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• Police | 3 People Injured In Shooting In East Baltimore

  12-10-2019 23:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after a shooting left three people injured Saturday afternoon.
  Police were called to an area hospital around 12:18 p.m. for a report of two walk-in shooting victims.
  A short time later, officers were called to another area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim.
  All three victims are currently being treated at the hospital and are expected to survive.
  During the course of their investigation, officers found evidence t
  
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• Ravens Superfan Mo Gaba Named Honorary Captain Ahead Of Game Against Bengals

  12-10-2019 23:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sunday afternoon, the Bengals come to town to face off against the Ravens.
  For the game, the Ravens will be led by a very special captain.
  Ravens superfan Mo Gaba is going to be an honorary captain. The blind 13-year-old is battling cancer for the fourth time, but always manages to keep a positive attitude.
  Earlier this year, Mo became the first person to ever announce an NFL draft pick using a braille card.
  
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• 3 People Injured In Shooting In East Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 23:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Maryland International School Hosts 3rd Annual STEM Festival

  12-10-2019 22:59
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — The third-annual Maryland Internation School Fall Stem Festival was held Saturday in Howard County.
  The festival was in conjunction with the statewide Maryland STEM Festival.
  The event was free and open to the entire community.
  It featured hands-on STEM activities for families with children, exhibitors and vendors from across the community, and much more.
  Gov. Larry Hogan was at the event to officially commemorate MDIS’s authorization as an International Baccala
  
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• 25-Year-Old Killed After Deadly Shooting In Southeast Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 21:37 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• 25-Year-Old Killed After Deadly Shooting In Southeast Baltimore

  12-10-2019 21:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a deadly shooting in southeast Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
  Police were called to the 200 block of Herring Court for a reported shooting around 1:14 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824. 
  
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• Ravens Have Prime Opportunity To Iron Out The Kinks Offensively, Defensively Against Winless Bengals

  12-10-2019 21:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Another week and another AFC North matchup awaits the Baltimore Ravens.
  This week the winless Cincinnati Bengals come to town.
  The Bengals have been in three close games this year and could easily be 3-2 sitting tied for first place with the Ravens.
  Cincinnati, however, has been bitten by the injury bug which certainly hasn’t helped the team this season.
  Baltimore won’t have to worry about covering wide receiver A.J. Green, who Cincinnati said won’t prac
  
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• Karen Shelton, Baltimore County’s First Female African American Police Officer, Laid To Rest

  12-10-2019 20:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Karen Evetta Shelton, Baltimore County’s first female African American police officer, was laid to rest Saturday.
  Shelton made history and was one of nine African American officers who founded Blue Guardians in 1986.
  Her family told WJZ Shelton was known for her charisma and infectious laughter.
  “She was funny, intelligent, brave, fearless. She was just a wonderful, wonderful person,” Ronald Richardson, Shelton’s cousin, said.
  “My mom wa
  
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• Teenager Stabbed Aboard Train Near US Capitol Dies

  12-10-2019 20:21
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A teenage boy who was stabbed aboard a Metro train near the U.S. Capitol has died.
  Police say 15-year-old Jaquar McNair died Saturday morning.
  The stabbing occurred around midday Friday at the Capitol South Metro station, about a block from the Cannon House Office Building, where some House members have offices.
  Police said the attack arose from a dispute among a group of teenagers. They said McNair was taken the hospital and underwent surgery.
  Officers found the suspect,
  
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• Howard County Police Make 2 Additional Arrests In March Homicide

  12-10-2019 20:18
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County police have arrested two additional suspects in the fatal shooting of Ronald Carolina Jr. in Columbia on March 28.
  Two other suspects were arrested in April.
  Ryan Lee Sonifrank, 35, of Laurel, and Curtis Shelton Buckner, 16, of Columbia, were arrested this week and charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, armed robbery, robbery, theft and related charges.
  Buckner is being charged as an adult. Both suspects are
  
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• 35th Annual Pumpkin Fest Celebrated At Irvine Nature Center

  12-10-2019 20:00
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — PumpkinFest returned to the Irvine Nature Center.
  Families came out to celebrate the 35th annual PumpkinFest Fall Family Celebration on Saturday.
  Kids had the opportunity to celebrate all things fall- from picking their favorite pumpkins, to paint and pony rides.
  The event also featured crafts, and a scenic hayride and corn pit.
   
