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• Baltimore Construction Worker Suspended More Than 40 Feet In The Air Rescued Unharmed - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 23:47
  
  Baltimore Construction Worker Suspended More Than 40 Feet In The Air Rescued Unharmed  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Members Of Maryland Army National Guard Competing To Be Named ‘Best Warrior’

  12-03-2020 23:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Members of the Maryland Army National Guard are putting their skills to the test in the hope of being named the best warrior in the state.
  Thirteen soldiers are going head-to-head in the Guard’s Best Warrior competition.
  “Some of the things they’re going to do out here (are) very strenuous, rigorous, challenging events,” said National Guard Maj. Kurt Rauschenberg.
  The events in the competition use skills the soldiers have been perfecting since basi
  
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• Baltimore Construction Worker Suspended More Than 40 Feet In The Air Rescued Unharmed

  12-03-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A construction worker who was suspended more than 40 feet in the air for more than an hour in Baltimore Thursday was rescued unharmed.
  Around 11 a.m. Thursday, firefighters got a call that a worker was trapped under the Edmonson Avenue Bridge.
  “(He was) stuck about 40-50 feet in the air in the bucket of a skylift,” said Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson Blair Adams. “Immediately firefighters implemented two rescue options to get the constructio
  
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• As Store Shelves Run Out Of Cleaning Products Due To Coronavirus, Baltimore Teachers Ask Administrators To Step Up

  12-03-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The run on sanitation supplies is affecting public schools in Baltimore.
  City teachers often feel tasked with filling supply needs in their classrooms, but with store shelves bare or limited, they’re asking administrators to do more to fill the need.
  The problem became even more evident this week when a photo taken at an elementary school in west Baltimore showed bathrooms not only without soap but also dispensers, illustrating concerns raised previously by teachers
  
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• Local photographer asks in mural: Shine your light Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  12-03-2020 23:26
  Local photographer asks in mural: Shine your light Baltimore  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Emergency Management Director, Deputy Director On Leave As Coronavirus Spreads In Maryland

  12-03-2020 23:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Baltimore takes steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, both the city’s emergency management director and deputy director are on leave.
  Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s office confirmed both the deputy director and Director David McMillan are on leave; they did not say why.
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• Billie Eilish's Chicago concert postponed - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 22:56
  Billie Eilish's Chicago concert postponed  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Trey Mancini Had Malignant Tumor Removed, Lab Results, Recovery Timetable Unknown - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 22:56
  
  Baltimore Orioles Trey Mancini Had Malignant Tumor Removed, Lab Results, Recovery Timetable Unknown  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Archdiocese Of Baltimore Limiting Masses, Close Schools March 16-27

  12-03-2020 22:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Archdiocese of Baltimore is complying with the COVID-19 public restrictions directed by the state, amid pandemic concerns.
  Archbishop William E. Lori issued a statement following Governor Larry Hogan’s press conference, saying that all archdiocesan schools will be closed during the same period as Maryland public schools.
  He also said he has instructed all parishes of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to limit attendance at all Masses and parish-sponsored events,
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Mayor Jack Young Bans All Baltimore City Events With More Than 250 People - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 22:41
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Mayor Jack Young Bans All Baltimore City Events With More Than 250 People  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 62-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Impairment Missing From Baltimore County - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 22:41
  
  62-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Impairment Missing From Baltimore County  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: All Baltimore County Senior Centers To Close To Public, County Worker Travel Suspended - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 22:32
  
  Coronavirus Latest: All Baltimore County Senior Centers To Close To Public, County Worker Travel Suspended  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Jonesing for sandwiches? Check out Baltimore's top 3 spots - Hoodline

  12-03-2020 22:27
  
  Jonesing for sandwiches? Check out Baltimore's top 3 spots  Hoodline
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Trey Mancini Had Malignant Tumor Removed, Lab Results, Recovery Timetable Unknown

  12-03-2020 22:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — During a colonoscopy last week, doctors discovered a malignant tumor in Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini’s colon.
  It was successfully removed Thursday, his team said in a statement.
  The Orioles said there is no timetable for his recovery at this time, but they should know more information next week.
  “The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better,” said Mancini. “I have the best family, fr
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Shamrock 5K, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled - CBS Baltimore

  12-03-2020 22:03
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Shamrock 5K, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled  CBS Baltimore
  
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• U.S. Marshals arrest alleged Baltimore gang member on the run since 2016 - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 21:51
  U.S. Marshals arrest alleged Baltimore gang member on the run since 2016  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens seven round mock draft 2020: Baltimore loads up on defense in early rounds, receivers in late rounds - CBS Sports

  12-03-2020 21:45
  
  Ravens seven round mock draft 2020: Baltimore loads up on defense in early rounds, receivers in late rounds  CBS Sports
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Public Schools To Close March 16-27

  12-03-2020 21:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools across Maryland are preparing for a possible outbreak as COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
  At a news conference Thursday afternoon, officials announced all public schools in the state will be closed next week and through Friday, March 27. School-sanctioned travel is also canceled.#COVIDー19: State Superintendent Karen Salmon is directing that all public schools across Maryland will be closed effective MONDAY 3/16 to FRID
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Public Schools Ordered To Close March 16-27

