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• Baltimore County’s Glass Hasn’t Been Recycled For Years. Here’s Why

  10-03-2020 23:44
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Residents of Baltimore County received quite the shock a few weeks ago when they found out the glass they’ve been recycling was ending up in landfills.
  “It started under the previous administration,” said Stephen Lafferty, the county’s chief sustainability officer.”I think they made a financial decision to stop accepting glass,”
  WJZ visited the recycling plant Tuesday. Mike Bichler, who runs the plant, said there was too muc
  
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• Doorbell Camera Rebate Program Legislation Passes Baltimore City Council

  10-03-2020 23:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Council approved legislation that will give residents a rebate if they install a home security camera and register it with the city.
  The Patterson Park Neighborhood was one of the first in the city to establish a database for security cameras. Now, the Baltimore City Council wants to encourage all city residents to go out and purchase a home security camera.
  “It aids with arrests, but it also aids with prosecution,” Arch McKown, Patterson P
  
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• Baltimore Guinness’ Hollie Stephenson Blazes Trail In Male-Dominated Industry

  10-03-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a name wrapped in 260 years of tradition; Guinness and its iconic Irish stout.
  In August 2018, Guinness opened its only brewery in North America, just 10 miles from downtown Baltimore.
  Hollie Stephenson is the head brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
  “What a head brewer does entirely depends on the brewery that you’re at and the size that you are,” Stephenson said. “I manage the schedules. I manage the tap list that we have here i
  
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• Baltimore man charged in Carroll detention center overdoses - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  10-03-2020 23:27
  Baltimore man charged in Carroll detention center overdoses  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Nonprofit Helps Baltimore High School Students Learn Networking, Communication Skills

  10-03-2020 23:16
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The non-profit Building STEPS hosted its Network Experience event on Tuesday at Towson University’s West Village Commons for Baltimore City Schools seniors.
  “All of these students really are coming from challenging schools, challenging neighborhoods and they don’t have this experience to really talk to professionals,” Sheyna Mikeal, of Building STEPS, said.
  The program focuses on giving students feedback on their communication and networking
  
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• 7-Year-Old Lana Owen Ayara Missing After Leaving School On Unknown Bus

  10-03-2020 23:09
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Police are searching for a missing seven-year-old boy who disappeared after getting on an unknown bus after school.
  Police said Lana Owen Ayara did not return home after leaving Hollifield Elementary School. His mom, who was watching his normal bus stop, then called police.MISSING CHILD: #HoCoPolice are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 7-year-old boy Lana Owen Ayara from Ellicott City who did not return home after he left Hollifield Statio
  
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• Coronavirus Concerns Drop Flight Bookings From BWI, Slashing Prices To Under $100 To Major U.S. Cities

  10-03-2020 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/CNN) — Due to coronavirus concerns, many people are avoiding flying and traveling in general- and because of that, prices have dropped.
  The CDC is encouraging less travel and avoiding large crowds and people have also been avoiding cruise lines because of all the cases linked to cruises across the U.S.
  Governor Larry Hogan has asked older residents in Maryland to stay in the state and avoid traveling, but has not issued a formal travel ban out of state.
  Airlines across the c
  
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• Port Discovery Aims To Make Itself More Friendly To Those With Sensory Processing Challenges

  10-03-2020 22:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Port Discovery at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is opening its doors earlier once per month to give those with sensory processing challenges a chance to experience its exhibits in a more comfortable environment.
  Dozens of visitors stop by the museum every day to check out the sounds and interactive exhibits. Now on the second Sunday of every month, its doors will be opening one hour early, setting up a sensory-friendly environment.
  “The lights a little dimmer,
  
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• The 2020 Census Is Almost Here. Here’s How To Avoid Being Scammed

  10-03-2020 22:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will arrive in mailboxes starting this week and officials are warning people that scammers are already trying to take advantage of the process.
  The census is a government-mandated survey designed to count every person in every household in the country in order to allocate federal funds. Officials say every response matters.
  “It’s very important for our communities locally to get the resources for schools, libraries, ro
  
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• Why Maryland’s Elderly Are More At-Risk For Coronavirus - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 22:07
  
  Why Maryland’s Elderly Are More At-Risk For Coronavirus  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Police: Group Of Juveniles Attack Person Outside North Baltimore Church - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 22:07
  
  Police: Group Of Juveniles Attack Person Outside North Baltimore Church  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Why Maryland’s Elderly Are More At-Risk For Coronavirus

