torc Robotics to test the new technology on Southwest Virginia roads after months of testing on closed-loop courses.
  Daimler said its self-driving test trucks will require a specially trained driver and an engineer in the cab as the vehicles operate in regular traffic on public hig
  
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• Woman Charged With Second-Degree Attempted Murder In Days Inn Shooting

  10-09-2019 23:00
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police have charged a 34-year-old woman in the Days Inn shooting from Monday afternoon.
  Allison Daughtrey, of the 2400 block of Woodcroft Road, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and firearm-related charges.Daughtrey was a hotel guest at the inn, she fired a handgun during an altercation between her, a hotel clerk and a security officer.
  Shots Fired During Domestic Disturbance At Towson Days Inn; Woman Arrested
  Afterward, she was restrained b
  
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• Path Of Encouragement | How One Towson Neighborhood Is Trying To Prevent Suicides

  10-09-2019 22:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A grassroots effort for suicide prevention is now in Maryland.
  On Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, we look at how one Towson neighborhood is trying to prevent these tragedies with the “Don’t Give Up” movement.
  When WJZ’s Mike Schuh first spotted these yard signs, he thought they were to help kids running in a neighborhood triathlon. But it turns out, they’re here to help them finish a much more important journey.
  Front yards in the Stoneleig
  
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• BSO Musicians, Management Remain At Standstill As Season Set To Begin Saturday

  10-09-2019 22:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s season is scheduled to begin this weekend, but musicians remain locked out amid a contract dispute.
  Musicians here have been locked out of officially performing at the music venue since May.
  Now, management said the lockout is lifted, but there is no agreement in place as the season is set to begin.
  Cathedral Street had not quite fallen silent Tuesday afternoon but drivers did notice a difference in the summer picketing.
  Dozens of
  
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• Threat Reported Against Milford Mill Academy Not Credible, Baltimore County Police Say

  10-09-2019 22:36
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police say a threat made against Milford Mill Academy is not credible.
  Parents and families of students at the academy were notified of the threat Tuesday afternoon, and it was investigated by police.
  “We want to remind our families that it is important for all of us – student and parents alike – to inform school staff or police any time you or your child sees, hears, or reads anything that is suspicious or that may pose a th
  
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• Frank Johnson, Baltimore's IT chief during the ransomware attack, goes on leave - Baltimore Brew

  10-09-2019 22:25 via baltimorebrew.com
  Frank Johnson, Baltimore's IT chief during the ransomware attack, goes on leave  Baltimore BrewFrank A. Johnson, Baltimore's embattled chief digital officer, IT director and highest paid city employee has gone on indefinite leave, four sources tell The Brew.
  
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• First Case Of West Nile Virus In Maryland In 2019 Confirmed

  10-09-2019 22:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in Maryland this year.
  The person infected lives in the National Capital Region in Maryland.
  The number of human WNV cases in Maryland vary from year to year. In 2003, there were 73 cases. In 2012, there were 47 cases, in 2015, 46 cases, and in 2018, 45 cases.
  MDH wants to remind Marylanders there are simple steps to reduce the risk of getting infected. Protective measures include:Avoiding a
  
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• Hogan pledges $21 million for Baltimore crime fight, endorses surveillance plane - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 22:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Hogan pledges $21 million for Baltimore crime fight, endorses surveillance plane  Baltimore SunGov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday pledged $21 million to help fight crime in Baltimore and endorsed the use of a controversial surveillance plane to fly over the city ...
  
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• Driver Arrested After Fleeing From Police In A Rental Truck, Leading To I-695 Shutdown In Towson

  10-09-2019 22:00
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — One person was arrested after fleeing from police in a Budget rental truck.
  Interstate 695 at Providence Road was reopened after it was closed in both directions as police investigated a suspicious rental truck in Baltimore County.#BCoPD has a suspicious rental truck stopped on I-695 at Providence Rd. I-695 is temporarily closed in both directions at that junction while police investigate further. More info to follow as it becomes available. Follow #I695SuspiciousVeh ^j
  