  12-03-2020 21:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools across Maryland are preparing for a possible outbreak as COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
  At a news conference Thursday afternoon, officials announced all public schools in the state will be closed next week and through Friday, March 27. School-sanctioned travel is also canceled.#COVIDー19: State Superintendent Karen Salmon is directing that all public schools across Maryland will be closed effective MONDAY 3/16 to FRID
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Public Schools Ordered Close March 16-27

  12-03-2020 21:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools across Maryland are preparing for a possible outbreak as COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
  At a news conference Thursday afternoon, officials announced all public schools in the state will be closed next week and through Friday, March 27. School-sanctioned travel is also canceled.#COVIDー19: State Superintendent Karen Salmon is directing that all public schools across Maryland will be closed effective MONDAY 3/16 to FRID
  
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• Maryland coronavirus updates for March 12: Schools closing, Baltimore police order protective equipment - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 21:42
  Maryland coronavirus updates for March 12: Schools closing, Baltimore police order protective equipment  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Brent Crothers, plumber turned prize-winning sculptor, dies - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 21:37
  Brent Crothers, plumber turned prize-winning sculptor, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Dog Waiting 7 Years For Adoption Pleads For ‘2nd Chance’ On Social Media

  12-03-2020 21:34
  
  OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A shelter dog that has been waiting 7 years to be adopted has received about 30 adoption applications since her story was posted on social media this week.
  A photo was posted on Facebook Monday showing Ginger the Labrador retriever mix sitting in her kennel at Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.
  “Hi! I’m Ginger!” a sign clipped to the kennel read. “I’ve been here waiting 7 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, 2 days. I’m a good girl!
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Gov. Activates National Guard, Closes Schools, Ports

  12-03-2020 21:28
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan activated the National Guard Thursday and announced more restrictions after 12 residents test positive for coronavirus — including one community transmission case.
  “We should expect the number of cases to dramatically rise,” Hogan said.Governor Hogan is live now on @wjz: "We should expect the number of cases to dramatically rise." #CoronavirusOutbreak
  — Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) March 12, 2020MEMA is now at its hig
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Public Schools To Close Next Week

  12-03-2020 21:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Schools across Maryland are preparing for a possible outbreak as COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
  At a news conference Thursday afternoon, officials announced all public schools in the state will be closed next week and through Friday, March 27.#COVIDー19: State Superintendent Karen Salmon is directing that all public schools across Maryland will be closed effective MONDAY 3/16 to FRIDAY 3/27.
  — Mike Ricci (@riccimike) Ma
  
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• NCAA Tournaments Canceled Due To Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 21:24
  
  The NCAA announced on Twitter Thursday it was canceling "all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Cruise Ship Terminal Closed At Port Of Baltimore, Gov. Hogan Says

  12-03-2020 21:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Governor Larry hogan has closed Baltimore’s cruise ship terminal.
  No passengers or crew members can disembark into the port who has been outside of the U.S.
  Two ships scheduled to return to port are exempt, and all passengers coming in must be screened.
  
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• 3 things the Baltimore Ravens should not do this offseason - Ebony Bird

  12-03-2020 21:24
  
  3 things the Baltimore Ravens should not do this offseason  Ebony Bird
  
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• World War II Veteran, 94, To Graduate From High School: ‘It Means A Whole Lot’

  12-03-2020 21:21
  
  BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (CBS Local) — A veteran of World War II who didn’t finish high school in his youth will soon get get the diploma that’s eluded him for decades.
  Oscar Nipps Jr. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, started boot camp “two years to the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked” and served in the U.S. Army until the Japanese surrendered.
  “He was on the ship right next to the Missouri when the Japanese came over to sign the peace treaty on the Missouri,”
  
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• 62-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Impairment Missing From Baltimore County Found Safe

  12-03-2020 21:06
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County have found a formerly missing 62-year-old man.
  Mark Battle had last been seen on Bonnie Ridge Court in Pikesville. He was wearing a black hat, blue sweatshirt and pants and black and gray Adidas sneakers.Police said he has a cognitive impairment.
  
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• 62-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Impairment Missing From Baltimore County

  12-03-2020 21:06
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 62-year-old man.
  Mark Battle was last seen on Bonnie Ridge Court in Pikesville. He was wearing a black hat, blue sweatshirt and pants and black and gray Adidas sneakers.Police said he has a cognitive impairment.
  Anyone who sees him should call 911.
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Virginia Gov. Northam Declares State Of Emergency

  12-03-2020 20:51
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of confirmed cases among Virginians grew to 17.
  Northam advised all Virginians to avoid large gatherings “for the time being.” He said he was canceling all state conferences and large events for the next 30 days and urged local governments and private organizers to follow suit. He also announced new restrictions on travel for state workers.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Mayor Jack Young Bans All Baltimore City Events With More Than 250 People

  12-03-2020 20:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young announces a ban on all city permitted events with more than 250 attendants in Baltimore, amid of
  They recommend that other events with more than 250 people be postponed. They did not say for how long.
  There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Baltimore.
  This is a breaking story. We will update with more information once we have more confirmed.
   