  10-03-2020 22:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Maryland reported its eight positive coronavirus case Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recommended precautions for the state’s elderly residents: avoid large crowds and traveling.
  Hogan said residents 60 and older are most at-risk when it comes to the coronavirus. So far, six of the positive coronavirus cases in the state are people over the age of 50. Officials did not share the age of the couple that tested positively for coronavirus Tuesday in Prince Georg
  
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• Police: Group Of Juveniles Attack Person Outside North Baltimore Church

  10-03-2020 21:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person was injured after reportedly being attacked by a group of juveniles outside a north Baltimore church Tuesday afternoon, police said.
  Officers were called to the 2400 block of Saint Paul Street around 4:10 p.m. for a report of unruly juveniles. When they arrived, they found a group had attacked a person.Medics treated the victim for their injuries; it’s unclear how badly they were hurt.
  Chopper 13 was over the scene and showed a large police presence outsi
  
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• O’s Fans Hopeful Slugger Chris Davis Has Found His Swing This Spring

  10-03-2020 21:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The O’s are in Sarasota, Florida, for Spring Training, gearing up for their 2020 season.
  The Orioles will have plenty of fresh faces on the team this year. Recent stars Adam Jones, Manny Machado and Zach Britton; all long gone. Chris Davis, however, one of the few recognizable faces still on the roster.
  Davis, who has struggled mightily the last two seasons, is tearing the cover off the ball in Spring Training; and O’s fans are hoping the old Crush Davis
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Some Maryland Universities Moving All Classes Online, Others Cancel Classes Before Spring Break

  10-03-2020 21:45
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Several universities in Maryland are making changes on campus due to coronavirus concerns — some even switching to online classes.
  American University is temporarily moving all classes online following spring break due to coronavirus concerns.
  Effective immediately, spring break will be extended through Tuesday, March 17. Classes will be canceled for those two days.
  CORONAVIRUS LATEST:Two More People In Prince George’s County Test Positive For Coronavirus, 8
  
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• How Long Does The Coronavirus Live On Surfaces? The Experts Weigh In

  10-03-2020 21:29
  
  (CBS Local) — While the coronavirus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, the experts say COVID-19 can spread when you touch a contaminated surface. But how long does it live on a surface?
  The experts say viruses normally remain active longer whenever they fall on stainless steel, plastic, or other similarly hard surfaces, according to International Business Times, as compared to when they would fall of soft surfaces like fabrics.
  Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Offi
  
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• Lawmaker: Bill Requiring Paid Sick Days Could Limit Spread Of Coronavirus

  10-03-2020 21:22
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (CBS Local) — Employers should be required to give employees paid sick leave in order to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, a state senator in Kentucky says.
  Senate Bill 282, filed Wednesday by Louisville Democrat Morgan McGarvey, would make people who work in Kentucky for a particular employer for at least 30 days within a year, from the commencement of their employment, entitled to paid sick days.
  “Employers should realize that it is in their best interest to
  
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• Lawmakers must address Baltimore transit’s breakdown woes | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2020 21:20
  Lawmakers must address Baltimore transit’s breakdown woes | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Charles Carroll-era house in Baltimore set for auction - Maryland Daily Record

  10-03-2020 21:08
  
  Charles Carroll-era house in Baltimore set for auction  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• Baltimore spending board requested to OK $140,000 settlement to Hampden couple for sewage backups - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2020 21:03
  Baltimore spending board requested to OK $140,000 settlement to Hampden couple for sewage backups  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Investigating Monday Evening Shooting In Lansdowne - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 20:51
  
  Police Investigating Monday Evening Shooting In Lansdowne  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Heavy Seas Beer - Quality Manager - Heavy Seas Beer - Baltimore, MD - Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Listing - Brewbound.com

  10-03-2020 20:50
  
  Heavy Seas Beer - Quality Manager - Heavy Seas Beer - Baltimore, MD - Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Listing  Brewbound.com
  
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• Baltimore police, family members knock on doors in search of leads in last year’s killing of a Morgan State st - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2020 20:48
  Baltimore police, family members knock on doors in search of leads in last year’s killing of a Morgan State st  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland labs working on coronavirus vaccine - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2020 20:42
  Maryland labs working on coronavirus vaccine  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Investigating Monday Evening Shooting In Lansdowne

  10-03-2020 20:35
  
  LANSDOWNE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County are investigating a shooting that left one woman injured Monday night.
  The shooting happened around 6:35 p.m. near the intersections of Smith and Bryant avenues in Lansdowne. Officers reportedly searched the area and found evidence of a shooting but no victims.
  Later officers were called to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Police said they confirmed the 27-year-old woman was injured in the shooting.
  The shooting i
  
