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• Baltimore leaders tout crime-fighting resolve in Annapolis - Maryland Daily Record

  31-01-2020 23:59 via thedailyrecord.com
  
  Baltimore leaders tout crime-fighting resolve in Annapolis  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• Maryland Corrections Head Discusses Prison Staffing Concerns

  31-01-2020 23:54
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s corrections chief told lawmakers Friday that his department has made strides in addressing concerns about staffing and overtime costs in state prisons.
  Robert Green, the secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, said he understands the urgency of hiring and retaining correctional officers. He said filling vacant positions has been his top priority, since he became the head of the department in May.
  “What we
  
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• Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson Accused Of Terror Plot Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Prison

  31-01-2020 23:50
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A Coast Guard Lieutenant who pleaded guilty to firearms and drug charges after stockpiling weapons and creating a “hit list” made up of journalists, Democratic politicians and Supreme Court justices was sentenced Friday to 13 years and 4 months in prison.
  At a news conference Friday evening, U.S. Attorney Robert Hur described Christopher Hasson as a self-described white nationalist who wanted to commit violence.
  “Mr. Hasson crossed the line between
  
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• Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Northrop Grumman Teaming Up To Help Oyster Population Flourish

  31-01-2020 23:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is teaming up with one of the country’s largest aerospace tech companies.
  Their goal is to design a system to help oysters flourish in the Chesapeake Bay.
  That company is Northrop Grumman. Not only do they want to plant oysters, but they want to change the way the ecosystem works in Maryland.
  In the past, there would be people who would dive into the water to see how the oyster population was doing. Northrop Grumman and the Ch
  
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• Feral Cat In Ellicott City Tests Positive For Rabies - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 23:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Feral Cat In Ellicott City Tests Positive For Rabies

  31-01-2020 23:27
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County’s health department is asking people who may have come in contact with a feral or stray cat in the Ellicott City area to contact them after the cat tested positive for rabies.
  The cat was found near the 8700 block of Baltimore National Pike on Wednesday.
  Officials said anyone who may have had contact with the cat since January 15 or anyone whose pet has unexplained wounds to call them at 410-313-1773 during business hours or 410-935-0196 after
  
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• Baltimore City school uses 'greenwall' to keep building's air clear - WBAL TV Baltimore

  31-01-2020 23:26 via wbaltv.com
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• Multiple Vehicles Involved In Serious Crash In Catonsville - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 23:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Multiple Vehicles Involved In Serious Crash In Catonsville

  31-01-2020 23:17
  
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Multiple vehicles were involved in a serious crash in Catonsville on Friday afternoon.
  The crash happened in the 300 block of Maiden Choice Lane.
  Fire officials say there were several patients involved.
  One person was rescued from a car. There is no word yet on the extent of the victim’s injuries.
  At least three vehicles were involved in the crash.
   
  
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• GMC Yukon Set On Fire In Charles County, Officials Say

  31-01-2020 23:08
  
  INDIAN HEAD, Md. (WJZ) — Fire investigators are looking into arson in Charles County.
  Police say a 2015 GMC Yukon was set on fire in Indian Head early Wednesday morning.
  The fire was set off inside the passenger side glove box and quickly spread.
  The SUV is a total loss, but no one was hurt.
  
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• BWI Marshall Airport To Receive Upgraded Wi-Fi Service By 2021

  31-01-2020 23:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Travelers rejoice: faster wireless internet is coming to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
  The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a contract Wednesday to upgrade Wi-Fi service at the airport.
  BPW will replace the existing Wi-Fi setup with new advanced technology, expected to be installed by early 2021, for better service.
  “The project will ensure our customers have easy access to free, robust Wi-Fi service,” said Ricky Smith, E
  
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• Hampden Elementary Middle School Uses ‘Green Wall’ To Clean Its Air

