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• 950 Kaiser Permanente Workers In Baltimore Vote To Join Nationwide Strike

  23-09-2019 23:40
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Kaiser Permanente workers in the D.C. metro area have voted to authorize joining the nationwide strike beginning October 14, a representative from their union said Monday.
  More than 4,500 healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in the D.C. region will join the strike, the largest in more than two decades, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.
  “We believe the only way to ensure our patients get the best care is to take this step,”
  
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• Baltimore: Here are the nominees for the 2019 Technical.ly Awards - Technical.ly

  23-09-2019 23:30 via technical.ly
  Baltimore: Here are the nominees for the 2019 Technical.ly Awards  Technical.ly
  
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• With violence spiking in Baltimore, council president moves to require mayor to submit crime plan every 2 year - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 23:20 via baltimoresun.com
  With violence spiking in Baltimore, council president moves to require mayor to submit crime plan every 2 year  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 20-Year Old Charged With Alleged Sexual Assault Of Another Student At Towson University Residence Hall

  23-09-2019 23:17
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a reported sexual assault of a student in a Towson University residence hall over the weekend.
  Towson University Police immediately notified Baltimore County Police to launch an investigation.
  The suspect, a resident student, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault by Baltimore County Police and is currently being held at Baltimore County Detention Center.
  He has been identified as Onyekachukwu Chukwuebuk Igwilo, of the 400 block of To
  
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• Frosh Joins Other AGs Calling For Background Checks To Include Ammunition Sales

  23-09-2019 23:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has joined 20 other attorneys general urging Congress to support legislation that would extend existing background check requirements for firearm sales to also include ammunition sales.
  The group says extending the requirements would close a loophole that allows those who are prohibited from buying a gun to still purchase ammunition.
  The attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leaders Monday urging them to support Jaime&rsquo
  
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• Towson District Courthouse Temporarily Moves To Catonsville District Courthouse For System Repairs

  23-09-2019 22:35
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The Towson District Courthouse will temporarily move its staff and operations to the new Catonsville District Courthouse, while they do HVAC systems which are set to take up to six months.
  People who have business with the courthouse will see a notice at the 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue location about the system failures and upcoming relocation scheduled for winter 2019 to 2020.
  “The Maryland Judiciary is committed to ensuring there will be no disruption of
  
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• Maryland Weather | Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Kick Off Fall In Maryland, Much Of US

  23-09-2019 22:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The calendar may say fall, but the mercury in the thermometer will likely stay at summer-like levels for the next few days.
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects much of the United States, from Texas to Connecticut, to see well-above-average temperatures for the next six to 10 days. All of Maryland is included in that category.
  Baltimore can expect to see temperatures five to 15 degrees above average during that period.Starting #Fall2019 with unseaso
  
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• Almost 50 Baltimore schools with no AC close early as temps hit 90 on first day of fall - NBC News

  23-09-2019 22:24 via nbcnews.com
  Almost 50 Baltimore schools with no AC close early as temps hit 90 on first day of fall  NBC News
  
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• 14-Year-Old Rockville Girl Missing Since Saturday

  23-09-2019 22:18
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County detectives are searching for a missing Rockville-area girl.
  Arleth Pamela Flores-Diaz, 14, was last seen by family at around 5:30 p.m. on September 21 when she left her Crookston Lane home on foot.
  Credit: Montgomery County Police
  She is 5’05 and weighs 130 lbs. She has brown eyes and long black hair.
  Police and family are concerned for Flores-Diaz’s welfare.
  Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Arleth Pamela Flores-Di
  
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• St. Louis biotech company moves to Baltimore to develop fake blood for real emergencies - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 22:03 via baltimoresun.com
  St. Louis biotech company moves to Baltimore to develop fake blood for real emergencies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• McDonald’s To Add 700 New Jobs Across Baltimore, Offer Up To $3K A Year In College Financial Aid

  23-09-2019 21:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — McDonald’s is adding hundreds of new jobs to locations across the city this fall and is offering up more college financial aid to employees.
  The announcement came as Mayor Jack Young served up some breakfast Monday morning at the McDonald’s drive-thru in Park Heights, saying that the fast-food chain is hiring nearly 700 new employees at locations across Baltimore.
  “This announcement comes at a crucial time in our city when we are facing challenges and ne
  
