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• Plasma Donation Center Opens As Call For Convalescent Plasma Grows

  28-07-2020 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Doctors are hopeful the plasma of recovered COVID patients may be an important tool in the pandemic fight.
  Convalescent plasma therapy relies on antibodies taken from recovered COVID-19 patients and infused into sick patients hoping to give them a boost to their immune system.
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  “One of the things people are concerned about is when you give people plasma is the potential to either overload the circulation o
  
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• Regional National Guardsmen Compete For Title Of Soldier Or NCO Of The Year

  28-07-2020 23:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — They may all fight for the same team, but this week they’ll go head-to-head for some friendly competition.
  National guardsmen from surrounding states will be in Maryland the next few days to find out who is the best soldier in the region.
  Before they can earn the title of Soldier or Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, they must first make it past the regional competition.
  “What we’re trying to do is find the army’s best warrior,” Command Se
  
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• Harford County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Alleged Shooting Following Road Rage Incident In Edgewood

  28-07-2020 23:27
  
  EDGEWOOD, Md. (WJZ) — Detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged shooting following a road rage incident in Edgewood.
  Deputies were called Sunday in the area of Willoughby Beach Road and Oak Street for a report of a shooting.
  When deputies arrived, they found a gray Honda Acura. The driver told deputies an unknown man shot at them following a road rage incident.
  The victim, who is not being identified at this time, suffered cuts and abr
  
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• Maryland Zoo Changes Policy To Require Masks For Anyone Aged 2 And Up

  28-07-2020 23:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you plan to take a trip to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, make sure you remember your mask.
  The Zoo tweeted it has changed its policy, and starting Wednesday, a mask is required for anyone older than two when indoors or when you can’t social distance.
  If you do plan to go, you must buy tickets in advance.
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ’s coverage on coronavi
  
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• 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Shooting In Annapolis

  28-07-2020 23:15
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Annapolis are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly shot and killed late Monday night.
  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Bowman Court for a reported shooting at around 10:30 p.m. The responding officers found the victim lying in the street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  Police later identified him as Cameron Wallace.Flowers and balloons are left behind w
  
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• Free Masks Available July 29 At Baltimore Convention Center COVID-19 Testing Site

  28-07-2020 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health will distribute free masks to Marylanders who visit state-run COVID-19 test sites throughout the summer.
  The events are part of the #MaskOnMaryland campaign to encourage all Marylanders to wear face coverings in public places to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  The first event is July 29 at the Baltimore Convention Center COVID-19 testing site starting at 8 a.m.
  “Marylanders need to wear face coverings and practice soc
  
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• Emergent BioSolutions Signs $174M Agreement To Expand Production Of Possible Coronavirus Vaccine

  28-07-2020 22:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland-based company has signed a $174 million agreement to expand production of a coronavirus vaccine candidate.
  Gaithersburg-based Emergent BioSolutions announced on Monday it had signed the agreement to develop and manufacture AstraZeneca’s possible COVID-19 vaccine.
  Under the agreement, manufacturing will begin at Emergent’s Bayview facility in Baltimore.
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• Reports: Former Ravens Defensive Tackle Michael Pierce Opting Out Of 2020 Season

  28-07-2020 22:38
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WJZ) — Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle and former Baltimore Raven Michael Pierce has opted out of playing in the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reports.
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  CBS Minnesota reports Pierce has opted out of playing due to respiratory concerns amid the pandemic.
  Pierce played four seasons in Baltimore before Minnesota signed him as a free agent to a three-year, $27 million contract starting in 2020.
  
