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• Howard County High Schooler Gets Surprise Ahead Of Virtual Prom For Her Work Making Masks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  04-05-2020 23:39
  
  GLENELG, Md. (WJZ) — A high school senior in Howard County was surprised with a “prom package” from Pandora Jewelry for her hard work giving back to the community.
  Jena Ialongo, a senior at Glenelg High School, is one of the countless students who won’t have the chance to celebrate milestones like prom together this year due to the coronavirus.
  Instead, she attended a virtual prom via video conferencing app Zoom.
  “I was really looking forward to wearing my dress and
  
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• It’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ That ‘Murder Hornet’ Is In Maryland, State Says After Getting Many Calls When Insect Was Found In Washington State

  04-05-2020 23:32
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — After reports that a roughly 2-inch long insect known as the “murder hornet” has made its way to the U.S. for the first time ever into Washington State, the Maryland Department of Agriculture says it received many calls on Monday about the hornet.
  “We continue to monitor, though it is highly unlikely that the hornet is present in Maryland,” the department tweeted Monday.We have received many calls today about the Asian giant hornet, referred to in
  
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• It’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ That ‘Murder Hornet’ Is In Maryland, Dept. Of Agriculture Says, Got ‘Many Calls’ After Insect Found In Washington State

  04-05-2020 23:32
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — After reports that a roughly 2-inch long insect known as the “murder hornet” has made its way to the U.S. for the first time ever into Washington State, the Maryland Department of Agriculture says it received many calls on Monday about the hornet.
  “We continue to monitor, though it is highly unlikely that the hornet is present in Maryland,” the department tweeted Monday.We have received many calls today about the Asian giant hornet, referred to in
  
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• Ruth’s Chris Pikesville Serves Free Lunch To Baltimore County First Responders

  04-05-2020 23:30
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Pikesville gave away free lunch to Baltimore County first responders on Monday.
  In a tweet, the restaurant said, “We are very fortunate to be able to give back to first responders of Baltimore County!”
  Baltimore County first responders with valid ID or in uniform were able pick up a free meal between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 1777 Reisterstown Road.We are very fortunate to be able to give back to first responders of Baltimore
  
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• Maryland National Guardsmen Preach Importance Of Physical Fitness Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  04-05-2020 23:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All branches of the military have fitness requirements for their service members, and the Maryland National Guard is no exception. You have to stay fit.
  It comes in handy when you’re called up to work a box line, or to put you back into unloading a tractor-trailer full of medical supplies, or even setting up a heavy field hospital tent day or night in all conditions.
  “I just feel better overall and I can give more to my community when I feel healthy mysel
  
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• Baltimore-Based Disinfect-it Thriving During Coronavirus Pandemic As Businesses, Residents Look For Thorough Cleaning - CBS Baltimore

  04-05-2020 22:53 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore-Based Disinfect-it Thriving During Coronavirus Pandemic As Businesses, Residents Look For Thorough Cleaning  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore-Based Disinfect-it Thriving During Coronavirus Pandemic As Businesses, Residents Look For Thorough Cleaning

  04-05-2020 22:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, companies that provide disinfecting services have been busy working to clean commercial properties and private residents.
  Marcellis Mosby started his Baltimore-based commercial and residential disinfecting service Disinfect-it in February.
  “I had been doing a lot of research into COVID-19, looking into everything else that’s been going on around the world,” Mosby said. “I saw that it was going to come to the sta
  
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• Baltimore County Opens 4th Coronavirus Test Site As Cases Climb - Towson, MD Patch

  04-05-2020 22:25 via patch.com
  
  Baltimore County Opens 4th Coronavirus Test Site As Cases Climb  Towson, MD Patch
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Sign Linebacker Jake Ryan, 3 Rookie Free Agents

  04-05-2020 22:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed free agent linebacker Jake Ryan along with three rookie free agents, the team announced Monday.
  Ryan has previously played for the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars.
  The three rookie agents are wide receiver Michael Dereus, coming from Georgetown University; center Sean Pollard who comes from Clemson; and outside linebacker Chauncey Rivers from Mississippi State.
  
