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• Transformation Health Releases ‘Thriller’ Themed Music Video To Highlight Efforts To End Mental Health Stigma

  31-10-2019 23:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This Halloween, west Baltimore health agency Transformation Health is getting in the spirit to highlight its efforts to end the stigma of mental illness.
  They released a Thriller-themed video called End The Stigma Thriller to promote Dance Your Stress Away which WJZ recently featured in newscasts.@DeniseWJZ , Watch Transformation Health-End The Stigma Thriller. We're continuing to shine a light on Ending the stigma of mental health. pic.twitter.com/ZXv3ZdkMMN
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• Police: Man Killed In Shooting Near Baltimore Washington Medical Center May Have Been Targeted

  31-10-2019 23:25
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting near Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
  The victim, Andre Lee Garrett, 39, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center where he later died.
  Investigators say a witness saw Garrett speaking to a man outside of a building just before the gunfire. Police are now trying to get in touch with the last person to see Garrett alive.
  “We believe he may have just been on a break outsi
  
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• Wrongfully-Convicted Md. Man Receiving Compensation: It’s Not About The Money

  31-10-2019 23:16
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Five men wrongfully convicted of crimes in Maryland are receiving compensation from the state, almost $79,000 for each year they served in prison, totaling $9 million.
  Walter Lomax, who served 38 years for a murder he didn’t commit, will receive $3 million, the largest payout in state history.
  Lomax was locked up in the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup, for a 1967 murder and robbery case. He was 20 years old when he went in.
  “I was tried i
  
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• Police Investigating After Armed Robbery Of A Home In College Park

  31-10-2019 23:15
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police are investigating a residential armed robbery in College Park late Wednesday night.
  Officers responded to the 7500 block of Dickinson Avenue around 10:40 p.m. where they encountered a man who said he had let two unknown men into his home.
  The suspects and victim got into an altercation. One of the suspects hit the victim, while the other shot one round inside of the home, according to police.
  Both suspects left the scene with th
  
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• Shipping Container Turned Lounge To Be Featured At Light City Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 23:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Shipping Container Turned Lounge To Be Featured At Light City Baltimore

  31-10-2019 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thousands will be in town Friday to check out Light City Baltimore.
  The colorful event brings together literature and lights for an out of this world experience.
  “Two marquee events become one,” Festival Director Kathy Hornig said. “We have over 200 authors on 10 literary stages, 45 musical concerts and performances, 19 amazing works of light art.”
  For over the course of 10 days, artists will showcase their best work. New interactive light ins
  
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• Prince George’s County Man Faces Life In Prison For Shooting, Attempting To Kill Mother Of His Children

  31-10-2019 22:57
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — After just two hours of deliberation, a jury returned a guilty verdict on first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and weapons-related charges against Steven Branch.
  The convictions stem from two separate domestic violence-related incidents on Feb. 8, 2019, and April 5, 2019.
  Branch, 35, is facing life in prison and will be sentenced Dec. 20, 2019.
  On April 5, 2019, Branch went to the home of the mother of his children, knocked on her bedroom win
  
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• Baltimore County Police Officer Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash

  31-10-2019 22:56
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County police officer has gotten into a crash involving a pedestrian-vehicle, police said.
  The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Seven Mile Lane and Park Heights Avenue.
  The officer was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, police said.
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• Nats Fans Rush To Checkout Lines To Purchase World Series Champion Gear

  31-10-2019 22:54
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Fans spilled into the streets and some stayed up all night to grab new Washington Nationals World Series Champion gear.
  At Modell’s Sporting Goods in Arundel Mills, fans lined up at checkout to purchase their attire.
  “Now that they’ve won, everybody wants a little piece of history,” Modell’s Manager Bill Kistner said.
  Some fans lined up in front of the store at 6 a.m.
  The most popular item? Locker room apparel.
  “Had to match up with th
  
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• Would You Get The Flu For $3,000? Some Marylanders Are Doing Just That

  31-10-2019 22:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Flu season is here, and while most people try to avoid getting sick, some have volunteered to get paid to get the virus.
  A number of participants are taking part in a nationwide study happening at four research units, including the University of Maryland.
  For just over $3,000, 80 participants will be infected with the virus and have their symptoms monitored.
  Scientists are trying to better understand how the flu virus works and how to control it.
  