  31-01-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Teachers are always looking for new ways to motivate their students, and at Hampden Elementary Middle School in Baltimore, the solution to a small problem has led to some living teachable moments.
  At mid-day, there’s little problem, but at the start of the school day buses are lined up and idling.
  “A parent reached out and they were concerned because the buses park out front and the diesel fumes… open the doors up and it blows in,” said Ray Greenw
  
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• 26 Murders In Baltimore To Start 2020, 25 At This Time In 2019

  31-01-2020 22:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s the end of January, and Baltimore’s murder rate is trending ahead of last year’s rate.
  So far this year, there have been 26 murders compared to 25 on this date in 2019.
  Non-fatal shootings are slightly down. There have been 42 so far this year compared to 49 at this time last year.
   
  
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• 42-Year-Old Man Shot In The Arm In Northeast Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 22:39 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• 42-Year-Old Man Shot In The Arm In Northeast Baltimore

  31-01-2020 22:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a shooting in northeast Baltimore on Friday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 2000 block of Swansea Road just before 2 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Soon after, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Northeast District are investigating this incident.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2444 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866
  
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• Maryland prison chief defends efforts to reduce overtime costs - Baltimore Sun

  31-01-2020 22:38 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Purse Theft In Cockeysville - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 22:35 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Purse Theft In Cockeysville

  31-01-2020 22:35
  
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after a woman’s purse was stolen on Friday in Cockeysville.
  Police said the suspects stole a woman’s purse and used her credit card to make a purchase at a Walgreens.
  (Photo Credit: Baltimore County Police Department)
  Anyone with information is urged to call police at 410-887-1820.Written By WJZ Apprentice Ju’waun Morgan
  
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• “This is my Baltimore” student project from Morgan State documents city - Baltimore Sun

  31-01-2020 22:33 via baltimoresun.com
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• ‘Everyone Is Coming Together’ | Baltimore Continues Fight To Keep Preakness At Pimlico, Add Year-Round Attractions - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 22:14 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  ‘Everyone Is Coming Together’ | Baltimore Continues Fight To Keep Preakness At Pimlico, Add Year-Round Attractions  CBS Baltimore
  
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• ‘Everyone Is Coming Together’ | Baltimore Continues Fight To Keep Preakness At Pimlico, Add Year-Round Attractions

  31-01-2020 22:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fight to keep the Preakness at Pimlico is racing forward.
  Pimlico’s owners wanted to move the Preakness to its other track in Laurel, saying Pimlico’s run down and costly to renovate.
  Last year, Baltimore City sued the owners of Pimlico to keep that from happening.
  “Everyone is coming together for this, and I feel like it’s a new day for Baltimore City,” Sharon Green Middleton, District 6 Council Vice President, said.
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• Baltimore Orioles Claim Travis Lakins, Designate Stevie Wilkerson For Assignment - Birds Watcher

  31-01-2020 22:10 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles Claim Travis Lakins, Designate Stevie Wilkerson For Assignment  Birds Watcher
  
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• Maryland Weather: April-Like Weather Ahead - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 21:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Maryland Weather: April-Like Weather Ahead

  31-01-2020 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s been a warm start to 2020 in Maryland!
  As January comes to a close, Baltimore was more than seven degrees above average, and the warm weather trend will continue.
  After a seasonably warm weekend, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week are expected to top out in the low 60s — around 20 degrees above normal. That’s April-like weather to start off February!We aren’t the only ones seeing toasty temps; folks from the Rockies to the East Coast are
  
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• Brexit day is finally here - Baltimore Sun

  31-01-2020 21:41 via baltimoresun.com
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• Theatre Review: 'Traditional Anatolian Shadow Theatre' by Karagöz Theatre Company at Baltimore Theatre Project - MD Theatre Guide

  31-01-2020 21:39 via mdtheatreguide.com
  
  Theatre Review: 'Traditional Anatolian Shadow Theatre' by Karagöz Theatre Company at Baltimore Theatre Project  MD Theatre Guide
  
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• Gary Parrish On San Diego State’s 22-0 Start: ‘Computer Numbers Suggest They Are Legitimate National Title Contender’

