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• Teens, Ages 16 And 17, Arrested In Fatal Owings Mills Shooting

  10-08-2020 23:57
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Two teenagers have been arrested in a fatal shooting in Owings Mills last month, nearly two weeks after a 19-year-old man was also arrested, the Baltimore County Police Department said Monday.
  Ajuan McDaniel, 17, and Avion McDaniel, 16, are charged with first-degree murder and are being held without bail, police said. Officers also arrested 19-year-old Artis McDaniel, III, on a first-degree murder charge at the end of July.
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• Police Investigating After 2 Men Shot In Southwest Baltimore

  10-08-2020 23:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after two men were found at an area hospital with gunshot injuries earlier Monday afternoon.
  Officers were called to the 2100 block of Hollins Street for a report of a shooting at around 12:43 p.m. They were not able to find the shooting victim, but were called to an area hospital shortly after for a report of a walk-in shooting victim.
  When officers arrived at the hospital, they found two shooting victims being treated for their injuries- a 21-ye
  
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• Teens face murder charges after fatal Owings Mills shooting - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2020 23:41 via baltimoresun.com
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• Grassroots groups express alarm at Strong City Baltimore's shaky finances - Baltimore Brew

  10-08-2020 23:33 via baltimorebrew.com
  
  Grassroots groups express alarm at Strong City Baltimore's shaky finances  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: In-Person Instruction At University Of Maryland Delayed Two Weeks

  10-08-2020 23:25
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland College Park is delaying in-person undergraduate instruction for two weeks as it gears up for the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  On Monday, the university said while the semester is set to begin on August 31, in-person classes will be held online until September 14. Graduate classes and research will continue as planned.
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• Tom Clancy's Peregrine Cliff estate on the Chesapeake Bay sells for $4.9M - Baltimore Business Journal

  10-08-2020 23:07 via bizjournals.com
  
  Tom Clancy's Peregrine Cliff estate on the Chesapeake Bay sells for $4.9M  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• 1 dead, several injured after Baltimore house explosion - CNN

  10-08-2020 23:04 via cnn.com
  
  1 dead, several injured after Baltimore house explosion  CNN
  
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• DC Officials Condemn ‘Horrific’ Mass Shootings At Cookout

  10-08-2020 23:00
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in the District of Columbia are calling for community input to catch the perpetrators of a mass shooting at a crowded block party over the weekend that left one person dead and 20 others, including a police officer, injured.
  “Everybody who attended that event, everybody who has information, has a civic responsibility to let us know who was responsible for this,” said Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham. “This is absolutely ridiculou
  
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• Philip Donlin Jr., a teacher and coach in Baltimore County for 33 years, dies - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2020 22:57 via baltimoresun.com
  Philip Donlin Jr., a teacher and coach in Baltimore County for 33 years, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 2 Dead, 7 Injured After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2020 22:51 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  2 Dead, 7 Injured After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Ravens waive son of former pro wrestling star - PennLive

  10-08-2020 22:22 via pennlive.com
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: 1 Dead, 6 Injured After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 22:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person is dead and six people were injured after a gas explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood Monday morning.
  At this hour, crews are searching the rubble with the help of K9 units to find any other victims. They believe there is at least one person still trapped. Large equipment was also being brought in to help move the debris out of the way.
  The explosion happened around 9:54 a.m. in the area of Reisterstown Road and Brookhill Road near Labyrinth Road. Thr
  
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• Baltimore officials provide update after houses explode - WBAL TV Baltimore

  10-08-2020 21:50 via wbaltv.com
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• ‘My Relationship With The Art Form Changed Forever’: Esther Povitsky On Comedy Central Stand-Up Special ‘Hot For My Name’

  10-08-2020 21:33
  
  (CBS Local)– Esther Povitsky is someone many across the country are familiar with, but the actor and comedian will become a household name after people check out her new Comedy Central stand-up special called “Esther Povitsky: Hot For My Name.” This is the comedian’s debut special and it was executive-produced by Adam Sandler’s production company Happy Madison.
  Photo Credit: Troy Conrad
  The special is streaming for free right now and features Povitsky riffing about
  
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• Heat Becomes Concern As Crews Work, Residents Displaced From Baltimore Gas Explosion

  10-08-2020 21:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As many are displaced in the aftermath of the Baltimore gas explosion, heat is increasingly becoming a bigger concern as these residents are being told to stay outside while crews investigate the explosion.
  There is currently a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for the Baltimore area on Monday, and experts have said people should be avoiding strenuous activity and outdoor exercise.
  This includes Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard and Anne Arundel counties as
  
