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• Rabbi’s Family Raises More Than $7.5K To Buy Pulse Oximeters For Baltimore’s Vulnerable Groups After Doctors Say They Could Detect COVID-19 Earlier

  22-05-2020 23:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A campaign to raise money for pulse oximeters has raised more than $7,500 as of Friday afternoon.
  The Burg family of the Beth Am Synagogue is spearheading the effort to get the devices in the hands of more people in Baltimore.
  Rabbi Miriam Burg
  “When I learned about the pulse oximeters, I thought ‘here’s something I can do no one else is really focused on right now’,” said Rabbi Miriam Burg.
  Pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels in the blood,
  
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• Reports: Joe Flacco Headed To The Jets On 1-Year Deal

  22-05-2020 23:47
  
  NEW YORK (WJZ) — Veteran NFL quarterbacks have been changing teams at a rapid rate this off-season, and Joe Flacco is the latest to move.
  CBS Sports reports the former Raven agreed a one-year contact with the New York Jets.
  Flacco was traded by the Ravens to the Denver a year ago. He played half the season with the Broncos before he suffered a season-ending injury.
  Ravens Trade QB Joe Flacco To Denver Broncos, Industry Sources Say
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• AEW Double Or Nothing Picks: Can Brodie Lee Take Down Jon Moxley?

  22-05-2020 23:41
  
  (CBS Miami/CBS Local) — There is no question that this year’s Double or Nothing will look significantly different from the grand AEW unveiling last year. Yet, the show should nonetheless produce the same high-caliber level of matches that have built the year-old promotion a loyal following.
  Viewership for the final edition of AEW: Dynamite before the pay-per-view was up seven percent from the previous week, proving excitement for the show is still there even if the fans aren’t.
  
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• Washington, Baltimore metro areas lead U.S. in positive test rates as hospitalizations in Maryland continue to - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 23:34 via baltimoresun.com
  Washington, Baltimore metro areas lead U.S. in positive test rates as hospitalizations in Maryland continue to  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ocean City, Maryland Open For Visitors This Memorial Day Weekend, But There Are Some Restrictions

  22-05-2020 23:21
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ocean City, Maryland is open to visitors this Memorial Day weekend, but it will be a little different than what’s expected as some coronavirus-related restrictions remain.
  It’s big weekend for Ocean City, as Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer. And although traffic wasn’t quite as bad headed to the beach, there are people in town trying to get a taste of summer.
  Even with the chilly, rainy, windy weather Friday, people still flocked to M
  
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• Keith Booth Files Federal Lawsuit Against Dunbar Over His Dismissal As Head Basketball Coach

  22-05-2020 23:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Dunbar High School player and coach Keith Booth has filed a federal lawsuit against his alma mater.
  The lawsuit alleged the school scapegoated Booth when he was fired as head basketball coach in February related to an “inappropriate interaction” between two Dunbar students who were under his supervision at the time.
  Booth is suing the City School Board, City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises and Dunbar’s Principal Yetunde Reeves.
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• Trump wants churches open, but no changes to Maryland restrictions expected - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 23:14 via baltimoresun.com
  Trump wants churches open, but no changes to Maryland restrictions expected  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Police: Security Guard Stabbed With Syringe While Attempting To Stop Shoplifter - CBS Baltimore

  22-05-2020 23:09 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore Police: Security Guard Stabbed With Syringe While Attempting To Stop Shoplifter  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Drive-in theaters have seen a resurgence during the coronavirus. In Baltimore County, Bengies remains closed. - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 23:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Drive-in theaters have seen a resurgence during the coronavirus. In Baltimore County, Bengies remains closed.  Baltimore Sun
  
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• AAA Mid-Atlantic: Memorial Day Travel Numbers Likely To Set Record Low

  22-05-2020 23:00
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — This weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer, but roads might be looking a little empty.
  AAA said this year is expected to be a record low of Memorial Day travelers because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some drivers said they are taking advantage of it.
  Dave Pisanic and his friends hit the highway and headed to Ocean City, Maryland without a traffic jam in sight.
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• 2 Men Charged After Allegedly Firing At Baltimore County Officers After Police Chase Ends In Elkridge - CBS Baltimore