  31-01-2020 21:22
  
  (CBSLA/CBS Local)- The madness of college basketball usually waits until March before kicking into high gear. That hasn’t been the case this season, with the revolving door at the number-one spot.
  However, in the midst of this topsy-turvy season, one team has been consistently excellent, and it’s not who you’d expect. Brian Dutcher’s San Diego State Aztecs have rattled off 22 straight wins to open the season entering Saturday night’s game against Utah State on CBS S
  
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• Abell Foundation to invest $4M in local small business loan fund - Baltimore Business Journal

  31-01-2020 21:13 via bizjournals.com
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• Baltimore's Super Bowl specials, Ministry of Brewing opens in Upper Fells and more restaurant news - Baltimore Business Journal

  31-01-2020 21:09 via bizjournals.com
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• Two State Highway Workers Hit On Side Of Interstate 97; Driver Believed To Have Suffered Medical Emergency

  31-01-2020 20:49
  
  HANOVER, Md. (WJZ) — Two state highway workers were injured after being hit while on the side of Interstate 97 late Friday morning, state police said.
  The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on I-97 near New Cut Road.
  Police said a driver is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and swerved before running off the road. The highway workers were outside of their vehicles at the time of the crash.
  One of the workers was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center; the driver and the second work
  
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• Baltimore must do more to preserve historic rowhouses on Druid Hill Avenue | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  31-01-2020 20:32 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore must do more to preserve historic rowhouses on Druid Hill Avenue | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Rev. Paul Gabriel Holthaus, retired Roman Catholic priest, dies - Baltimore Sun

  31-01-2020 20:19 via baltimoresun.com
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• Teen Charged In Lanham Homicide Of 49-Year-Old Blanca Aguilar

  31-01-2020 20:18
  
  LANHAM, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police charged 17-year-old Marco Reyes Moreno in connection to the fatal stabbing of Blanca Aguilar that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Lanham.
  He is charged as an adult with first-degree murder, related charges and will be held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without bond. Moreno admitted to stabbing Blanca during an argument, police said.
  Marco Reyes Moreno
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• Man Killed In Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Brandywine

  31-01-2020 20:04
  
  BRANDYWINE, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are still investigating the fatal two-vehicle crash that left one man dead Thursday night in Brandywine.
  The victim was identified as 21-year-old Jose Daniel Aguilar Echeverria of Waldorf, who was the driver of a Dodge Charger.
  Echeverria has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy.
  No one else was injured in the crash.
  Troopers responded to northbound Rt. 301 north of Cedarville Road before 11:00 p.m. Th
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Match Up With NL Central For Interleague Play - Birds Watcher

  31-01-2020 20:00 via birdswatcher.com
  
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• Two Donkeys At The Maryland Zoo Predict Winner Of Super Bowl 54

  31-01-2020 19:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo says its “local football experts” have picked the team they expect to win the Super Bowl this Sunday.
  Harry and Lloyd the miniature donkeys went with the San Francisco 49ers over the Kansas City Chiefs, going straight for the football-shaped treat container with the 49ers’ logo on it.
  “There was no hee-hawing about it,” a zoo spokesperson said in an email. “The miniature Mediterranean donkeys picked the San Francisco tr
  
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• AAA Mid-Atlantic Reminds Drivers Not To Drive Drunk On Super Bowl Sunday

  31-01-2020 19:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers to enjoy the big game Sunday but not to drive drunk when going to or leaving festivities or home.
  “Drinking and driving is not a game – it’s a deadly combination and a crime – both of which are 100 percent preventable,” said Ragina C. Ali, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Make your winning drive a sober one and designate a driver before you indulge in game day spirits.
  
