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• $6K In Stolen Quarters Found In California Baby Stroller

  21-09-2019 23:48
  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a woman stole $6,000 worth of quarters and her getaway car was a baby stroller.
  Bakersfield police officers noticed the woman Friday struggling to push the stroller but quickly realized there was no baby inside.
  Police discovered the quarters, which 29-year-old Darrin Fritz is alleged to have stolen from a home, the newspaper reported. Fritz allegedly tried to flee from the officers.
  She was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen
  
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• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Held At M&T Bank Stadium - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 23:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Held At M&T Bank Stadium  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than 300 people had one mission in mind Saturday- climb 181 flights of stairs to honor first responders who lost their lives in 9/11.
  
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• Mancini Earns 2019 Most Valuable Oriole Award - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 22:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Mancini Earns 2019 Most Valuable Oriole Award  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Orioles' outfielder Trey Mancini was snubbed an All-Star bid this season but earned the 2019 Most Valuable Oriole Award. Mancini is ...
  
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• Mancini Earns 2019 Most Valuable Oriole Award

  21-09-2019 22:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Orioles’ outfielder Trey Mancini was snubbed an All-Star bid this season but earned the 2019 Most Valuable Oriole Award.
  Mancini is having a career-year for the Orioles. He is currently batting .287 and has hit 34 home runs.
  Mancini’s 34 home runs and 93 RBIs leads the Orioles.
  The Orioles will finish their season Sunday, Sept. 29, in Boston against the Red Sox.
  
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• Clash Of Young QBs | What To Look For Week 3 Against The Kansas City Chiefs

  21-09-2019 22:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Lamar Jackson continued to impress in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals.
  Jackson’s two-touchdown, 272-yard performance led the Ravens to their second victory of the season.
  This week, the team will face a much more formidable opponent in the Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City Chiefs.
  Last year, Jackson and the Ravens fell to the Chiefs 27-24.
  So, what’s to come this year? Will Baltimore stay undefeated through Week 3, or be dealt its first loss of the season?
  
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• Army Beats Morgan State 52-21 Heading Into Bye Week

  21-09-2019 22:17
  WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Artice Hobbs IV scored twice, Connor Slomka rushed for a career-high 110 yards and another score, and Army beat Morgan State 52-21 on Saturday.
  Army (3-1) boosted its winning streak to 15 straight at home but had to overcome a surprising first-quarter deficit against Morgan State (0-3). The Bears who compete in the Championship Subdivision, haven’t won a nonconference road game since a 28-3 win over Bowie State five years ago. They’re 0-3 against Army, a
  
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• 3 University Of Maryland Students Sickened With Salmonella

  21-09-2019 22:11
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Three students at the University of Maryland at College Park have been sickened with salmonella, prompting state and local health officials to investigate.
  David McBride is the director of the University Health Center. He said in a statement Friday that two of the students had eaten at dining facilities on campus while the third one ate elsewhere.
  McBride says “there is no indication at this time that the source of this infection came from campus.”
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• Officials Searching For Owner Of 2 Dogs Who Attacked Man And His Dog In Frederick

  21-09-2019 22:07
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Health officials in Frederick County are searching for the owner of two dogs who attacked a man and his dog.
  The incident happened Tuesday at Ballenger Creek Dog Park in Frederick.
  Officials say the owner isn’t facing any charges, but they could have life-saving information.
  A 4-year-old Bichon was almost killed. She suffered more than 20 wounds, including bites to her neck and head.
  Her owner was bitten three times in the arm.
  Now, the concern is they cou
  
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• Glen Burnie Man Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For 2010 Murder

  21-09-2019 21:53
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A Glen Burnie man was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a cold case murder.
  Last year, police arrested Fred Frampton Jr. after new DNA technology linked him to a 2010 home invasion.
  The victim was shot and left paralyzed.
  He later died in 2015, and the medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.
  Detectives say Frampton’s DNA was found on a cigarette and coffee cup left at the crime scene.
  
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• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Musicians Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

  21-09-2019 21:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians announced Saturday that they have reached a tentative agreement on a proposed one-year contract.
  If ratified by the Orchestra and by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, the proposed agreement would enable the BSO to open its concert season on Friday, September 27.
  A lockout began May 30 when the orchestra announced that it would be canceling its summer season and ceasing to p
  
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• After a summer of sailing, Pride of Baltimore II returns to Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  21-09-2019 21:39 via baltimoresun.com
  After a summer of sailing, Pride of Baltimore II returns to Baltimore  Baltimore SunAfter a summer of sailing in the Great Lakes and Canada, Pride of Baltimore II returns to Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
  
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• Former Baltimore student worked at 3 plants GM shut down. Now he does double picket duty in strike. - Baltimore Sun

  21-09-2019 21:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore student worked at 3 plants GM shut down. Now he does double picket duty in strike.  Baltimore SunLess than 48 hours after Mike Yakim walked the picket line at General Motors' Lansing, Mich., Delta Township plant, he was on the picket line in front of GM's ...
  
