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• Northwest Baltimore closes one of most violent weeks; law enforcement agencies send units into neighborhoods - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 23:42 via baltimoresun.com
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• Frederick Pediatrician Ernesto Torres Found Guilty Of Second Degree Assault, Fourth Degree Sex Offense

  01-11-2019 23:33
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Ernesto Torres, a pediatrician in Frederick, was found guilty Friday of second-degree assault and fourth-degree sexual offense.
  Torres was found not guilty of second-degree rape.
  The trial started Tuesday following Torres’ waiving of his right to a jury trial.
  On April 26, an 18-year old female victim went to Torres’ office for a follow-up appointment to discuss her anxiety medication.
  During the examination, the victim began to experience symptoms o
  
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• Work group to examine racial disparities in Baltimore County police traffic stops - WBAL TV Baltimore

  01-11-2019 23:09 via wbaltv.com
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• 56-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Shooting In Northeast Baltimore

  01-11-2019 22:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man seriously injured Friday afternoon.
  Police were called to the 5300 block of Barbara Ave. around 1:24 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 56-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital and is in serious condition.
  Shooting detectives investigating this incident have learned that the victim was in front of his home when a suspect wa
  
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• Adults Can Now Face Prison Time For Failing To Report Suspected Child Abuse In Maryland

  01-11-2019 22:43
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — For years, advocates have pushed for stricter safeguards against child abuse or neglect.
  Failure by officials to report suspected abuse or neglect as required by law now carries jail time and fines.
  The change comes in the wake of a notorious case of a former teachers aide in Prince George’s County, who in 2016 was indicted on 270 counts related to the sexual abuse of more than a dozen children at Judge Sylvania Woods Elementary School.
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• CROSS POINT: Drones Wont Stop Crime in Baltimore, Anti Poverty Policy Will - WJLA

  01-11-2019 22:26 via wjla.com
  CROSS POINT: Drones Wont Stop Crime in Baltimore, Anti Poverty Policy Will  WJLA
  
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• Ex-Doctor Gets Prison For Fraudulently Collecting Benefits

  01-11-2019 22:10
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland physician has been sentenced to two years in prison for engaging in a scheme to fraudulently obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in her deceased mother’s retirement and pension benefits.
  U.S. District Judge Paul Xinis also on Friday ordered 59-year-old Crystal Mebane McGinty, of Silver Spring, to forfeit and pay restitution totaling $517,000.
  McGinty pleaded guilty in October to charges of mail fraud and theft of government property.
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• ‘Mission Tiger’, Ed Reed Donate $200K To Revitalize Sports Facilities At Kipp Ujima Village Academy

  01-11-2019 21:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A school in northwest Baltimore received a donation thanks to Frosted Flakes and former Ravens and NFL Hall of Famer, Ed Reed.
  A $200,000 donation will be used to receive the school’s sports programs and to build a new field.
  Friday at Kipp Ujima Village Academy was a day students won’t soon forget after Tony The Tiger and Reed made the donation for the school’s baseball field, gym and basketball court.
  Reed said that it’s a dream come true to
  
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• Franklin Middle School Student Found With ‘Lookalike Weapon’ - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 21:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Packers-Chargers Preview: Rodgers, Rivers Leading Teams In Opposite Directions

  01-11-2019 21:43
  (CBSLA/CBS Local) — The Los Angeles Chargers slipped by the fading Chicago Bears in Week 8. They were due to pull out a close one, and after three consecutive losses by a touchdown or less, they did. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win, even if it resulted from a missed Bears field goal. The Chargers’ season remains alive for another week, as they host the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers.
  The Chargers are moving forward without the services of offensive coordinator Ken Whise
  
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• Md. National Guard Spc. Hunter Olson Makes History As Runner-Up In U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition

  01-11-2019 21:38
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — A part-time warrior with the Maryland National Guard made history by nearly beating all of the active-duty soldiers in an Army competition.
  For the first time in Maryland National Guard history, Spc. Hunter Olson moved through the tiers of the Best Warrior Competiton, all the way to the national level, the 2019 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition.
  “It was pretty tiring,” Olson said.
  Olson was a close runner-up for first place, something never accomplis
  
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• City Officer Suffers Head Injury In Crash In East Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 21:21 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• City Officer Suffers Head Injury In Crash In East Baltimore

  01-11-2019 21:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer was injured in a crash involving a squad car Friday afternoon.
  The crash happened at the intersection of Edison Highway and Federal Street in east Baltimore.
  Police said the officer involved was taken to Shock Trauma with a minor head injury.
  It’s unclear if anyone else was injured.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• ‘There’s Something For Everyone’ | Light City, Baltimore Book Festival Officially Underway - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 21:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• ‘There’s Something For Everyone’ | Light City, Baltimore Book Festival Officially Underway