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• He proposed with a Halloween-themed billboard in Baltimore. She said yes. - Baltimore Sun

  31-10-2019 22:42 via baltimoresun.com
  He proposed with a Halloween-themed billboard in Baltimore. She said yes.  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Police Officer Michael O’Sullivan Found Guilty Of Giving False Testimony In Handgun Case - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 22:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore Police Officer Michael O’Sullivan Found Guilty Of Giving False Testimony In Handgun Case

  31-10-2019 22:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a three-day bench trial, Baltimore police officer Michael O’Sullivan was found guilty of perjury and misconduct in officer for his testimony given in a district court trial in 2018.
  On May 31, 2018, Officer O’Sullivan, along with other BPD officers learned information about a man who was possibly involved in illegal activity, possibly armed with a gun in the 5600 block of Alameda.
  When the officers went there, a firearm was found on the ground and o
  
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• An Inspiration: Towson Woman Aims To Complete New York Marathon Despite Respiratory Condition

  31-10-2019 22:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ask anyone who’s run a marathon or tried to about how hard it is and you’ll likely hear quite a story. Now imagine if only one-third of your lungs were working.
  Mary Kitlowski, a Towson woman, will attempt to finish this weekend’s New York Marathon.
  “It’s called Primary ciliary dyskinesia,” she said.
  Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disorder characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections
  Even though her lungs are only working
  
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• Police Investigating Body Found On Pulaski Highway In White Marsh - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 22:22 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Police Investigating Body Found On Pulaski Highway In White Marsh

  31-10-2019 22:22
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a body found in White Marsh this afternoon.
  The body was found at 11345 Pulaski Highway, they said. Google Maps has that address listed as Ramsey RV
  They are currently investigating whether or not the incident is a homicide.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• ‘This Is A Warning’ | Rising Sea Levels Forced Fox Island Environmental Education Center To Close

  31-10-2019 22:18
  FOX ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — On a remote island six miles southwest of Crisfield, Maryland, tens of thousands of students have learned important lessons about the Chesapeake Bay.
  But rising sea levels is washing Fox Island away and forcing its education program to close.
  It’s a casualty of climate change.
  “It’s a place that’s been so special to so many people,” said Karen Mullin.
  The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fox Island Environmental Education Center sits s
  
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• Several business break-ins caught on camera in north Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  31-10-2019 22:13 via wbaltv.com
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• Ritz Carlton condo owners have been asking Baltimore for water bills since 2009, attorneys say; review of esti - Baltimore Sun

  31-10-2019 22:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Ritz Carlton condo owners have been asking Baltimore for water bills since 2009, attorneys say; review of esti  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Weather | Tornado Watch Issued, Severe Storms Possible Thursday

  31-10-2019 22:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A cold front moving through Maryland Thursday night will bring the chance for severe weather.
  Thursday’s high temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-70s as a strong cold front pushes through the state bringing the chance for severe weather.
  Most of Maryland, including Baltimore and points to the west, are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday evening and Thursday night. The threat of storms is slightly lower on the Eastern Shore.The main threat
  
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• Wicked To Return Baltimore Hippodrome Theatre In February - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 21:42 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Wicked To Return Baltimore Hippodrome Theatre In February

  31-10-2019 21:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s almost time to defy gravity in Baltimore again!
  The Baltimore Hippodrome Theatre is flying in the hit musical Wicked from February 12 to March 8, 2020.
  The Broadway hit takes a look at what happened in the Land of Oz before Dorothy and Toto arrived.WickedTalia SuskaerAllison BaileyCleavant DerricksCurt HansenAmanda Fallon SmithDJ PlunkettSharon SachsWickedTalia Suskaer
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  Curt Hansen
  Amanda Fallon Smith
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• Witnesses: Woman Shoots Into KFC Drive-Thru Window After Not Receiving Napkin, Fork

  31-10-2019 21:30
  SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (CBS Local) — A woman shot out a drive-thru window at a KFC restaurant in Kentucky on Monday after she didn’t receive a napkin and fork, witnesses said.
  The woman, described by police as an adult African-American woman operating a white Mercedes Benz, became agitated and verbally abusive in the drive thru lane, Newsweek reported.
  “After the customer received her drinks and food, a gunshot from inside the vehicle struck a store window,” said Sgt. Kelly Cab
  
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• Md. Leaders Want Montgomery County Schools To Consider Excused Absences For Student Protests

  31-10-2019 21:13
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Eighteen Maryland leaders have signed a letter asking the Montgomery County Board of Education to reconsider a policy that would allow students up to three excused absences per year to protest or take part in other civic engagement activities.
  The policy, introduced in September 2018 and tabled in January, would allow students up to three excused absences each school year for civic engagement activities, including protests, the letter said.
  The lawmakers are
  
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• No. 14 Michigan Faces Skidding Maryland In Big Ten Matchup