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• What We Know About Coronavirus In Maryland - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 20:18
  
  What We Know About Coronavirus In Maryland  CBS Baltimore
  
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• New COVID-19 Policies for UMB Community - UMB News

  10-03-2020 20:08
  
  New COVID-19 Policies for UMB Community  UMB News
  
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• Maryland Hospitals Change Visitor Policies Due To Coronavirus Fears

  10-03-2020 19:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Multiple Maryland hospitals are making changes to their visitor policies in response to the spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.
  The University of Maryland Medical System is changing its visitor policy at all 13 hospitals in its system and other UMMS healthcare facilities beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
  LifeBridge Health’s changes will also take effect on Wednesday at Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital and Carroll Hospital as wel
  
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• Coronavirus will make work, school in Greater Baltimore a lot more complicated - Baltimore Business Journal

  10-03-2020 19:56
  Coronavirus will make work, school in Greater Baltimore a lot more complicated  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Gov. Hogan Asks Older Residents To Avoid Large Crowds, Travel As Maryland Reports Its 9th Coronavirus Case

  10-03-2020 19:50
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — With three new coronavirus cases in Maryland Tuesday morning, the governor is asking older residents to avoid large crowds and traveling.
  The newest case was announced Tuesday evening, a woman in her 60s from Montgomery County. This case is connected to the same Egyptian cruise as five of the state’s previous cases.
  A couple in Prince George’s County tested positive for coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed Tuesday, bringing the total to 8 confirmed cas
  
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• Gov. Hogan Asks Older Residents To Avoid Large Crowds, Travel As Maryland Reports Its 8th Coronavirus Case

  10-03-2020 19:50
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — With two new coronavirus cases in Maryland Tuesday morning, the governor is asking older residents to avoid large crowds and traveling.
  A couple in Prince George’s County tested positive for coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed Tuesday, bringing the total to 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maryland.
  “We are advising older people [and those with underlying health conditions] to avoid crowds and large gatherings and traveling, flying on pla
  
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• Turner Sports Exec Jeff Zucker: NCAA Tournament ‘Can Be An Outlet Of Emotional, Psychological Relief For Country’

  10-03-2020 19:38
  
  (CBS Local/CBSNewYork)- The coronavirus outbreak has been dominating headlines in the United States for the past month, but it’s impact is just beginning to be felt in the sports world. On Monday, four of the American professional sports leagues (MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS) announced they would be temporarily limiting access to locker rooms, not allowing in media members.
  Several sports events have been played in empty venues. The Ivy League just announced the cancellation of their men’s
  
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• Hogan Appoints Lisa Belcastro To Fill General Assembly Vacancy

  10-03-2020 19:38
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Lisa Belcastro to fill a legislative vacancy representing parts of Baltimore County in the Maryland General Assembly, the governor’s office said Tuesday.
  Belcastro will fill the vacancy in District 11, which includes parts of Owings Mills and Pikesville. She had gotten the recommendation of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee for the seat.
  Belcastro works for Prince George’s County Schools as an adapted physica
  
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• More “squeegee kid” violence in Baltimore - Hot Air

  10-03-2020 19:31
  
  More “squeegee kid” violence in Baltimore  Hot Air
  
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• Maryland Senate OKs Sports Betting Measure - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 19:25
  
  Maryland Senate OKs Sports Betting Measure  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Attorney: Family Of Coronavirus Patient Was Not Told To Quarantine

  10-03-2020 19:23
  
  CLAYTON, Mo. (CBS Local) — The family of the St. Louis-area woman who reported symptoms for COVID-19 broke quarantine and attended a father-daughter school dance, officials said.
  But the family was not told to self quarantine ahead of the official diagnosis, their attorney said.
  St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said Sunday the patient’s immediate family had been told repeatedly since Thursday to quarantine at their home in Ladue, after the young woman, who had just returned from M
  
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• Baltimore Ravens' Hayden Hurst caught up in scam with man allegedly posing as former MLB All-Star - Fox News

  10-03-2020 19:20
  
  Baltimore Ravens' Hayden Hurst caught up in scam with man allegedly posing as former MLB All-Star  Fox News
  
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• Jerry Remy won't travel to Baltimore for late March series due to coronavirus concerns - WEEI

  10-03-2020 19:14
  Jerry Remy won't travel to Baltimore for late March series due to coronavirus concerns  WEEI
  
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• Maryland Senate OKs Sports Betting Measure

