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• Baltimore City's losing millions of dollars from Convention Center, amidst pandemic - Fox Baltimore

  17-04-2020 23:46 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Coronavirus Latest: 9 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Psychiatric Facility In Baltimore County

  17-04-2020 23:45
  
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Nine cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed at an inpatient psychiatric facility in Catonsville, a state health department spokesperson confirmed Friday evening.
  The spokesperson said two patients and seven staff members at the Spring Grove Hospital Center have tested positive for COVID-19. No further details were provided.
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• Officials: Person Trapped In 10-Foot Deep Trench In Baltimore County; Rescue Efforts Underway

  17-04-2020 23:35
  
  LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — Rescue efforts are underway for a person trapped in a 10-foot-deep trench in Baltimore County, officials said Friday evening.
  The scene is in the 1800 block of Pot Spring Road in Lutherville-Timonium, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
  Multiple special teams, including hazardous materials and confined space rescue teams, have been called to the scene.UPDATE TRENCH RESCUE #LuthervilleTimonium | rescue efforts continue for a subject trapped in an app
  
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• Two more deaths from COVID-19 reported in Carroll County - Baltimore Sun

  17-04-2020 23:34 via baltimoresun.com
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• Coronavirus Resources: Maryland To Launch New ‘One-Stop’ Unemployment Benefits Website Next Week

  17-04-2020 23:19
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Starting next Friday, Marylanders seeking unemployment benefits will be able to apply for assistance for a variety of programs in one place.
  The state’s labor department said they will launch “a new one-stop unemployment insurance application to allow all newly eligible Marylanders to file all types of claims entirely online.” The site will launch on April 24.
  In addition, those who receive unemployment benefits will also get an additional payment o
  
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• Baltimore NAACP Launches COVID-19 Awareness Campaign - WBAL Radio

  17-04-2020 23:15 via wbal.com
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• After rioting shook Baltimore five years ago, some seeds of change were planted. Only a few took hold. - Baltimore Sun

  17-04-2020 23:14 via baltimoresun.com
  After rioting shook Baltimore five years ago, some seeds of change were planted. Only a few took hold.  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Mayor Young Asks Food Delivery Service Apps To Cap Delivery Fees At 15 Percent

  17-04-2020 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young announced Friday that he has sent a formal letter to the four largest food delivery service apps requesting they adjust their rates for delivering meals during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Mayor’s letter — which was sent to DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub and Uber Eats — seeks to cap at 15 percent the amount the companies charge restaurants for delivering meals to residents.
  There have been reports locally that food delivery apps are charg
  
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• Five years after Freddie Gray’s death, has anything changed in Baltimore? | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  17-04-2020 23:01 via baltimoresun.com
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• Mayor Young Announces Partnership To Assist Small Businesses Seeking Access To Financial Relief Programs

  17-04-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young announced Friday the expansion of assistance and support services available to Baltimore City-based businesses through a new public-private partnership.
  Baltimore City has more than 12,000 small businesses.
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  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZMayor Young said at a press conference Friday:
  “Small business is the lifeblood of Baltimore Cit
  
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• City, BDC start network to help Baltimore's minority, women-owned businesses find aid - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-04-2020 22:56 via bizjournals.com
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• ‘Send Us Your Story’ | Maryland Historical Society Documents COVID-19 Pandemic As It Unfolds

  17-04-2020 22:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the coronavirus re-shapes the world around us, museums and cultural institutions like the Maryland Historical Society are scrambling to document the crisis as it unfolds.
  As in past crises and world events, personal letters and journal entries are helpful in documenting events as they happen, said Allison Tolman, the vice president of collections at the historical society.
  It’s called crisis collecting, and the historical society is asking the community to join i
  
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• PHOTOS: Baltimore Convention Center becomes a 250-bed field hospital - Fox Baltimore

  17-04-2020 22:41 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Baltimore City Begins Outreach Campaign - WBAL Radio

  17-04-2020 22:29 via wbal.com
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• Police: Suspects Wanted For Assault On MTA Bus

  17-04-2020 22:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The MDOT MTA Police are looking to identify several suspects in an assault on a bus.
  Police say the incident happened back on March 19, while the bus was stopped in the 2500 block of E. Fayette Street.Anyone with information about this incident, or the suspects identity, is asked to contact police immediately.
   