  01-11-2019 21:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The much-anticipated Light City Baltimore festival is officially underway after Friday afternoon’s kickoff of the Baltimore Book Festival.
  Festival organizers say that 400,000 visitors are expected and that there is something everyone can enjoy.
  Baltimore author Sarah Pinsker is one of the hundreds featured in the three-day festival, inside and outside at the Inner Harbor.
  “There are readers who specialize and there are readers to read widely,” Pins
  
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• Crab Costume Stolen From Annapolis Restaurant Found

  01-11-2019 21:11
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A crab costume stolen from an Annapolis restaurant has been found and is back with its owner, Annapolis Police said Friday.
  The crab costume reportedly went missing Wednesday night from Acme Bar and Grill in the 100 block of Main Street.
  Police said the owner does not want to press charges against whoever took it.UPDATE – Thanks for all the shares. The costume has been returned and its owner does not wish to pursue criminal charges for the theft. https://t.co/4
  
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• Franklin Middle School Student Found With ‘Lookalike Weapon’

  01-11-2019 20:59
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A Franklin Middle School student was found with a lookalike weapon Friday, Baltimore County Schools confirms.
  Officials did not say what kind of weapon it was or release any further details.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• Janice L. Bowen, hospital executive, dies - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 20:54 via baltimoresun.com
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• Gill Fenwick, horse trainer recalled as ‘a beautiful rider,' dies - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 20:47 via baltimoresun.com
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• LifeBridge to halt most inpatient services at Bon Secours - New York Business Journal

  01-11-2019 20:36 via bizjournals.com
  LifeBridge to halt most inpatient services at Bon Secours  New York Business Journal
  
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• Wrong due dates printed on Baltimore County water bills - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 20:34 via baltimoresun.com
  Wrong due dates printed on Baltimore County water bills  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Viral Video Shows Md. Trick-Or-Treater’s Selfless Candy Sharing

  01-11-2019 20:20
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A video of a young Maryland trick-or-treater’s selflessness is going viral on social media.
  The video, posted on Facebook Thursday, shows a young boy named Jackson walking up to a home in search of candy. When he gets to the bowl of sweet treats, he realizes it’s empty.
  “There ain’t no more candy,” he says.
  Then, without hesitation, he opens his own bag of goodies, pulls out several treats and leaves them behind for the next ki
  
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• Trump To Host World Series Champion Nationals At White House

  01-11-2019 19:52
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will welcome the come-from-behind Washington Nationals baseball team who will celebrate their World Series victory Monday on the South Lawn of the White House.
  The Nationals beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Wednesday to clinch the title in Game 7 of the World Series. They are the first World Series winner with all four victories on the road.
  Trump attended part of Game 5 at Nationals Park in Washington and was greeted with both cheers a
  
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• Baltimore Ceasefire holding events this weekend - WBAL TV Baltimore

  01-11-2019 19:52 via wbaltv.com
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• Baltimore's Western High School celebrates 175 - WBAL TV Baltimore

  01-11-2019 19:42 via wbaltv.com
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• Dockless Vehicles, Including Scooters, Set Ridership Records In Baltimore In September - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 19:37 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Dockless Vehicles, Including Scooters, Set Ridership Records In Baltimore In September  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Dockless Vehicles, Including Scooters, Set Ridership Records In Baltimore In September

  01-11-2019 19:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dockless vehicles, including electric scooters, continue to grow in popularity in Baltimore, new numbers from the city’s transportation department show.
  Ridership set multiple records in September, with 13,040 rides happening on September 29 alone and just over 75,000 rides occurring between September 23 and 29.
  In total, September saw 282,817 dockless vehicle trips, up from 232,580 in August and 282,085 in July.
  The city expects ridership to decrease through the wi
  
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• Baltimore County Launches Workgroup To Study Equitable Policing - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 19:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore County Launches Workgroup To Study Equitable Policing

  01-11-2019 19:19
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County officials Friday announced the creation of a workgroup to study equitable policing and make recommendations to reduce disparities in policing.
  The announcement comes in the wake of a 2018 report showing a higher percentage of black drivers were issued traffic citations than any other race in the county.
  Nearly 57 percent of black drivers stopped by officers in 2018 were issued citations, compared to just one-third of white drivers, five percent of Hispa
  
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• Baltimore County forms workgroup to review racial disparities in traffic stops - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 19:06 via baltimoresun.com
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• Two Penguin Chicks Hatch At Maryland Zoo