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• Ravens Team Up With NFL For ‘Huddle For 100’ To Dedicate 100 Million Minutes Of Service

  23-09-2019 21:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — NFL players are used to hearing fans cheer them on while they’re on the field. Monday, they were all on the same team.
  The Ravens are partnering up with the NFL for their “Huddle For 100,” recognizing the league’s 100th season by dedicating 100 minutes of service, with the goal of getting 100 million volunteer minutes.
  At the Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Willie Snead IV said it’s n
  
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• 69-Year-Old Man With Dementia Missing Since September 21

  23-09-2019 21:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who has been missing since September 21.
  69-year-old John Coiley, was last seen at around 7:15 p.m. Saturday in the 4600 block of Frankford Avenue.
  Credit; Baltimore Police
  He is 6′ tall and weighs around 160 lbs. Coiley suffers from dementia, police said.If you know the whereabouts of Mr. John Coiley, please call Missing Persons detectives at 443-984-7385 or dial 911.
  
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• BSO Reaches 1-Year Agreement, Will Open 2019-2020 Season This Weekend

  23-09-2019 21:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, its members and the Musicians’ Association announced they’ve reached a one-year agreement and will open the season this weekend.
  Some of the terms include an increase of 2.4 percent in weekly scale over 38 concerts, bonus compensation to musicians of $1.6 million for 10 weeks of summer, an average pay increase to $94,000, four weeks paid vacation and the formation of a vision committee.
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• Baltimore detective pleads guilty to lying to grand jury, admitting to cover-up of Gun Trace Task Force leader - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 20:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore detective pleads guilty to lying to grand jury, admitting to cover-up of Gun Trace Task Force leader  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore’s 2019 Homicide Rate Continues To Outpace 2018 With 249 Homicides Compared To 212 Last Year

  23-09-2019 20:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s homicide rate this year is continuing to outpace last year’s pace.
  The most recent victim is 20-year-old Donald Cooper, who was shot and killed in the 3000 block of Ivanhoe Avenue.
  There have been 249 homicides in Baltimore this year, compared to 212 on this date, September 23, last year.
  There have also been 588 non-fatal shootings, compared to 482 last year.
  
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• 800 Baltimore Families To Receive Meals From PepsiCo, Feed The Children At M&T Bank Stadium Friday

  23-09-2019 20:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the second year in a row, PepsiCo and Feed the Children will provide 800 families in Baltimore with enough food plus daily essentials for meals for a week.
  Families will be pre-identified by the Salvation Army, a PepsiCo release said.
  The food will be packed and given to the families on Friday at the M&T Bank Stadium in Lot O from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   
  
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• Headed To The Maryland Vs Penn State Game Friday? Wear Black If You’re A Terps Fan

  23-09-2019 20:41
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — If you’re headed to the matchup between University of Maryland and Penn State University Friday, wear black.
  The Terps are calling to “Blackout PSU” Friday at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium as they face their Big Ten Conference rivals the Nittany Lions.
  In a Facebook post, the university quipped, “Are you asking yourself, what do I wear Friday? Here is a quick breakdown on what to wear based on your section!”
  The map features b
  
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• $9.2M In Infrastructure Grants To Go To Four Maryland Airports

  23-09-2019 20:08
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants.
  This is the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.
  The following airports will receive grants:Crisfield-Somerset County in Crisfield, $670,074 – grant funds improve runway safety areas.
  Frederick Municipal in Freder
  
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• Teen Brothers Charged In Fatal Assault Of 59-Year-Old Man At Frederick Fair, Because He Wouldn’t Give Them $1 Bill, State’s Attorney Says

  23-09-2019 20:02
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — Police have identified the man who was killed in an attack allegedly by two teens at the Great Frederick Fair this weekend.
  59-year-old John Marvin Weed, of Mount Airy, was allegedly attacked by two teens, a 15-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy on Friday at the fair.
  Two Teens Charged In Fatal Attack of Man At Frederick Fair
  They have been charged with second-degree assault, and the younger boy is facing charges of first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
  The t
  
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• 23-Year-Old Tashaye Murphy Identified As Woman Whose Car Drove Into Water In Fells Point