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• Homes Blocks Away From Baltimore Gas Explosion Sustain Damage

  10-08-2020 20:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three homes collapsed and one woman was killed after a gas explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood.
  But the force was the so strong from the explosion, it blew out windows blocks away and could be felt for several miles.
  WJZ’s Ava-joye Burnett toured a home a block away where a window was blown out. The resident, who’s a nurse at Sinai Hospital, said the foundation of her home may have shifted as well from the force.
  The woman showed WJZ broken glass t
  
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• Neighbors Help Neighbors As Crews Continue To Dig Through Rubble In Baltimore Gas Explosion

  10-08-2020 20:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the aftermath of the explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood that left one person dead and several others injured, neighbors are stepping up to look out for one another as the active scene continues into Monday afternoon.
  City resident Vernon tells WJZ neighbors have been out and about all morning helping neighbors.
  He lives a few streets over and said he saw debris everywhere.
  “It felt like somebody hit your house with a car,” he said.
  As he approa
  
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• Truist plans to consolidate into one building in downtown Baltimore - Baltimore Business Journal

  10-08-2020 20:30 via bizjournals.com
  Truist plans to consolidate into one building in downtown Baltimore  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore Gas Explosion: How To Help

  10-08-2020 20:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Looking for a way to help displaced residents and crews at the scene of a fatal gas explosion in northwest Baltimore?
  State Sen. Jill P. Carter tweeted that clothes, food and other essential items may be dropped off at the Applebees in Reisterstown Plaza in the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road.
  The New Park Heights CDC is the group collecting the items, including toiletries.For the many neighbors reaching out to help the families impacted by the gas explosion in NW Baltimo
  
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• Baltimore Gas Explosion: What We Know

  10-08-2020 19:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore emergency crews are on scene after a fatal gas explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood Monday morning.
  WJZ is awaiting to learn even more at a presser at 3 p.m. from Baltimore City Fire.
  Here’s what we know:The explosion happened in the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road near Labyrinth Road around 9:54 a.m
  One woman was killed and five other people were injured
  Emergency crews are looking for more victims in the rubble
  Three homes collapsed due from t
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: 1 Dead, 5 Injured After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 19:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person is dead and five people were injured after a gas explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood Monday morning.
  The explosion happened in the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road near Labyrinth Road around 9:54 a.m. Three homes collapsed and the force of the explosion and debris blew out windows and doors in at least 16 nearby homes.
  RELATED STORIES:‘I Just Want To Offer My Prayers’ | City, State Officials Offer Support As First Responders Search For Su
  
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• Lamar Jackson Tells Steve Smith Sr. He Wept After Seeing Madden 21 Cover: ‘I Actually Shed Tears’

  10-08-2020 19:48
  
  (WJZ)- The latest edition of EA Sports’ Madden NFL features Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on the cover. The 23-year-old has had many accomplishments in his football career, but he told former Ravens receiver and current NFL analyst Steve Smith Sr. none of them made him cry. The Madden cover did.
  “They revealed to me the cover early,” said Jackson. “I don’t cry about stuff. I didn’t cry when I won the Heisman, I didn’t cry when I won all the other acco
  
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• Baltimore: aerial footage shows aftermath of gas explosion in residential area – video - The Guardian

  10-08-2020 19:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Baltimore: aerial footage shows aftermath of gas explosion in residential area – video  The Guardian
  
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• Report: Big Ten To Cancel College Football Season For This Fall

  10-08-2020 19:26
  
  (WJZ) — Will there be Maryland Terrapins football this season? As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and the scheduled start of the fall season approaches, that’s been the big question. It’s increasingly looking like the answer is no.
  According to sports personality Dan Patrick’s source, 12 of the Big Ten’s 14 presidents have voted not to play college football this fall. Iowa and Nebraska voted in support of a season. The final decision will be announced Tuesd
  
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• Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Responsible For Creating The Monster’: Attorney Brad Edwards Dishes Details Of New Book, ‘Relentless Pursuit: My Fight For The Victims Of Jeffrey Epstein’

