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• Maryland Weather: Weather Won’t Warm Your Heart For Valentine’s Day, Weekend

  13-02-2020 23:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Cling tight to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day; it’s going to be a cold one!
  Temperatures reached the mid-50s in the Baltimore area on Thursday, but they will tumble overnight, bottoming out around freezing with some spots even colder.
  A cold front will move through the area, and in its wake, the cloud cover that helped keep temperatures warmer will disappear. It won’t warm up much on Friday; expect high temperatures only in the upper 30s.
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• 72-Year-Old Woman Shot In Crossfire In West Baltimore, Suspects Sought

  13-02-2020 23:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 72-year-old woman is recovering after she was caught in the middle of a shootout in west Baltimore on Wednesday.
  Baltimore Police said two suspects were involved in a shootout where the victim got caught in the crossfire on North Smallwood Street.
  “The lady was parking, and by the time she got out of her car, that’s when the shots happened,” a neighbor told WJZ.
  The woman has not been identified, but police said she was shot in the upper shoulder.
  
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• ‘Tourniquets Save Lives’ | Doctors Encourage Residents To Take ‘Stop The Bleed Course’ In Wake Of Officer-Involved Shooting

  13-02-2020 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Doctors said it was a tourniquet that saved the life of the Baltimore County Police officer who was shot in the stomach during a police-involved shooting in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday.
  “At least one of the [officers’] lives were saved by a tourniquet,” Thomas Scalea, Trauma Surgeon at Shock Trauma, said.
  Tara Reed Carlson, Director of Community Outreach with Shock Trauma, said learning how to use a tourniquet is a critical skill to have when t
  
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• Pierre Gibbons Faces Years Of Recovery After Trying To Save Neighbor From Burning Patterson Park Home

  13-02-2020 23:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was nearly five months ago that Pierre Gibbons was rushed to the hospital in grave condition after running into a burning home to save his neighbor.
  Gibbons is awake and recovering, but doctors said it could take years until he’s 100 percent.
  “For me to have survived that incident tells me there is more for me to do, and I’m excited to get to the point in my life when I can do that,” Gibbons said.
  After running into the burning home to save
  
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• Anne Arundel County Sisters Share Story Of Integrating White School - CBS Baltimore

  13-02-2020 23:29 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Anne Arundel County Sisters Share Story Of Integrating White School  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Anne Arundel County Sisters Share Story Of Integrating White School

  13-02-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was a day to celebrate Black History Month at Chesapeake High School, highlighting the achievements made by African Americans in the community and throughout the state of Maryland.
  “It’s very important for people to know where they come from,” Shea Lynch, a junior at Chesapeake High School, said. “Because everyone in the past had to work hard to get what we have now.”
  Student organizers at Chesapeake High School said the goal is to ed
  
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• Goodwill hopes to open adult charter high school in Baltimore City - WBAL TV Baltimore

  13-02-2020 23:26 via wbaltv.com
  Goodwill hopes to open adult charter high school in Baltimore City  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Apartments for rent in Baltimore: What will $2000 get you? - Hoodline

  13-02-2020 23:24 via hoodline.com
  
  Apartments for rent in Baltimore: What will $2000 get you?  Hoodline
  
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• Man Shot In The Back Of The Head In Baltimore, Police Say

  13-02-2020 23:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the back of the head in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon.
  Police were called to an area hospital shortly after 3:30 p.m. for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. When officers arrived, they found a 34-year-old man who had been shot in the back of the head.
  The victim was conscious and alert.
  Police were also called to an area hospital in northwest Baltimore just before 3 p.m. on Thursday. When officers arrived, they f
  
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• Shop Maryland Energy Weekend Means Big Savings For Appliance Shoppers - CBS Baltimore

  13-02-2020 23:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Shop Maryland Energy Weekend Means Big Savings For Appliance Shoppers  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Shop Maryland Energy Weekend Means Big Savings For Appliance Shoppers

  13-02-2020 23:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re in the market for a new refrigerator, air conditioner or washing machine, then Presidents’ Day weekend may be the time to pull the trigger thanks to a temporary sales tax exemption.
  This weekend is Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, meaning shoppers are exempt from paying the state’s six percent sales tax on Energy Star appliances.
  “You can save up to $1,000,” Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said. “I promise you because I&rsquo
  
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• Prosecutors seek nearly 5 years for former Baltimore mayor - WTOP

