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• One-Third Of Americans Wouldn’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine If It Were Available Today, Poll Finds

  25-08-2020 23:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Gallup poll released in early August revealed one in three Americans would not get a free, FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
  As scientists race to produce a safe vaccine by next year, Americans remain skeptical about taking it.
  “We’ve got to make as much open, honest and transparent outreach to the community to convince them that getting vaccinated is for their benefit and the benefit of the community,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said in June.
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• Bicyclists say pickup truck deliberately hit them in east Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-08-2020 23:22
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• Teachers Push Back Against Md. Schools Superintendent’s Last-Minute Proposal For Minimum 3.5 Hours Of Live Instruction

  25-08-2020 23:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Back to School 2020 will look nothing like business as usual.
  Districts across the state will start the year with virtual classes, and some teachers’ groups disagree with the state superintendent on the number of hours students will need in front of a computer each day.
  State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon wants students to get a minimum of 3.5 hours of live instruction every day, but this proposal came with the first day of school just one week away.
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• Camden Yards could be used as a Baltimore voting center for Maryland’s November election - Baltimore Sun

  25-08-2020 23:16
  Camden Yards could be used as a Baltimore voting center for Maryland’s November election  Baltimore Sun
  
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• George Kostritsky, founding member of Baltimore’s RTKL architectural firm, dies of coronavirus complications - Baltimore Sun

  25-08-2020 23:06
  George Kostritsky, founding member of Baltimore’s RTKL architectural firm, dies of coronavirus complications  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Crews Battling Apartment Fire In Elkridge

  25-08-2020 23:05
  
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in Howard County.
  The fire broke out along the 6300 block of Green Field Road in Elkridge.
  Crews say the third floor balcony and apartment were fully involved upon arrival.Apartment Fire: 6300 block of Green Field Rd in #Elkridge | 3rd floor balcony and apartment fully involved upon arrival | @HCDFRS on location with water on the fire | residents evacuated prior to arrival | more updates to follow
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• Maryland Weather: Strong Storms Possible Tuesday; Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Warnings Issued

  25-08-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Expect some severe weather Tuesday afternoon around Maryland with the worst in the Baltimore and DC metro regions and east of the Chesapeake Bay.
  The Baltimore metro region is under an enhanced risk for severe weather between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with the peak of the storm around dinnertime.A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the entire state, including the Baltimore area, until 11 p.m.
  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Allegany and Washington cou
  
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• Pre-Kindergarten Program For Children With Special Needs Makes Changes To Allow For In-Person Learning

  25-08-2020 22:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the upcoming school year approaches, a Baltimore area preschool program for children with special needs is gearing up to welcome students back into classrooms despite the coronavirus pandemic.
  PACT’s Pre-K Classroom is an affiliate organization of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, offering a full-day educational program in an inclusive setting. The program is designed to meet the individual needs of children who have medical conditions requiring daily nursing care a
  
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• The 19th Amendment Turns 100: Historian Explains How Law Didn’t Exactly ‘Give Women The Vote’

  25-08-2020 22:37
  
  (CBS Philadelphia) — The 19th Amendment is commonly viewed as giving women the right to vote. That isn’t entirely accurate. When it was certified into law 100 years ago on August 26, millions of women could already vote for president and other elected offices.
  Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho and Utah all allowed women to vote before the turn of the 20th Century. Washington, California and Oregon were among the seven additional western states to enfranchise women early in the decade leading
  
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• Route One Apparel Offering Free Face Masks For Employees Who Interact With Customers

  25-08-2020 22:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Route One Apparel is offering free face masks to people who need them to safely interact with the public amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Owners and employees of restaurants, bars, retail stores, salons, pet grooming shops, gyms and more can request a donation of five free masks from the Maryland-based clothing company.
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• Maryland Weather: Strong Storms Possible Tuesday; Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

  25-08-2020 22:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Expect some severe weather Tuesday afternoon around Maryland with the worst in the Baltimore and DC metro regions and east of the Chesapeake Bay.
  The Baltimore metro region is under an enhanced risk for severe weather between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with the peak of the storm around dinnertime.#mdwx From the Storm Prediction Center for later this day. pic.twitter.com/VvFz1O0ewr
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) August 25, 2020A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for t
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Investigating Deadly Triple Shooting In Langley Park

