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• Baltimore County councilman pushes for police reform, including ban on chokeholds - Baltimore Sun

  19-06-2020 23:54 via baltimoresun.com
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• Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to perjury charge - WTOP

  19-06-2020 23:20 via wtop.com
  
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• Reopening Baltimore: Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Malls & More Can Open At 50 Percent Capacity Friday

  19-06-2020 23:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s bars, restaurants, gyms, churches, malls and more were allowed to begin reopening at 50 percent capacity at 5 p.m. Friday, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced Friday morning.
  The change is in accordance with the state’s recovery plan and puts Baltimore more on par with surrounding jurisdictions.
  Even though businesses are able to reopen, Young stressed the threat of contracting COVID-19 still exists.
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• Reopening Maryland: Gyms, Malls Among Businesses Reopening As More COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

  19-06-2020 22:49
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — More businesses, including gyms, malls and casinos, reopened their doors at 5 p.m. Friday as Maryland continues to lift restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
  Gov. Larry Hogan had announced gyms, malls and casinos could reopen with some limitations Friday evening as the state continues to move through its coronavirus recovery plan.
  Planet Fitness in Towson is among the many gyms that can open Friday evening. Some equipment will be o
  
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• Children’s Robitussin And Dimetapp Cough Medicines Recalled Due To Potential Overdose Risks

  19-06-2020 22:44
  
  (CNN) — Parents take note: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has voluntarily recalled three lots of its children’s cough syrups — Children’s Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children’s Dimetapp Cold and Cough — due to the products having incorrect dosing cups in their packaging.
  That means parents might accidentally overdose a child by putting too much syrup in the cup.
  Symptoms of overdose of either product may include impaired coordinatio
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting In Anne Arundel County

  19-06-2020 22:40
  
  SEVERN, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting in the Severn area in Anne Arundel County Friday afternoon.
  The Anne Arundel County Police Department said the shooting happened in the 1800 block of Meade Village Road.
  At least one person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.#Shooting. 1800 block of Meade Village Road. Reportedly non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives on scene.
  — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) June 19, 2020No further information is immediately available.
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• ‘It’s A Big Day For Us’: Maryland Celebrates Juneteenth As Demonstrators Say More Work For Equality Remains

  19-06-2020 22:31
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
  In Annapolis, a crowd marched through downtown streets, wearing black and chanting “Black Lives Matter” as they walked from Calvert Street to the city dock.
  “It’s a big day for us — freedom,” Devron Jennings from Baltimore said.Crowds of people are marching in the streets of downtown
  
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• Board Of Regents Approves Tuition Freeze For University System Of Maryland Schools For Upcoming School Year

  19-06-2020 22:21
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University System of Maryland will freeze tuition and room and board rates for all undergraduate and graduate students for the upcoming school year.
  The system’s Board of Regents approved the freeze Friday. In a news release, the system cited the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the state and national economies as factors in their decision.
  RELATED COVERAGE:University Of Maryland Releases Plans For Students To Return To Class In August
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• Reopening After COVID-19: Maryland Zoo Will Reopen June 24 To Members, June 27 To General Public

  19-06-2020 22:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo will reopen following a three-month closure due to the coronavirus on Wednesday, June 24, but it will be for members only. They will reopen to the general public on June 27.
  The zoo closed on March 16 amid growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Despite their closure to the public, essential zoo staff have been caring for the animals on site.
  “We’re excited and ready to welcome visitors back to the Zoo,” said Don Hutchinson, presi
  
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• County Executive Names Hector Velez Interim Prince George’s County Police Chief Following Hank Stawinski’s Resignation

  19-06-2020 21:39
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — One day after former Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski stepped down, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks named Assistant Chief Hector Velez the department’s interim leader.
  In a blog post on the department’s website, Velez said he was “honored” to assume the position. The 26-year-veteran of the agency was named the assistant chief in 2016.
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• Maryland Weather: Thunderstorms, Spotty Showers Possible Friday Into The Weekend