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• 3 Maryland Counties Sue Juul Over Marketing E-Cigarettes To Youth

  04-05-2020 22:22
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Three Maryland counties are suing e-cigarette maker Juul for allegedly marketing vaping products to teens.
  Anne Arundel, Garrett and Howard Counties each filed separate lawsuits against Juul Labs, Inc. in April, according to court filings. They say that Juul marketed its products to youth and contributed to the vaping epidemic. Federal law bans the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18.View this document on Scribd
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• Prayers pouring into Baltimore Archdiocese offer window into pandemic - Catholic News Service

  04-05-2020 22:08 via catholicnews.com
  Prayers pouring into Baltimore Archdiocese offer window into pandemic  Catholic News Service
  
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• Man Arrested, Charged In September 2019 Murder In North Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  04-05-2020 21:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Man Arrested, Charged In September 2019 Murder In North Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore industry spotlight: Health care hiring going strong - Hoodline

  04-05-2020 21:35 via hoodline.com
  
  Baltimore industry spotlight: Health care hiring going strong  Hoodline
  
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• Baltimore Sun wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Mayor Catherine Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ book scandal - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 21:34 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Sun wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Mayor Catherine Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ book scandal  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Man Shot In The Face, Another Shot To The Head In 2 Separate Monday Shootings In Baltimore

  04-05-2020 21:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after two men were injured in separate shootings around Baltimore earlier Monday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 1900 block of Belair Road for a shooting at around 12:20 p.m., where they found a 52-year-old man had been shot in the face.
  The victim was conscious and alert as he was taken to an area hospital, but his condition is currently unknown, police said.
  Police said they have learned the suspect is described as a black man who was weari
  
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• The 3 best organic stores in Baltimore - Hoodline

  04-05-2020 21:25 via hoodline.com
  
  The 3 best organic stores in Baltimore  Hoodline
  
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• Man Arrested, Charged In September 2019 Murder In North Baltimore

  04-05-2020 21:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police arrested a man in April for a September 2019 murder that happened in north Baltimore.
  Ronald Brady, 46, was arrested on April 30 in the 600 block of Denison Street. Police said he murdered 44-year-old Desmond Scroggins, in a shooting that happened in the 1200 block of E. Lafayette Street on September 9, 2019.
  Credit: Baltimore Police
  Brady is charged with first-degree murder and being held without bail at Central Booking.
  Scroggins was shot in the head late that ni
  
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• Cory Booker Praises Baltimore Prosecutor For Dropping Drug Cases Amid Coronavirus - Marijuana Moment

  04-05-2020 21:18 via marijuanamoment.net
  
  Cory Booker Praises Baltimore Prosecutor For Dropping Drug Cases Amid Coronavirus  Marijuana Moment
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Young closes more roads around Lake Montebello to promote exercise during coronavirus pandemic - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 21:14 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Mayor Young closes more roads around Lake Montebello to promote exercise during coronavirus pandemic  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Majority of Baltimore’s significant litigation stems from alleged police misconduct, new report shows - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 20:54 via baltimoresun.com
  Majority of Baltimore’s significant litigation stems from alleged police misconduct, new report shows  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Virginia Gov. Northam Extends Business Closures Until May 15

  04-05-2020 20:54
  
  RICHMOND, Va, (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15.
  Northam announced at a news conference Monday that the state is seeing positive trends in data related to spread and treatment of the coronavirus pandemic , but he said more time is needed before restrictions can be eased.
  His executive order, which forces closing some businesses and severely restricting how others operate, was s
  
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• Baltimore’s Kweisi Mfume to be sworn in Tuesday as Maryland’s newest congressman - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 20:54 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore’s Kweisi Mfume to be sworn in Tuesday as Maryland’s newest congressman  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: 35 Total BPD Members Test Positive For COVID-19, All 14 Baltimore City Fire Members Recovered