  25-08-2020 21:56
  
  LANGLEY PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County are investigating after a deadly triple shooting in Langley Park on Monday night.
  Police were called just after 10:30 p.m. to the 7900 block of 14th Avenue for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a man outside of the location. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Two other men were also shot and taken to area hospitals for treatment.
  Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive.
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• Honda, 48 States And Territories Reach $85M Settlement Over Takata Airbag Recall

  25-08-2020 21:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland and dozens of other states have reached an $85 million settlement with Honda over allegations the car company concealed safety issues related to faulty airbags.
  The airbags were designed and manufactured by long-time Honda supplier Takata Corporation and first installed in vehicles in the 2001 model year, Attorney General Brian Frosh said in a news release. The airbags pose a rupture risk and were responsible for at least 14 deaths and 200 injuries in the U.S.
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• Jose Vitor Leme Remains On Top As Professional Bull Riders Returns To CBS This Weekend

  25-08-2020 21:16
  
  (CBS Local/CBSDFW.com)- Following a wild weekend of action in Utah, Jose Vitor Leme has extended his lead atop the rider standings heading into this weekend’s PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitational on CBS and CBS Sports Network. Now, he’ll look to extend his lead as the tour rolls into Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth, Texas this weekend.
  The 24-year-old Brazilian earned the victory last weekend in dramatic fashion by earning the highest marked ride of the season (94 poin
  
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• Baltimore Development Corp. seeks developer to overhaul Pigtown library as new mixed-use project - Baltimore Business Journal

  25-08-2020 20:57
  Baltimore Development Corp. seeks developer to overhaul Pigtown library as new mixed-use project  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Kim Klacik: Investigating Her Viral Campaign Ad Touring Baltimore's Streets - Snopes.com

  25-08-2020 20:55
  
  Kim Klacik: Investigating Her Viral Campaign Ad Touring Baltimore's Streets  Snopes.com
  
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• ‘I Give Myself Credit For Putting The Whole Band Back Together’: Niecy Nash On ‘Reno 911: Part 2’

  25-08-2020 20:53
  
  (CBS Local)– “Reno 911” has been on quite a journey since it first started on Comedy Central in 2003. Like so many other shows and movies, the cast decided to join forces again and reboot the show on the mobile streaming platform Quibi. The first three episodes of “Reno 911: Part 2” are streaming now and one person who is extremely excited about that is Niecy Nash.
  The actor has always been the one to send emails to fellow cast members like Thomas Lennon, Cedri
  
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• Jerry Falwell Jr. Officials Resigns From Liberty University

  25-08-2020 20:30
  
  LYNCHBURG, Va. (WJZ/AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. said Tuesday that he has resigned as head of evangelical Liberty University because of ongoing controversies about his wife’s sexual involvement with a younger business partner and in the wake of a social media photo that caused an uproar.
  Falwell’s exit marks a precipitous fall from power for one of the country’s most visible evangelical leaders and ardent supporters of President Donald Trump. The Lynchburg, Virginia university
  
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• Jerry Falwell Jr. Officially Resigns From Liberty University

  25-08-2020 20:30
  
  LYNCHBURG, Va. (WJZ/AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. said Tuesday that he has resigned as head of evangelical Liberty University because of ongoing controversies about his wife’s sexual involvement with a younger business partner and in the wake of a social media photo that caused an uproar.
  Falwell’s exit marks a precipitous fall from power for one of the country’s most visible evangelical leaders and ardent supporters of President Donald Trump. The Lynchburg, Virginia university
  
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• Baltimore City FOP Says West Baltimore Traffic Stop Incident ‘Indicative Of A City Overrun By Violence’

  25-08-2020 20:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City FOP responded to Monday night’s incident between a suspect and a police officer, saying it is “indicative of a city overrun by violence.”
  A Baltimore police officer was taken to a hospital and a police cruiser was hit by gunfire after a suspect opened fire during a traffic stop in west Baltimore Monday night, police said.Last night's shootout btw BPD officers and violent criminals in the WD is indicative of a city overrun by violence. Our
  
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• Amtrak, MARC Trains Delayed Between New Carrollton, DC Due To ‘Trespasser Incident’

  25-08-2020 20:14
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Numerous trains between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., have been delayed Tuesday afternoon due to what Amtrak called a “trespasser incident.”
  Multiple Amtrak trains have been stopped or delayed, the agency said on Twitter. Passengers on Train 176 are being moved to another vehicle.
  The Maryland Transit Administration said Trains 422, 435, 424 and 439 have been canceled due to “police activity” between New Carrollton and Union Station.Update: MARC
  
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• Person Missing Following Boat Crash On South River In Anne Arundel County

