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• Under Armour Releases First Sport Hijab

  18-08-2020 23:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fitness clothing company Under Armour has released its first sport hijab for Muslim athletes.
  The Baltimore-based company said the sport hijab is designed with sweat-wicking capabilities, breathability and fast drying time. It was made with the help of Hijabi athletes from across the world, the company said in a news release.
  Under Armour Sport Hijab. Credit: Under Armour
  It also has built-in headphone access and a reflective logo.
  The hijab sells for $35.
  Competitor Nike
  
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• Baltimore Book Festival, Light City Canceled For 2020 - Patch.com

  18-08-2020 23:44
  
  Baltimore Book Festival, Light City Canceled For 2020  Patch.com
  
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• Coronavirus And Schools: Baltimore Students Can Pick Up Devices Ahead Of School Year Beginning Monday - CBS Baltimore

  18-08-2020 23:39
  
  Coronavirus And Schools: Baltimore Students Can Pick Up Devices Ahead Of School Year Beginning Monday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus And Schools: Baltimore Students Can Pick Up Devices Ahead Of School Year Beginning Monday

  18-08-2020 23:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Starting Monday, Baltimore City Public Schools students will be able to pick up some of the tools they’ll need for the upcoming academic year.
  Schools will be giving out devices and WiFi hotspots for the next two weeks ahead of the September 8 start of virtual learning.
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• Phase III coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  18-08-2020 23:37
  Phase III coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• McDaniel College Welcomes Students To Campus For Fall, Day After 2 Test Positive For COVID-19

  18-08-2020 23:29
  
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — McDaniel College is welcoming students to campus for the Fall 2020 semester a day after announcing two people tested positive for COVID-19.
  The college spread its welcome week over a six-day period so families could practice social distancing during registration and the move-in process.
  The two who tested positive, including an undergraduate student, are currently isolating.
  Starting Thursday, McDaniel students will be taking a combination of in-person and online c
  
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• COVID-19 and aging population strain Baltimore County’s ride service for seniors, people with disabilities - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 23:28
  COVID-19 and aging population strain Baltimore County’s ride service for seniors, people with disabilities  Baltimore Sun
  
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• TPC Boston Profile: PGA Tour Returns With The Northern Trust

  18-08-2020 23:27
  
  BOSTON (CBS) — TPC Boston had been a regular stop on the PGA Tour since 2003. It hosted what was then known as the Deutsche Bank Championship over Labor Day weekend. The tournament was played Friday through Monday, rather than the typical Thursday through Sunday. In 2018, the Dell Technologies Championship (as it came to be called) ended when the PGA Tour cut the FedExCup Playoffs from four events to three. The event’s end meant TPC Boston no longer had a regular date with the PGA To
  
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• PhilmLand online tournament to feature Oakland Mills grad, Baltimore Blast midfielder Mohamed Hymad Ndiaye - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 23:26
  PhilmLand online tournament to feature Oakland Mills grad, Baltimore Blast midfielder Mohamed Hymad Ndiaye  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Getting Vaccinated For The Flu This Year Is Particularly Important, WHO Officials Say

  18-08-2020 23:22
  
  (CNN) — Getting the flu vaccine this year is important, experts at the World Health Organization said during a news briefing in Geneva on Tuesday.
  It appears that the circulation of flu in the Southern Hemisphere — which includes Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Zimbabwe — is low. However, making assessments of what will happen in the Northern Hemisphere — which includes North America, Europe and much of Asia — needs to be done careful
  
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• Baltimore County considering ‘learning hub centers’ for students in need - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 23:22
  Baltimore County considering ‘learning hub centers’ for students in need  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore law department taking role in transition in city comptroller’s office after document shredding - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 23:19
  Baltimore law department taking role in transition in city comptroller’s office after document shredding  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Dozens Of Anne Arundel Businesses Found Violating COVID-19 Guidelines Since Pandemic Began, County Reports

  18-08-2020 23:18
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — More than three dozen Anne Arundel County businesses have been issued immediate compliance orders for failing to follow mask and social distancing requirements put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the county’s health department said Tuesday.
  The latest list from the health department shows one church and 38 businesses, ranging from restaurants and bars to convenience stores and a Walmart, have been issued the compliance orders between July 2 and
  