  04-05-2020 20:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As of Monday afternoon, city officials report 35 members of the Baltimore Police Department have tested positive for the coronavirus.
  Of the total cases,  25 members of the police department have recovered and cleared to return for work, city officials said Monday.
  All 14 members of the Baltimore City Fire Department that have tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and been cleared for work as well.
  Across all city agencies, 32 percent are reporting they are cur
  
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• Facing ‘incredible pressure’ on budgets, Baltimore and Maryland’s largest counties seek more coronavirus relie - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 20:34 via baltimoresun.com
  Facing ‘incredible pressure’ on budgets, Baltimore and Maryland’s largest counties seek more coronavirus relie  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Cedric The Entertainer And Max Greenfield Discuss The Season Finale Of ‘The Neighborhood’: ‘This Is Something We’re All Really Proud Of’

  04-05-2020 20:31
  
  Cedric The Entertainer and Max Greenfield are back for the season finale of The Neighborhood tonight starting at 8:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. In ‘Welcome To The Speed Bump” and “Welcome To The Campaign” Dave runs for city council with Calvin’s help against a guest starring Wayne Brady.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Cedric and Greenfield to discuss tonight’s episode, quarantine and potential side gigs.
  MW: Hey Cedric, Max,
  
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• Former Baltimore state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks asks for release from prison due to coronavirus concerns - Capital Gazette

  04-05-2020 20:18 via capitalgazette.com
  Former Baltimore state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks asks for release from prison due to coronavirus concerns  Capital Gazette
  
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• Could The Baltimore Sun Become a Nonprofit? - Baltimore magazine

  04-05-2020 20:15 via baltimoremagazine.com
  
  Could The Baltimore Sun Become a Nonprofit?  Baltimore magazine
  
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• Plans to revitalize Baltimore's Middle Branch waterfront are moving forward - Baltimore Business Journal

  04-05-2020 20:13 via bizjournals.com
  
  Plans to revitalize Baltimore's Middle Branch waterfront are moving forward  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: 244 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Within Maryland Correctional System

  04-05-2020 20:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are now 244 confirmed cases of the coronavirus within the Maryland correctional system, according to numbers released Monday afternoon.
  The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services announced 171 officers, 61 inmates and 12 non-uniformed staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
  There are 78 officers and 17 inmates who have recovered, along with six members of the non-uniformed staff.
  Two people have died of the virus, both inmates.
  CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:C
  
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• 19-Year-Old Severn Man Allegedly Threatened Person With Shotgun, Struck Another While Speeding In Millersville Neighborhood

  04-05-2020 19:41
  
  MILLERSVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — A 19-year-old is now facing assault and firearm charges after allegedly hitting someone with his car and threatening someone else with a shotgun while driving fast around a neighborhood in Millersville over the weekend.
  Officers responded to Oakdale Circle in Millersville for an assault at around 1:10 p.m. on May 2. Witnesses reported a man was speeding through the neighborhood in a blue Chevy Silverado.
  When a homeowner in the neighborhood tried to get the d
  
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• Game Pass Rewind: Dominant 2nd half highlights a romp in Baltimore - clevelandbrowns.com

  04-05-2020 19:30 via clevelandbrowns.com
  
  Game Pass Rewind: Dominant 2nd half highlights a romp in Baltimore  clevelandbrowns.com
  
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• Baltimore County Offering ‘Virtual Senior Center’ For Older Adults Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - CBS Baltimore

  04-05-2020 19:23 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore County Offering ‘Virtual Senior Center’ For Older Adults Amid COVID-19 Pandemic  CBS Baltimore
  
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• AMBER Alert Issued For Missing 3-Year-Old From Virginia: Brianna Reyes-Cardoza