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• City agencies come together to prevent fires in Baltimore neighborhood - WBAL TV Baltimore

  21-09-2019 15:02 via wbaltv.com
  City agencies come together to prevent fires in Baltimore neighborhood  WBAL TV BaltimoreCity agencies are coming together to stop fires in a west Baltimore neighborhood. The president of the Matthew A. Henson neighborhood association is ...
  
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• Abandoned carriage shop carries a ghostly reminder of Baltimore’s past - Baltimore Sun

  21-09-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Abandoned carriage shop carries a ghostly reminder of Baltimore’s past  Baltimore SunThe abandoned building of a West Baltimore carriage builder evokes the city's German heritage and politics.
  
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• Woman Arrested For Rubbing Unknown Substance On People Who Entered Elkton Circuit Court Building

  21-09-2019 05:20
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Cecil County arrested a woman who they say rubbed an unknown substance on several people without their consent as they were entering the Circuit Court building located in Elkton.
  Sandra Potts, 59, of Charlotte, North Carolina, allegedly rubbed the unknown substance on 16 people.
  The Cecil County Department of Emergency Services’ Hazmat team responded to the incident around 8 a.m. It was determined that the substance was non-toxic.
  Potts was arrested by C
  
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• Bright lights bring community, hopes for safety, in a SE Baltimore neighborhood - Fox Baltimore

  21-09-2019 04:45 via foxbaltimore.com
  Bright lights bring community, hopes for safety, in a SE Baltimore neighborhood  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - Things are brighter in one southeast Baltimore neighborhood. It's happening in Butchers Hill, where neighbors believe the bright lights ...
  
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• Convicted Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Officer Proclaims Innocence In Series Of Letters - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 03:57 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Convicted Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Officer Proclaims Innocence In Series Of Letters  CBS BaltimoreRICHMOND, Va. (WJZ) — Lawyers for former Baltimore Police Officers Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor made oral arguments in their appeals before the 4th ...
  
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• Student Taken Into Custody After Being Found With Loaded Gun At Frederick Douglass High School

  21-09-2019 03:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police arrested a student Friday at Frederick Douglass High School who carried a gun into the school.
  The student was arrested after Baltimore City Schools Police recovered a loaded handgun on the student.
  The student hid the gun and brought it through the metal detector at the school.A student was detained after they brought a loaded handgun into Frederick Douglass High School today. At 11 on @wjz, hear from city school police and reaction from parents pic.twitter.com/Aj
  
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• Hernández Struggles For Mariners In 5-3 Loss To Orioles

  21-09-2019 03:55
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Félix Hernández labored through five innings in what was likely his penultimate start with Seattle, and the Baltimore Orioles got home runs from Anthony Santander and Hanser Alberto in a 5-3 victory over the Mariners on Friday night.
  After rookie Kyle Lewis hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Hernández (1-7) gave the lead back in the bottom half after throwing just eight pitches.
  The Mariners never recovered.
  Aaron Brooks (6-8) threw seven innings
  
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• 6 Arrested In Violent Home Invasion, Assault Of Pregnant Woman - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 03:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  6 Arrested In Violent Home Invasion, Assault Of Pregnant Woman  CBS BaltimoreNORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — State Police have arrested six men and charged them in a violent home invasion in Cecil County back in April. Police said during ...
  
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• Baltimore Students Hold Climate Strike At Inner Harbor, City Hall - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 03:53 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Students Hold Climate Strike At Inner Harbor, City Hall  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some Baltimore area students joined the global Climate Strike movement and walked out of schools Friday. The strike began around ...
  
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• Ravens’ Running Back Mark Ingram Bags Groceries As Part Of ‘Help Bag Hunger’ Event

  21-09-2019 03:49
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram joined ShopRite in Parkville on Wednesday to bag groceries as part of an event that raises awareness around food insecurity.
  Nearly 40 million Americans, including more than 12 million children, are suffering from food insecurity.
  “I’m always down to help the community,” Ingram said. “Give a helping hand in any way I can.”Class act: #Ravens RB @markingram21 bagged groceries, said yes to ever
  
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• Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces $498K In State Grants For Transportation Innovation

  21-09-2019 03:14
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Friday that Howard County has been selected for $498,000 in grant funds for transportation innovation from the Maryland Department of Transportation.
  The funding will support improvements to bus, bike and pedestrian transportation in Howard County.
  This grant will be utilized to:Make bus stop improvements, including the development of maintenance agreements for stops that are shared between the MDOT MTA and the R
  
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• Accident On Outer Loop Near Charles Street Exit Leaves Traffic Gridlocked

  21-09-2019 02:20
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — An accident on the outer loop of I-695 had traffic at a standstill Friday night.
  The accident happened at the Charles Street exit.
  There is no word yet on any injuries or what caused the crash.
  Continue to stay with WJZ for more. 
  