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• Baltimore County police arrest rental truck driver who runs out of gas on I-695; highway temporarily closed - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 21:52 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County police arrest rental truck driver who runs out of gas on I-695; highway temporarily closed  Baltimore SunInterstate 695 in Baltimore County is closed at Providence Road for police activity Tuesday afternoon, the Maryland State Highway administration said.
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Marquise Brown, Jamison Crowder Must-Adds After Week 1 Performances

  10-09-2019 21:44
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Boston)- Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books.
  We learned a lot from football’s opening weekend, and while we don’t want to overreact after only one game, we did learn some things that could have a big impact on the fantasy season moving forward.
  Enough talk. Let’s dive right into it.
  Here are the top waiver wire pickups at each position heading into Week 2 of the NFL season.
  QB Case Keenum, Washington RedskinsNobody saw this coming, but Keenum looked lik
  
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• WATCH: McDonald’s Employee Allegedly Punches Customer Who Complained About Cold Fries

  10-09-2019 21:43
  NEW ORLEANS (CBS Local) — A customer who says he was choked and punched by a fast food employee in New Orleans said it all started with bad service.
  The Aug. 31 incident at the McDonald’s on Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter was captured on camera.
  The customer, who admitted he had an attitude, told CBS affiliate WWL the french fries he ordered were cold and he decided to complain.
  Video shows a McDonald’s employee screaming “get out” at a customer befo
  
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• Police investigating ‘possible’ connection between diesel fuel incidents in downtown Baltimore, White Marsh - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 21:27 via baltimoresun.com
  Police investigating ‘possible’ connection between diesel fuel incidents in downtown Baltimore, White Marsh  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police said Tuesday they are investigating the “possibility” of a connection between an arrest involving the transportation of large quantities of ...
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Two Armed Suspects In Carjacking Sunday Morning

  10-09-2019 21:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are looking for two armed suspects who allegedly are involved in a carjacking early Sunday morning.
  Two armed suspects carjacked a man of his 2007 Acura TL in the 1800 block of Mansion House Drive at around 7:10 a.m., police said.
  Officials said security camera footage caught a black man wearing a ski mask, all black clothing and armed with a black handgun, and a black woman carjacked the victim of his white 2007 Acura TL.
  The victim handed the keys over
  
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• Joe Cosentini Named New Sykesville Town Manager

  10-09-2019 21:06
  CARROLL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Sykesville’s mayor announced Monday that Joe Cosentini will be the new Sykesville town manager.
  He begins his position as manager on October 1.
  Cosentini has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
  Officials said Cosentini began his government career in Charles Town, WV. He served for nine years in various roles including City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, City Manager, City’s Utility Board Chairm
  
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• Repeat Offender Arrested On 8 Outstanding Warrants For Burglary, Violation Of Probation In Frederick County

  10-09-2019 20:44
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — Frederick County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a repeat offender on September 9 after a nearly three-week-long investigation.
  Detectives began the investigation on August 20 on Robert Thomas King Jr., 25, of Jefferson, Md.
  Credit: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
  They learned he was responsible for at least one residential burglary, a vehicle theft, and several thefts from motor vehicle cases that happened throughout August.
  King attempted to avoi
  
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• 55th ACM Awards Coming To CBS On Sunday, April 5th

  10-09-2019 20:29
  CBS and the Academy of Country Music have officially announced that the 55th Academy Of Country Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 5, 2020 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT), only on CBS. The 55th ACM Awards, will honor and showcase the biggest names and emerging talent in country music. Complete with exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments and more to be announced in the coming months, this will be a
  
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• Lawmaker Who Called For Getting Rid Of Higher Education To Cut Off ‘Liberal Breeding Ground’ Says He Was Kidding

  10-09-2019 20:20
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee who said he supported getting rid of higher education because it would cut off the “liberal breeding ground” now says he was kidding when he made the remark.
  Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield called for eliminating higher education on his morning radio talk show on WDBL-AM Sept. 2, which was published on Facebook.
  Roberts specifically called out an activist who had testified in favor of protecting abortion rights
  
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• Apple Reveals New iPhone 11 With Six Colors, Faster Face ID For $699

  10-09-2019 20:19
  CALIFORNIA (WJZ) — The new iPhone is here- and it comes in six colors.
  The new model, with a 6.1-inch Retina Display has a new camera detail on the back that comes in a square shape.
  Apple announced its flagship phones for 2019 on Tuesday during its annual launch event.
  Other features include faster Face ID unlocking, an hour more of battery life than iPhone XR, camera night mode and more.
  The new model starts at $699.
  Read more about the Apple launch event at CNET.com.
  
