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• 2020 Baltimore Ravens defense looks nearly completed - Ebony Bird

  24-03-2020 23:57
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Giant Food Temporarily Adjusts Hours At Most Stores - CBS Baltimore

  24-03-2020 23:55
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Giant Food Temporarily Adjusts Hours At Most Stores  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Giant Food Temporarily Adjusts Hours At Most Stores

  24-03-2020 23:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Giant Food announced Tuesday that most of its stores will adjust hours of operation beginning Friday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Effective Friday, March 27, most Giant Food stores will adjust hours of operations to be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All Giant Food 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours.
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• Ravens re-sign wide receiver and special teams contributor Chris Moore - Baltimore Sun

  24-03-2020 23:38
  Ravens re-sign wide receiver and special teams contributor Chris Moore  Baltimore Sun
  
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• CareFirst Pledges $2M To Community Organizations For COVID-19 Response And Relief

  24-03-2020 23:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CareFirst announced Tuesday it would contribute $2 million to community non-profit organizations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Through conversations with organizations, CareFirst identified health, social and economic needs as funding priorities.
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• An Ideal Ravens Draft - Baltimore Beatdown

  24-03-2020 23:15
  
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• Baltimore officials postpone vote on controversial aerial surveillance program - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  24-03-2020 23:10
  Baltimore officials postpone vote on controversial aerial surveillance program  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Hogan, Mosby At Odds Over Plan To Release Non-Violent Offenders To Protect Them From Coronavirus

  24-03-2020 23:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City’s State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to consider the supervised release of some inmates in order to stop an outbreak of the coronavirus behind bars.
  In a letter sent to the governor this week, Mosby said she has the backing of top health experts, some from Johns Hopkins, who believe jails and prisons are a prime breeding ground for the virus.
  “Understanding that these facilities could become easily a breeding gro
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: UMMC To Host Blood Drive At UMB During Unprecedented Blood Shortage

  24-03-2020 23:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University of Maryland Medical Center is collaborating with the University of Maryland, Baltimore to host its monthly blood drive in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  There is currently an unprecedented blood shortage across the nation, according to health officials.
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• Not Enough Tests: Marylanders Left To Wonder If They Have Coronavirus

  24-03-2020 22:59
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan said COVID-19 testing sites can’t open yet because the state doesn’t have enough testing kits.
  WJZ spoke to dozens of people in the past few days who describe their experiences getting tested or trying to get tested. The majority of people shared similar stories of how frustrating and difficult getting a test in Maryland is.
  Nick and Stacie Wilson raced to Carroll County Hospital for a second time after their 1-year-old daughter Addison e
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: LifeBridge Health Tightens Visitor Policy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  24-03-2020 22:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — LifeBridge Health announced Tuesday it has made hospital visitor policy changes in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
  These changes affect Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital and Grace Medical Center.
  Moving forward, there will be no inpatient visitors with the following exceptions:One parent visitor for pediatric patients
  One significant other for labor and delivery patients
  One visitor for end-of-life care patients
  One visitor for heart a
  
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• Top Under Armour executive Kevin Eskridge will leave company in August - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  24-03-2020 22:46
  Top Under Armour executive Kevin Eskridge will leave company in August  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• DOUBLE SHOOTING: Man, Woman Shot in East Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  24-03-2020 22:26
  DOUBLE SHOOTING: Man, Woman Shot in East Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Here’s What’s Considered An ‘Essential Business’ In Maryland During COVID-19 Closures

  24-03-2020 22:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are many questions on which businesses are deemed “essential” and can stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Workers inside Wells Discount Liquors were a different kind of busy Tuesday.
  “It’s a really weird time. I mean, every day is unpredictable,” Roxann Rogers, of Wells Discount Liquors, said.
  Much of their business is now ordered by phone and only two customers are allowed inside at a time.
  “We don’t let them shop the
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Howard County District Court Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  24-03-2020 22:07
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — An employee of the District Court of Maryland in Howard County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
  This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Maryland Judiciary.
  The individual last worked at the courthouse located at Courthouse Drive in Ellicott City on March 12.
  They sought medical attention and were tested on March 17.
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• ‘Might Be Losing My Mind’: Coronavirus Cabin Fever Leading Many To Vent Frustrations On Social Media

  24-03-2020 21:48
  
  (CBS Local) — With millions of Americans in lockdown for a few weeks now in order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, it’s inevitable that some of us are starting to go stir crazy.Cabin fever setting in: listened to Dancing in the Dark on repeat. All day. ALL DAY. #cantstartafirewithoutaspark #stayhome
  — Katherine Horrocks (@kathorrocks) March 24, 2020Health experts have advised Americans to practice social distancing to stop the community spread of the virus.
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• LIST: Maryland Coronavirus Testing Sites: Drive-Thrus, Triage Tents & More