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• Senator Chris Van Hollen Secures $75M Increase In Program To Support BW Parkway Repairs

  21-09-2019 02:01
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Senator Chris Van Hollen announced Friday that he secured a nearly $75 million increase in a program that can be used to support Baltimore Washington Parkway Repairs.
  Earlier this year, due to a lack of funds in the National Parkway Service account, there were poor driving conditions due to potholes on the Baltimore Washington Parkway.
  The National Parkway Service has since begun emergency repairs of the roadway.
  This new funding can also be used to repair and impro
  
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• ‘Dancing Is Healing’ | Transformation Health Turns Hallway Into Dance Hall To Help Clients Relieve Stress

  21-09-2019 01:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Every Friday west Baltimore’s Transformation Health turns a hallway into a dance hall.
  They say it’s all about mental health, and it helps clients feel better.
  It’s just a hallway off the lobby at the Transformation Health office until a little disco lighting and music comes on.
  “Why dancing? I think, and I know, dancing is healing,” Owner of Transformation Health Monica Boddie said.
  Transformation Health sent an invitation to Mary J. Bl
  
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• 6 Puppies Found On Canal Parkway In Allegany County Are ‘Doing Great’

  21-09-2019 01:34
  ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Six puppies that were found dumped on the side of Canal Parkway in Allegany County are “doing great.”
  The Allegany County Animal Shelter said that the biggest boy is four lbs. already.
  Adoption papers are available on three girl puppies, but the three boy puppies have already found a home.
  The three puppies up for adoption are still too young to be adopted, but anyone interest in the process can still contact the animal shelter.
  
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• Eager K9 Not On The Force Jumps Into Cruiser Of Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy

  21-09-2019 01:04
  HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — An eager K9 jumped into a Harford County Sheriff’s cruiser Friday, but unfortunately, there are no current openings for the dog.
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that Winston jumped into a deputy’s car when the door was open while they were still on call.Sorry Winston, we know you want to take a bite out of crime, but we don't have any openings for new K9s, and I'm not sure you have the experience we are looking for!He wants to
  
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• Man Indicted For Threat Of Mass Violence At Upper Marlboro Church

  21-09-2019 00:47
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced Friday that a grand jury has indicted a man for a threat of mass violence against a church in Upper Marlboro.
  Brandon Robinson, 20, was taken into custody on Aug. 6, 2019, on the grounds of a local church after having made threats of mass violence against the church and its members. 
  Braveboy released a statement in regard to the indictment:
  “We take all threats of mass
  
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• Chiefs Down 3 Starters On Offense For Showdown With Ravens

  21-09-2019 00:31
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs will be missing three starters from their prolific offense, including running back Damien Williams, when the Baltimore Ravens visit Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
  Williams was ruled out Friday after bruising his knee in last week’s win in Oakland, joining left tackle Eric Fisher and wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the bench for a matchup of 2-0 teams.
  Fisher had surgery this week on a groin injury he sustained in practice late last week. Hill is still re
  
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• Baltimore Man Found With Two Handguns During Traffic Stop - CBS Baltimore

  21-09-2019 00:22 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Man Found With Two Handguns During Traffic Stop  CBS BaltimoreBROOKLYN PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police found a Baltimore man with a handgun in each pocket during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Park early ...
  
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• Baltimore Man Found With Two Handguns During Traffic Stop

  21-09-2019 00:22
  BROOKLYN PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police found a Baltimore man with a handgun in each pocket during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Park early Friday morning.
  Officials said an officer on patrol of Ritchie Highway and Doris Avenue conducted a traffic stop after witnessing a car speeding and weaving in and out of traffic around 1:30 a.m.
  The officer approached the car and saw 23-year-old Daequane Montrell Jama Jackson of the 900 block of Seagull Avenue reaching in his pockets.
  The o
  
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• Convicted Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Officer Proclaims Innocence In Series Of Letters

  21-09-2019 00:07
  RICHMOND, Va. (WJZ) — Lawyers for former Baltimore Police Officers Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor made oral arguments in their appeals before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, Friday.
  The officers were part of a gun unit that prosecutors say violated citizens’ rights and committed overtime fraud, among other offenses.
  The panel of judges heard arguments about wiretaps and the way the charges were structured, but Hersl has gone beyond that in letters he wrote to
  
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• Hundreds of Baltimore students march in global climate strike - WBAL TV Baltimore

  21-09-2019 00:06 via wbaltv.com
  Hundreds of Baltimore students march in global climate strike  WBAL TV BaltimoreHundreds of schoolchildren cut class Friday and walked out of their public and private elementary, middle and high schools, carrying homemade signs with ...
  
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