  22-05-2020 22:58 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  2 Men Charged After Allegedly Firing At Baltimore County Officers After Police Chase Ends In Elkridge  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Police: Security Guard Stabbed With Syringe While Attempting To Stop Shoplifter

  22-05-2020 22:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after a store security guard was allegedly stabbed with a syringe while attempting to stop a shoplifter.
  Police say the incident happened Thursday just after 6:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Charles Street.
  According to police, a security guard tried to stop an alleged shoplifter, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect allegedly pulled out a syringe and stabbed the security guard.
  Police responded to the scene
  
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• Baltimore City Council races: A rundown of every district - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:56 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore City Council races: A rundown of every district  Baltimore Sun
  
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• In Baltimore’s District 4, crowded field hopes to replace City Councilman Bill Henry - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:55 via baltimoresun.com
  In Baltimore’s District 4, crowded field hopes to replace City Councilman Bill Henry  Baltimore Sun
  
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• In Baltimore’s District 2, Danielle McCray seeks to hold on to seat she was appointed to - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:55 via baltimoresun.com
  In Baltimore’s District 2, Danielle McCray seeks to hold on to seat she was appointed to  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Councilman Ryan Dorsey faces Democratic challenger Rain Pryor for Northeast Baltimore’s District 3 - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Councilman Ryan Dorsey faces Democratic challenger Rain Pryor for Northeast Baltimore’s District 3  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore City Officials Warn Of Heavy Traffic Around Meal Distribution Sites - CBS Baltimore

  22-05-2020 22:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore City Officials Warn Of Heavy Traffic Around Meal Distribution Sites  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Anne Arundel County To Allow Non-Essential Retail Businesses To Reopen With Occupancy Based On Gross Square Footage

  22-05-2020 22:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Friday it will become the first Maryland county to allow non-essential retail businesses to reopen with occupancy based on gross square footage.
  These changes will begin June 1, and apply to barber shops, beauty salons and other non-essential retail businesses. This does not include bars and restaurants.
  Anne Arundel County Announces Modified Reopening Plan Allowing Barbershops, Salons To Resume
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• Anne Arundel County To Allow Non-Essential Retail Businesses To Reopen With Maximum Occupancy Based On Gross Square Footage

  22-05-2020 22:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Friday it will become the first Maryland county to allow non-essential retail businesses to reopen with maximum occupancy based on gross square footage.
  These changes will begin June 1, and apply to barber shops, beauty salons and other non-essential retail businesses.
  Anne Arundel County Announces Modified Reopening Plan Allowing Barbershops, Salons To Resume
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• Anne Arundel County To Allow Barbers, Hair Salons And Retail Shops To Reopen With Occupancy Based On Gross Square Footage

  22-05-2020 22:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Friday it will become the first Maryland county to allow non-essential retail businesses to reopen with occupancy based on gross square footage.
  These changes will begin June 1, and apply to barber shops, beauty salons and other non-essential retail businesses. This does not include bars and restaurants.
  Anne Arundel County Announces Modified Reopening Plan Allowing Barbershops, Salons To Resume
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• North Baltimore’s District 14 race draws vibrant competitors to replace retiring longtime Councilwoman Mary Pa - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:34 via baltimoresun.com
  North Baltimore’s District 14 race draws vibrant competitors to replace retiring longtime Councilwoman Mary Pa  Baltimore Sun
  
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• In South Baltimore, crowded and competitive race to replace Councilman Ed Reisinger draws widespread attention - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:34 via baltimoresun.com
  In South Baltimore, crowded and competitive race to replace Councilman Ed Reisinger draws widespread attention  Baltimore Sun
  
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• In Baltimore’s District 13, a crowded race with no clear favorite to replace Shannon Sneed - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 22:34 via baltimoresun.com
  In Baltimore’s District 13, a crowded race with no clear favorite to replace Shannon Sneed  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Protesters Rally Against Business Restrictions With ReOpen Baltimore County In Towson