  31-10-2019 21:12
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) —  No. 14 Michigan (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) will be at Maryland (3-5, 1-4), Saturday at 12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
  Line: Michigan by 21.
  Series record: Michigan leads 7-1
  WHAT’S AT STAKE?
  Michigan seeks to keep the pressure on unbeaten front-runners Ohio State and Penn State in the Big Ten East, and sustain the momentum achieved with a surprisingly easy 45-14 rout of then-No. 8 Notre Dame last week.
  Although the Wolverines are a long-shot to play in the Big Ten title
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Charge Man In 2 Separate Allegations Of Attempted Kidnapping

  31-10-2019 20:14
  FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (WJZ) — Police have charged 42-year-old Abdul Fuller for two separate attempted kidnapping incidents that allegedly occurred Tuesday afternoon in Fort Washington.
  Police responded to Stonesboro Road for report of an attempted kidnapping where a man fled towards Allentown Road in a green SUV after he was spotted by witnesses on October 29 at 3:15 p.m.
  Officers and detectives, regarding the first report, met with a woman who said Fuller followed her along Stonesboro Road
  
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• Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning Issued In Maryland - Bel Air, MD Patch

  31-10-2019 20:02 via patch.com
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• ‘I Do More Of A One Woman Show’: Comedian Celeste Barber On Showtime Comedy Special & Instagram Pictures

  31-10-2019 19:46
  (CBS Local)– Australian comedian Celeste Barber will make her comedy special debut on Friday, November 1 when “Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted” hits Showtime.
  This has been the busiest time in the comedian’s career as she did 45 shows in six weeks and then taped her special in New York. While Barber is known around the world for her celebrity parody pictures on Instagram, she’s excited to introduce herself to a new audience.
  “I’ve been working fo
  
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• Here’s How Maryland’s Congressmen Voted On The Impeachment Resolution - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 19:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Here’s How Maryland’s Congressmen Voted On The Impeachment Resolution

  31-10-2019 19:40
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday to approve a resolution laying out the ground rules for the next phase of the impeachment inquiry proceedings against President Donald Trump.
  Maryland’s representatives voted along party lines, with the lone Republican Rep. Andy Harris voting nay and all six Democrats voting aye.
  Here’s the vote breakdown:
  AYEDutch Ruppersberger (D)
  John Sarbanes (D)
  Anthony Brown (D)
  Steny Hoyer (D)
  David Trone (D)
  Jam
  
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• Hall-Of-Famer Ed Reed To Get Ring Of Excellence During Ravens-Patriots Game

  31-10-2019 19:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Ravens safety and Hall-of-Famer Ed Reed will be honored with a Ring of Excellence during the Ravens’ matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday.
  Reed will get the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence during a special celebration during halftime.
  The ring weighs 1.75 carats and is set in 14K gold, hall of fame officials said in a news release.
  Reed was inducted back in August.
  
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• Naval Academy Provides Room To Discuss The Satanic Temple

  31-10-2019 19:01
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The U.S. Naval Academy is providing a room on campus for midshipmen interested in The Satanic Temple to discuss the group.
  Cmdr. Alana Garas, an academy spokeswoman, said Thursday the group has been provided a space to meet after a request was made by midshipmen.
  An internal email was sent Oct. 8 to all midshipmen to announce the start of “satanic services.” However, Garas says the email was sent without approval of the Naval Academy’s Command Chapla
  
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• Several ‘Kill Lists’ Found In Anne Arundel County Middle School Bathroom Walls

  31-10-2019 18:54
  FORT MEADE, Md. (WJZ) — A middle school in Anne Arundel County is investigating “kill lists” written on bathroom walls around the school this week.
  The first list, sent out Monday, was reportedly written by one of the students. The list had names of other students but did not have the author’s name.
  MacArthur Middle School said they contacted the parents of all the students whose names were on the list.
  When they discovered four more lists on Wednesday, they sent out a le
  
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• A second sister of New York Knicks player Reggie Bullock killed in Baltimore - NBC News

  31-10-2019 18:52 via nbcnews.com
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• Weekend Events Calendar: Brilliant Baltimore, Dia de los Muertos, City vs. Poly and more - Baltimore Fishbowl

  31-10-2019 18:44 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  Weekend Events Calendar: Brilliant Baltimore, Dia de los Muertos, City vs. Poly and more  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Judge convicts Baltimore Police officer of lying in court, misconduct in office - Baltimore Sun

  31-10-2019 18:37 via baltimoresun.com
  Judge convicts Baltimore Police officer of lying in court, misconduct in office  Baltimore Sun
  
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• ‘The Talk’ Hosts Its Fifth Annual ‘Rocktober Lip Sync War’ This Thursday On CBS