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• Rare ‘Micro’ Harvest Full Moon Set For Friday The 13th

  10-09-2019 19:59
  (CBS Local) — Skywatchers rejoice! Friday the 13th is your lucky day as a rare “Harvest” Moon will appear across the United States.
  The Harvest Moon, which is the full Moon nearest the start of fall or the autumnal equinox — which this year takes place on September 23 — will be happening on Friday the 13th, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
  Technically, a full Moon occurs at a specific moment. For those living in the Eastern Time Zone, this will be 12:33 a.m.
  
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• Woman, Son Sentenced To Federal Prison For Selling Drugs From Their Baltimore Home

  10-09-2019 19:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 45-year-old woman was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison on drug and drug distribution charges.
  The prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.
  Porsche Anna Cruz, aka Bridget Annette Barnes, Anna de la Cruz and Ana Cruz, of Baltimore, and her son/co-de
  
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• Dive Instructor Pleads Guilty To Spending $11K On Amazon Using Gambrills Swim Club Credit Card

  10-09-2019 18:07
  ANNAPOLIS, MD. (WJZ) — A woman pled guilty to making unauthorized purchases for herself with a swim club’s credit card in Anne Arundel County.
  Kimberly R. Champagne, 48, of Gambrills, pleaded guilty to one count of a felony theft scheme.
  She was sentenced to five years suspend all but 90 days in jail and was ordered to pay restitution of $11,880 to the Waugh Chapel Swim Club.
  In March 2018, the Anne Arundel County Police Department was contacted after the club’s new treasurer u
  
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• Former Navy Announcer Greg Davis Named New Baltimore Ravens Public Address Announcer

  10-09-2019 17:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have a new public address announcer.
  Greg Davis, who has been the PA announcer at Navy since 2000, will start his new gig with Sunday’s home opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
  Credit: Baltimore Ravens
  The former announcer, Bruce Cunningham stepped down after two decades.
  According to the Ravens, Davis called all home games for football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and more.
  He also has anno
  
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• This Maryland Teacher’s Harry Potter-Themed Classroom Will Make You Want To Go Back To School

  10-09-2019 17:16
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Cecil County high school teacher’s take on classroom decorating is getting loads of attention — after she shared videos and photos of the room last week.
  Staci Lamb, a 9th grade English teacher at Elkton High School, decorated her classroom as Hogwarts, the magical school in the Harry Potter book-turned-movie series.
  Staci Lamb. Credit: theengagingstation/Instagram
  Lamb’s decorations take you to the magical world of Harry Potter starting from her cla
  
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• Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Stole 660 Gallons Of Fuel In Van At Royal Farms

  10-09-2019 17:15
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police have arrested a suspect after a suspicious van with 660 gallons of fuel was found near White Marsh Monday evening.
  A 30-year-old man has been arrested, police have not identified him yet.
  Police were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to Royal Farms store on Pulaski Highway after a report that a car was filling up large tanks with fuel.
  The officer arrived on scene and was able to find an arrestable driving offense for the person who was filli
  
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• Daytime Naps Once Or Twice A Week May Be Linked To A Healthy Heart, Researchers Say

  10-09-2019 17:03
  (CNN) — Some good news for nap fanatics — a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
  Researchers from the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland studied the association between napping frequency and duration and the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease complications.
  Tracking 3,462 people between the ages of 35 and 75 for just over five years, the report authors found that those who indulge
  
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• Man Shot In The Back Of The Head In Glen Burnie

  10-09-2019 16:51
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police responded to a shooting early Tuesday morning that left one person injured.
  At around 1 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Highland Drive for a report of gunshots.
  Simultaneously, Baltimore Washington Medical Center personnel called about a report that a man had arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his head.
  Officers responded to the hospital and confirmed that the man was related to the shots fired call.
  The victim h
  
