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• Hippodrome Theatre Reveals Broadway At Home Challenge Entries

  18-07-2020 23:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A trip to the theater is just one of the many things the coronavirus pandemic has put on hold.
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  But, you may remember, The Hippodrome recently challenged everyone to get inside some of the shows they can look forward to next year.
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• FDA Issues First Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Pool Testing

  18-07-2020 23:35
  
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced it has issued an emergency use authorization that allows the laboratory Quest Diagnostics to pool samples from up to four individuals to test for COVID-19.
  This is the first COVID-19 diagnostic test in the United States to be authorized for use with pooled samples, the agency said in a statement.
  “This EUA for sample pooling is an important step forward in getting more COVID-19 tests to more Americans more qu
  
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• Record-Breaking 68K Jobs Added In Maryland Last Month, Department Of Labor Says

  18-07-2020 23:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — 68,000 jobs were added across Maryland last month, according to State Department of Labor.
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  Officials said the record-breaking number of jobs added helped the unemployment rate drop to eight-percent.
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• Tributes From Maryland Lawmakers, Leaders Pour In For Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

  18-07-2020 23:08
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Tributes from Maryland lawmakers and leaders continue to pour in for civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who died Friday at the age of 80.
  CBS News reports Lewis, who served in Congress for more than three decades, had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He said in December when announcing his diagnosis he had “never faced a fight quite like the one I have now.”
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• Maryland Department Of Veterans Affairs Surpasses 12K Telehealth Visits In 2020

  18-07-2020 22:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A major milestone reached in getting Veterans in Maryland the healthcare they need.
  The Maryland VA says it’s held more than 12,000 video visits in 2020.
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  It’s helping those without COVID-19 have Telehealth appointments.
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• Maryland Man Charged For Allegedly Setting Police Car On Fire Outside Supreme Court

  18-07-2020 22:30
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — A Maryland man is facing charges for allegedly setting a police vehicle on fire outside of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C.
  Cody Tarner, 22, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was identify by Metro Police on Friday.
  Police say he was burned during the incident and remains hospitalized.
  He is charged with federal destruction of property and other counts.
  Tarner has not yet appeared in court.
  
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• Baltimore Museum of Art restaurant, Gertrude’s, closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19 - Baltimore Sun

  18-07-2020 22:23
  Baltimore Museum of Art restaurant, Gertrude’s, closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Walden University Distributes Tablets To Baltimore City Schools Students - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 22:10
  
  Walden University Distributes Tablets To Baltimore City Schools Students  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Walden University Distributes Tablets To Baltimore City Schools Students

  18-07-2020 22:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The coronavirus pandemic forced schools to unexpectedly shut down and move to virtual learning last year.
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  Walden University recently stepped up to help students in need by providing computers, tablets and other devices.
  CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread
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• Maryland leaders pay tribute to civil rights luminary Rep. John Lewis - Baltimore Sun

  18-07-2020 21:33
  Maryland leaders pay tribute to civil rights luminary Rep. John Lewis  Baltimore Sun
  
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• #ArtscapeAtHome | A virtual way to enjoy Baltimore's annual celebration - Fox Baltimore

  18-07-2020 20:37
  #ArtscapeAtHome | A virtual way to enjoy Baltimore's annual celebration  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Plumpton Park Zoo In Cecil County Closed Due To Early Morning Fire

  18-07-2020 19:18
  
  RISING SUN, Md. (WJZ) – The Plumpton Park Zoo is closed Saturday due to an early morning fire that left several animals dead, according to the zoo’s Facebook.
  Around 8 a.m. on Saturday, a fire took place inside the reptile house at Plumpton Park Zoo which left six animals dead, including four birds and two snakes, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
  It took 20 minutes for firefighters of the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun to control the fire, which it’s prelimin
  
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• A Cecil County Zoo Is Closed Saturday Due To Fire