  23-09-2019 19:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police say a 23-year-old Baltimore woman is dead after the car she was in went into the water near the Bond Street Wharf Sunday morning in Fells Point.
  She has been identified as Tashaye Murphy, of the 900 block of Streeper Street. It’s unclear right now why or how she ended up in the water.
  It happened around 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning in the 900 block of Bond Street.
  Woman Dead After Car Goes Into Water At Fells Point
  Fire crews and police responded to get
  
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• Not All Screen Time Causes Kids To Underperform In School, Study Says

  23-09-2019 19:35
  (CNN) — It’s possible that not all screen time is equally bad for your child’s performance at school. A new review of 58 studies from 23 countries found only the time spent watching television and playing video games negatively impacted a child’s academics.
  That’s not really good news. On average, a typical child plays video games for 40 minutes a day and watches between 1.8 and 2.8 hours of TV each day. Almost a third of children and adolescents spend more than fou
  
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• Marylanders Are Willing To Pay More Taxes To Improve Public Education, Goucher Poll Finds

  23-09-2019 19:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to a new Goucher poll, Marylanders are willing to pay more in taxes to improve public education in the state.
  The poll found that 74 percent of people said they support paying more in taxes while only 26 percent opposed.
  It also discovered that more than 70 percent of Maryland said they believe the state is not spending enough on public education.
  
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• National Aquarium Welcomes New Puffin Chick

  23-09-2019 19:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The National Aquarium welcomed a new puffin chick, Macaroni to its Sea Cliffs exhibit.
  Macaroni is the newest puffin to hatch in the Sea Cliffs exhibit whose name is inspired by pasta, but linked to its siblings Ravioli and Gnocchi.
  Staff said Macaroni will remain with its parents for 40 days until it is fully feathered and capable of taking care of itself.
  For more information on the National Aquarium, visit here.Written By WJZ Apprentice Ju’waun Morgan
  
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• Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Says Analytics Back His Risky Calls Against Chiefs, Some Fans Still Critical

  23-09-2019 18:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After the Ravens had their first loss of the season, some fans are criticizing Coach John Harbaugh’s choice to go for three 2-point conversions.
  The game ended with the Chiefs winning 33-28 over the Ravens and fans believe those unsuccessful attempts lead to the teams loss.
  Baltimore Ravens Lose To Kansas City Chiefs, 33-28
  After the Ravens first touchdown, Harbaugh chose to go for two points rather than a field goal. It was unsuccessful. He also made called for a t
  
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• Alcohol, Speed, May Have Been Factors In Crash That Injured Four Teens In Lothian, Police Say

  23-09-2019 18:21
  LOTHIAN, MD. (WJZ) — Four teens were injured Friday night in a crash that police say may have involved alcohol.
  Police said at around 9 p.m. officers responded to a crash where a 2013 Honda Accord had been traveling southbound on Sands Road near Whittington Drive when it failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway.
  The Honda left the roadway and hit a telephone pole causing the vehicle to roll, then hit a tree.
  The driver, a 17-year-old from Bowie and a 17-year-old from Churchton, Md., both
  
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• Tichina Arnold On Season 2 Of ‘The Neighborhood’: ‘Show Does A Great Job Showing Our Differences And Allowing Us To Have Dialogue’

  23-09-2019 18:00
  Here comes The Neighborhood! CBS’ hit comedy returns tonight as season two premieres at 8:00PM ET/PT. Cedric The Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Tichina Arnold and Beth Behrs are back as they continue to break down cultural boundaries; and have a “yardecue” or two along the way.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Arnold ahead of tonight’s season premiere to discuss the show’s social commentary, where Tina will go this season and the ongoing frenemy battle betw
  
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• #ShutdownDC | Climate Strike Demonstrations Causing Traffic Woes In Downtown DC

  23-09-2019 17:30
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Protestors are blocking several major intersections that lead motorists to downtown Washington D.C.
  The protest, called Shut Down DC, is loosely associated with the Metro D.C. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and Black Lives Matter D.C. According to Reuters, nearly 1,150 people had signed up for the protests on a dedicated web site by Sunday night.
  The protests in Washington, D.C. were scheduled to take place on Monday in Farragut Square, Columb
  
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• 24-Year-Old Man Arrested In Brooklyn Park Shooting, 3 Injured