  19-06-2020 21:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s a chance of showers and pop-up thunderstorms Friday afternoon.
  Spotty showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and through the weekend.
  The atmosphere will be heated up — leading to a chance of storms.#mdwx The end of Spring, the beginning of Summer, and Father's day. A lot on the weekend plate. pic.twitter.com/kw59395kSS
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) June 19, 2020
  
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• Ticketmaster to refund service fees for resold ‘Hamilton’ tickets at Hippodrome - Baltimore Business Journal

  19-06-2020 21:18 via bizjournals.com
  Ticketmaster to refund service fees for resold ‘Hamilton’ tickets at Hippodrome  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore County schools to remove children’s Black Lives Matter chalk art from Hillcrest Elementary after fre - Baltimore Sun

  19-06-2020 20:54 via baltimoresun.com
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Pleads Guilty To Perjury, Sentenced To 6 Months

  19-06-2020 20:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor Catherine Pugh, who was embroiled in a scandal involving her “Healthy Holly” children’s books pleaded guilty to perjury Friday, waiving her right to a trial. The judge sentenced her to a six-month concurrent sentence.
  Pugh was present at the plea hearing on the state misdemeanor charge held Friday in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.BREAKING: Catherine Pugh is sentenced to 6 months concurrent to her feder
  
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• Who is Chuck Nabit? Baltimore financier was active on prominent boards before arrest - New York Business Journal

  19-06-2020 20:02 via bizjournals.com
  Who is Chuck Nabit? Baltimore financier was active on prominent boards before arrest  New York Business Journal
  
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• Woman, Toddler Found Fatally Shot In SW Baltimore

  19-06-2020 19:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman and a toddler were found fatally shot in Baltimore Friday.
  Police are on the scene of the double shooting in the 200 block of Boswell Street in southwest Baltimore.
  The pair were found in a car around 11:58 a.m. The toddler is a little girl.
  No other details are confirmed at this time.
  Detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text
  
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• Gov. Hogan: Limited Outdoor Visitation Will Be Allowed At Some Maryland Nursing Homes

  19-06-2020 19:51
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he would allow limited outdoor visitation at some of Maryland’s nursing homes.
  “The COVID-19 pandemic has required all of us to make incredible sacrifices, including being unable to visit family members and loved ones in nursing homes,” said Governor Hogan. “As our state continues on the road to recovery, this Father’s Day weekend we are able to begin safely allowing outdoor visits to certain nursin
  
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• Double Shooting Reported In SW Baltimore

  19-06-2020 19:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are on the scene of a double shooting in SW Baltimore.
  The shooting occurred in the 200 block of Boswell Street.
  No other details are confirmed at this time.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story. 
  
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• Maryland Department Of Health Reminds Residents To Follow Safety Tips To Avoid Heat Related Illness

  19-06-2020 18:48
  
  (WJZ)- The summer temperatures have begun rolling into the area and with that, the Maryland Department of Health is reminding residents to follow the safety guidelines to avoid falling ill due to extreme heat.
  “As temperatures rise, Marylanders are at a greater risk for heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heat stroke,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Fran Phillips in a statement. “Protect yourself and your family by staying indoors or visiting a cooling cen
  
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• Step Up Coronavirus Testing, MD Officials Urge Local Leaders - Baltimore, MD Patch

  19-06-2020 18:44 via patch.com
  
  Step Up Coronavirus Testing, MD Officials Urge Local Leaders  Baltimore, MD Patch
  
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• Reopening Baltimore: Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Malls & More Can Open At 50% Capacity Friday

  19-06-2020 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s bars, restaurants, gyms, churches, malls and more can open Friday at 5 p.m. at 50% capacity, Mayor Jack Young announced Friday morning, in accordance to the state’s recovery plan.
  “I want to be crystal crystal clear, loosening restrictions restriction does not mean that the threat of infection is gone, or that these activities are risk free,” Young said. “We will strongly recommend social distancing and hand washing with warm wate
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools Will Begin Summer Meal Distribution Program Monday, June 22