  22-05-2020 22:32
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Dozens of protesters gathered Friday afternoon to rally against restrictions on businesses as Baltimore County reopened retail shops, hair salons and barbershops.
  The group, ReOpen Baltimore County, rallied in hopes that officials would further lift restrictions on area businesses and help people get back to work.
  They gathered with signs in Towson around 2 p.m.
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• Baltimore Mayor Jack Young On President Trump’s Memorial Day Fort McHenry Visit: ‘I Think He’s Violating The Law’

  22-05-2020 22:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young again is calling on President Trump to skip the Memorial Day ceremony at Fort McHenry on Memorial Day, saying he thinks the president would be violating the law by coming from out-of-town.
  The White House said earlier this week that the president and first lady will participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at the site on Monday “to honor the American heroes who have sacrificed their lives serving in the US Armed Forces.” The hoisting of the Amer
  
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• Pakistani Military Plane Lands At Joint Base Andrews With Donation For COVID-19 Response

  22-05-2020 22:04
  
  JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (WJZ) — A Pakistan Air Force transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews Thursday with donations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 response efforts.
  The aircraft arrived with 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls.
  Officials from the Pakistani embassy, including Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan, greeted the arriving Pakistani military air crew when the aircraft landed.
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• Mayor Young, BDC Award $100K In Grants To Baltimore Manufacturers To Make PPE

  22-05-2020 21:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young and the Baltimore Development Corporation announced new measures in providing personal protective equipment for workers around Baltimore.
  There are 10 Baltimore City manufacturers and organizations have been awarded grants to produce personal protective equipment listed on the Maryland Department of Commerce’s COVID-19 Maryland Critical Needs List. 
  The businesses include:Dent Education (face shields)
  Mount Royal Soaps (hand sanitizer)
  SewLab U
  
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• Maryland State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted On Child Sex Abuse Charges

  22-05-2020 21:46
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) – Maryland State Police said Friday they arrested a registered child sex offender from Baltimore County who was wanted on additional child sex abuse charges.
  The suspect, Anthony Lyvonne Howes, 51, of Halethorpe, was taken into custody without incident around 11 a.m. Friday in the 1100 block of South Hanover Street in Baltimore City.
  Howes was taken to the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack for processing.
  Howes had been missing since at least November 2019, wh
  
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• ‘Don’t Throw A Big Party’ | Mayor Jack Young, Baltimore Police Urge Baltimore Residents To Stay Home This Memorial Day Weekend

  22-05-2020 21:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Jack Young and Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison are urging Baltimore residents to not gather in large groups over Memorial Day weekend.
  “Please, Baltimore, this Memorial Day weekend, do not throw a big party,” Mayor Young said. “Keep the celebration small, just the people who live in the house with you.”
  He said he would love nothing more than be able to tell residents they can resume normal activities, but it would be irrespons
  
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• All Elite Keeping Wrestlers Safe As Double Or Nothing Approaches

  22-05-2020 21:40
  
  (CBS Miami/CBS Local) — One year ago All Elite Wrestling was preparing to burst onto the international stage. Thousands crammed into the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas after scooping up tickets at warp speed. It took just four minutes for the inaugural Double or Nothing to sell out when tickets went on sale three months earlier.
  The feeling in the arena that night was electric, and there was a sense of excitement that hadn’t been felt in wrestling since the Monday Night Wars era
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Remembering Hoyt Wilhelm’s Historic One-Hitter - Birds Watcher

  22-05-2020 21:30 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Remembering Hoyt Wilhelm’s Historic One-Hitter  Birds Watcher
  
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• Maryland, DC Metro Still Hot Spots For COVID-19 Cases, White House Task Force Says

  22-05-2020 21:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — The White House Task Force says that Maryland and the DC metro area continue to be hot spots for coronavirus cases.
  In a press briefing Friday afternoon, Dr. Deborah Birx highlighted that the DC metro area, which includes Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland and northern Virginia, as well as Baltimore remain among the countries highest regions for COVID-19 cases. Dr. Birx showed graphics that charted the growth of coronavirus cases across the c
  