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• UMMS Working To Recover Remaining $400K It Spent On ‘Healthy Holly’ Books

  31-01-2020 19:13
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland Medical System has recovered $100,000 of the $500,000 it spent on former board member and Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s “Healthy Holly” books and is working to get the rest back, the board’s chairman told lawmakers Thursday.
  At a meeting of the House’s Health and Government Operations Committee, Chairman James “Chip” DiPaula said the board is working with prosecutors to recover the rest of the mo
  
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• The Story of a Baltimore Panhandler Murdering a Woman Made National News. The Truth Didn't - VICE

  31-01-2020 18:57 via vice.com
  
  The Story of a Baltimore Panhandler Murdering a Woman Made National News. The Truth Didn't  VICE
  
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• Showers to stay mainly south of Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  31-01-2020 18:30 via wbaltv.com
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• DARLENE CORPORAL v. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE - Maryland Daily Record

  31-01-2020 17:52 via thedailyrecord.com
  
  DARLENE CORPORAL v. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• South Carolina Man Charged In Connection To Human Trafficking In Linthicum

  31-01-2020 17:30
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police charged 33-year-old Darryl Craig Kegler in connection to human trafficking Thursday in Linthicum.
  Officers responded to an establishment near BWI in the 1700 block of West Nursery Road for a report of prostitution.
  Police found Kegler who they said was profiting from prostitution activity.
  Darryl Craig Kegler (Photo Credit: Anne Arundel County Police Department)
  Kegler was arrested and charged with assault and human trafficking-related offe
  
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• Top Baltimore news: Missing 81-year-old man found dead; police sergeant charged with theft; more - Hoodline

  31-01-2020 17:13 via hoodline.com
  
  Top Baltimore news: Missing 81-year-old man found dead; police sergeant charged with theft; more  Hoodline
  
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• 36 theater shows to see in Baltimore in February - Baltimore Fishbowl

  31-01-2020 17:09 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  
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• WATCH: Super Bowl 54 Commercial Previews Featuring President Trump, Maisie Williams, Jason Momoa And More

  31-01-2020 17:05
  
  This Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off for a shot at the Lombardi Trophy. For many, the culmination of the NFL season is as much about the spectacle as it the sport and nothing embodies that better than Super Bowl commercials. If you can’t wait to see this year’s slate check out a few of this year’s ads below featuring names like President Trump, Democratic Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, Maisie Williams, Jason Momoa and Missy Elliott.
  
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• WATCH: How Hershey Built A Guinness World Record Breaking Chocolate Nut Bar

  31-01-2020 17:00
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (WJZ) — Hershey broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest chocolate nut bar when it unveiled a huge Reese’s Take 5 Friday morning.
  In the video, you can see how they built this mammoth chocolate bar.
  The Reese’s Take 5 is Hershey’s newest candy bar and has pretzels, caramel, peanut butter, peanuts, and chocolate bar.
   
  
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• Man Finds Military Flare While Harvesting Oysters In Chesapeake Bay

  31-01-2020 16:28
  
  CHURCH CREEK, Md. (WJZ) — A man harvesting oysters in the Chesapeake Bay Thursday found something quite unexpected: a military marine flare.
  The state fire marshal’s office said the commercial fisherman found the flare in the bay and called officials after returning to his Dorchester County home.
  Credit: Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office
  A state bomb squad responded to the scene and disposed of the flare, officials said.
  No injuries or damage were reported.
   
  
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• Two Missing Foster Children Found Unharmed - CBS Baltimore

  31-01-2020 16:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Two Missing Foster Children Found Unharmed

  31-01-2020 16:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore Police say two missing boys were found unharmed.
  ORIGINAL POST: Jan. 31, 3:12 a.m. : Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help to find two missing foster children.
  10-year-old Thiel Thomas and 6-year-old Damon Reabes were reported missing on January 20 at 2:15 p.m.They were last seen at Govans Elementary School at 900 Woodbourne Avenue.
  Both were last seen wearing white polo shirts and blue pants.
  Foster parents say that Thiel Thomas was wearin
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: Top 5 free agents they can’t overlook - Ebony Bird

  31-01-2020 16:11 via ebonybird.com
  
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