  18-07-2020 19:18
  
  RISING SUN, Md. (WJZ) – The Plumpton Park Zoo is closed Saturday due to an early morning fire that left several animals dead, according to the zoo’s Facebook.
  Around 8 a.m. on Saturday, a fire took place inside the reptile house at Plumpton Park Zoo which left several reptiles dead and others injured.
  The Zoo stated that veterinarians are at the scene of the fire to check out the animals that were rescued by staff and members of a local fire department.Any tickets that were bought in
  
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• 6 Animals Killed At Plumpton Park Zoo In Cecil County After Early Morning Fire

  18-07-2020 19:18
  
  RISING SUN, Md. (WJZ) – The Plumpton Park Zoo in Cecil County is temporarily closed due to a fire that left several animals dead early Saturday morning, according to the zoo’s Facebook page.
  The fire broke out around 8 a.m.inside the reptile house at Plumpton Park Zoo. It left six animals dead, including four birds and two snakes, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
  It took 20 minutes for firefighters to control the flames.Investigators say the preliminary cause of the fire
  
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• One Person Shot During Robbery In Baltimore County, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 18:16
  
  One Person Shot During Robbery In Baltimore County, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• One Person Shot During Robbery In Baltimore County, Police Say

  18-07-2020 18:16
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after one person was shot during a robbery in Parkville on Saturday.
  Police were called to the 7100 block of Darlington Drive shortly after 3:30 a.m. for a report of a robbery.
  Victims told police they were in a parking lot in front of the Dubai Hookah Lounge when two suspects allegedly approached and robbed them.
  During the alleged robbery, a suspect shot one of the victims.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital and
  
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• One Person Shot During Robbery In Baltimore County

  18-07-2020 18:16
  
  PARKVILLE, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after one person was shot during a robbery in Parkville on Saturday.
  On July 18, around 3:30am, officers responded to the 7100 block of Darlington Drive for a robbery.
  Once there, Police interviewed the victims, who explained they were in a parking lot in front of the Dubai Hookah Lounge when two suspects approached and robbed them.
  During the robbery, a suspect shot one of the victims as the victim ran toward a neighborhood a
  
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• Six People Shot, Two Fatally, Overnight In Baltimore

  18-07-2020 17:32
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating after six people were shot, two fatally, overnight in Baltimore City.
  Around 8:03 p.m. on Friday, police in east Baltimore responded to a hospital for reports of a walk-in shooting victim.
  When they arrived, they found a 22 year-old man with a gunshot wound to his hand.
  Eastern District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2434 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
   
  Later, around 9:05 p.
  
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• Multiple Overnight Shootings Leave At Least 2 Dead In Baltimore

  18-07-2020 17:32
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Police in Baltimore said there were at least six separate shootings overnight that left at least two people dead.
  Police said the shootings took place early Friday evening through early Saturday morning in various parts of the city.
  The victims include a woman of unknown age who was shot in the neck and head and died at a local hospital, as well as a 33-year-old male gunshot victim also died at a local hospital.
  Other victims include a 21-year-old woman who was shot in the
  
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• Maryland Weather: Hot Weekend Continues As Temps Expected To Reach 100 Degrees Monday

  18-07-2020 17:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert was issued for Baltimore starting Sunday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 22 as a heatwave brings dangerous heat to the region.
  An Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect Sunday at noon for the Eastern Shore.
  The #Baltimore area could see heat advisories or warnings as the area is expected to hit heat index values between 105° and 110°.Excessive Heat Warning goes into affect Sunday at noon for the Eastern Shore. The #Baltimore area co
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Over 800 New Cases Reported, 11 Deaths In 24 Hours

  18-07-2020 16:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The number of COVID-19 cases in Maryland increased by over 800 in 24 hours- the most since early June, Saturday morning state numbers show.
  There are now 77,206 confirmed cases in the state, up by 835 in one day, and 3,238 people have died.
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  Hospitalizations are still flat, with 448 people hospitalized for the virus in Maryland compared to 434. There are 311 in acute care and 137 in ICUs.
  Maryland has administered 91
  
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• Opinion | How Larry Hogan Kept Blacks in Baltimore Segregated and Poor - POLITICO