  24-03-2020 21:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — So you think you have coronavirus? First, you should call your primary care physician and get screened.
  Your PCP believes you may have COVID-19 and either tells you to self-quarantine and get emergency help if your symptoms get bad or they refer you to get tested.
  Medical professionals discourage people from just showing up to emergency rooms as there is a potential to contaminate other patients. If you’re having difficulty breathing or a medical emergency related t
  
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• CBS All Access Offers Free 30 Day Subscription

  24-03-2020 20:59
  
  (CBS Local)– CBS All Access is the latest streaming service to jump in on the increased number of people watching TV while they’re quarantined at home.
  “Star Trek Picard” star Sir Patrick Stewart announced on Twitter that new subscribers to CBS All Access can watch all of the content on the streaming site for free during the next month.Our #StarTrekPicard season finale is Thursday, and starting today until 4/23, you can watch for free on @CBSAllAccess in the US with
  
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• Maryland State Board Of Education Votes To Keep Dr. Karen Salmon As State Superintendent During Coronavirus Response

  24-03-2020 20:55
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland State Board of Education held a meeting via teleconference Tuesday morning, but due heavy site traffic, the live stream crashed several times leading the board to end the call early.
  Many parents, students and teachers were listening to the meeting to hear the latest on how the state board was responding to the coronavirus pandemic. State schools have been closed since March 16 through March 27.
  Parents are anxiously awaiting word about what will happen
  
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• As coronavirus spreads, Maryland officials begin turning Baltimore Convention Center into makeshift hospital - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  24-03-2020 20:52
  As coronavirus spreads, Maryland officials begin turning Baltimore Convention Center into makeshift hospital  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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• Baltimore police already don’t have enough officers. What happens when they get sick from coronavirus? | COMME - Baltimore Sun

  24-03-2020 20:50
  Baltimore police already don’t have enough officers. What happens when they get sick from coronavirus? | COMME  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Thomas Grollman Charged With 10 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography, Police Say

  24-03-2020 20:48
  
  CROWNSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A 53-year-old Crownsville man has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography stemming from a nine-month investigation, Anne Arundel County police said Tuesday.
  Thomas John Grollman first came onto the department’s child abuse unit’s radar in June 2019 after they got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children he had had a sexually-explicit conversation with a minor, police said.
  The minor was later identified as
  
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• ‘You’re Less Vigilant’ | Working From Home Due To The Coronavirus? Here’s How To Avoid Cybersecurity Issues

  24-03-2020 20:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Millions of Americans are working and going to school from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns about cybersecurity.
  While many adjust to remote working and learning becoming the new normal, one cybersecurity expert told WJZ it’s important people don’t let their guards down.
  “When you’re at home, you’re more comfortable, you’re less vigilant and you start making easier mistakes,” cybersecurity expert Spencer Poll
  
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• ‘Nobody Could Have Prepared For This’: Hair Salon Worries About Financial Hit Of Coronavirus

  24-03-2020 20:28
  
  HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — Tabatha Harmon, a barbershop owner, said at the close of business Saturday she had to shut her doors to customers.
  “We have a lot of regular customers, but we have a lot of elderly customers too and I’m just trying to look out for them,” she said. “You come in contact with so many people and you’re touching them so I was worried.”
  Harmon owns ‘Tabby’s House of Styles’ on Annapolis Road in Halethorpe. It has been
  
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• Coronavirus Closings: Small Business Worries About Financial Hits After Gov. Hogan Orders Non-Essential Businesses Shut Down

  24-03-2020 20:28
  
  HALETHORPE, MD. (WJZ) – Tabatha Harmon, a barber shop owner, said at the close of business Saturday she had to shut her doors to customers.
  “We have a lot of regular customers, but we have a lot of elderly customers too and I’m just trying to look out for them,” she said. “You come in contact with so many people and you’re touching them so I was worried.”
  Harmon owns ‘Tabby’s House of Styles’ on Annapolis Road in Halethorpe. It has been
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: 2 Department Of The Army Civilian Employees At Aberdeen Proving Ground Test Positive For COVID-19

  24-03-2020 20:23
  
  ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD. (WJZ) — Two Department of the Army civilians who work on Aberdeen Proving Ground tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation.
  One employee, who works in a secured facility at APG North, did not show symptoms but was tested because of their age, health and recent travel to New York. They had last been seen in their office on Monday, March 16.
  The department said most non-essential employees who worked in building 394 at APG North were placed on m
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Jack Young Calls For President Trump To Give Stimulus Packages To Cities & States, Not Just Corporations - CBS Baltimore