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• Mo Gaba Elected To Orioles Hall Of Fame, Honored As Second-Ever Recipient Of The Wild Bill Hagy Award

  28-07-2020 22:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles announced Tuesday that Baltimore superfan Mo Gaba has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame as the second-ever recipient of The Wild Bill Hagy Award.
  Mo, a 14-year-old from Glen Burnie, is a Baltimore sports superfan who is blind and battling cancer.
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  Mo began calling in to 105.7 The Fan’s sports programming in 2015 at the age of nine to share his knowledge of Baltimore sports with local fan
  
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• 2 Men Arrested After Search Warrant Leads To Seizure Of Drugs, Over $17K In SW Baltimore, Police Say

  28-07-2020 22:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two men were arrested and charged after police say they found over 1,000 gel caps of suspected heroin/fentanyl and over $17,000 during a search of a home in southwest Baltimore.
  Police say officers executed a search and seizure warrant Monday at a home in the 1800 block of Eagle Street.As a result, 1,137 gel caps of suspected heroin/fentanyl and $17,971 were seized and submitted as evidence, police say.
  Police say two men were arrested and charged with felony narcoti
  
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• TPC Southwind Profile: A Stiff Challenge At The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

  28-07-2020 21:48
  
  (CBS Miami) — TPC Southwind’s been a regular stop on the PGA Tour since 1989. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the private golf club hosted the FedEx St. Jude Classic through 2018. The title sponsor, whose corporate offices are nearby, then took over what was then the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, moved the event to to TPC Southwind and rechristened it the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
  The heightened Tour status — WGC events offer larger purses and additional FedExCup points &
  
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• Epidemiologist: Orioles-Marlins series in Baltimore far too risky to go on - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 21:42
  Epidemiologist: Orioles-Marlins series in Baltimore far too risky to go on  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Essex, Police Say

  28-07-2020 21:40
  
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — A 38-year-old man was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Eastern Boulevard near Orville Road in Essex, according to police.
  Police said it happened Tuesday morning shortly after 5 a.m.
  The man attempted to cross Eastern Boulevard near Orville Road against the pedestrian signal at the crosswalk when he was struck by a Nissan Sentra traveling east on Eastern Boulevard, police said.
  The man was taken to a local hospital by med
  
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• Several People Stabbed During Fight In Towson

  28-07-2020 21:37
  
  TOWSON, MD. (WJZ) — Several people were stabbed during a fight in Towson late Monday night.
  Police responded to the unit block of Acorn Circle just before 11:30 p.m. for a call about a fight.
  When they arrived they found all of the six people had left the scene and gone to local hospitals.
  Police learned that several people who knew each other had gotten into an argument over a video that led to the stabbing.
  Afterward, everyone who was injured took themselves to local hospitals. Seve
  
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• Marlins, Orioles Series In Baltimore Won’t Be Played; Yankees Coming To Baltimore Wednesday

  28-07-2020 21:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Baltimore Orioles series in Miami set for Monday and Tuesday was postponed after the Marlins experienced a COVID-19 outbreak over the weekend that, to this point, has seen at least 15 players test positive. But, Major League Baseball has been mum on whether or not the two teams would play in Baltimore beginning on Wednesday as scheduled.
  Now, the league has spoken, releasing a statement saying that all Marlins games through Sunday have been postponed.“Major Leagu
  
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• Convicted Baltimore man won freedom with forgery and bribery, city attorneys allege in lawsuit response - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 21:12
  Convicted Baltimore man won freedom with forgery and bribery, city attorneys allege in lawsuit response  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Man In Carroll County Charged With Sexual Abuse Of A Minor

  28-07-2020 21:08
  
  UNION BRIDGE, MD. (WJZ) — A 58-year-old Union Bridge man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually abusing a minor.
  Based on community complaints and investigations, it was alleged that Larry Franklin Fincham was involved in the sexual abuse of a minor.
  As a result, Fincham was arrested and charged.
  The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Union Bridge Community along with the Community Relations Deputy Colussy for assisting in this investigation.
  