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• Baltimore, DC Metro Still Hot Spots For COVID-19 Cases, White House Task Force Says

  22-05-2020 21:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — The White House Task Force says that Baltimore and the DC metro area continue to be hot spots for coronavirus cases.
  In a press briefing Friday afternoon, Dr. Deborah Birx highlighted that the DC metro area, which includes Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland and northern Virginia, as well as Baltimore remain among the countries highest regions for COVID-19 cases. Dr. Birx showed graphics that charted the growth of coronavirus cases across the
  
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• Maryland Distributes More Than 6.7K Vials Of Experimental Drug Remdesivir To Treat COVID-19 Patients, Gov. Hogan Says

  22-05-2020 20:55
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday the state has distributed over 6,700 vials of the antiviral drug remdesivir to hospitals across the state to help treat COVID-19 patients.Maryland has now distributed 6,700+ vials of the antiviral drug remdesivir to hospitals statewide to help treat #COVID19 patients. I want to thank @HHSgov for their partnership as we direct this lifesaving treatment to the hardest-hit regions of our state.
  — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) M
  
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• Mayor Young: 'I hope the president will cancel his trip to Baltimore' - Fox Baltimore

  22-05-2020 19:46 via foxbaltimore.com
  Mayor Young: 'I hope the president will cancel his trip to Baltimore'  Fox Baltimore
  
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• More Than 200 Citations Issued On I-83 After State Police Target Speeders

  22-05-2020 18:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police issued 231 citations and 171 warnings along I-83 in a three-day traffic safety operation after citizen complaints about dangerous drivers.
  From May 19-21, Operation Eye-83 deployed about two dozen state troopers to I-83 to find speeders and reckless drivers.
  Of the 231 citations, 115 were speeding tickets — and 60 of those were for speeding over 85 mph.
  Troopers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division also conducted safety inspections
  
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• Suspect In Blue Truck Shoots, Kills 60-Year-Old Man In NW Baltimore, Police Say

  22-05-2020 18:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in northwest Baltimore that happened earlier Friday morning.
  Officers responded to the 4200 block of Norflok Avenue for a shooting at around 10:33 a.m. When police arrived, they found a 60-year-old man laying in the middle of the street, suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body.
  Medics took him to Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
  Witnesses told police a man in a blue truck shot the victim and fled.
  
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• Seven Republicans want to be Baltimore’s mayor. They are running decidedly low-key campaigns. - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 18:54 via baltimoresun.com
  Seven Republicans want to be Baltimore’s mayor. They are running decidedly low-key campaigns.  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore City Officials Warn Of Heavy Traffic Around Meal Distribution Sites

  22-05-2020 18:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore city officials are advising heavy traffic is expected at meal distribution sites around the city on Saturday.
  The World Central Kitchen will be distributing free meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  The three locations are the M&T Bank Stadium Lot H, Old Eastern High School/Johns Hopkins parking lot and the Baltimore Community College Alternative campus on Liberty Heights Avenue.
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• 2 Men Charged After Allegedly Firing At Baltimore County Officers After Police Chase Ends In Elkridge

  22-05-2020 18:11
  
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Two Baltimore men were charged after they allegedly fired at Baltimore County officers after a police pursuit ended in Elkridge Thursday.
  Justin Lee Buchanan, 34, of Spence Street in Baltimore and Kevin Tyler Kelly, 25, of Harman Ave. in Baltimore are facing multiple charges of attempted murder, assault and weapons violations after they allegedly fired from inside their vehicle at Baltimore County Police officers.
  Howard County Investigating Police Chase That Ended In
  
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• Baltimore County Police Officer On Routine Administrative Leave After Essex Officer-Involved Shooting