  
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• Coronavirus And Sports: Ravens To Hold Virtual Draft Next Week

  17-04-2020 21:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — While the coronavirus has resulted in sporting events from the high school level to the Olympics to be postponed or canceled, the Baltimore Ravens are finding new ways to reach out to fans and keep them excited for when Lamar Jackson and crew get to re-take the field at M&T Bank Stadium.
  The team is holding a virtual draft next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and fans are able to join in on the fun.
  Ravens officials said the virtual draft will have everything from live
  
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• Restaurant roundup: Happy hour still exists in many forms - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-04-2020 21:43 via bizjournals.com
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• Art of Baltimore Project Showcases Digital Works Throughout Downtown - Baltimore magazine

  17-04-2020 21:31 via baltimoremagazine.com
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Schools Will Remain Closed Through May 15

  17-04-2020 21:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland schools will remain closed through May 15. Officials said they would continue to evaluate the moving situation before making an ultimate decision about schools closing.
  “After extensive consultation with the State Board of Education and leading public health experts in the state. I am extending the closure of schools, through May 15,” State Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon said Friday.
  Salmon addressed Maryland parents, students and teache
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: State Will Invest Additional $4 Million To Local Food Banks, Gov. Hogan Says

  17-04-2020 21:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that the state is investing an additional $4 million to the Maryland Food Bank and the Capital Area Food Bank amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  “Food Banks across our state have stepped up in a truly inspiring way,” Hogan said. “We have worked with local jurisdictions to match that investment, bringing that total to $8 million for these food banks.”
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• Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan To Unveil Maryland Strong Roadmap To Recovery Plan Next Week

  17-04-2020 20:53
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that the state will unveil the Maryland Roadmap To Recovery Plan next week as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
  “The recovery plan that we have been developing over many weeks, has four building blocks that must be solidly in place before the lifting of restrictions,” Hogan said.
  Hogan said those building blocks include:Expanding COVID-19 testing capacity
  Increasing hospital search capability
  Increasing supply of P
  
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• Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson Ranks Third In NFL Merchandise Sales - CBS Baltimore

  17-04-2020 20:46 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Baltimore's 4 favorite delis (that won't break the bank) - Hoodline

  17-04-2020 20:42 via hoodline.com
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Schools Will Be Closed Through May 15

  17-04-2020 20:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland schools will remain closed through May 15.
  “After extensive consultation with the State Board of Education and leading public health experts in the state. I am extending the closure of schools, through May 15,” State Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon said Friday.
  Salmon addressed Marylanders during Gov. Larry Hogan’s press conference.
  “With regards to the remainder of the school year in the summer, we will use this time to exami
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating After Man Struck, Killed Along Pulaski Highway - CBS Baltimore

  17-04-2020 20:36 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson Ranks Third In NFL Merchandise Sales

  17-04-2020 20:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We all know that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is popular here in Baltimore, and as it turns out, across the country.
  According to Variety, Jackson ranked third on the NFL Players’ Association’s official list of top-selling players from March of last year through February.
  That list includes sales of officially licensed player-identified merchandise.
  Some of those items include:Jerseys
  Trading cards
  Wall decals
  T-shirts
  BobbleheadsHere is a list of the
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating After Man Struck, Killed Along Pulaski Highway

  17-04-2020 20:20
  
  MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in Middle River Thursday morning.
  According to police, a 45-year-old was crossing Pulaski Highway at Rossville Boulevard in a crosswalk that was closed for construction around 5:49 a.m. when he was struck by the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro. Arthur Joseph, Jr. was taken to MedStar Franklin Square where he was pronounced dead.
  Baltimore County Police are investigating the crash. The driver of the
  