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• Meet The Cast Of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 Coming To CBS On September 25th

  10-09-2019 16:41
  After months of waiting Survivor finally returns later this month for its 39th season! Earlier today CBS announced the 20 castaways who will compete against each other for a shot at $1,000,000 and the title of Sole Survivor. In addition to an all-new cast of players, season 39 will also feature two returning legends as Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine enter the fold to serve as Survivor mentors.
  Combined, Boston Rob and Sandra have played over 200 days of Survivor and plan to s
  
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• Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Application Goes Online Starting October 1

  10-09-2019 16:35
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The application process for a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit to firearms will move from a hand-written paper application to an online application.
  Starting on October 1, those who apply for the permit will complete and submit the application online.
  Paper Wear and Carry Permit applications postmarked or hand-delivered on or before September 30 will be accepted and processed, Maryland State Police said in a release Tuesday.
  However, any paper applications submitted o
  
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• Maryland DNR Gets $700K In Funding To Study Endangered Sturgeon

  10-09-2019 16:18
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland agency has been awarded more than $700,000 in federal funding to study and monitor the endangered Atlantic sturgeon.
  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says the money will be used over three years to continue the department’s tagging and tracking of fall spawning Atlantic sturgeon in the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek.
  The federal grant is being provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  It will help scientists in
  
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• Water Restored To Baltimore Building After Crews Repair Water Main Break Downtown

  10-09-2019 16:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Water was restored to a downtown Baltimore building overnight after a water main broke Monday shutting access to roads and a building in the area.
  Crews worked overnight to repair the broken water main under Hanover Street, restoring water service to the 100 S. Charles Street building.
  Broken Water Main Affecting Beechfield Elementary, Apartment BuildingOvernight we were able to repair a broken water main under Hanover Street, which allowed water service to be restored to
  
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• Four men shot, one fatally overnight in Baltimore; two homicide victim names released - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 15:48 via baltimoresun.com
  Four men shot, one fatally overnight in Baltimore; two homicide victim names released  Baltimore SunFour men were shot, one fatally, in separate shootings across Baltimore overnight Monday, police said. Officers were called to the 1200 block of East Lafayette ...
  
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• Broken Water Main Affecting Beechfield Elementary, Apartment Building

  10-09-2019 15:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another broken water main was reported Tuesday morning in West Baltimore.
  Baltimore’s Department of Public Works is repairing a water main in the 400 block of South Beechfield Avenue.
  Water Restored To Baltimore Building After Crews Repair Water Main Break Downtown
  This broken water main is affecting 80 services, 20 apartments at Caral Garden Apartments and Beechfield Elementary School.There is a 16” broken water main off for repair at 401 S Beechfield Ave aff
  
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• Baltimore Protesters Explain Why They Are Against Trump Returning to City - Newsweek

  10-09-2019 15:44 via newsweek.com
  Baltimore Protesters Explain Why They Are Against Trump Returning to City  NewsweekA coalition of groups have explained why they are protesting President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Baltimore other than the fact he recently described it as ...
  
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• 1 Killed After Four Late Night Baltimore Shootings

  10-09-2019 14:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person was killed and three others were shot in separate shootings late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to police.
  Police said officers responded to the 5800 block of Chinquapin Parkway for a report of a shooting shortly after 10 p.m. They said they found a 27-year-old man who had been shot in the back and lower body. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
  Later that night, officers responded to the 1200 block of East Lafayette Avenue. Police s
  
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• Weather Blog: Pretty Calm

  10-09-2019 14:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A pretty calm, weather, start to the day. And this day, weather-wise, should remain pretty relaxed. Actually coast to coast, weather-wise, life is pretty calm today. Nothing wrong with keeping a weather blog, or vlog simple. Enjoy a mild day about 4° above normal at 84°.
  Something to look forward to will be Friday’s full moon. It is the “Harvest Moon,” and will be a “Micro Moon.” We’ve all heard about the “Super-Moon&rdquo
  
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• Maryland Police: 2-Year-Old Seriously Hurt In 11 Story Fall