  13-02-2020 22:55 via wtop.com
  
  Prosecutors seek nearly 5 years for former Baltimore mayor  WTOP
  
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• Officers Shot In Baltimore Were Trying To Serve A Felony Warrant On Michael Marullo - CBS Baltimore

  13-02-2020 22:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Officers Shot In Baltimore Were Trying To Serve A Felony Warrant On Michael Marullo  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Walter D. Kone, a retired Baltimore public schools educator and World War II veteran, dies - Baltimore Sun

  13-02-2020 22:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Walter D. Kone, a retired Baltimore public schools educator and World War II veteran, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Pizzeria Now Serving Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - AviationPros.com

  13-02-2020 21:50 via aviationpros.com
  Maryland Pizzeria Now Serving Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport  AviationPros.com
  
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• US Attorney Recommends Nearly 5-Year Sentence For Catherine Pugh In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  13-02-2020 21:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — U.S. Attorney Robert Hur is recommending a nearly five-year prison sentence for former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh in the “Healthy Holly” scandal.
  In documents filed with the court, Hur called Pugh’s actions in the scheme “a recurring pattern of well-executed steps that built on each other, becoming more audacious and complex leading up to the mayoral election.”
  The former mayor pleaded guilty in November to four charges, including conspir
  
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• Baltimore’s Acting IT Director Todd Carter Becomes Department’s Permanent Leader

  13-02-2020 21:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s acting information technology director, who has been in the role since October, has been named the department’s permanent leader, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s office said Thursday.
  Todd Carter started with the city’s IT department in May on the same day a ransomware attack struck and crippled some of the city’s services for months, officials said. His predecessor, Frank Johnson, went on leave a month after the attac
  
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• Nearly 80K Deer Harvested By Maryland Hunters During 2019-2020 Season

  13-02-2020 21:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Hunters harvested nearly 80,000 deer in Maryland between September 6 and January 31, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said Thursday.
  Department officials said the statewide harvest of 79,457 deer included 29,233 antlered and 46,777 antlerless white-tailed deer, plus 1,552 antlered and 1,895 antlerless sika deer.
  The harvest was three percent higher than the 2018-2019 total of 77,382 deer, according to a news release.
  “We are pleased with the results
  
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• Cornell Roberts Arrested In Connection With Bank Robbery, Attempted Robbery In Anne Arundel County

  13-02-2020 21:07
  
  SEVERNA PARK, Md (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police arrested a man in connection with a SunTrust Bank robbery in Severna Park that happened earlier this week.
  Cornell Dupree Roberts
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  Cornell Dupree Roberts, 46, of Grasonville, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, robbery, second-degree assault and theft of $1,500 to under $25,000.
  Officers responded to SunTrust Bank in the 100 block of Ritchie Highway late Wednesday morning
  
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• Baltimore County looks to employ more youth Summer 2020 - WBAL TV Baltimore

  13-02-2020 21:04 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore County looks to employ more youth Summer 2020  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Fire Department accepting EMT, firefighter applications - WBAL TV Baltimore

  13-02-2020 20:47 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore Fire Department accepting EMT, firefighter applications  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Why the Western Golf Association wanted Baltimore and Caves Valley for the 2021 BMW Championship - Baltimore Sun

  13-02-2020 20:40 via baltimoresun.com
  Why the Western Golf Association wanted Baltimore and Caves Valley for the 2021 BMW Championship  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Add Veteran LHP Tommy Milone - Birds Watcher

  13-02-2020 20:26 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles Add Veteran LHP Tommy Milone  Birds Watcher
  
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• Feds: Prison Guards, Inmates And Others Ran Contraband Ring

  13-02-2020 20:14
  
  HANOVER, Md. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they’ve filed charges in Maryland against two correctional officers, six inmates and seven outsiders for allegedly conspiring to smuggle in alcohol, drugs and cell phones.
  The Capital Gazette reported Wednesday that the charges involved the Jessup Correctional Institution in Hanover.
  The charges are the latest in a series of arrests that have involved the state’s troubled prison system. State and federal officials have been trying to
  
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• Ravens Ticket Prices To Increase For 2020 Season

  13-02-2020 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens fans: be prepared to cough up a bit more dough to watch Lamar Jackson and crew next season.
  In a letter sent to season ticket holders, the team said its average ticket prices will increase around 6.5 percent in 2020, with some zones increasing by higher amounts and others by lower amounts. One zone won’t see any increase.
  “To achieve our collective goals, we must continue to stay competitive with other NFL teams, both in terms of the revenue we generate
  