  18-07-2020 13:00
  
  Opinion | How Larry Hogan Kept Blacks in Baltimore Segregated and Poor  POLITICO
  
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• Police: 18-Year-Old Shot In The Leg In Northeast Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 09:00
  
  Police: 18-Year-Old Shot In The Leg In Northeast Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Multiple Overnight Shootings Leave At Least 2 Dead In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 09:00
  
  Multiple Overnight Shootings Leave At Least 2 Dead In Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Police Identify Civilian Killed After Suspect Allegedly Fleeing Officers Crashes Into Car - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 05:28
  
  Baltimore Police Identify Civilian Killed After Suspect Allegedly Fleeing Officers Crashes Into Car  CBS Baltimore
  
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• BPD: Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of woman in SE Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  18-07-2020 04:09
  BPD: Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of woman in SE Baltimore  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• ‘Yesterday I Made $6.36’ | Fells Point Business Owners Say Road Closures To Expand Outdoor Dining Aren’t Benefiting Everyone

  18-07-2020 04:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the past few weeks, Baltimore City has shut down several roads in Fells Point so restaurants can have more outdoor dining space amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  But some business owners say it’s keeping people away.
  They say their businesses are already struggling financially, and the closures are making things worse.
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  Beth Hawks of the store Zelda Zen on Thames Street says business is tough now after th
  
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• American Crime and the Baltimore Model - The New York Times

  18-07-2020 04:02
  
  American Crime and the Baltimore Model  The New York Times
  
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• Police: 40-Year-Old Man Shot In The Arm In East Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  18-07-2020 03:44
  
  Police: 40-Year-Old Man Shot In The Arm In East Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Police: 40-Year-Old Man Shot In The Arm In East Baltimore

  18-07-2020 03:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 40-year-old man was shot in the arm in east Baltimore on Friday night.
  Police were called to the 400 block of East Federal Street just after 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Eastern District Shooting detectives were summoned to the scene and assumed control over the investigation.
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• Maryland Weather: Tips For Staying Safe Amid Heatwave In Maryland

  18-07-2020 03:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A heat wave will become very intense across Maryland this weekend and early next week.
  Saturday will likely see temps in the mid 90s but it will feel like 100; Sunday we soar into the upper 90s with the heat index hitting 105; by Monday, the combination of high heat and humidity will make it feel like it’s near 110!
  This will be dangerous heat and we are expecting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory or evening Excessive Heat Warnings.
  Heat exh
  
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• Police Arrest Michael Biscotti, Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Of Freska Yerby In SE Baltimore

  18-07-2020 03:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police said Friday they have arrested 63-year-old Michael Biscotti, the suspect wanted in connection to the fatal stabbing of Freska Yerby in southeast Baltimore.
  Michael Biscotti. Credit: Baltimore Police
  Police were called to a home in the 1100 block of Comet Street around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, for an assault. When they arrived, they found Yerby suffering from multiple stab wounds.
  She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Southeast District patrol officers lo
  
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• Orioles Expand Dugout With Tent Along Right Field Line To Allow Players To Social Distance

  18-07-2020 02:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles have been busy preparing for the start of their season.
  The Orioles open up the season Friday, July 24, in Boston against the Red Sox.
  But, before then, the team has been hosting intrasquad games at Camden Yards to sharpen their skills ahead of the season opener.
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  At an intrasquad game on Thursday, WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano captured a photo of the Orioles practicing social distancing.To allow
  
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• Johns Hopkins Doctor Says It May Be Time To Roll Back Bar, Restaurant Reopenings

  18-07-2020 02:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — People lined up outside of the Baltimore City Convention Center to get tested for the coronavirus as Maryland recorded yet another day with more than 700 new cases—the third this week.
  The positivity rate was down slightly and remains below five percent.
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  There were two fewer hospitalizations, with 434 current patients statewide. The Maryland Department of Health reported 12 more deaths Friday, bringing th
  
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• Critical Care Doctor, Robot ‘Fast Freddie’ Help Care For COVID-19 Patients At Shock Trauma