  10-08-2020 19:14
  
  (CBS Local)– Attorney Brad Edwards spent years battling Jeffrey Epstein. He’s represented more than 50 women who say they were sexually abused by the convicted sex offender. Now, in his new Simon & Schuster book, “Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein,” Edwards details his encounters with Epstein, the role that Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly had in Epstein’s sex scandal, and why it took so long to bring Epstein to justice.
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• LIVE UPDATES: 1 Dead, 1 Trapped, 4 Injured After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person is dead, four people were injured and one more person is still trapped under the rubble after a gas explosion in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood Monday morning.
  The explosion happened in the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road near Labyrinth Road around 9:54 a.m. Three homes collapsed and the force of the explosion and debris blew out windows and doors in at least 16 nearby homes.
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• ‘I Just Want To Offer My Prayers’ | City, State Officials Offer Support As First Responders Search For Survivors At NW Baltimore Explosion Site

  10-08-2020 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City and state officials are responding to the scene in northwest Baltimore where one person is dead and several others are injured or trapped in the rubble after a natural gas explosion in the neighborhood near the Reisterstown Road Plaza earlier Monday morning.
  The explosion happened along the 4200 block of Brookhill Road near the Reisterstown Road Plaza before 10 a.m. At least three homes collapsed and the debris blew out windows in nearby homes.
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• Maryland State Police investigating highway shooting on I-95 in Baltimore County - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2020 18:36 via baltimoresun.com
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• 2 local heroes help neighbors trapped in Baltimore explosion - WBAL TV Baltimore

  10-08-2020 18:22 via wbaltv.com
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• ‘It Was Like A Bomb Went Off’ | Residents Say Baltimore Gas Explosion Jolted Their Homes

  10-08-2020 17:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Residents in the northwest Baltimore neighborhood where a gas explosion crumbled at least three homes say the explosion rocked their homes — blocks away.
  Several residents say they smelled gas just before the explosion — where at least three homes collapsed, killing one woman and injuring at least two others.
  1 Dead After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza
  “It was catastrophic. It was like a bomb, like you w
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: 1 Dead After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 17:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person is dead after several homes collapsed in northwest Baltimore Monday morning along Reisterstown Road after a gas explosion.
  The explosion happened along the 4200 block of Brookhill Road near the Reisterstown Road Plaza before 10 a.m. At least three homes collapsed and the debris blew out windows in nearby homes.
  Baltimore City fire officials said a woman is dead and at least two others were taken to area hospitals in serious condition. There are reports of other
  
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• ‘It Was Like A Bomb Went Off’ | Residents Say Baltimore Gas Explosion Rocked Their Homes

  10-08-2020 17:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Residents in the northwest Baltimore neighborhood where a gas explosion crumbled at least three homes say the explosion rocked their homes — blocks away.
  Several residents say they smelled gas just before the explosion — where at least three homes collapsed, killing one woman and injuring at least two others.
  1 Dead After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza
  “It was catastrophic. It was like a bomb, like you w
  
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• How the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad and the Penn Line shaped the region's suburbs - Greater Greater Washington

  10-08-2020 17:17 via ggwash.org
  
  How the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad and the Penn Line shaped the region's suburbs  Greater Greater Washington
  
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• 1 Dead After Gas Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 17:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person has died after several homes collapsed in northwest Baltimore Monday morning along Reisterstown Road after a gas explosion.
  The explosion happened along the 4200 block of Brookhill Road near the Reisterstown Road Plaza before 10 a.m. At least three homes collapsed and the debris blew out windows in nearby homes.
  Baltimore City fire officials said a woman is dead and at least two others were taken to area hospitals in serious condition. There are reports of othe
  
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• Massive Explosion In Baltimore Leaves At Least One Dead; Several Critical Condition - Bay Net

  10-08-2020 17:06 via thebaynet.com
  
  Massive Explosion In Baltimore Leaves At Least One Dead; Several Critical Condition  Bay Net
  
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• Fatal Explosion in Baltimore Leaves Multiple People Trapped - NBC4 Washington

  10-08-2020 16:51 via nbcwashington.com
  
  Fatal Explosion in Baltimore Leaves Multiple People Trapped  NBC4 Washington
  
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• 1 dead, 7 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes - The Associated Press

  10-08-2020 16:49 via apnews.com
  
  1 dead, 7 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes  The Associated PressBaltimore Gas Explosion Kills 2, Injures 7; Crews Continue To Clear Rubble  CBS BaltimoreNorthwest Baltimore gas explosion: a timeline of events  Baltimore SunMan’s body found at site of Baltimore row house explosion, bringing death toll to 2  WTOPExplosion at homes in Baltimore kills 1 person and injures 7 others  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Reports: Explosion Rocks Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood Near Reisterstown Road Plaza