  25-08-2020 19:19
  
  MAYO, Md. (WJZ) — Crews are searching for a person who is unaccounted for following a boat crash on the South River in Anne Arundel County Tuesday.
  The collision happened near Turkey Point.Units are operating with @AnnapolisFire @MDNRPolice and @MDSP on a boat collision incident on the South River near Turkey Point. One occupant is confirmed as not accounted for. Dive operations will be underway. No further information available at this time.
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• Barnes & Noble Closing Power Plant Location At Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

  25-08-2020 19:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Barnes & Noble will close its iconic Inner Harbor location in Baltimore at the end of the week, the bookstore chain announced Tuesday.
  “We have been honored to serve customers from The Power Plant bookstore since it opened in 1998 and appreciate their loyalty and support. We also thank the wonderful booksellers who worked at this store and will seek to transfer as many as is possible to one of our other Baltimore-area stores,” the company said in a stateme
  
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• Baltimore DPW Employee Dies, City Official Says - CBS Baltimore

  25-08-2020 19:00
  
  Baltimore DPW Employee Dies, City Official Says  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore DPW Employee Dies, City Official Says

  25-08-2020 19:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Department of Public Works employee died Tuesday.
  A city official said the employee worked for the solid waste division.
  In a statement, DPW spokeswoman Yolanda Winkler didn’t give specifics about what happened but shared condolences for the employee’s family.
  “We have suffered a lost in DPW’s Solid Waste family today.  We all share in this lost and offer our sincere condolences to the family.
  We will not  release any particul
  
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• Maryland Restaurant Week Kicks Off September 18

  25-08-2020 18:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Get ready for meals and deals!
  The dates for Maryland Restaurant Week were just announced, put on by the Restaurant Association of Maryland.
  Despite the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll be able to enjoy some delicious food.
  And it’s easier than ever for restaurants to get in on this. There are no requirements, no pre-fixed menus needed and no entry fees.
  Restaurants will offer special menus and discounts for dine-in, curbside and carryout.
  You can apply now online
  
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• Despite Pandemic, Maryland Lottery And Casinos Contribute $1.113 Billion To State

  25-08-2020 18:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland and six casinos contributed $1.113 billion to Maryland in fiscal year 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Maryland lottery’s profits fell just shy of last year’s record-setting figure. During the first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, lottery sales dipped by nearly 30% before bouncing back during the final quarter of the fiscal year that ended on June 30.
  More than $2 billion of lottery tickets were sold last year which allowed
  
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• Woman, Boyfriend Arrested In Shooting Of Six-Year-Old Boy In Rosedale

  25-08-2020 18:37
  
  ROSEDALE, MD. (WJZ) — Two arrests are made in the shooting of a six-year-old boy in Rosedale on Sunday.
  Officers responded to the unit block of Capella Court at around 7 a.m. Sunday morning when the boy suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body as he slept in his bed.
  Detectives learned the gunshot came from townhome next door when a woman fired a handgun into the wall while attempting to unload the weapon, which belonged to her boyfriend.
  Deyonna Nykeima Charles, 29,
  
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• Two Arrested In Shooting Of Six-Year-Old Boy In Rosedale

  25-08-2020 18:37
  
  ROSEDALE, MD. (WJZ) — Two arrests are made in the shooting of a six-year-old boy in Rosedale on Sunday.
  Officers responded to the unit block of Capella Court at around 7 a.m. Sunday morning when the boy suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body as he slept in his bed.
  Detectives learned the gunshot came from townhome next door when a woman fired a handgun into the wall while attempting to unload the weapon, which belonged to her boyfriend.
  Deyonna Nykeima Charles, 29,
  
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• Barnes & Noble Closing Inner Harbor Location

  25-08-2020 18:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Barnes & Noble will close its iconic Inner Harbor location at the end of the week, the bookstore chain announced Tuesday.
  “We have been honored to serve customers from The Power Plant bookstore since it opened in 1998 and appreciate their loyalty and support. We also thank the wonderful booksellers who worked at this store and will seek to transfer as many as is possible to one of our other Baltimore-area stores,” the company said in a statement.
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• Gov. Hogan Orders Audit Of Maryland Environmental Service

  25-08-2020 18:15
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan is ordering an audit of the Maryland Environmental Service, citing issues of the department paying large bonuses, expense reimbursements and severance packages to its top executives.
  “This is something no normal state-operated agency should or would ever grant,” he said in a statement Tuesday.
  He said he wanted to be clear he did not approve, recommend, or have any involvement in these decisions made by the board of directors of MES, &ldqu
  