  23-09-2019 17:17
  BROOKLYN PARK, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting and have arrested a man for drug possession in Brooklyn Park this weekend.
  At around 11:50 p.m. Saturday night, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 1st Street at Townsend Avenue in Brooklyn Park.
  When officers arrived, they saw two vehicles leaving the scene onto northbound Ritchie Highway with the windows shot out.
  Officers found the vehicle at an area hospital. One of the people in the cars had a non-l
  
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• 24-Year-Old Man Arrested For Drug Possession In Brooklyn Park Shooting, 3 Injured

  23-09-2019 17:17
  BROOKLYN PARK, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting and have arrested a man for drug possession in Brooklyn Park this weekend.
  At around 11:50 p.m. Saturday night, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 1st Street at Townsend Avenue in Brooklyn Park.
  When officers arrived, they saw two vehicles leaving the scene onto northbound Ritchie Highway with the windows shot out.
  Officers found the vehicle at an area hospital. One of the people in the cars had a non-l
  
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• Yes, Cats Really Do Bond With People, Study Says, Even If They Don’t Always Show It

  23-09-2019 17:00
  (CNN) — Some cats may seem a little more aloof than dogs, but they respond to the people they’ve bonded with in a similar way, according to a new study.
  Research at Oregon State University has shown that cats can form secure or insecure bonds with their owners. The researchers now believe the trait isn’t specific to dogs, as similar research has shown, since it now applies to cats.
  During human attachment behavior studies, researchers look at how babies respond when they’
  
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• Federal Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Maryland Conversion Therapy Ban

  23-09-2019 16:59
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a psychotherapist’s lawsuit challenging Maryland’s ban on treating minors with conversion therapy, the practice of trying to change a client’s homosexual orientation.
  U.S. District Judge Deborah Chasanow’s ruling on Friday rejected Christopher Doyle’s claims that the state law violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and religious freedom.
  The judge said prohibiting the practice of conversion th
  
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• 47-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition After Being Struck On Crain Highway In Glen Burnie

  23-09-2019 16:55
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A 47-year-old man has life-threatening injuries after he was reportedly struck on Crain Highway in Glen Burnie on Saturday.
  Anne Arundel County fire officials said at around 5 p.m., the man was struck in the area of Crain Highway and Crainmount Drive.
  They said he was taken by paramedics to Baltimore Washington Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.
  The car that struck him remained on the scene, officials added.
  
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• Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Maryland conversion therapy ban - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 16:47 via baltimoresun.com
  Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Maryland conversion therapy ban  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Elevator Briefly Breaks Down At Reopened Washington Monument

  23-09-2019 16:46
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.
  The National Park Service says there was a “brief interruption in service” for about an hour Saturday.
  Spokesman Mike Litterst said Parks Service staffers resolved the issue and visitors who were at the top of the 555-foot stone obelisk were able to return to the ground floor using the elevator.
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• Baltimore City Schools Without AC Closing Three Hours Early Due To Heat - CBS Baltimore

  23-09-2019 16:42 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore City Schools Without AC Closing Three Hours Early Due To Heat  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore City Schools Without AC Closing Three Hours Early Due To Heat

  23-09-2019 16:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Due to the high temperatures Monday, schools without AC are dismissing three hours early.ALERT: Due to the forecast for high temperatures today, September 23, schools without AC will dismiss 3 hours early. This applies ONLY to schools without AC. All other schools will have a regular school day. For a list of schools without AC, please visit https://t.co/iIwLNrB6dE
  — Baltimore Schools (@BaltCitySchools) September 23, 2019The closures only apply to schools that do no
  
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• TSA Testing TSA Pre-Check Enrollment Using Portable Tablets At BWI Airport

  23-09-2019 16:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Transportation Security Administration is working on a pilot to enroll travelers into the TSA Pre-Check program at Baltimore Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport.
  The program, on a portable tablet, can enroll passengers on the spot.
  TSA said the advantages include using the special tablet that can accept and save fingerprints and verify someone’s identification.
  They said they are looking to see whether passengers are more likely to enroll when the
  
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• MedStar Health Hospitals First In Maryland To Offer Fentanyl Test Kits

  23-09-2019 16:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — MedStar Health’s three Baltimore City hospitals are the first hospitals in Maryland to offer patients in the emergency department free test kits to detect fentanyl- a synthetic opioid fueling fatal drug overdoses.
  The kits, which are available as of Monday, are part of a larger effort by MedStar Health to identify patients at risk of drug overdose and pair them with a peer recovery coach who can connect the patient with recovery resources, they said in a press relea
  