  22-05-2020 17:51
  
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police identify the officer involved in a shooting in Essex late Saturday night.
  Police Officer First Class Knight is a 24-year veteran of the force who is permanently assigned to the Essex Precinct. The department said he has no prior officer-involved shootings.
  Baltimore County Police officers responded to a parking lot on Skipjack Court for a nuisance call on Saturday, where an officer was then confronted by an armed suspect, 29-year-old Robert Johnso
  
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• Quarantine Cooking: Your Essential Nonstick Cookware Guide

  22-05-2020 17:25
  
  Teflon, ceramic, anodized aluminum…if you are on the hunt for new nonstick cookware, you may be overwhelmed by the options. With nearly a dozen different varieties of pots and pans to choose from, it’s hard to decipher which ones are meant to be used for what type of cooking, and which are the safest. I spoke to Lisa McManus, the Executive Tasting and Testing Editor at America’s Test Kitchen, who helped break down the ins and outs of nonstick pans.
  Why Use Nonstick P
  
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• How To: 6 Easy Steps To Make Homemade Soft Pretzels

  22-05-2020 17:24
  
  Are you over sourdough and banana bread by now? Try making homemade pretzels! Heather Reid likes to make this soft pretzel recipe with her kids, but even if you’re baking solo, it’s a fun process with a super delicious end result.
  Baking with kids can be tricky: The timing can be challenging to coordinate with the attention span of a budding chef. But these soft pretzels are so fun to make with your little people because you can make it work for almost any ag
  
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• Gun violence is down in Baltimore heading into Memorial Day weekend - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 17:14 via baltimoresun.com
  Gun violence is down in Baltimore heading into Memorial Day weekend  Baltimore Sun
  
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• First female director of Baltimore County Public Library system, Paula Miller, to retire - Baltimore Sun

  22-05-2020 17:14 via baltimoresun.com
  First female director of Baltimore County Public Library system, Paula Miller, to retire  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 14-Year-Old Injured In Glen Burnie Shooting, Police Say

  22-05-2020 17:11
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 14-year-old was injured in a shooting in Glen Burnie on Wednesday.
  Officers responded to the 100 block of Loyd Lane at around 6:20 p.m. The 14-year-old was inside the building suffering from a single gunshot wound, police said.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
  Northern District Detectives are investigating and are asking anyone with any information to call 410-222-6135 or the TipLine 410-2
  
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• Howard County Announces New Fire Chief William Anuszewski

  22-05-2020 17:07
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, MD. (WJZ) — Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced William Anuszewski as the new fire chief for the county’s Department of Fire and Rescue Services as of May 25.
  Anuszewski has been serving as the acting fire chief since March 1.
  “We have no doubt Chief Anuszewski will continue to lead Fire and Rescue Services with the steady wisdom and experience of his 30-year career,” said Ball.
  “He stepped into the role of Acting Chief just as this public h
  
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• Maryland Coronavirus Hospitalizations At Lowest Level Since April 19, State Says

  22-05-2020 16:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland is reporting its lowest level of coronavirus hospitalizations since April 19, according to state numbers Friday morning.
  The state has added 893 cases since Thursday morning.
  Maryland health officials report there are a total of 44,424 coronavirus cases confirmed in the state, and 2,092 people have died of the virus with another 115 who probably died from the virus.
  More than negative 180,000 people have tested negative in Maryland. Throughout the course of
  
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• Uniform Analysis: 1971 to 1988 Baltimore Orioles - Call to the Pen

  22-05-2020 16:30 via calltothepen.com
  
  Uniform Analysis: 1971 to 1988 Baltimore Orioles  Call to the Pen
  
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• Gov. Hogan Announces COVID-19 Self-Testing Drive-Up Sites At Walmart Stores In Maryland

  22-05-2020 16:22
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that there will be additional coronavirus testing sites at some Walmart locations in Maryland.
  It’s the latest in a list of places where residents can be tested for COVID-19 in the state after the governor authorized the state’s nearly 1,200 pharmacies to order and administer the tests.
  “As Maryland continues to dramatically expand testing availability and broaden the criteria for COVID-19 testing statewide, we are
  
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