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• April 17, 1968: A’s fall to Baltimore in first game at Oakland Coliseum - San Francisco Chronicle

  17-04-2020 20:12 via sfchronicle.com
  
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• ‘I Think It Could Be A Game Changer’ | Frederick Company Develops Technology To Disinfect N95 Masks

  17-04-2020 20:06
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A company in Frederick is developing new technology that disinfects and decontaminates face masks.
  Doctors and nurses treating coronavirus patients have no choice but to reuse their N95 masks during this pandemic, putting them at risk of getting the virus themselves.
  So, InPro Technologies President Eric Couch and his team — including his brother and dad — decided to do something about it.
  Over the last week and a half, they’ve been designing and bu
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Deadly Shooting In Capitol Heights

  17-04-2020 19:39
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights.
  The suspect has been identified as Jerald Melton, 60, of the 700 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights. He is charged with fatally shooting Solomon Brown.
  Police responded to the 800 block of Kayak Ave. on April 4 — shortly before 1:30 p.m. — for a welfare check.
  Responding officers found Brown outside suffering from gunshot
  
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• Baltimore activist DeRay Mckesson confirms that he tested positive for coronavirus - Capital Gazette

  17-04-2020 19:18 via capitalgazette.com
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• Anne Arundel County Man Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Abusing A Minor

  17-04-2020 19:08
  
  SEVERNA PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A Severna Park man was arrested Wednesday by Anne Arundel County Police for allegedly sexually abusing a minor.
  Police said officers were called to a residence on April 9, for a report of a juvenile who had been sexually assaulted. The parents of the victim said they became aware their child was texting an adult male.
  The victim was later taken to the Child Advocacy Center to be interviewed by a child abuse detective.
  During the interview, the victim told the
  
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• COVID-19 Patients Recovering Quickly After Getting Experimental Drug Remdesivir

  17-04-2020 19:02
  
  (CNN) — Coronavirus patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained a video of a conversation about the trial.
  The patients taking part in a clinical trial of the drug have all had severe respiratory symptoms and fever, but were able to leave the hospital after less than a week of treatment, STAT quoted the doctor leading the trial as saying.
  “The best news is tha
  
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• Three small Baltimore County leases offer a glimmer of hope for brokers - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-04-2020 18:48 via bizjournals.com
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• Coronavirus Latest: DC Schools To Remain Online Through The Remainder Of The School Year

  17-04-2020 18:30
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Public schools in Washington D.C. will remain online through the remainder of the year, city officials announced Friday morning.
  “We’re working hard to ensure all students continue to have access to rigorous learning experiences at home through the distribution of tech devices and hotspots, detailed learning plans at all grade levels on the DCPS Canvas site, and video lessons on YouTube and local cable TV,” the DC Public Schools tweeted Friday.We'
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: DC Schools To Close Early, Online Learning Through The Remainder Of The School Year

  17-04-2020 18:30
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Public schools in Washington D.C. will close early on May 29 and remain online through the remainder of the year, city officials announced Friday morning.
  “We’re working hard to ensure all students continue to have access to rigorous learning experiences at home through the distribution of tech devices and hotspots, detailed learning plans at all grade levels on the DCPS Canvas site, and video lessons on YouTube and local cable TV,” the DC Public
  
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• Baltimore County boys and girls All-County wrestling teams - Baltimore Sun

  17-04-2020 18:14 via baltimoresun.com
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• ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ At Hippodrome Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

  17-04-2020 18:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The “Dear Evan Hansen” Broadway series at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore has been postponed.
  The musical was originally scheduled from May 5-17.
  “We ask that all ticket holders hold on to your tickets as we work through these details. We will be in touch as soon as possible with an update on the status of this event,” the theater said in a statement.
  “Please rest assured, if we are unable to find a new date for DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and must
  