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• Substitute Teacher Removed After ‘Unprofessional Behavior’ At Halethorpe Elementary

  13-02-2020 19:38
  
  HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — A substitute teacher was removed from a Halethorpe Elementary School classroom after the school district said the teacher allegedly “exhibited unprofessional behavior.”
  “Our administration immediately investigated this report and took action to remove the substitute teacher from the classroom,” said Baltimore County Public Schools’ officials in a statement.
  “We want parents to be reassured that their students’ safety is our
  
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• Ravens Rank Second In NFL Survey Of Fans’ Gameday Satisfaction

  13-02-2020 19:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It turns out Ravens fans are as happy with the team’s off-the-field performance on gameday as they are with Lamar Jackson and crew.
  The team came in second in overall gameday satisfaction in the NFL’s annual Voice of the Fan survey in 2019, the Ravens said Thursday, coming in behind the New Orleans Saints.
  Fans gave the team and M&T Bank Stadium high marks for its tailgate experience, food and drink offerings, entertainment options and gameday staff.
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• Baltimore Police overtime endangers officers and public | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  13-02-2020 19:24 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore Schools Chief Will be Highest Paid in the State - WBOC TV 16

  13-02-2020 19:20 via wboc.com
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• UMB's CEC Welcomes New Director - UMB News

  13-02-2020 19:19 via umaryland.edu
  
  UMB's CEC Welcomes New Director  UMB News
  
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• Police: Man Wielding Tire Iron Robs 7-Eleven In Glen Burnie, Another Robbery Reported At Royal Farms

  13-02-2020 19:06
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A man wielding a tire iron allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Glen Burnie early Thursday morning. Another robbery was reported 10 minutes later at a Royal Farms also in Glen Burnie.
  According to Anne Arundel County Police, officers were called to the 7-Eleven at 495 Old Mill Road for a reported robbery around 2:20 a.m.
  An unknown man entered the store with a tire iron and demanded property and money, however the suspect only got the property before fleeing. Officers se
  
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• Simone Johnson, Daughter Of The Rock, Trains To Be Fourth-Generation Wrestling Superstar

  13-02-2020 18:59
  
  (CBSLA/CBS Local) — For Simone Johnson, having The Rock, one of the most successful professional wrestlers of all-time as your father, will open some doors. It also doesn’t hurt that Dwayne Johnson one of the top-grossing movie stars in the world. But that is where the advantages stop for WWE’s newest signee.
  There is a tough road ahead for the 18-year-old daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as she attempts to become the first fourth-generation Superstar in sports
  
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• Black history month a time to reflect on Baltimore heroes | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  13-02-2020 18:52 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore Among The Worst Cities For Dating, DC Among The Best - CBS Baltimore

  13-02-2020 18:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Baltimore Among The Worst Cities For Dating, DC Among The Best

  13-02-2020 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Valentine’s Day on Friday, here’s a list of the best and worst cities for dating.
  Apartment List ranked the cities based on a survey taken by 20,000 renters. They asked them “How would you rate your current city or neighborhood for opportunities to date?”
  Provo, Utah was the top-ranked city for dating, where 47.5 percent of singles were satisfied with their dating opportunities.Baltimore, Maryland ranked no. 58 out of 86 cities with 21.78 perc
  
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• Port of Baltimore had a record-breaking 2019 with plans to grow - Baltimore Business Journal

  13-02-2020 18:34 via bizjournals.com
  Port of Baltimore had a record-breaking 2019 with plans to grow  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore man arrested for fatally stabbing mother multiple times, police say - Baltimore Sun

  13-02-2020 18:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore man arrested for fatally stabbing mother multiple times, police say  Baltimore Sun
  
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• $1 Million Donated To Calvert Hall College High School Anonymously To Create Arts Program Scholarship

  13-02-2020 18:30
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — An anonymous alumnus donated $1 million to Calvert Hall College High School to be used in scholarship funding for students in the arts program.
  “Our benefactor is directly investing in the lives of our students,” said Brother John Kane, Calvert Hall College President. “This remarkable gift has given us the momentum to begin the quiet phase of a transformational campaign to support our core mission – providing a comprehensive education to a divers
  
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• Officers Shot In Baltimore Were Trying To Serve A Felony Warrant On Michael Marullo