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• Lamonte Young Sr. Faces Drug Charges After Being Found With More Than 21 Kilograms Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop, Officials Say

  28-07-2020 20:44
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Frederick man faces federal drug charges after police allegedly saw him take part in a drug deal in Virginia in February, the justice department said.
  Lamonte Montae “Fats” Young, Sr., 41, is charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
  According to court documents, police followed Young into V
  
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• Baltimore Blast owner defends T-shirt with anti-China sentiment sold on team’s website - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 20:30
  Baltimore Blast owner defends T-shirt with anti-China sentiment sold on team’s website  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Lottery Sales Up More Than 20 Percent Despite Coronavirus, Casino Numbers Remain Down

  28-07-2020 20:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, lottery sales in Maryland in recent weeks have been up by more than 20 percent over last year, the state’s lottery and gaming director told lawmakers Tuesday.
  During a virtual House Ways and Means Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica cited data showing lottery sales have been higher than last year every week since May 10. In four of the past five weeks, lottery sales
  
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• Report: Marlins, Orioles Series In Baltimore Unlikely To Be Played, Yankees Could Come To Baltimore Instead

  28-07-2020 19:47
  
  (WJZ)- The Baltimore Orioles series in Miami set for Monday and Tuesday was postponed after the team experienced a COVID-19 outbreak over the weekend that to this point, has seen at least 15 players test positive. But, Major League Baseball has been mum on whether or not the two teams would play in Baltimore beginning on Wednesday as scheduled.
  A new report from Marlins insider Craig Mish indicates that the series is unlikely to be played.Marlins appear unlikely to play their scheduled games in
  
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• Marlins, Orioles Series In Baltimore Unlikely To Be Played, Yankees Coming To Baltimore

  28-07-2020 19:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Baltimore Orioles series in Miami set for Monday and Tuesday was postponed after the team experienced a COVID-19 outbreak over the weekend that to this point, has seen at least 15 players test positive. But, Major League Baseball has been mum on whether or not the two teams would play in Baltimore beginning on Wednesday as scheduled.
  A new report from Marlins insider Craig Mish indicates that the series is unlikely to be played.Marlins appear unlikely to play their sch
  
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• 31-Year-Old Denton Woman Dies After Car Crashes In Caroline County

  28-07-2020 19:30
  
  (EASTON, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning.
  Rebecca Lee Garner, 31, of Denton, was involved in the crash, driving a 2020 Kia Optima.
  Shortly after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, state police responded to westbound Route 328/New Bridge Road, west of Fisher Road in Caroline County.
  Police found the Kia Optima overturned with its left side up against a telephone pole.
  Garner was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenge
  
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• Perkins Homes site in Baltimore to become luxury, market-rate apartment hub - Baltimore Business Journal

  28-07-2020 19:13
  Perkins Homes site in Baltimore to become luxury, market-rate apartment hub  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Maryland Weather: Heat Advisory In Effect For Parts Of State; Storms With Flooding Rain Possible

  28-07-2020 19:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Another hot day is ahead Tuesday as temperatures continue to hold in the 90s and it’ll feel like it’s 100 degrees or more. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
  The counties included in the advisory are Caroline, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Marys, Somerset, Talbot, and Wicomico.#mdwx It is hot everywhere but here are the area of biggest concern right no
  
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• Hernández Hits 2 Of 4 Blue Jays Homers In 4-1 Win At Nats

  28-07-2020 18:30
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Because of injuries, the can’t-play-in-Toronto Blue Jays were without their leadoff hitter and their closer against the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
  The two guys who took over those jobs came through. Teoscar Hernández replaced late scratch Bo Bichette and hit two of Toronto’s four solo homers off Aníbal Sánchez, Anthony Bass got the save while filling in for Ken Giles, and the Blue Jays beat the 2019 World Series champions 4-1.
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• Sheppard Pratt Among Nation’s Top 5 Psychiatric Hospitals

  28-07-2020 18:28
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Sheppard Pratt was ranked among the nation’s top five psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
  “Now more than ever, there is a need for trusted resources to provide critical mental and behavioral health,” said Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt. “While there is much uncertainty in the world today, those in need of care can be confident in Sheppard Pratt. A top-five U.S. News & World Report ranking ill
  
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• Here’s How You Can Work Out Virtually With The Ravens

  28-07-2020 18:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re looking to get into shape, the Baltimore Ravens want to help!
  You can train alongside the team thanks to a new partnership with Under Armour.
  Join the Flock Fitness Challenge using the Map My Fitness app.
  You can record at least 12 workouts between now and the end of next month, for a chance to win an autographed football and gift card.
  