  
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• Coronavirus Updates: Orioles Spring Training Games Canceled, MLB Delays Opening Day By 2 Weeks

  12-03-2020 20:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Orioles spring training games have been canceled and Opening Day has been delayed for two weeks, according to Major League Baseball.
  LATEST: What sports are canceled due to coronavirus?
  The MLB joined several other national sports leagues by canceling or postponing games.
  The National Hockey League paused its season. The NCAA is also discussing whether or not to hold March Madness.
   
  
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• The coronavirus-related sport cancellations in the Baltimore area - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  12-03-2020 20:03
  The coronavirus-related sport cancellations in the Baltimore area  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Baltimore area, national sports cancellations - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  12-03-2020 20:03
  Baltimore area, national sports cancellations  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Baltimore St. Patricks Parade Postponed To Ensure Health, Safety - Baltimore, MD Patch

  12-03-2020 19:21
  
  Baltimore St. Patricks Parade Postponed To Ensure Health, Safety  Baltimore, MD Patch
  
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• Baltimore area companies plan for telecommuting amid coronavirus outbreak - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 19:17
  Baltimore area companies plan for telecommuting amid coronavirus outbreak  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Maryland Schools Latest

  12-03-2020 19:14
  
  SEVERN, MD. (WJZ) — Schools across Maryland are preparing for a possible outbreak as COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
  Whether this means they’re closing down or canceling school trips, the state has emphasized that caution is key.
  In Baltimore, City Schools are preparing learning packets in the event they have to start teaching remotely.
  Archbishop Spalding High School is closed for three days while a member of the school community is teste
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: What We Know

  12-03-2020 19:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Twelve confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Maryland as of March 12, 2020.
  Most of the people who contracted COVID-19 had traveled overseas, officials said. On Thursday, Maryland reported its first community transmission case linked to the man in his 60s from Prince George’s County. That means the coronavirus wasn’t contracted abroad.
  Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency in Maryland so that state agencies can fast-track things needed
  
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• Baltimore County closing senior centers, canceling recreation events as coronavirus spreads - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  12-03-2020 18:48
  Baltimore County closing senior centers, canceling recreation events as coronavirus spreads  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• ‘It’s an unknown time': Baltimore bars and restaurants brace for decrease in business amid coronavirus co - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 18:44
  ‘It’s an unknown time': Baltimore bars and restaurants brace for decrease in business amid coronavirus co  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Capitals, NHL Pause Season

  12-03-2020 18:42
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C (WJZ) — The National Hockey League has suspended its 2019-2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  This includes the Washington Capitals. Baltimore doesn’t have a hockey team.
  The Capitals were supposed to play the Detroit Red Wings Thursday at 7 p.m.
  “In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and convening a conference call of the Board of Governors, the National Hockey League is announcing to
  
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• Baltimore City Schools to prepare learning packets for students as part of coronavirus plans - wmar2news.com

  12-03-2020 18:42
  
  Baltimore City Schools to prepare learning packets for students as part of coronavirus plans  wmar2news.com
  
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• Student Stabbed At Glen Burnie High School During Fight; Two People In Custody

  12-03-2020 18:25
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Two people are in custody after a student was stabbed during a fight that happened during a lunch period and class at Glen Burnie High School Thursday, police said.
  In a letter to Glen Burnie High School families, the principal said a fight began outside their Media Building involving three girls, one of whom stabbed one of the other students.
  Two staff members intervened and separated the students in a minute or two. Two other staff members, including the principa
  
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• Student Stabbed At Glen Burnie High School During Fight

  12-03-2020 18:25
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Two people are in custody after a student was stabbed during a fight that happened during a lunch period and class at Glen Burnie High School, police say.
  In a letter to Glen Burnie High School families, the principal said a fight began outside their Media Building involving three girls, one of whom stabbed one of the other students.
  Two staff members intervened and separated the students in a minute or two. Two other staff members, including the principal and the
  
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• 2 Arrested In Glen Burnie High School Stabbing

  12-03-2020 18:25
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Officers are at Glen Burnie High School for a stabbing.
  Both suspects are in custody.
  The injuries are non-life-threatening.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Baltimore's Emergency Management Director On Leave - WBAL Radio

  12-03-2020 18:23
  Baltimore's Emergency Management Director On Leave  WBAL Radio
  
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• Attorney General Settlement With T-Mobile A Win For Baltimore - Patch.com

  12-03-2020 18:01
  
  Attorney General Settlement With T-Mobile A Win For Baltimore  Patch.com
  
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• Howard schools’ upcoming Baltimore, Johns Hopkins APL field trips canceled due to coronavirus outbreak - Baltimore Sun

  12-03-2020 17:50
  Howard schools’ upcoming Baltimore, Johns Hopkins APL field trips canceled due to coronavirus outbreak  Baltimore Sun
  
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