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• For Baltimore Ravens, could ‘best friends’ make up the new right side of the line? - PennLive

  17-04-2020 18:10 via pennlive.com
  
  For Baltimore Ravens, could ‘best friends’ make up the new right side of the line?  PennLive
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Harford County Reports First COVID-19 Death, Test Results Pending On Probable Deaths

  17-04-2020 18:03
  
  HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Harford County recorded its first COVID-19 death Friday, according to officials.
  Officials said the victim was a 27-year-old man with underlying medical conditions who had a history of travel to New York.
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  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZHarford County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following statement in a news release.
   “I a
  
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• Police Activity Reported In Annapolis Now Over

  17-04-2020 18:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police confirm they responded to a home Friday morning for a reported incident. However, the incident is now over.
  Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence in the 1200 block of Crows Nest Court.
  WJZ’s Chopper 13 was over the scene and said the scene had dispersed.
  At this time, the police wouldn’t confirm why they were there.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story. 
  
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• Heavy Police Presence Reported In Annapolis

  17-04-2020 18:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police confirm they are responding to a home in Crows Nest Court Friday morning.
  Eyewitnesses report seeing a large police presence in the 1200 block of Crows Nest Court.
  WJZ’s Chopper 13 is headed to the scene.
  At this time, the police wouldn’t confirm why they were there.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story. 
  
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• Sheetz Expands Free Meal Program For Kids Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic

  17-04-2020 17:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sheetz announced Friday the expansion of its “Kidz Meal Bagz” program which provides free food to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Meal Bagz will be available at all 600 Sheetz locations daily while supplies last. The Meal Bagz include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink.
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• Donate To The Maryland Food Bank & WJZ’s Virtual Food Drive

  17-04-2020 17:35
  
  The COVID pandemic is stretching the Maryland Food Bank’s safety net more than ever. Food donations are shrinking, while the demand for food assistance continues to grow. WJZ is proud to partner with the Maryland Food Bank to host a Virtual Food Drive to support local communities.
  Your online donation will help make sure there is enough food for all of our neighbors in need. Please visit https://mdfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/wjz-virtual-food-drive/ to make a donation.
   
  
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• Loyola Students To Host Virtual Relay For Life Event

  17-04-2020 17:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Relay for Life of Loyola University Maryland will host a virtual event Saturday.
  The Relay for Life event was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28, but was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  The virtual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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• Hotel Revival To Distribute Free Bagged Lunches, Produce To Those In Need Saturday

  17-04-2020 17:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hotel Revival announced Friday it will distribute free produce and bagged lunches Saturday to those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Hotel Revival will be distributing the free produce and bagged lunches between noon and 2 p.m.
  The produce was donated by Coastal Sunbelt Produce and Hungry Harvest, while the bagged lunches were provided by the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Topside.
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• The cheapest apartments for rent in Charles Village, Baltimore - Hoodline

  17-04-2020 17:01 via hoodline.com
  
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• What Are the Arnolds Doing in Baltimore? Using COVID to Cover Sidestepping Democracy - Nonprofit Quarterly

  17-04-2020 16:51 via nonprofitquarterly.org
  
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• Attorney General Brian Frosh Urges Marylanders To Take 2020 Census

  17-04-2020 16:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is encouraging Marylanders to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire to ensure an accurate count of the state’s population.
  As of this week, the national response rate to the 2020 Census was 49.1 percent. Maryland was 52 percent, tied for 15th highest in the country.
  Of the counties in Maryland, Howard County had the highest participation rate at 62.7 percent, with Worcester the lowest at 23.8 percent.
  Frosh issued the foll
  
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• Baltimore NAACP Uses Sound Truck To Broadcast New COVID-19 Safety Campaign - CBS Baltimore

  17-04-2020 16:43 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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