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• How they see us: Republicans discover Baltimore — for better, for worse and, most likely, not for long | COMME - Baltimore Sun

  25-08-2020 17:55
  How they see us: Republicans discover Baltimore — for better, for worse and, most likely, not for long | COMME  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Preakness Winner Gets Entry To Breeders’ Cup Classic This Year

  25-08-2020 17:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Added stakes are in play for this year’s Preakness Stakes.
  They announced Monday the winner of this year’s Triple-Crown Race in Baltimore gets an automatic spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic- the first time that incentive has been included.
  This year’s Preakness is rescheduled to run October 3. The Breeders’ Cup is November 7 at Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky.
  
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• Tashya Johnson Sentenced To 14 Years In Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Tyrese Glenn

  25-08-2020 17:31
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A 34-year-old Glen Burnie woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison for driving while intoxicated, which lead to the death of a 19-year-old man in June 2018.
  Taysha Johnson was sentenced by Judge Mark Crooks in Anne Arundel County Court last week on one count of negligent manslaughter, a charge stemming from the death of Tyrese Glenn. Prosecutors said she also endangered the lives of two other teenagers, including her own child, who were in the vehicle.
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• NWSL Returns To CBS, CBS All Access For Fall Season Starting In September

  25-08-2020 17:24
  
  (CBS Local)- The National Women’s Soccer League wrapped up its successful Challenge Cup tournament in Utah at the end of July with the crowning of the Houston Dash as champions. Now, the league is looking to keep up its momentum with a fall series of games announced on Tuesday. The season is set to resume on September 5.
  The series will see 18 matches played over the course of a seven week period. The nine teams in the league have been broken down into three “pods” which will a
  
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• Lidl Adding 400 Jobs, 10 Stores As It Expands Across Maryland

  25-08-2020 17:17
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Lidl, a grocery store chain and America’s fastest-growing retailer, will open 10 new stores and add 400 jobs in Maryland by the end of 2021.
  Gov. Larry Hogan made the announcement Tuesday saying the new stores in Maryland are a part of a $500 million U.S. expansion.
  “It is exciting news that a fast-growing global company like Lidl is continuing to invest and offer good-paying job opportunities at a time when they are needed the most,” said Gov. Hoga
  
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• Montgomery County Eases More Coronavirus Restrictions

  25-08-2020 17:13
  
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — More businesses in Montgomery County are now open after the county council eased some restrictions Monday.
  This includes museums, art galleries and bowling alleys.
  Soccer games can also start back up since officials dubbed it a medium risk sport.
  Places that serve food are also now required to post signs encouraging masks.
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ’
  
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• BJ’s Launches Contactless, Curbside Pickup In Maryland

  25-08-2020 17:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You can now shop at BJ’s Wholesale Club without getting out of your car.
  The chain is now offering contactless, curbside pickup at all of its Maryland locations.
  Members will be able to order online or through the BJ’s app and have their items delivered directly to their car.
  BJ’s is also expanding its pickup service to include fresh and frozen grocery items and should be available statewide by the end of October.
  
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• Liberty University Says Jerry Falwell Jr. Withdrew Resignation, Board Meeting Tuesday

  25-08-2020 16:35
  
  LYNCHBURG, Va. (WJZ) — Evangelical leader Jerry Fallwell Jr. agreed to resign as Liberty University’s president Monday, but then withdrew his resignation when news of the decision emerged, the university said in a statement.
  “The Executive Committee’s Board of Trustees asked Falwell to go on indefinite leave of absence on August 7, to which he agreed. Since that time, additional matters came to light that made it clear that it would not be in the best interest of the Univ
  
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• 2 With Minor Injuries After Deck Collapse In Pasadena

  25-08-2020 16:26
  
  PASADENA, MD. (WJZ) — Two people have minor injuries after a deck collapsed at a group townhome in Pasadena on Monday.
  Anne Arundel County Fire officials said it was a total collapse of the rear deck of the home on Della Rosa Court.
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  They said the deck was on the ground when they arrived, and two residents were taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center with minor injuries.
  A building inspector was requested to the scene, though there was no structural damage to the hom
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: ICUs Back Under 100, State Reports 377 New Cases