  01-11-2019 18:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two penguin chicks hatched at the Maryland Zoo in late October, zoo officials said Friday.
  The African penguin chicks were the first to hatch during the 2019-2020 breeding season, which began in mid-September and runs until the end of February.Courtesy: Maryland ZooCourtesy: Maryland ZooCourtesy: Maryland ZooCourtesy: Maryland ZooCourtesy: Maryland ZooZoo officials said the penguins are usually born around 40 days after the eggs are laid. They will grow to full size withi
  
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• All Clear Given After MTA Building Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package

  01-11-2019 18:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An MDOT MTA building in Baltimore was evacuated Friday morning due to a suspicious package.
  The evacuation happened around 10 a.m. at the facility at 1515 Washington Boulevard after a suspicious package was found in the mailroom, an MTA spokesperson said.Police and hazardous materials crews responded and determined the package was not an explosive and was not hazardous.
  The evacuation was lifted just after noon.
  
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• Dan Rodricks: The past matters in Baltimore, but the future matters more - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 18:35 via baltimoresun.com
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• Dan Rodricks: Baltimore’s vacants remain symbols of failure and future - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 18:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Dan Rodricks: Baltimore’s vacants remain symbols of failure and future  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Water Bills With Incorrect Due Dates Go Out To Baltimore County Residents - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 18:32 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Water Bills With Incorrect Due Dates Go Out To Baltimore County Residents

  01-11-2019 18:32
  BALTIMORE COUNTY (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Department of Public Works is warning customers that some water bills went out with incorrect due dates.
  Many residents got bills that were incorrectly marked as due on November 1. The department said Friday the correct due date is 21 days after the bill was received.
  The issue was caused by “internal coding” used in the aftermath of the ransomware attack that took down the water billing system, officials said.
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• Bands to Watch at Brilliant Baltimore - Baltimore magazine

  01-11-2019 18:24 via baltimoremagazine.com
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• Reminder: Clocks ‘Fall Back’ This Weekend For End Of Daylight Saving Time

  01-11-2019 18:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Singer Cher once crooned about what she would do if she could turn back time.
  This weekend, you will be able to find out for yourself when you turn your clocks back one hour due to the end of Daylight Saving Time.
  The twice-a-year changing of the clocks will happen Sunday at 2 a.m.Officials say the time change is also a good opportunity to test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  While you’ll gain an hour of sleep Saturday night, it will start
  
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• Patriots have had a couple of, well, interesting games at Baltimore - The Boston Globe

  01-11-2019 18:07 via bostonglobe.com
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• 'Thoughts Of A Colored Man' Catching The Attention Of Many At Baltimore Center Stage - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 17:52 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  'Thoughts Of A Colored Man' Catching The Attention Of Many At Baltimore Center Stage  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Tool containing radioactive material missing in Baltimore County; officials say there’s little public risk - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 17:33 via baltimoresun.com
  Tool containing radioactive material missing in Baltimore County; officials say there’s little public risk  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning - UMB News

  01-11-2019 17:07 via umaryland.edu
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• Report: Former Ravens RB Alex Collins Gets 3-Game Suspension For Spring Arrest

  01-11-2019 17:05
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Former Ravens running back Alex Collins has been handed a three-game suspension from the NFL for his arrest in the spring, NFL Network reports.
  Collins had been arrested in March after reportedly being found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree.
  He had been charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, having a handgun in his vehicle and possessing a f
  
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• Storms Leave Behind Damage; Traps Some Drivers In High Water - CBS Baltimore

  01-11-2019 17:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Storms Leave Behind Damage; Traps Some Drivers In High Water  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Price Rite Marketplace supermarkets in Baltimore unveil new store concept - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 16:59 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore City College basketball players appear in new ad for Under Armour Curry 7 - Baltimore Sun

  01-11-2019 16:46 via baltimoresun.com
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• Hyatt Regency hotel workers win minimum wage increase - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-11-2019 16:37 via bizjournals.com
  Hyatt Regency hotel workers win minimum wage increase  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Authorities Probe False Alarm About Shooter At Montgomery College

  01-11-2019 16:16
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland are trying to figure out how an active shooter warning was sent out in error on a college campus.
  The Washington Post reports that the warning went out Friday at Montgomery College in the Washington suburbs.
  The message was broadcast on Twitter and declared: “EMERGENCY! Active shooter at (insert campus) Campus. LOCK DOWN NOW. Go to nearest room and lock door! Follow instructions from authorities.”
  The tweet was taken down
  
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• Wawa is building a new store in Canton - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-11-2019 16:15 via bizjournals.com
  Wawa is building a new store in Canton  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Press Release - BaltimoreRavens.com

  01-11-2019 15:48 via baltimoreravens.com
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