  04-05-2020 19:21
  
  HARRISONBURG, Va. (WJZ) — Virginia State Police have issued an AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Brianna Reyes-Cardoza.
  Brianna was last seen on Burkwood Court in Harrisonburg, Virginia Monday morning.
  Police believe she was taken by Jose Edin Reyes-Paz.
  There is no vehicle description at this time.
  Call 900 or Harrisonburg Police at 540-540-4436.#Virginia #AmberAlert ACTIVATION: @HarrisonburgPD searching for 3 YO Brianna Reyes-Cardoza. Last seen in Burkwood Ct @HarrisonburgVA Monday AM. Abductor
  
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• 3-Year-Old Brianna Reyes-Cardoza Found Safe After Virginia State Police Issue AMBER Alert

  04-05-2020 19:21
  
  HARRISONBURG, Va. (WJZ) — Virginia State Police say a missing 3-year-old was found safe after they issued an AMBER Alert Monday afternoon Brianna Reyes-Cardoza.
  Brianna Reyes-Cardoza. was last seen on Burkwood Court in Harrisonburg, Virginia Monday morning.#Virginia #AMBERAlert CANCELLED: Missing @HarrisonburgVA child, 3 YO Brianna Reyes-Cardoza, SAFELY LOCATED @HarrisonburgPD @VaDOTStaunton@VaPSHS @rockcosheriff pic.twitter.com/k8pZHBEL9B
  — VA State Police (@VSPPIO) May 4, 2020 
  
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• ALEI Helps Guide Farmers Through COVID-19 - UMB News

  04-05-2020 19:13 via umaryland.edu
  
  ALEI Helps Guide Farmers Through COVID-19  UMB News
  
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• Kweisi Mfume To Be Sworn Into Office Tuesday As Maryland Congressman

  04-05-2020 19:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two decades after he left, Kweisi Mfume is coming back to Congress.
  Mfume will fill the term of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. He will be sworn into office on Tuesday, according to a campaign press release.
  As of noon on Monday, Mfume had 106,291 ballots, or 73.1 percent of the vote, in comparison with Republican candidate Kimberly Klacik’s 37,579 ballots, or 25.8 percent of the vote.
  The swearing-in will be on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives b
  
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• Some RITZ Cheese Crackers Boxes Recalled, After Peanut Butter-Filled Crackers Found Inside

  04-05-2020 19:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mondelēz Global LLC, known as Nabisco in the U.S., announced today a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size.
  The product was recalled after packaging indicates that the product is the cheese variety, while the individually-wrapped product contained in the package is the peanut butter variety.
  RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size (21.6 oz. carton)  with UPC: 0 44000 03826 7 was recalled. The best used by date is
  
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• High Quality Cotton Face Masks with Ties And Filter Pocket - Baltimore, MD - Patch.com

  04-05-2020 18:51 via patch.com
  
  High Quality Cotton Face Masks with Ties And Filter Pocket - Baltimore, MD  Patch.com
  
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• Ruth’s Chris Pikesville Serving Free Lunch To Baltimore County First Responders On May 4 - CBS Baltimore

  04-05-2020 18:48 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Ruth’s Chris Pikesville Serving Free Lunch To Baltimore County First Responders On May 4  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Offering ‘Virtual Senior Center’ For Older Adults Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  04-05-2020 18:46
  
  TOWSON, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County’s Department of Aging is setting up a “virtual senior center” to give connections and resources for Baltimore County’s older adults.
  The initiative comes after Baltimore County closed physical senior centers to the public on March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  “Our senior centers fill an important role in the lives of so many of Baltimore County’s older adults. During this unprecedented time, we&rsqu
  
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• 16 Suspected DUI-Related Crashes Over The Weekend, Maryland State Police Reports

  04-05-2020 18:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police responded to 16 suspected DUI crashes over the weekend.
  According to MSP, between May 1 and May 4, troopers responded to at least 16 suspected DUI crashes and made 15 arrests. Eight of the crashes involved multiple vehicles, state police said.Throughout this #CoronavirusPandemic, @MDSP continues to serve and protect citizens of the state. Between 5/1-5/4, troopers responded to at least 16 suspected DUI crashes, which led to at least 15 arrests.
  