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• Resident Displaced, 2 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries In Fire At Meadows Of Reisterstown Senior Living Community

  28-07-2020 18:20
  
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A fire broke out at a senior living community in Reisterstown Tuesday morning.
  The Baltimore County Fire Department was called to the Meadows of Reisterstown in the 300 block of Cantana Court just after 7 a.m.
  Smoke was showing from the fourth floor of the building.Around 7 this morning, Baltimore County fire crews responded to a fire at the Meadows of Reisterstown senior living community. Fire is now out and contained to one unit on 4th floor. 1 resident displace
  
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• Inside ‘The TB12 Method’: Tom Brady’s Tips For Staying Hydrated

  28-07-2020 18:00
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  You’re probably not drinking enough water, and it’s understandable: Life is busy, especially now. But if anyone understands the importance of staying hydrated, it’s athletes like Tom Brady, who have to stay at peak performance. Dry lips, dry skin, dry eyes, headaches, nosebleeds, and waking up in the middle of the night with a dry throat are all symptoms of dehydration. Sound familiar? Don’t worry.&
  
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• Annapolis Police Investigating Homicide Of 14-Year-Old Boy

  28-07-2020 17:56
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Police in Annapolis are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly shot and killed late Monday night.
  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Bowman Court for a reported shooting at around 10:30 p.m. The responding officers found the victim lying in the street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  This investigation is active and anyone with information is urged to contact our detective
  
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• Amazon, Maryland Food Bank Deliver 233K Meals In Baltimore

  28-07-2020 17:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amazon is helping the Maryland Food Bank to donate more than 220,000 meals to the Baltimore community.
  Volunteers pack up pre-packaged food and then Amazon drivers deliver it to families in need.
  The company has donated more than six million meals across the nation and plans to ramp up efforts in August.
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Prison Workers, Inmates Call For More PPE

  28-07-2020 17:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s prison system has more than two million pieces of personal protective equipment, but advocates for workers and offenders say it’s not enough.
  They say that’s due to buildings that make social distancing virtually impossible.
  The state prison system confirms more than 1,100 cases inside the prisons.
  Eight prisoners and one correctional officer have died.
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s webs
  
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• National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco Challenges AG William Barr’s Account Of Violent Clearing Of DC Protesters In Lafayette Square

  28-07-2020 17:26
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The U.S. Park Police and Secret Service violently routed protesters from Lafayette Square last month without apparent provocation or adequate warning, immediately after Attorney General William Barr spoke with Park Police leaders, according to an Army National Guard officer who was there.
  The account of National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco challenges the Trump administration’s explanation that vicious attacks by protesters led federal forces to turn on what appear
  
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• Johns Hopkins Ranks 3rd In The Nation’s Best Hospitals List

  28-07-2020 17:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins Hospital ranked no. 3 among the nation’s best hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  The Best Hospitals List was released Tuesday with The Mayo Clinic earning the no. 1 overall ranking this year, followed by Cleveland Clinic at no. 2 out of 4,500 hospitals.
  U.S. News & World Report also ranked 12 specialties at Hopkins among the top 10 in the country. Ear, Nose, and Throat, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, and Rheumatology ran
  
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• Annapolis Police Investigating Homicide Of Juvenile Boy

  28-07-2020 16:56
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Police in Annapolis are investigating after a juvenile boy was allegedly shot and killed late Monday night.
  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Bowman Court for a reported shooting at around 10:30 p.m. The responding officers found the victim lying in the street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  This investigation is active and anyone with information is urged to contact our detectives a
  
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• Go Ahead, Have A Good Cry. It’s Good For You, Psychiatrists Say