  10-09-2019 14:01
  TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say a 2-year-old boy has been severely injured after falling from a window on the 11th floor of an apartment building.
  Montgomery County Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer said the child was taken to a hospital Monday afternoon with priority one injuries, the most serious category. A Takoma Park police spokesman said the toddler is in intensive care.
  News outlets report that emergency responders think the child fell into an area with bus
  
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• A Baltimore man was fined $500 for illegally dumping a package he never received. Here’s how it happened. - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 13:44 via baltimoresun.com
  A Baltimore man was fined $500 for illegally dumping a package he never received. Here’s how it happened.  Baltimore SunAs Jon Szostek flipped through his mail recently, he discovered to his shock a notice of a $500 fine for illegally dumping a package — one he ordered but never ...
  
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• Fare Evasion Stop At DC Metro Leads To Drug, Gun Charges

  10-09-2019 13:16
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities in Washington, D.C., say they found drugs and guns when they stopped and searched a man suspected of fare evasion at the Pentagon City Metro station.
  WTOP-FM reports 24-year-old Malike Razon Brittain, of Clinton, Maryland, has been arrested on charges including possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while unlawfully carrying narcotics and fare evasion.1/ MTPD officers at Pentagon City stopped a 24yo male yesterday for fare evasion. When
  
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• In The New Game Of Monopoly, Women Make More Than Men

  10-09-2019 12:19
  (CNN) — Tired: Mr. Monopoly. Wired: Ms. Monopoly.
  One of America’s most recognizable board games is getting an upgrade. Hasbro is debuting a new game celebrating women’s empowerment — Ms. Monopoly, marking the first time in Monopoly history when a new mascot will be featured on the cover of the game.
  The twist? In Ms. Monopoly, female players will get more money.
  Unlike the classic game, women will collect 240 Monopoly bucks when they pass “go,&r
  
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• How a Baltimore couple added a 400-pound frosted glass floor to their Federal Hill home - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:05 via baltimoresun.com
  How a Baltimore couple added a 400-pound frosted glass floor to their Federal Hill home  Baltimore SunPaul and Patrice Hill incorporated family heirlooms, their personal taste and suggestions from their design and construction teams to create their dream home in ...
  
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• Feds accuse two prominent Baltimore defense lawyers of committing crimes; one is accused of helping drug deale - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Feds accuse two prominent Baltimore defense lawyers of committing crimes; one is accused of helping drug deale  Baltimore SunKen Ravenell has been accused of helping drug dealers commit and cover up crimes, and fellow Baltimore defense lawyer Joshua Treem has been accused of ...
  
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• Feds accuse two prominent Baltimore defense lawyers of committing crimes; one accused of helping drug dealers - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Feds accuse two prominent Baltimore defense lawyers of committing crimes; one accused of helping drug dealers  Baltimore SunKen Ravenell has been accused of helping drug dealers commit and cover up crimes, and fellow Baltimore defense lawyer Joshua Treem has been accused of ...
  
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• Catonsville and Arbutus crime: Three vehicles stolen from Halethorpe dealership - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Catonsville and Arbutus crime: Three vehicles stolen from Halethorpe dealership  Baltimore SunThree vehicles were stolen from Deal Auto Sales in Halethorpe early in the morning of Sept. 2, according to police reports. Around 2:30 a.m., officers went to ...
  
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• Baltimore police handle marijuana suspects differently under consent decree, recent court ruling - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore police handle marijuana suspects differently under consent decree, recent court ruling  Baltimore SunAn 18-year-old man facing a prison sentence after Baltimore police found a gun was dismissed by a judge who found police did not have probable cause to ...
  
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• Baltimore man fined $500 for illegally dumping a package he says was stolen. What to do if it happens to you. - Baltimore Sun

  10-09-2019 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore man fined $500 for illegally dumping a package he says was stolen. What to do if it happens to you.  Baltimore SunAs Jon Szostek flipped through his mail, the last thing he expected to see was a $500 fine for illegally dumping a package — let alone for one he never received.
  
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• Downtown Baltimore reopens after bins of diesel found in van - WBAL TV Baltimore

  10-09-2019 09:00 via wbaltv.com
  Downtown Baltimore reopens after bins of diesel found in van  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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