  
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• Spafford Busts Out 'Parody' In Baltimore - JamBase

  12-10-2019 19:54 via jambase.com
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• 2 Dogs Killed, 2 People Hospitalized After Dog Mauling In Prince George’s County

  12-10-2019 19:54
  SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) — Two dogs were killed and two people were hospitalized after a dog mauling incident in Prince George’s County on Saturday morning.
  Police were called to the 6600 block of Hil-Mar Drive around 11:10 a.m. for a report that two dogs had mauled an elderly man and were in the process of mauling a second man.
  One of the dogs then tried twice to attack an officer, according to police.
  That’s when officers discharged their weapons, striking and killing that do
  
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• 2-Year-Old Boy Shot In Baltimore Road Rage Incident; Police Offer $15K Reward For Information

  12-10-2019 19:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 2-year-old boy was shot in the stomach after an early morning dispute led to a shooting in Baltimore.
  In a press conference Saturday morning, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident.
  “Crimes like this simply cannot and will not be tolerated in a civilized society and in a great city like Baltimore,” Harrison said.
  “I know many of you share my outrage,” he continued, “so I’m asking as th
  
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• Serial Fraudster Sentenced To 46 Months In Federal Prison

  12-10-2019 19:21
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and for bank fraud resulting in losses of more than $373,000.
  47-year-old Curlee Smittee Jr. committed the fraud while on pretrial release after pleading guilty to a previous federal fraud charge.
  According to Smittee’s plea agreement, from March 2013 through July 29, 2015, while on supervised release from a previous federal fraud conviction, he
  
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• Ravens Fans Bring Flavor, Excitement To Home Tailgates

  12-10-2019 19:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — During the Ravens season, WJZ likes to spotlight some All-Star tailgaters on Purple Preview.
  This week, WJZ spoke to a group of coworkers from Harford County who have a sweet ride and a sweet recipe for chicken.
  “First, we’re going to get a shot of my world-renowned Old Bay, honey chicken,” Paul, of Bel Air, Maryland, said.
  The group also has a purple tailgate bus decked in Ravens gear.
  If you want your tailgate to appear on Purple Preview, let us k
  
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• Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To Federal Racketeering Charge

  12-10-2019 18:57
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — Correctional Officer Janel Griffin pleaded guilty Friday to a federal racketeering charge for participating in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Maryland Correctional Institute in Jessup.
  According to her plea agreement, Griffin, 41, smuggled contraband into MCIJ for at least inmate Corey Alston, including narcotics and tobacco.
  At Alston’s direction, Griffin met with co-conspirator facilitators to receive contraband, as well as bribe payments.
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• Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian

  12-10-2019 18:42
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Montgomery County early Saturday morning.
  Police responded to southbound I-270 in the area of I-370 in Rockville, Maryland, for a report of a pedestrian struck.
  A preliminary investigation found a vehicle was traveling on southbound I-270 when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the jersey wall.
  The driver exited the vehicle and was repor
  
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• Suit Says Feds Using Immigration Marriage Interviews As Trap

  12-10-2019 18:25
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Alyse and Elmer Sanchez were thrilled when they survived their “green card” interview, a crucial step in obtaining lawful status in the United States. She texted her family from the immigration office as relief washed over her: The officer had agreed that their marriage is legitimate.
  Moments later, Elmer was in shackles, detained pending deportation to his native Honduras, leaving her alone with their two little boys.
  “We feel it was a trap, a trick, to
  
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• Sánchez Shines As Nationals Beat Cards 2-0 In NLCS Opener

  12-10-2019 18:16
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — It turns out Washington’s Big Three is a Big Four.
  Don’t forget about Aníbal Sánchez.
  The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday night in the NL Championship Series opener.
  “Tonight was obviously vintage Aníbal,” first baseman Ryan Zimmerman said.
  Sánchez had allowed just three runners when he took the mo
  
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• New Gun Range Preaches Safety In Southern Maryland

  12-10-2019 18:00
  LEXINGTON PARK, Md. (Capital News Service)  — It all started with a sketch on a napkin in a hotel room following a few drinks at a bar in Frostproof, Florida.
  Competitive shooter and former Navy flight engineer Steve Thomas and former Navy parachute rigger Cindi Thomas were attending a shooting competition in 2015 and decided to doodle some building layouts.
  Those sketches officially came to fruition on Aug. 5 in the form of Flat Broke Shooters Range — an 11,000-square-foot, ind
  
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• Man Shot In Halethorpe Early Saturday

  12-10-2019 17:44
  HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — A man is recovering after he was shot early Saturday morning in Halethorpe.
  Baltimore County police officers responded to the 4000 block of Annapolis Road around 1:32 a.m. for a disturbance.
  There they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
  He was taken to an area hospital where he’s expected to survive.
  Police are trying to determine a motive in the shooting and identify a suspect.Anyone with information should contact the Baltimore County Police Violent
  