  10-08-2020 16:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are reports of a possible explosion in northwest Baltimore Monday morning along Reisterstown Road.
  The explosion happened along the 4200 block of Brookhill Road near the Reisterstown Road Plaza.
  At least three homes collapsed, according to reports, with reports of people trapped inside.
  There is Citizen app video of the incident. Note: Language may NSFWThree Rescued, Additional People Trapped After Three-Home Explosion @CitizenApp
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• Ravens planning on carrying 3 QBs again this season - Ravens Wire

  10-08-2020 16:25 via ravenswire.usatoday.com
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: State Adds 755 New Cases, Total Surpasses 96K

  10-08-2020 16:19
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The state added 755 new coronavirus cases since Sunday as hospitalizations go up slightly again Monday morning.
  Maryland is now reporting 96,258 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
  Hospitalizations went up again slightly from 525 to 534- a total of 415 in acute care and 119 in ICUs.
  Six more people have died from the virus, meaning a total of 3,454 Marylanders have died throughout the pandemic.
  The statewide positivity rate went down again, now at 3.62 percent.
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• Man Arrested For Alleged Attempted Robbery Of Royal Farms In Linthicum

  10-08-2020 16:01
  
  LINTHICUM, MD. (WJZ) — Police arrested a man in Linthicum Monday morning for an alleged attempted burglary at a Royal Farms.
  Officers responded to the attempted burglary at the Royal Farms at 400 Camp Meade Road in Linthicum at around 4:50 a.m.
  A witness said they saw the suspect try to break into the business. Officers found the suspect and the witness confirmed it was him.
  Credit: Anne Arundel County Police
  The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Corey Steffon Elliott, of Severn was arres
  
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• Weather Blog: 3rd Way Through August

  10-08-2020 15:59
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Just like that we are a third of the way through August. I was discussing this with a couple of friends yesterday, and if it seems like the Summer has whizzed by it really…has not.
  You need to remember we started the Summer late because of COVID-19. And that is why, “just like that” we are within a few weeks of Labor Day. But there is a lot of Summer left as you will witness, or better yet feel today.
  The forecast high is 93°, but it will feel more like 102&de
  
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• SPCA Of Anne Arundel County Has About 200 Adult Cats Waiting For Adoption

  10-08-2020 15:45
  
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The SPCA of Anne Arundel County has about 200 adult cats waiting for adoption.
  The SPCA said many are being overlooked due to so many kittens being born in foster or surrendered for adoption.Between July 20 and September 20, all cats two years and older will only be $20.
  “These felines have a lifetime of love to give. Could you open your heart and home to an adult family member?” they said in a Facebook post.
  You can check out all of their avail
  
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• Maryland Weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert In Baltimore Area Monday

  10-08-2020 15:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s a code orange air quality alert in the Baltimore area Monday.
  A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups — including children, the elderly and people who suffer from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases.
  Experts say to avoid strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
  This includes Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard and Anne Arundel counties as well as
  
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• 30-Year-Old Man Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shootings Overnight In Baltimore

  10-08-2020 14:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are investigating several shootings overnight, including one that was fatal.
  This comes as a Ceasefire weekend came to an end.
  Officers were called to the 200 block of Marion Alley around 10:06 p.m. Sunday for a report of an unresponsive male inside a vehicle. When they arrived they found a 30-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100.
  
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• 3 SHOT, 1 KILLED | Police investigate overnight violence in Baltimore as Ceasefire ends - Fox Baltimore

  10-08-2020 14:19 via foxbaltimore.com
  3 SHOT, 1 KILLED | Police investigate overnight violence in Baltimore as Ceasefire ends  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Trash delays continue in Baltimore neighborhoods amid the pandemic - Fox Baltimore

  10-08-2020 13:41 via foxbaltimore.com
  Trash delays continue in Baltimore neighborhoods amid the pandemic  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Police Investigating After 2 Men Shot In Southwest Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2020 09:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Police Investigating After 2 Men Shot In Southwest Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Gas Explosion: How To Help & Other Resources - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2020 09:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore Gas Explosion: How To Help & Other Resources  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Artists Showcase Work With Outdoor ‘Pop-Up Exhibition Gallery’

  10-08-2020 05:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Emerging artists across Baltimore set up shop on North Charles Street on Sunday for an outdoor “Pop-Up Exhibition Gallery,”
  The gallery gave artists and art fans a chance to admire the works while also maintaining social distancing.
  Its all part of a month-long celebration of the arts by the City, including a virtual marketplace that will open later this month.
  If you missed it this weekend, don’t worry, there will be an exhibition every Sunday in August
  
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