  19-06-2020 18:29
  
  (WJZ)- The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services announced Friday that it will begin its annual summer meals program on Monday, June 22.
  As part of the program, all youth, aged 18 or younger, will receive breakfast and lunch Monday through Wednesday. On Thursdays students will receive two breakfasts and two lunches to cover Thursday and Friday as meals will not be distributed on Fridays. The program will continue through mid-August.
  There are 71 locations w
  
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• Archbishop William E. Lori Commends Supreme Court’s DACA Decision: ‘We Have A Sacred Charge To Protect Those Most Vulnerable’

  19-06-2020 18:17
  
  BALTIMOR (WJZ) — The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has been lauded by many throughout the country.
  Among those pleased with the decision is Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore William E. Lori, who expressed his support for the Court’s ruling in a statement Friday morning.
  “I join my fellow bishops throughout the United States in commending the majority decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the prote
  
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• Solar Eclipse 2020: When And Where To See The ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse

  19-06-2020 18:14
  
  (CNN) — This weekend, stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will be treated to an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice. This type of eclipse is characterized by its stunning “ring of fire” since it’s not a total eclipse and edges of the sun can still be seen around the moon.
  “Annular eclipses are similar to total eclipses in that the moon, Earth and sun are aligned so that the moon moves directly in front of the Sun as viewed from Earth,” s
  
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• Reopening Maryland: Gyms, Malls Among Businesses Set To Open As More COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

  19-06-2020 18:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Planet Fitness in Towson is among the many gyms that can open Friday evening. Some equipment will be off limits to give people space. Masks are required here except while on the machines.
  Gov. Larry Hogan announced gyms, malls and casinos could reopen with some limitations Friday at 5 p.m. as the state continues to move through its coronavirus recovery plan.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Baltimore Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Malls & More Can Open At 50% Capac
  
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• 5 Charged In June 9 Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk Assaults

  19-06-2020 18:01
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Five people were charged in several assaults along Ocean City, Maryland’s boardwalk on June 9.
  Officers responded for two assaults that occurred on 11th Street and 15th Street between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Police believe the same group was involved in both incidents.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Ocean City, Maryland, Police Make 120+ Arrests, Step Up Police Presence In Response To Boardwalk Violence
  Recent Violence On Ocean City, Maryland, Boardwalk Leaves Town Leaders Conc
  
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• Shot one semester short of graduating from college, Baltimore man died eight years later. His death is now off - Baltimore Sun

  19-06-2020 17:54 via baltimoresun.com
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• Reopening Maryland: Baltimore Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Malls & More Can Open At 50% Capacity Friday

  19-06-2020 17:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s bars, restaurants, gyms, churches, malls and more can open Friday at 5 p.m. at 50% capacity, Mayor Jack Young announced Friday morning.
  “I want to be crystal crystal clear, loosening restrictions restriction does not mean that the threat of infection is gone, or that these activities are risk free,” Young said. “We will strongly recommend social distancing and hand washing with warm water for at least 20 seconds.”
  He also said mas
  
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Scheduled To Plead Guilty To Perjury

  19-06-2020 17:33
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor Catherine Pugh, who was embroiled in a scandal involving her “Healthy Holly” children’s books, is expected to plead guilty to perjury Friday, the state prosecutor said.
  A plea hearing on the state misdemeanor charge is scheduled Friday in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
  Pugh already has been sentenced to three years in federal prison over the self-dealing scandal, which involved children’s books touti
  
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• Reopening Maryland: Baltimore Restaurants, Gyms, Churches & Malls Can Open At 50% Capacity Friday