  18-07-2020 01:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The CDC says people who are older are at a higher risk of complications from COVID-19, and healthcare workers are no exception.
  The problem is COVID-19 patients need to see those providers.
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  A Critical Care Doctor in Baltimore has overcome that problem with the help of a unique partner, a robot named “Fast Freddie.”
  Doctor H Neal Reynolds is in his home office, and Fast Freddie is 22 miles away with COVID
  
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• Annapolis Police Department Changing How Non-Violent Crimes Are Reported

  18-07-2020 01:33
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Annapolis Police Department is making some changes to how people report minor and non-violent crimes.
  There’s a new telephone reporting policy in place.
  When you call to report a crime, it will be screened to see if it falls into a category that is appropriate for telephone reporting.
  If it is, someone will take your information, and an officer will call you back to follow up.
  
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• University Of Maryland Makes SAT, ACT Scores Optional For 2021 Applicants

  18-07-2020 01:27
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland is the latest school to make SAT and ACT scores optional for students applying for the spring and fall of 2021.
  This decision hopes to help ease some pressure on students going through the application process right now.
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  Since students may not be able to get the prep needed or even take the tests, they can still submit scores if you would like them to be considered.
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• 2 Glen Burnie MVA Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

  18-07-2020 01:08
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — The MDOT MVA said Friday that two employees recently tested positive for COVID-19 at the Glen Burnie branch office.
  One employee reported testing positive on Thursday. This employee last worked in the annex building on Friday, July 10, according to the MDOT MVA.
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• Ex-Baltimore mayor fires back at Hogan criticism of her response to 2015 riots: 'Easy to point the finger' - Fox News

  18-07-2020 00:30
  
  Ex-Baltimore mayor fires back at Hogan criticism of her response to 2015 riots: 'Easy to point the finger'  Fox News
  
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• Police Identify Civilian Killed After Suspect Allegedly Fleeing Officers Crashes In East Baltimore

  18-07-2020 00:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police have identified the civilian who was killed in east Baltimore on Thursday afternoon when a suspect allegedly fleeing officers crashed into their car.
  The victim has been identified as Cristal Eatmon, 41, of Baltimore.
  Police: Civilian Killed After Suspect Fleeing Officers In East Baltimore Crashes Into Car
  Baltimore City Police say this happened shortly after 4 p.m. when officers attempted to pull over a driver after locating a vehicle that may have
  
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• Maryland reports 707 new coronavirus cases, continuing upward trend in caseload - Baltimore Sun

  18-07-2020 00:21
  Maryland reports 707 new coronavirus cases, continuing upward trend in caseload  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore man sues UMMS, St. Joseph Medical Center for transgender discrimination over refusal to perform surg - Baltimore Sun

  18-07-2020 00:18
  Baltimore man sues UMMS, St. Joseph Medical Center for transgender discrimination over refusal to perform surg  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 1 dead after police pursuit ends in multi-vehicle crash - WBAL TV Baltimore

  18-07-2020 00:16
  1 dead after police pursuit ends in multi-vehicle crash  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Washington D.C. Nurse Recovering From COVID-19 Released From Johns Hopkins After Over 100-Day Stay

  18-07-2020 00:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a powerful story of recovery; a nurse out of Washington D.C. and a COVID-19 survivor has been receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins for over 100 days.
  On Friday, she was released from the hospital.
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  For the past 40 years, 60-year-old Sharon Tapp has been taking care of patients as a nurse and was treating COVID-19 patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington D.C. right up until she herself
  
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• Washington D.C. Nurse Recovering From COVID-19 At Johns Hopkins Hospital Released After Over 100-Day Stay

  18-07-2020 00:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a powerful story of recovery; a nurse out of Washington D.C. and a COVID-19 survivor has been receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins for over 100 days.
  On Friday, she was released from the hospital.
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  For the past 40 years, 60-year-old Sharon Tapp has been taking care of patients as a nurse and was treating COVID-19 patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington D.C. right up until she herself
  
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