  13-02-2020 18:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At this hour, a Baltimore County officer shot on duty Wednesday is still recovering at Shock Trauma.
  A Baltimore city officer who was also wounded on duty Wednesday has been released.
  But there are a number of questions about how they were wounded while serving a felony warrant on an armed suspect in northeast Baltimore.
  Related Coverage: ‘Bomb Going Off’ | Residents Stunned After 2 Officers In NE Baltimore Neighborhood
  ‘Their Daily Sacrifice Does N
  
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• BREAKING: Man shot in Baltimore County, police search for suspect - Fox Baltimore

  13-02-2020 17:58 via foxbaltimore.com
  BREAKING: Man shot in Baltimore County, police search for suspect  Fox Baltimore
  
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• 1 Injured In Randallstown Shooting, Police Investigating

  13-02-2020 17:57
  
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Police are on the scene of a shooting in Randallstown.
  According to Baltimore County Police, one man was shot in the 3500 block of Carriage Hill Circle.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Police are still searching for a suspect.#BCoPD is on the scene of a call for a shooting in the 3500 blk of Carriage Hill Cr, 1 adult man suffered a gunshot wound, transported to hospital for treatment, no suspect in custody. More info when it becomes availab
  
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• People: Baltimore Washington Medical Center names David Hunt chief nursing officer - Capital Gazette

  13-02-2020 17:50 via capitalgazette.com
  People: Baltimore Washington Medical Center names David Hunt chief nursing officer  Capital Gazette
  
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• Baltimore Ravens re-sign safety to 1-year contract - PennLive

  13-02-2020 17:47 via pennlive.com
  
  Baltimore Ravens re-sign safety to 1-year contract  PennLive
  
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• Man wanted for rape in Baltimore arrested in Beckley - WVNS-TV

  13-02-2020 17:46 via wvnstv.com
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• 30-Year-Old Kenard Kuniken Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of His Mother Tracey Phelps

  13-02-2020 17:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 30-year-old Baltimore man was charged in the fatal stabbing of his mother in northeast Baltimore.
  Kenard Kuniken allegedly killed his 51-year-old mother Tracey Phelps on Monday afternoon in the 6400 block of Walther Avenue.
  Kenard Kuniken
  Baltimore police responded to the home around 1 p.m. after a report of a stabbing.
  There’s they found Phelps with multiple stab wounds to her body. She was pronounced dead on scene.
  Kuniken was taken into custody and charged with
  
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• FedEx to close Halethorpe center with 130 employees - Baltimore Business Journal

  13-02-2020 16:55 via bizjournals.com
  FedEx to close Halethorpe center with 130 employees  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Medtronic Recalls Certain MiniMed Diabetic Insulin Pumps Tied To 1 Death

  13-02-2020 16:36
  
  (CNN) — Medtronic has recalled some of its insulin pumps after injuries and one death were reported due to the device malfunctioning, according to a US Food and Drug Administration announcement on Wednesday.
  The FDA identified it as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.
  Insulin pumps are small devices that can deliver insulin and help diabetes patients reach desired blood glucose levels as part of their management of the disease.
  Medtronic has recalled certain MiniMed 600 Seri
  
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• What Baltimore transit can learn from WMATA about communication - Greater Greater Washington

  13-02-2020 16:24 via ggwash.org
  
  What Baltimore transit can learn from WMATA about communication  Greater Greater Washington
  
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• Wanted 16-Year-Old Anthony Martin Jr. Arrested In Joshua Crouse’s Murder

  13-02-2020 16:10
  
  JOPPA, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old was arrested in the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Joshua Dwayne Crouse back in November.
  Harford County Sheriff’s Office took Anthony Martin, Jr. into custody after months of looking for him.
  Crouse was shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 in Joppa.
  RELATED STORIES:Joshua Dwayne Crouse Killed In Edgewood Shooting
  16-Year-Old Suspect Wanted For Edgewood Murder
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• 16-Year-Old Anthony Martin Jr. Arrested In Joshua Crouse’s Murder

  13-02-2020 16:10
  
  JOPPA, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old was arrested in the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Joshua Dwayne Crouse back in November.
  Harford County Sheriff’s Office took Anthony Martin, Jr. into custody after months of looking for him.
  Crouse was shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 in Joppa.
  RELATED STORIES:Joshua Dwayne Crouse Killed In Edgewood Shooting
  16-Year-Old Suspect Wanted For Edgewood Murder
  ‘My Body Went Numb’ | Survivor Of Deadly Edgewood Fire Speaks About Terrifyi
  
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