  19-06-2020 17:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s restaurants, gyms, churchess and malls can open Friday at 5 p.m. at 50% capacity, Mayor Jack Young announced Friday morning.
  Mayor Young has received from criticism for delays in reopening in the city, while most of the state is reopening gyms, casinos and malls Friday — he has not allowed the city to do the same.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland
  TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread
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• Reopening Maryland: Gyms To Open Friday, Malls Set Prepare For Saturday

  19-06-2020 17:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Planet Fitness in Towson is among the many gyms that can open Friday evening. Some equipment will be off limits to give people space. Masks are required here except while on the machines.
  Gov. Larry Hogan announced gyms, malls and casinos could reopen with some limitations Friday at 5 p.m. as the state continues to move through its coronavirus recovery plan.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Baltimore Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Malls & More Can Open At 50% Capac
  
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• Reopening Maryland: Gyms Reopen Friday, Malls Set Prepare For Saturday Reopenings

  19-06-2020 17:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Planet Fitness in Towson is among the many gyms that can open Friday evening. Some equipment will be off limits to give people space. Masks are required here except while on the machines.
  Gov. Larry Hogan announced gyms, malls and casinos could reopen with some limitations Friday at 5 p.m. as the state continues to move through its coronavirus recovery plan.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland
  TIMELINE: Coronavirus In M
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Cases Surpass 63.5K, Hospitalizations Fall Below 650

  19-06-2020 16:27
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Hospitalizations fell below 650 Friday as Maryland state health officials say the number of coronavirus cases reported in the state has surpassed 63,500.
  According to the state, Maryland has reported a total of 63,548 cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state positivity rate is at 5.41% and 2,901 people have died from the virus.
  There are 648 currently hospitalized of which 261 are in the ICU.
  Of the 10,447 ever hospitalized, 4,685 people were released from isolation
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Cases Surpass 65.3K, Hospitalizations Fall Below 650

  19-06-2020 16:26
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Hospitalizations fell below 650 Friday as Maryland state health officials say the number of cases reported in the state has surpassed 63,500.
  According to the state, Maryland has reported a total of 63,548 cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state positivity rate is at 5.41% and 2,901 people have died from the virus.
  There are 648 currently hospitalized of which 261 are in the ICU.
  Of the 10,447 ever hospitalized, 4,685 people were released from isolation.
  A total of
  
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• Baltimore will add temporary 'distancing designs' into city streetscape - Baltimore Business Journal

  19-06-2020 16:24 via bizjournals.com
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• Baltimore Police Commissioner Identifies Officer Shot As Brian Burke

  19-06-2020 15:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison identified the officer shot last Sunday as Brian Burke.
  Burke was shot while he and his partner tried to break up a large parking lot party in the 2300 block of Winchester Street around 3:14 a.m. on June 14.
  Police have charged 30-year-old Christopher Earl in the shooting.
  RELATED STORIES:Christopher Earl Charged In Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer Sunday
  Baltimore Police Officer Shot In Torso While Breaking Up A Parking
  
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• Missing Baltimore 3-Year-Old Found Safe - CBS Baltimore

  19-06-2020 15:24 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Missing Baltimore 3-Year-Old Found Safe  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Jack Young To Give Update On Reopening At 11

  19-06-2020 15:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young is scheduled to give an update about coronavirus and whether or not he will lift more restrictions in Baltimore City at 11 a.m. Friday.
  You can watch it live here on wjz.com.
  Mayor Young has received from criticism for delays in reopening in the city, while most of the state is reopening gyms, casinos and malls Friday — he has not allowed the city to do the same.
  Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke to WJZ’s Vic Carter earlier this week and said
  
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• Man Shot In Chest Late Thursday In Baltimore

  19-06-2020 15:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 28-year-old man is hospitalized after he was shot in the chest late Thursday.
  Officers were called to the 4800 block of Norwood Avenue for a reported shooting around 11:32 p.m.
  When they arrived, they found the man with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Northwest District are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2466 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
  
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• Early Morning Shooting Reported In Ocean City, Maryland