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• 16 Suspected DUI-Related Crashes Over The Weekend, Maryland State Police Report

  04-05-2020 18:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police responded to 16 suspected DUI crashes over the weekend.
  According to MSP, between May 1 and May 4, troopers responded to at least 16 suspected DUI crashes and made 15 arrests. Eight of the crashes involved multiple vehicles, state police said.Throughout this #CoronavirusPandemic, @MDSP continues to serve and protect citizens of the state. Between 5/1-5/4, troopers responded to at least 16 suspected DUI crashes, which led to at least 15 arrests.
  
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• Simone Missick On The First Digital Episode Of ‘All Rise’: ‘Way More Difficult Than I Thought’

  04-05-2020 18:33
  
  All Rise will venture into brand new territory when the show airs its first season finale and their first ever ‘digitally produced’ episode on Monday May 4th. Due to COVID-19 suspending in-person production the case and crew were able to come together to put an episode together completely through online video chat.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to series star Simone Missick to discuss the show’s season finale and the challenges of filming an episode over video chat.
  MW: Hi
  
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• List of Maryland farmers markets open during coronavirus - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 17:59 via baltimoresun.com
  List of Maryland farmers markets open during coronavirus  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: When And How To Watch In Maryland

  04-05-2020 17:42
  
  (CNN) — The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on Tuesday, but a nearly full moon could outshine the show.
  May is the best spring month to view meteor activity for those in the northern hemisphere, according to the American Meteor Society.
  However, this meteor shower favors skywatchers in the southern hemisphere, where between 20 and 40 meteors can be seen each hour. In the northern hemisphere, observers can expect to see between 10 and 30 meteors in the hours before dawn.
  The
  
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• Baltimore City Public Schools Temporarily Closes Meal Site - WEAA

  04-05-2020 17:34 via weaa.org
  
  Baltimore City Public Schools Temporarily Closes Meal Site  WEAA
  
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• Ruth’s Chris Pikesville Serving Free Lunch To Baltimore County First Responders On May 4

  04-05-2020 17:20
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Ruth’s Chris steakhouse in Pikesville will be giving away free lunch to Baltimore County first responders Monday, May 4th.
  In a tweet the restaurant said, “We are very fortunate to be able to give back to first responders of Baltimore County!”
  Baltimore County first responders with valid ID or in uniform can pick up a free meal between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 1777 Reisterstown Road.We are very fortunate to be able to give back to first responders of
  
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• Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who won NFL championship with Baltimore Colts, dies - Baltimore Sun

  04-05-2020 17:14 via baltimoresun.com
  Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who won NFL championship with Baltimore Colts, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: New COVID-19 Testing At VEIP Station Opens Tuesday In Hagerstown

  04-05-2020 17:04
  
  HAGERSTOWN, MD. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday the state is expanding its COVID-19 testing program at a new drive-thru site on Tuesday at the vehicle emissions inspection program station in Hagerstown.
  It’s set to be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in western Maryland.
  Gov. Hogan announced an expanded testing strategy last Wednesday focused on “high-priority” outbreaks and clusters, including nursing homes, health care workers, first responders and
  
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• ‘It’s Been One Of The Most Magical Experiences Of My Life’: Beth Behrs On ‘The Neighborhood’ & Cedric The Entertainer

  04-05-2020 16:58
  
  (CBS Local)– Beth Behrs has made CBS her TV home for nearly a decade.
  The actor became a star as Caroline Channing on “2 Broke Girls” with Kat Dennings and now plays Gemma on “The Neighborhood” with Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, and Tichina Arnold. While Behrs has already been on a hit TV show before, this CBS sitcom is in a category of its own.
  “The Neighborhood has truly been one of the most magical experiences of my life,” said Behrs in
  
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