  24-03-2020 20:08
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Jack Young Calls For President Trump To Give Stimulus Packages To Cities & States, Not Just Corporations  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Former Georgetown Hoyas Guard David Edwards Dies After Contracting COVID-19

  24-03-2020 19:56
  
  (WJZ)- Former Georgetown Hoyas and Texas A&M Aggies guard David Edwards has died after contracting COVID-19. Edwards’ former teammate at Texas A&M, Charles Henderson shared the news in a Facebook post on Monday night.
  A Texas A&M official confirmed that report when speaking to the Dallas Morning News late Monday night.Edwards, a New York native, played for Georgetown for just one season before transferring to Texas A&M for the final three years of his career. He was part of
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Catholic High School Donates Medical Supplies To Mercy Medical Center

  24-03-2020 19:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Catholic High School in Baltimore is joining a growing list of organizations donating medical supplies to hospitals in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The school donated several boxes of personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, to Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Jack Young Calls For President Trump To Give Stimulus Packages To Cities, Not Just Corporations

  24-03-2020 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young called President Donald Trump to not just bail out corporations during the coronavirus pandemic, but cities and states as well.
  He spoke after touring the Baltimore Convention Center and Hilton Hotel, which are being repurposed as field hospitals to deal with the growing number of cases in the state.
  “We’re calling on the president to give stimulus packages to the city and to the state, they’re bailing out the corporations, but
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Jack Young Calls For President Trump To Give Stimulus Packages To Cities & States, Not Just Corporations

  24-03-2020 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young called President Donald Trump to not just bail out corporations during the coronavirus pandemic, but cities and states as well.
  He spoke after touring the Baltimore Convention Center and Hilton Hotel, which are being repurposed as field hospitals to deal with the growing number of cases in the state.
  “We’re calling on the president to give stimulus packages to the city and to the state, they’re bailing out the corporations, but
  
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• Harford County Woman Killed In Crash Near Darlington

  24-03-2020 19:17
  
  DARLINGTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Harford County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Darlington Tuesday morning, state police said.
  Troopers were called to the scene in the 800 block of Darlington Road around 8:10 a.m. Officials said a Nissan Rogue was heading south when it lost the road and hit a tree.
  The driver, Bonita Presberry, 61, of Darlington, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The crash remains under investigation.
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Montgomery County Public Schools Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  24-03-2020 19:02
  
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A staff member at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery Village has tested positive for COVID-19, county government officials announced Tuesday.
  Public health officials in the county investigated the case and determined no students or staff are at risk for exposure from the staff member.
  The person did not develop signs of the coronavirus until after their final day of school.
  The County Department of Health and Human Services has told all community membe
  
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• Baltimore Magazine Receives 11 CRMA Nominations - Baltimore magazine

  24-03-2020 18:58
  
  Baltimore Magazine Receives 11 CRMA Nominations  Baltimore magazine
  
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• Robbers Steal Medicine From Edgewater Walgreens, Pepper Spray Employees, Police Say

  24-03-2020 18:56
  
  EDGEWATER, Md. (WJZ) — Police are searching for three men they say stole medicine from a Walgreens pharmacy in Edgewater Monday night.
  Officers were called to the store in the 100 block of Mitchells Chance Road around 9 p.m. Monday.
  According to police, the three men pepper-sprayed five employees before taking an unknown amount of medications from the pharmacy. The trio then fled toward a nearby neighborhood.
  Officers weren’t able to find the men.
  Anyone with information is asked to
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Firefly Musical Festival Canceled

  24-03-2020 18:54
  
  DOVER, DE (WJZ) — The Firefly Musical Festival is canceled this year due to the social gathering guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  “At the direction of state and local authorities and federal guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are saddened to confirm the cancellation of Firefly Music Festival 2020.” the organization said on its website. “We take the safety and health of our fans, staff and community seriously and we urge everyone to follow the guidelines and p
  
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• Baltimore's Best Brand Ambassador Hon Hurley featured in new TV spots - avenuenews.com

  24-03-2020 18:36
  Baltimore's Best Brand Ambassador Hon Hurley featured in new TV spots  avenuenews.com
  
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• Maryland Third-Most Aggressive State In Addressing Coronavirus, WalletHub Study Finds

  24-03-2020 18:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s response to the coronavirus is the third-most aggressive of any state in the country, a WalletHub study found.
  The study looked at each state’s responses to the pandemic ranging from school closures to shelter-in-place rules.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Fourth COVID-19 Death Reported In Maryland