  10-03-2020 19:09
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Sports betting would be allowed at Maryland’s six casinos, horse racing tracks and potentially at a Washington Redskins stadium, under a measure the Maryland Senate approved Tuesday.
  The Senate voted 47-0 for the legislation, which now goes to the House. If the General Assembly approves the measure to allow wagering on professional and college sports, voters would have the final say in a November referendum.
  The measure would permit sports betting at either a re
  
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• Navy Fires Stefanie Pemper As Women’s Basketball Coach

  10-03-2020 19:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy has fired women’s basketball coach Stefanie Pemper following a 12-year run that finished with two straight losing seasons.
  Stefanie Pemper. Credit: Navy Athletics
  Pemper is the winningest coach in the history of the program. She went 214-164 and took the Midshipmen to the NCAA Tournament in three straight seasons, beginning in 2011.
  But Navy had a combined 17-42 record over the last two years, including a 7-29 mark in the Patriot League.
  Navy athletic direc
  
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• 69-Year-Old Baltimore Man Missing - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 19:01
  
  69-Year-Old Baltimore Man Missing  CBS Baltimore
  
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• USM Universities, American University Temporarily Moving All Classes Online Due To Coronavirus Concerns

  10-03-2020 19:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — American University is temporarily moving all classes online following spring break due to coronavirus concerns.
  Effective immediately, spring break will be extended through Tuesday, March 17. Classes will be canceled for those two days.
  CORONAVIRUS LATEST:Two More People In Prince George’s County Test Positive For Coronavirus, 8 Total Cases In Maryland
  LIST: EPA Releases Names Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus
  The Symptoms Of Coronavirus And W
  
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• AU, UMD Temporarily Moving All Classes Online, TU Cancels Classes Before Spring Break Due To Coronavirus Concerns

  10-03-2020 19:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — American University is temporarily moving all classes online following spring break due to coronavirus concerns.
  Effective immediately, spring break will be extended through Tuesday, March 17. Classes will be canceled for those two days.
  CORONAVIRUS LATEST:Two More People In Prince George’s County Test Positive For Coronavirus, 8 Total Cases In Maryland
  LIST: EPA Releases Names Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus
  The Symptoms Of Coronavirus And W
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld To Perform At Live! Casino In Maryland In July

  10-03-2020 18:46
  
  HANOVER, Md. (WJZ) — Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at The Hall at Live! Casino and Hotel in Anne Arundel County in July.
  The venue said Seinfeld will take the stage on July 10 at 9 p.m.
  Tickets are set to go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and start at $72.99.
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• Charges Dropped Against Baltimore County Grandmother ‘Slammed’ To Ground During Arrest - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 18:45
  
  Charges Dropped Against Baltimore County Grandmother ‘Slammed’ To Ground During Arrest  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 69-Year-Old Baltimore Man Missing

  10-03-2020 18:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are searching for 69-year-old Rodney Jefferies, who was last seen earlier Tuesday in the 700 block of Linnard Street.
  Credit: BPD
  Jeffries is 5’11” and weighs 190 lbs. He was last seen wearing a baseball hat, green jacket, dark sweater, dark pants and black shoes.
  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rodney Jefferies is asked to call 911. 
  
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• Off-Duty Salisbury Police Officer Accused Of Threatening Acquaintance With Gun

  10-03-2020 18:30
  
  SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) — A Salisbury police officer has been suspended without pay after allegedly threatening an acquaintance while off-duty last year, police said Tuesday.
  In a news release, officials said the officer, identified only as Officer Brown, invited a 39-year-old acquaintance over to his home in late October 2019 to talk about some work on a vehicle the victim hadn’t finished.
  During that meeting, police said the two got into an argument and Brown displayed a handgun and t
  
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• Jim Henneman On Covering Eight Decades Of Baltimore Sports - Press Box

  10-03-2020 18:28
  
  Jim Henneman On Covering Eight Decades Of Baltimore Sports  Press Box
  
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• Charges Dropped Against Baltimore County Grandmother ‘Slammed’ To Ground During Arrest

  10-03-2020 18:27
  
  PIKESVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — All charges against a 76-year-old grandmother who was thrown to the ground during a controversial arrest by Baltimore County Police have been dropped.
  Rena Mellerson was charged with second-degree assault, resisting and interfering with an arrest and obstruction.
  RELATED STORIES: Baltimore County Police Release Body Camera Video Of 76-Year-Old ‘Slammed’ To Ground During Arrest
  Attorney: Family Wants Justice After 76-Year-Old Grandmother ‘
  
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• Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County Schools Cancel All Trips Outside Maryland, DC - CBS Baltimore

  10-03-2020 18:21
  
  Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County Schools Cancel All Trips Outside Maryland, DC  CBS Baltimore
  
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