  31-10-2019 18:34
  You’re invited! Halloween gets rockin’ when CBS’ The Talk celebrates the holiday with the Daytime Emmy Award-winning show’s fifth annual “Rocktober Lip Sync War.” The hosts hit the stage and perform as some of music’s biggest artists and compete in a show-stopping competition, Thursday, Oct. 31 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, CT/PT), only on CBS.
  Making her fifth “Rocktober” appearance is Sharon Osbourne (as Stevie Nicks), reigning champion E
  
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• LIST | Indoor Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Events In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 18:26 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• LIST | Indoor Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Events In Baltimore

  31-10-2019 18:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s supposed to rain on Halloween night. Although WJZ’s weather team says the best time to trick-or-treat outdoors will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  The strongest storms will be from 7-9 p.m.#mdwx The forecast for"trick or treating"is a bit iffy. Use the radar on the WJZ mobile weather app to see how much rain is falling,or where showers may be in relation to your neighborhood, pic.twitter.com/FRsgZ0OOg6
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) October 31, 2019The
  
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• Maryland Weather | Severe Weather Possible Thursday Night, Heavy Rain Expected

  31-10-2019 18:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A cold front moving through Maryland Thursday night will bring the chance for severe weather.
  Thursday’s high temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-70s as a strong cold front pushes through the state bringing the chance for severe weather.
  Most of Maryland, including Baltimore and points to the west, are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday evening and Thursday night. The threat for storms is slightly lower on the Eastern Shore.#Halloween is
  
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• 2 Men Shot, 1 In Head, Within 5 Minutes In NW Baltimore Early Halloween Morning - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 18:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking Of 4 Teen Girls - CBS Baltimore

  31-10-2019 17:34 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking Of 4 Teen Girls

  31-10-2019 17:34
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Federal authorities say that a Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking that involved four teen girls.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a statement Thursday that 26-year-old Sean Dean will be sentenced to 10 years in prison if a federal court accepts his plea.
  Dean is scheduled for sentencing in February.
  U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur said that Dean “cruelly preyed on vulnerable girls in order to profit by selling th
  
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• As Baltimore Police academy is set to relocate, residents worry about what will become of the large building - Baltimore Sun

  31-10-2019 17:23 via baltimoresun.com
  As Baltimore Police academy is set to relocate, residents worry about what will become of the large building  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Crab Costume Stolen From Annapolis Business

  31-10-2019 17:20
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — There was a nightmare before Halloween on Wednesday night- a crab costume was stolen!
  Annapolis police are looking for a crab costume that was stolen from a business in the 100 block of Main Street.
  Credit: Annapolis Police
  The costume has a Maryland flag patterned bowtie and matching pants.
  Call Officer Benson at 667-225-8154 with any information to get this crabby costume back to its owner!
  
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• Dan Rodricks: With the help of mentors, these Baltimore squeegee boys are moving into a new business - Baltimore Sun

  31-10-2019 17:09 via baltimoresun.com
  Dan Rodricks: With the help of mentors, these Baltimore squeegee boys are moving into a new business  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Weather | Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Forecast

  31-10-2019 17:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Halloween is here! But it doesn’t seem that Mother Nature knows that since it’s supposed to storm tonight.
  Here’s what you can expect the forecast to look like!
  Temperatures will be mild in the mid-70s during the day, but there will be some severe weather later today.
  Kids will have just a few hours to get the trick-or-treating this evening.#Halloween is serving up more tricks than treats in the weather department! Most of #Maryland is under an enha
  
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• Inner Harbor Ice Rink Opens November 1, First 100 Kids Get Free Ice-Skating, Rental

  31-10-2019 17:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Inner Harbor Ice Rink will officially open on November 1 with a special celebration in the evening.
  The first 100 children at the event will get to enjoy free ice-skating and a skate rental, with cupcakes, hot chocolate and some disco tunes and lights.
  The season will run from November 1 to January 20, 2020- two weeks earlier than usual to coincide with the Brilliant Baltimore Festival of Light & Literature.
  “We are so excited to be bringing back the ice rink
  
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• ‘Twelve O’Clock At Night, It’s Pretty Scary’: Real-Life Fright Reported At Man’s Haunted House

  31-10-2019 16:54
  FLORISSANT, Mo. (CBS Local) — A Missouri man who goes all out every Halloween to make his house as frightening as possible says he had a real-life fright of his own.
  Ted Piekutowski of Florissant spends about a month making his home one of the scariest places in the St. Louis area, covering it with zombies, tombstones, skulls and gargoyles.
  His Brenthaven Manor Asylum of Screams walk through haunted house is open for free to a fearful public the weekend prior to Halloween and Hallowee
  
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• 24 theater shows to see in Baltimore in November - Baltimore Fishbowl

  31-10-2019 16:54 via baltimorefishbowl.com
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