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• Kanye West Holds Surprise Sunday Service At Howard University’s Homecoming Weekend

  12-10-2019 16:46
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Howard University students were surprised with a pop-up concert Saturday morning by Kanye West.
  West joined students on The Yard for a Sunday Service.
  According to reports, students received an email around 6 a.m. with the announcement.
  West was joined by a gospel choir on his hits “Jesus Walks,” “Fade” and more.Performing his timeless classic “Jesus Walks” from his album, The College Dropout, @kanyewest closes out “Sunday
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigating Double Shooting Overnight

  12-10-2019 15:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating a double shooting overnight.
  Officers were on patrol early Saturday when they heard gunshots around the 800 block of Guilford Avenue around 2:37 a.m.
  As police investigated, they found a 28-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Later, officers were called to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim. There they found a man being treated for gunshot wounds to the body.
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• 2-Year-Old Boy Shot In Stomach After Dispute Between To People Led To Shooting

  12-10-2019 14:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 2-year-old boy was shot in the stomach after an early morning dispute led to a shooting in Baltimore.
  Police responded to the 600 block of W. Franklin Street for a Shot Spotter alert around 12:43 a.m. Saturday. When officers arrived they couldn’t find a victim or suspect.
  Later, officers were called to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. When officers arrived they found a 2-year-old boy was being treated for a gunshot wound to his stomach.
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Three Players Who Failed To Capitalize - Birds Watcher

  12-10-2019 13:05 via birdswatcher.com
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• Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight In South Baltimore

  12-10-2019 05:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in broad daylight Friday in south Baltimore.
  Police were called to the intersection of Carey Street and James Street around 12:45 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. On Saturday, police reported the man died from his injuries.
  Due to the severity of his injuries, detectives from the Southern D
  
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• Two people thrown into Patapsco when boat struck a buoy - Baltimore Sun

  12-10-2019 05:09 via baltimoresun.com
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• Weather Blog | A Beautiful Weekend Ahead - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 03:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Weather Blog | A Beautiful Weekend Ahead

  12-10-2019 03:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here is a look at the weekend. Saturday, partly sunny and very mild once again, high low to mid 70’s!
  For the Ravens game, look for some clouds by the fourth quarter and perhaps a sprinkle or a shower, otherwise, a high of 68 with partly cloudy skies most of the day!
  Warmer on Monday, then our next shot at any rain will come on Wednesday, followed by a cool down.
  Have a nice weekend! Bob Turk
  
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• Victim Of September Assault In Baltimore County Dies, Death Ruled A Homicide - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 03:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• 1 Shot In Parkville, Police Still Searching For Suspect

  12-10-2019 03:51
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police have lifted a lockdown in Parkville after they responded to a shooting in the area of Hillsway Avenue and Lyle Court.
  Police were actively searching for an alleged gunman and believed the suspect was inside a home in the 1600 block of Lyle Court after a neighbor reported seeing someone run inside a home.
  Nearby school Halstead Academy was on lockout status as a result and area roads were closed. That lockout status was also lifted.
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• 2 People Rescued From Water Of Patapsco River Near Key Bridge

  12-10-2019 03:50
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Two people were rescued from the water of the Patapsco River early Friday night.
  It happened around 7:30 p.m. not far from the Key Bridge.
  Police say that a small, private boat ran into a tug boat.
  The Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City Fire Departments were called in to help with the rescue.
  Both victims were pulled onto the tug boat and taken to shore near Fort Armistead Park.
  No one was hurt.
  
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• Supreme Court To Weigh Virginia Life Sentences In Washington Sniper Case

  12-10-2019 03:28
  WASHINGTON (Capital News Service) – The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether to uphold Virginia’s life sentences without parole imposed on Washington sniper Lee Boyd Malvo for murders and other crimes committed when he was 17.
  Malvo and his partner, John Allen Muhammad, terrorized Washington, Maryland and Virginia in a series of shootings that killled 10 and wounded three others beginning Oct. 2, 2002. The infamous “D.C. snipers” were apprehended 22 da
  
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• Supreme Court To Weigh Virginia Life Sentences In DC Sniper Case

  12-10-2019 03:28
  WASHINGTON (Capital News Service) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether to uphold Virginia’s life sentences without parole imposed on Washington sniper Lee Boyd Malvo for murders and other crimes committed when he was 17.
  Malvo and his partner, John Allen Muhammad, terrorized Washington, Maryland and Virginia in a series of shootings that killled 10 and wounded three others beginning Oct. 2, 2002. The infamous “D.C. snipers” were apprehended 22 da
  