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• DEA charges Baltimore Safe Streets worker, who claimed drugs were part of intervention work - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 23:15
  DEA charges Baltimore Safe Streets worker, who claimed drugs were part of intervention work  Baltimore Sun
  
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• H&S Bakery Looking To Expand Packing Facility In Fells Point

  18-08-2020 23:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — H&S Bakery is looking to expand its packaging facility in Fells Point on Caroline Street.
  The local landmark has applied to the city Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals to expand its existing packing facility onto a lot at 623 S. Caroline St.
  H&S Bakery began in 1943 with Harry Tsakalos and Isidore “Steve” Paterakis, and is still family-owned and operated to this day.
  The request was filed July 7. It will be heard at a virtual hearing before the bo
  
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• Baltimore startup Fixt acquired by Fortune 500 insurer Assurant - Technical.ly

  18-08-2020 22:53
  
  Baltimore startup Fixt acquired by Fortune 500 insurer Assurant  Technical.ly
  
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• Maryland-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Provider Offering Scholarship For African Americans Struggling With Addiction

  18-08-2020 22:49
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland-based substance abuse and mental health treatment provider is now offering a special scholarship for those struggling with addiction.
  Amatus Recovery Centers’ Social Justice Scholarship is offering $750,000 to African Americans to cover the costs of care, ranging from detox to outpatient treatment. Leaders with the organization said the goal is to offer an opportunity for those who otherwise wouldn’t have access to treatment.
  “If one m
  
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• Confused About Baltimore County’s Online-Only Learning Guidance? You Can Submit Questions To Get An Answer At Virtual Events

  18-08-2020 22:28
  
  TOWSON, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County is set to begin the school year with online-only instruction for the first time, leaving parents and students with questions.
  The school system wants to give them as many answers as they can, and they are set to host two online “Community Conversations” where Community Superintendents Christina Byeres, Dr. Racquel Jones and Dr. George Roberts will questions about the school year.
  The live events will be held on Monday, August 24 from 3 p.m.
  
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• Baltimore County schools seeks to answer your questions about online learning - WBAL TV Baltimore

  18-08-2020 21:40
  Baltimore County schools seeks to answer your questions about online learning  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Mysterious Death Of Joseph Kitchen, Young Democrats of Maryland President, Leaves Family Baffled

  18-08-2020 21:39
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — After days of police and family pleading for help in their search, Joseph Kitchen was found dead at home, leaving his family with questions and little answers.
  Kitchen served as the president of the Young Democrats of Maryland. The 34-year-old went missing August 8, last seen alive at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis.
  “We haven’t heard from him since,” his brother LJay Ramirez said.
  His disappearance led to a frantic search in Maryland and D.C. befor
  
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• Westminster Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Serve 12 Years

  18-08-2020 21:22
  
  WESTMINSTER, MD. (WJZ) — A 25-year-old Westminster man will serve 12 years in prison for dealing cocaine, a judge announced Monday.
  Nicholas Angel Velez pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine in the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
  The judge sentenced Velez to 20 years, suspending all but 12 years of that sentence.
  On October 30, 2019, an undercover officer arranged to buy cocaine from Velez, who met the undercover officer in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot in Westminster.
  Vele
  
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• Trial Begins In Howard County Animal Cruelty Case

  18-08-2020 20:53
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A trial began Tuesday in a Howard County animal cruelty case.
  Elizabeth Lindenau and Brady Decker were charged with 17 counts of animal cruelty, including failure to provide the animals with food, water, air, space and veterinary care.
  Elizabeth Lindenau and Brady Decker. Credit: Howard County
  Howard County Animal Control was called to a home in the 9400 block of Hundred Drums Row in Columbia on July 17, 2019 after an anonymous call reported a horrible stench coming f
  
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• Child Rescued In Howard County After Locked In Gun Safe

  18-08-2020 20:42
  
  HOWARD COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Howard County Fire & EMS say they rescued a child locked in a gun safe earlier Tuesday afternoon.
  Units were alerted about a child locked in a safe at around 12:10 p.m., but did not disclose where this incident happened.At approximately 12:10 pm on August 18, units from Stations 4 and 13 were alerted for a child locked in a safe. Crews arrived to find a large gun safe with a five-year-old child locked inside. 1/2
  — Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) Aug
  