  19-06-2020 14:46
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ocean City, Maryland Police are investigating an early morning shooting downtown Friday.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the suspect is in custody.Stay with WJZ for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• "This Does Not Mean We Are Back to Normal"| Baltimore City Moves into Phase II Reopening - Fox Baltimore

  19-06-2020 13:36 via foxbaltimore.com
  "This Does Not Mean We Are Back to Normal"| Baltimore City Moves into Phase II Reopening  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Taco Bravo in Lutherville-Timonium says "We're Open Baltimore!" - wmar2news.com

  19-06-2020 13:34 via wmar2news.com
  
  Taco Bravo in Lutherville-Timonium says "We're Open Baltimore!"  wmar2news.com
  
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• Baltimore students protest for anti-racist curriculum: ‘We don’t know the truth’ - The Washington Post

  19-06-2020 13:02 via washingtonpost.com
  
  Baltimore students protest for anti-racist curriculum: ‘We don’t know the truth’  The Washington Post
  
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• ‘We’ve had three months to plan for this': Baltimore-area gyms, clients eager for Friday’s reopening - Baltimore Sun

  19-06-2020 11:14 via baltimoresun.com
  ‘We’ve had three months to plan for this': Baltimore-area gyms, clients eager for Friday’s reopening  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Second Wave of Change About to Hit Baltimore City Hall – Maryland Matters - Josh Kurtz

  19-06-2020 08:40 via marylandmatters.org
  Second Wave of Change About to Hit Baltimore City Hall – Maryland Matters  Josh Kurtz
  
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• Reopening Maryland: Casinos, Gyms, Malls Prepare For Limited Reopening As More COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Friday

  19-06-2020 05:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The owner of Creole Soul Food, one of the many restaurants at Remington’s R. House food hall, is happy to be back in business—with outdoor dining resuming here after a challenging past three months of being closed due to the COVID—19 pandemic.Today's #COVID19 update for Maryland:
  -Positivity rate drops to 5.43%
  -**Lowest number of new cases since March 31**
  -Lowest number of ICU beds since April 5
  Let's keep at it, Marylanders. https://t.co/Msl6iMEeLu
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• 3 Killed In I-95 Crash In Elkridge, Maryland, Thursday Afternoon

  19-06-2020 05:50
  
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Three people were killed after a single-vehicle crash along northbound I-95 in Elkridge on Thursday afternoon, according to Maryland State Police.
  Maryland State Police got a 911 call just before 3:30 p.m. for a car that had overturned in the middle of the interstate. Three men, all from the Laurel-area, were pronounced dead on the scene.
  Witnesses said the car eventually flipped over and landed in the woods.#UPDATE 3 people have died in a single-vehicle crash on
  
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• Police: Child Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injures In Crash Involving Baltimore Police Patrol Car

  19-06-2020 05:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A child suffered non-life-threatening injures Thursday night in a crash involving a Baltimore Police patrol car, police said.
  According to police, it happened shortly before 10 p.m. in the 2800 block of Spelman Road.
  The child was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injures.
  The officer was not injured.
  The Baltimore Police CRASH Team is investigating the incident.
  No further information has been provided.
  
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• MS-13 under investigation for recent murders & attempts in Baltimore County and City - Fox Baltimore

  19-06-2020 05:15 via foxbaltimore.com
  MS-13 under investigation for recent murders & attempts in Baltimore County and City  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Missing Baltimore 3-Year-Old Found Safe

  19-06-2020 05:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say 3-year-old Nigel Grimes was found safe.
  He has been returned to his mother.
  ORIGINAL STORY, June 18, 2 p.m.: Baltimore police need the public’s help to find a missing 3-year-old boy named Nijel Grimes.
  Nijel was last seen Thursday, June 18 in the 5100 block of Bel Air Road in the company of 28-year-old Corey Nash.Help Police Locate 3 year-old Boy. https://t.co/0PDNGd9vMN pic.twitter.com/Mv4wk0aFvk
  — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) June 18,
  
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