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• As Popularity Of Ride-Sharing Grows, Safety Concerns Rise

  12-10-2019 03:21
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Capital News Service) — Beaudouin Tchakounte was driving for Uber on the night of Aug. 27 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, when he and passenger Casey Xavier Robinson were fatally shot inside the 2015 silver Mercedes-Benz, Prince George’s County Police said.
  Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced Sept. 26 that Aaron Wilson Jr. of Fort Washington, Maryland, was indicted on two counts of common law murder, two counts of use of a firearm in a
  
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• Baltimore CBP Intercepts Destructive Long-Horned Beetles - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 03:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore CBP Intercepts Destructive Long-Horned Beetles

  12-10-2019 03:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists in Baltimore made a gross discovery.
  CBP agriculture specialists came across a swarm of destructive long-horned beetle larvae.
  Agriculture specialists discovered frass on the shipping container floor while examining a shipment of waterslides from China that were destined to a small town in central Pennsylvania.
  A closer examination revealed live larvae boring inside a damaged shipping pallet. In all, CBP agricultu
  
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• Students Identified In Assault At Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West

  12-10-2019 02:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Schools officials have identified the students who violently assaulted another student in a bathroom at Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West.
  A video, posted to Instagram on Wednesday, showed a student being violently punched in a bathroom at Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West.
  The assault prompted an investigation and now officials say they know who the students in the video are.
  In a statement, a district spokesperson said,
  “To the extent
  
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• Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm - CBS Pittsburgh

  12-10-2019 02:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm

  12-10-2019 02:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
  Malik Moseley, 28, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty.
  According to his guilty plea, in September and October 2018, members of the Baltimore Police Department conducted two controlled purchases of drugs from Moseley at a residence in the 400 block of Freeman Street in South Baltimore.
  Law enforcement officers also conducted covert surveillance outside the residence and o
  
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• Member Of Violent Baltimore Gang Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 02:22 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Member Of Violent Baltimore Gang Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison

  12-10-2019 02:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A member of Baltimore’s violent “Murdaland Mafia Piru” Bloods Gang was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for racketeering and drug conspiracies.
  Shakeen Davis, 25, of Baltimore, was convicted for racketeering and drug conspiracies related to his participation in the gang activities of MMP.
  Davis was also convicted of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon; and possession of a firear
  
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• Actor Derrick Davis Making History As First African-American To Play The Phantom In Phantom Of The Opera On National Tour

  12-10-2019 02:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Action, love, adventure and music- just a few things you’ll experience if you see The Phantom of the Opera.
  The show is center stage at The Hippodrome. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s artistry speaks for itself- and now, so does his casting.
  The leading role belongs to Derrick Davis.
  “This is the first theater I’ve been to across the country that feels like Broadway,” Davis said. “The way the house is set up, it feels like a home away from ho
  
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• Queen Anne’s Co. Officials Send Cease & Desist Letter To MDTA Over Bay Bridge Closures

  12-10-2019 01:43
  QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Leaders in Queen Anne’s County sent a cease and desist letter to the MDTA over the lane closures over the Bay Bridge.
  They are demanding two-way traffic on the westbound lanes be suspended at least until they can figure out how to better handle all the traffic.
  This all comes as officials begin a two-year, multi-million dollar rehab project.
  The MDTA said the work needs to be done because the bridge is in worst condition than originally tho
  
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• Bladensburg High School Teacher Arrested, Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Student

  12-10-2019 00:27
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A teacher at Bladensburg High School is charged with sexual abuse of a minor.
  Investigators say 29-year-old Thomas Barber admitted to the sexual abuse of a female student.Detectives arrest high school teacher for sexual abuse of a minor.https://t.co/41aphqrmTP pic.twitter.com/dcO0g4Y8Va
  — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) October 11, 2019Police say the student reported it herself and said it happened on and off school grounds at the beginning of this
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools Weighing 3 Options For Start Of 2020 School Year - CBS Baltimore

  12-10-2019 00:06 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore County Public Schools Weighing 3 Options For Start Of 2020 School Year

  12-10-2019 00:06
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Schools has three options for the start of the 2020 school year.
  The question: Should schools open before or after the Labor Day holiday?
  There’s a reason the school system is already thinking about when the 2020 school year will start. Labor Day 2020 is Sept. 7, as late as it could be- and with an election, schools will be closed an extra day next year.
  “We have three calendar options,” Baltimore County Public Schools Spok
  
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