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• Child Rescued In Howard County After Getting Locked In Gun Safe

  18-08-2020 20:42
  
  HOWARD COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Howard County Fire & EMS say they rescued a child locked in a gun safe earlier Tuesday afternoon.
  Units were alerted about a child locked in a safe at around 12:10 p.m., but did not disclose where this incident happened.At approximately 12:10 pm on August 18, units from Stations 4 and 13 were alerted for a child locked in a safe. Crews arrived to find a large gun safe with a five-year-old child locked inside. 1/2
  — Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) Aug
  
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• Baltimore Ravens practice observations, Day 2: Two young receivers come to life - PennLive

  18-08-2020 20:23
  
  Baltimore Ravens practice observations, Day 2: Two young receivers come to life  PennLive
  
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• Here are the Baltimore bars and restaurants that have been penalized by the city for coronavirus-related viola - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 19:44
  Here are the Baltimore bars and restaurants that have been penalized by the city for coronavirus-related viola  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Now Hiring: Second Amazon Fulfillment Center Opens In Baltimore County, Jobs Still Available

  18-08-2020 19:34
  
  SPARROWS POINT, Md. (WJZ) — Jobs are available at the new Amazon fulfillment center that opened in Sparrows Point. It’s the second fulfillment center in Baltimore County and the fourth in the Maryland.
  The one million square-foot facility is the second Amazon location in the Tradepoint Atlantic Business Park. This facility will have 500 full-time associates.
  “We couldn’t be more pleased that Amazon is continuing to expand its footprint here in Maryland, creating
  
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• Be Safe To Stay Safe Campaign Launches In Baltimore County - Dundalk, MD Patch

  18-08-2020 19:24
  
  Be Safe To Stay Safe Campaign Launches In Baltimore County  Dundalk, MD Patch
  
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• Meet The 11 Islanders Kicking Off ‘Love Island’ Season 2 On CBS Next Week

  18-08-2020 19:22
  
  CBS announces the Islanders looking for love this summer on season two of Love Island! Eleven sexy singles are ready to find their perfect matches when they kick off the summer of love on the two-hour season premiere, Monday, August 24th at 8:00 PM, ET/PT, on CBS and streaming live and on-demand with CBS All Access. New episodes continue nightly*, including the Saturday night episode Love Island: More to Love at 8:00PM, ET/PT, featuring the best moments of the week, exclusive interviews and nev
  
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• Maryland Among States Suing US Postal Service, Says ‘Drastic’ Changes Could Undermine National Election

  18-08-2020 19:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is joining other states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging “drastic operational changes” at the U.S. Postal Service that they allege could undermine the national election in November.
  Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh said Tuesday that the president’s “attacks” on the postal service are designed to disrupt the election- striking at the core of the country’s democracy.
  He added Trump and U.S. Postmaster General Louis
  
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• Maryland reports 520 new coronavirus cases, 7 new deaths - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 19:02
  Maryland reports 520 new coronavirus cases, 7 new deaths  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Book Festival Postponed To 2021, Light City Until 2022

  18-08-2020 18:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Book Festival and Light City is officially not happening in 2020.
  The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts announced Tuesday the book festival is postponed until 2021 and Light City is postponed until 2022.“The current health crisis has had a profound effect on the many wonderful aspects of the work BOPA does to make Baltimore a more vibrant place to live, work and play. Sadly, we have had to postpone our large-scale public events at least thro
  
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• Amazon celebrates official opening of second fulfillment center in Baltimore County - Fox Baltimore

  18-08-2020 18:34
  Amazon celebrates official opening of second fulfillment center in Baltimore County  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Green Party candidates will appear on Maryland ballots in November - Baltimore Brew

  18-08-2020 18:14
  
  Green Party candidates will appear on Maryland ballots in November  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Virginia To Consider Reducing Penalty For Assaulting Police

  18-08-2020 18:13
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers plan to take up dozens of criminal justice reforms during a special legislative session this week, but one proposal in particular is expected to spark an intense battle: a push to change a law that allows police to charge people with felony assault even if the arresting officers are not seriously hurt.
  A bill by Senate Democrats would downgrade the charge of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer from a felony to a misdemeanor.
  The proposal
  