  24-03-2020 18:07
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health announces the state’s fourth coronavirus death.
  The fourth death is a man from Prince George’s County in his 60s who suffered from underlying medical conditions, the state said.
  “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Gov. Hogan Says Trump Administration’s Messaging On Coronavirus Response Is ‘Pretty Confusing’

  24-03-2020 18:03
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — During an appearance on CNN’s New Day show Tuesday morning, Gov. Larry Hogan said some of the messaging coming from the White House is “pretty confusing.”
  President Trump was speaking just on Monday about how some of the social distancing measures will be able to be relaxed in parts of the country, meanwhile Gov. Hogan is ramping up these measures, when asked about how his policies versus the president’s matched this is what he said:
  ‘Well th
  
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• ‘This Is Not A Game’: Perdue Farms Workers Walk Out Over Coronavirus Concerns

  24-03-2020 17:58
  
  KATHLEEN, Ga. (CBS Local) — Approximately 50 workers at the Perdue Farms plant in Kathleen, Georgia, walked off the job Monday morning, saying they don’t feel safe working there during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Kendaliyn Granville told CBS affiliate WMAZ some workers on the production line were in contact with people who tested positive for COVID-19 and the company should do more to protect workers.
  “We’re not getting nothing — no type of compensation, no nothing, n
  
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• ‘This Is Not A Game’: Food Plant Workers Walk Out Over Coronavirus Concerns

  24-03-2020 17:58
  
  KATHLEEN, Ga. (CBS Local) — Approximately 50 workers at the Perdue Farms plant in Kathleen, Georgia, walked off the job Monday morning, saying they don’t feel safe working there during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Kendaliyn Granville told CBS affiliate WMAZ some workers on the production line were in contact with people who tested positive for COVID-19 and the company should do more to protect workers.
  “We’re not getting nothing — no type of compensation, no nothing, n
  
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• 17-Year-Old Ricky King III Killed In Shooting Near George W.F. McMechen High School In Baltimore

  24-03-2020 17:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 17-year-old boy died after being shot near George W.F. McMechen High School in northwest Baltimore Monday, police said.
  The shooting happened around 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of Ridgewood Avenue. When officers arrived, they found the boy with a gunshot wound.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and later died, police said.
  Man Seriously Injured In Shooting Near George W.F. McMechen High School In Baltimore
  The victim was identified as Ricky King, III.
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• ‘Oh My Gosh’: Firefighters Help Woman Give Birth In Toilet Paper Aisle Of Walmart Store

  24-03-2020 17:44
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (CBS Local) — Customers cheered after a woman gave birth in the toilet paper aisle of a Walmart store in Springfield, Missouri, last week.
  “We were like oh my gosh, is this actually going to happen,” store manager Jessica Hinkle told KYTV.
  When the woman’s water broke while she was shopping on Wednesday, she was prepared to go into labor right then and there.
  “We were like what do we do now?” she said. “Another lady comes around the corn
  
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• Baltimore County Planning Department launches CZMP public comment application - avenuenews.com

  24-03-2020 17:41
  Baltimore County Planning Department launches CZMP public comment application  avenuenews.com
  
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• National Guard Requested To Be Deployed To Baltimore County Due To Coronavirus - CBS Baltimore

  24-03-2020 17:38
  
  National Guard Requested To Be Deployed To Baltimore County Due To Coronavirus  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Woman Describes Her Experience With Coronavirus - CBS Baltimore

  24-03-2020 17:38
  
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• Coronavirus threatens $5.1M a day in wages for Baltimore restaurant and hotel workers - Baltimore Business Journal

  24-03-2020 17:19
  Coronavirus threatens $5.1M a day in wages for Baltimore restaurant and hotel workers  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Coronavirus Resources: Y In Central Maryland Opening 11 Family Centers For Child Care For First Responders, Frontline Health Care Workers

  24-03-2020 17:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Though nearly all of the Y in Central Maryland’s 120+ membership and program sites, including its family centers, swim centers, after school site, Head Start sites, mentoring programs and more are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Y says it’s putting its resources to good use.
  Starting Wednesday, March 25, the Y’s 11 Family Centers will open to provide child care for approximately 700 children of first responders and frontline
  
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• ‘FBI’ And ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Join Forces Tonight On An All-New Two-Part Crossover Special

  24-03-2020 17:00
  
  Tonight CBS airs a very special two-part crossover event as FBI and FBI: Most Wanted join forces starting at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Part one’s episode is titled “American Dreams” and sees Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) and his team coming to help OA find a fugitive LaCroix arrested years ago after a bus with 26 students goes missing and he’s the main suspect.
  In part two, “Reveille,” after taking down a terrorist, the FBI and their Fugitive Task Force partners turn the
  
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