  25-08-2020 16:14
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The state added over 350 new coronavirus cases Tuesday as ICUs are once again under 100.
  Since Monday, there were 377 more COVID-19 cases reported in the state, bringing the total to 105,046 cases over the course of the pandemic.
  Of those cases, 411 are hospitalized, with 314 in acute care and 97 in ICUs, back down since Monday from 103.
  At this time, a total of 3,564 people have died from the virus. Ten more Marylanders have died since Monday, officials say.UPDATE: The @
  
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• Forklift Damages Fort McHenry Walkway Ahead Of VP Mike Pence’s RNC Speech

  25-08-2020 16:10
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A forklift has damaged a brick walkway at the iconic national monument Fort McHenry, where Republicans were building a stage for Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance for the party’s national convention, a National Park Service spokeswoman said Monday.
  A national parks advocacy group expressed outrage at the damage, saying stewardship of national monuments should be nonpartisan and professional.
  National Park Service spokeswoman Stephanie Roulett confirmed the
  
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• Three Major Departures from Baltimore City Hall - Fox Baltimore

  25-08-2020 16:06
  Three Major Departures from Baltimore City Hall  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Weather Possible Tuesday Afternoon Into Evening

  25-08-2020 15:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Expect some severe weather Tuesday afternoon around Maryland with the worst in the Baltimore and DC metro regions and east of the Chesapeake Bay.
  The Baltimore metro region is under an enhanced risk for severe weather between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. with the peak of the storm around dinner time.#mdwx From the Storm Prediction Center for later this day. pic.twitter.com/VvFz1O0ewr
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) August 25, 2020Damaging wind gusts and hail from scattered th
  
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• Man Stabbed During Fight Outside Building In Glen Burnie, Police Say

  25-08-2020 15:49
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a stabbing in Glen Burnie that happened during a fight Monday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 400 block of Old Stage Road for a fight in progress involving a knife at around 12:25 p.m.
  Police said they found a man with a stab wound to his chest when they arrived. A witness said there was a large crowd in front of the building and a fight broke out between a man and a woman, but did not see a knife.
  The victim was taken to an area hospi
  
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• Baltimore Weather Blog: Stay Alert

  25-08-2020 15:45
  
  Hi Everyone,
  Simple and to the point today. We are expecting rough weather later this afternoon. Some weather discussions I have read this morning actually use the words, “imminent” and “volatile,” while discussing severe thunderstorms in our forecast for later. Simple and to the point today: stay weather aware.
  The window of opportunity is 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. but an hour on either side cannot be dismissed.
  Damaging wind gusts and hail are not out of the question, along with
  
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• Power Outage Temporarily Affects Downtown Baltimore Area

  25-08-2020 15:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A power outage temporarily affected part of the downtown Baltimore area, City OEM said Tuesday morning.
  An underground power cable needed fixing, BGE said.
  At the time, around 394 customers lost power, but it was restored at 9:50 a.m. to all but 10 customers, but they expect their power to be restored soon.There is a power outage affecting part of the downtown area. BGE crews are currently onsite and conducting repairs.
  — Baltimore City OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) August 25
  
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• Power Outage Temporarily Affected Downtown Baltimore Area

  25-08-2020 15:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A power outage temporarily affected part of the downtown Baltimore area, City OEM said Tuesday morning.
  An underground power cable needed fixing, BGE said.
  At the time, around 394 customers lost power, but it was restored at 9:50 a.m. to all but 10 customers, but they expect their power to be restored soon.There is a power outage affecting part of the downtown area. BGE crews are currently onsite and conducting repairs.
  — Baltimore City OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) August 25
  
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• Power Outage Affecting Downtown Baltimore Area, BGE Crews Onsite

  25-08-2020 15:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A power outage is affecting part of the downtown Baltimore area, City OEM said Tuesday morning.
  Over 350 customers are affected as of 9:32 a.m., according to BGE’s outage map.There is a power outage affecting part of the downtown area. BGE crews are currently onsite and conducting repairs.
  — Baltimore City OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) August 25, 2020BGE crews are onsite and conducting repairs. They are still investigating the cause, but estimate power will be restored
  
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• Liberty University Says Jerry Falwell Jr. Agreed To Resign As President But Then Withdrew His Resignation

  25-08-2020 14:44
  
  LYNCHBURG, Va. (CNN) — Embattled evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to resign as Liberty University’s president Monday but withdrew his resignation when media reports about the decision emerged, the university said in a statement Monday night.
  “I call upon the University community and supporters to be in prayer for the University and for all its leadership, past, present and future, as we walk with the Lord through this stormy time of transition,” said Acting Pre
  
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