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• Man fatally shot early Tuesday morning in Catonsville - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 18:13
  Man fatally shot early Tuesday morning in Catonsville  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Quest Diagnostics to eliminate 52 jobs in Baltimore County as part of move to updated lab - Baltimore Business Journal

  18-08-2020 18:12
  Quest Diagnostics to eliminate 52 jobs in Baltimore County as part of move to updated lab  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Oprah, Angela Bassett, lead star-studded cast for Baltimore writer Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between the World and Me - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 18:10
  Oprah, Angela Bassett, lead star-studded cast for Baltimore writer Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between the World and Me  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ocean City’s Sunfest Postponed Until 2021

  18-08-2020 18:10
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ocean City’s annual Sunfest is postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  Sunfest was scheduled to occur from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4 in the inlet lot at the end of the boardwalk.
  At this time, officials don’t have a new date.
  “Ocean City has actively promoted the many ways visitors can enjoy the town while maintaining physical distancing this summer, but for an event like Sunfest, we recognized it would not be possible to host the even
  
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• 27-Year-Old Man Killed In Overnight Catonsville Shooting

  18-08-2020 18:06
  
  CATONSVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — A man is dead after a shooting in Catonsville overnight, police said Tuesday.
  Just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Garden Ridge Road for a report of a shooting.
  Officers found the victim, Charles Anthony Green Jr., 27, of Baltimore, in front of the location suffering gunshot wounds to his body.
  He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Police learned the victim and suspects argued, leading to Green being shot. Three suspects were seen leav
  
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• Howard police investigating fatal two-car collision in Mount Airy - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 18:04
  Howard police investigating fatal two-car collision in Mount Airy  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Latino residents, I want to hear from you. What stories do you want to read? What issues are most pr - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 18:04
  Baltimore Latino residents, I want to hear from you. What stories do you want to read? What issues are most pr  Baltimore Sun
  
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• How To Plan ‘Your Next Five Moves’ For Success At Work 

  18-08-2020 18:00
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  When you consider it, chess and business have a lot in common. In both, you need to think several moves ahead if you want to come out on top, whether that means winning a high-stakes game or snagging that long-anticipated promotion. In this special excerpt from the book Your Next Five Moves (out now from Simon & Schuster, a ViacomCBS company), authors Patrick Bet-David and Greg Dinkin challenge you to di
  
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• Baltimore Ravens 2020 season outlook: Pernell McPhee - Ebony Bird

  18-08-2020 18:00
  
  Baltimore Ravens 2020 season outlook: Pernell McPhee  Ebony Bird
  
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• Rec Sports In Perry Hall Get Green Light From Baltimore County - Perry Hall, MD Patch

  18-08-2020 17:49
  
  Rec Sports In Perry Hall Get Green Light From Baltimore County  Perry Hall, MD Patch
  
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• Md. high court upholds Baltimore's food truck restriction - Maryland Daily Record

  18-08-2020 17:41
  
  Md. high court upholds Baltimore's food truck restriction  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Mt. Airy Collision

  18-08-2020 17:37
  
  MT. AIRY, Md. (WJZ) — A 53-year-old man was killed and a 56-year-old woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Mt. Airy Monday night.
  A 2013 Chevrolet Impala traveling southbound on Route 27 attempted to turn left onto Penn Shot Road around 8:47 p.m. when it struck a 2016 Subaru Outback traveling northbound on Route 27.
  The driver of the Impala, Michael Todd Shultzaberger, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The woman driving the Outback was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital and later t
  
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• As Baltimore’s Latino community grows, leaders push for better health care, internet access and a voice - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 17:35
  As Baltimore’s Latino community grows, leaders push for better health care, internet access and a voice  Baltimore Sun
  
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• FDA Flags Accuracy Issue With Widely Used Coronavirus Test

  18-08-2020 16:52
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Potential accuracy issues with a widely used coronavirus test could lead to false results for patients, U.S. health officials warned.
  The Food and Drug Administration issued the alert Monday to doctors and laboratory technicians using Thermo Fisher’s TaqPath genetic test. Regulators said issues related to laboratory equipment and software used to run the test could lead to inaccuracies. The agency advised technicians to follow updated instructions and software devel
  
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• How to vote in Maryland’s November election - Baltimore Sun

  18-08-2020 16:39
  How to vote in Maryland’s November election  Baltimore Sun
  
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