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• Newly Remodeled ‘ABC Park’ Reopens In West Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  23-09-2019 15:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Newly Remodeled ‘ABC Park’ Reopens In West Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Newly Remodeled ‘ABC Park’ Reopens In West Baltimore

  23-09-2019 15:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A newly remodeled park reopened in west Baltimore on Sunday, and city leaders think both kids and adults will approve.
  The Catherine Street Park has a new name — the “ABC Park”.
  “This is what we owe our young people,” said Mayor Jack Young.
  After more than a year of planning, then building, the park reopened with a new field house, work out equipment, basketball court and a splash pad.
  Council President Brandon Scott said the city is com
  
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• Celebrity Chef Carl Ruiz Dead At 44, Last Tweets Feature Maryland Eateries

  23-09-2019 15:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz, best known for his appearances on the Food Network, died suddenly Saturday. He was 44 years old.
  Before his untimely death, Ruiz had spent at least Friday in Maryland — eating at restaurants in Baltimore and Harford County.
  Some of the tweets from Ruiz seem eerie now as he joked about his “cold, dead black heart.”I’m in Maryland. I’m going to eat a crab cake. I know a good place for crab. So I’m headed there
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• Weather Blog: Welcome To Fall

  23-09-2019 15:07
  Hi Everyone!
  And welcome to Fall. The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 3:50 A.M. Equinox from the Latin “equal night.” Basically this day the same amount of light and dark. The next stop, the shortest day of the year. Winter. That is a way’s off though. You know I like to say, “Don’t let the Monday scaries ruin Sunday Funday!” Well don’t let the Winter scaries ruin Fall.
  Today is going to be a hot one…93°, and humid. A cold front coming by later w
  
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• Don Weis - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 09:06 via baltimoresun.com
  Don Weis  Baltimore SunDon Weis, 85, passed Sept. 18, 2019. Born July 14, 1934 in Teaneck, NJ. Son of Bernard and Norma Weis. Was 1 of 12 children. Married to Nancy Sokolowski ...
  
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• Children are a precious gift from the Lord - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 09:06 via baltimoresun.com
  Children are a precious gift from the Lord  Baltimore SunFrom the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham. Q: My children are fast becoming adults and I fear that as they begin to make important decisions, they will make ...
  
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• Dr. Drew in Baltimore for the I'm listening Panel - Talk Radio 1210 WPHT

  23-09-2019 06:48 via todays1019.radio.com
  Dr. Drew in Baltimore for the I'm listening Panel  Talk Radio 1210 WPHTJoin us for the I'm Listening panel discussion with Dr. Drew, presented by Recovery Centers of America. Dr. Drew and a panel of local experts will be speaking ...
  
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• Two Teens Charged In Fatal Attack of Man At Frederick Fair

  23-09-2019 05:11
  FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in Maryland say two teenagers are facing charges in the fatal attack of a man at an agricultural fair.
  The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday in a news release announced that the 15- and 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with second-degree assault.
  The younger boy also faces charges of first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
  Authorities say a 59-year-old man was found unconscious Friday at the Great Fr
  
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• Police: Two teens charged in fatal assault at Great Frederick Fair - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 03:52 via baltimoresun.com
  Police: Two teens charged in fatal assault at Great Frederick Fair  Baltimore SunThe Frederick County Sheriff's Office on Saturday said two boys have been arrested and charged with second-degree assault in the death of a 59-year-old man.
  
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• Baltimore Clergy “To Resurrect The City” - Afro American

  23-09-2019 03:22 via afro.com
  Baltimore Clergy “To Resurrect The City”  Afro AmericanBy Kevin Daniels, Special to the AFRO. Recently, the Minister's Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity (MCBV), organized over 111 years ago with more than 100 ...
  
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• Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz dies at 44 shortly after trip to Baltimore area, Havre de Grace - Baltimore Sun

  23-09-2019 02:33 via baltimoresun.com
  Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz dies at 44 shortly after trip to Baltimore area, Havre de Grace  Baltimore SunCelebrity chef Carl Ruiz, who made many appearances on The Food Network and owned the La Cubana restaurant in New York City, has died at the age of 44.
  
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