  28-07-2020 16:32
  
  (CNN) — Grab a tissue. It’s all right to cry. Really.
  Although it’s often seen as a sign of weakness, crying can be just what the doctor ordered for sorting through muddied emotions and wading out anew.
  Our disapproval of emotional expression generally and crying specifically stems from childhood, said Stephen Sideroff, author of “The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success” and an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and biobehavio
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: As Cases Surpass 85K, Hospitalizations Also Up Slightly

  28-07-2020 16:08
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — More than 600 new coronavirus cases were reported in Maryland as the total number of cases surpassed 85,000.
  New numbers reported Tuesday show a total of 85,524 total COVID-19 cases were reported across the state over the span of the pandemic, up 648 since Monday.
  A total of of 544 are hospitalized with 150 in the ICU, which is up from the 536 hospitalized Monday of which 145 were in the ICU.
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  More than 3,327 Ma
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Lexington Market Open At 50% Capacity Thursday-Saturday Starting July 30

  28-07-2020 16:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Board of Directors of the Baltimore Public Health Markets announced Tuesday that Lexington Market can reopen.
  The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays starting July 30.
  They will allow customers inside at 50 percent capacity from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., though there is no indoor seating.
  Masks will be required for customer entry and floor markers have been added to remind people to maintain proper social distancing.
  Customers have to enter at the Eutaw Street ent
  
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• Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At U.S. Capitol

  28-07-2020 15:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a solemn display of bipartisan unity, congressional leaders praised Democratic Rep. John Lewis as a moral force for the nation in a Capitol Rotunda memorial service rich with symbolism and punctuated by the booming, recorded voice of the late civil rights icon.
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Lewis the “conscience of the Congress” who was “revered and beloved on both sides of the aisle, on both sides of the Capitol.” Senate Majority Leader Mit
  
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• Lexington Market to reopen this week in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  28-07-2020 15:42
  Lexington Market to reopen this week in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Fire Reported At Meadows Of Reisterstown Senior Living Community

  28-07-2020 15:25
  
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A fire broke out at a senior living community in Reisterstown Tuesday morning.
  Baltimore County Fire was called to the Meadows of Reisterstown in the 300 block of Cantana Court just after 7 a.m.
  Smoke was showing from the 4th floor of the building.Around 7 this morning, Baltimore County fire crews responded to a fire at the Meadows of Reisterstown senior living community. Fire is now out and contained to one unit on 4th floor. 1 resident displaced, 2 firefighters
  
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• Maryland Weather: Heat Advisory In Effect For Parts Of State

  28-07-2020 14:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Another hot day is ahead Tuesday as temperatures continue to hold in the 90s and it’ll feel like it’s 100 degrees or more. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
  Those counties included in the advisory are Caroline, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Marys, Somerset, Talbot, and Wicomico.#mdwx It is hot everywhere but here are the area of biggest concern right
  
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• Johns Hopkins is the nation’s third-best hospital, according US News - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 13:26
  Johns Hopkins is the nation’s third-best hospital, according US News  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Tuesday Morning Weather With Marty Bass - CBS Baltimore

  28-07-2020 13:25
  
  Tuesday Morning Weather With Marty Bass  CBS Baltimore
  
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• The Arc Baltimore awards Towson, Lutherville residents - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 12:18
  The Arc Baltimore awards Towson, Lutherville residents  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Everyman Partners With Baltimore City Equity And Civil Rights Office - Broadway World

  28-07-2020 11:30
  
  Everyman Partners With Baltimore City Equity And Civil Rights Office  Broadway World
  
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• No arrests as Baltimore police review video, seek suspects following vandalism at police union office - Baltimore Sun

  28-07-2020 11:02
  No arrests as Baltimore police review video, seek suspects following vandalism at police union office  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Heat Advisory Today - CBS Baltimore

  28-07-2020 10:17
  
  Heat Advisory Today  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Heat Advisory Today

  28-07-2020 10:17
  
  Baltimore (WJZ)–   A heat advisory remains in effect from 11am to 8pm today for Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
  Those counties included in the advisory are Caroline, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Marys, Somerset, Talbot, and Wicomico.
  The heat index could reach up to 106 degrees in those areas. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
  You should take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
  
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