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• Lord + Taylor Closing All Stores, Including 2 In Maryland, Amid Bankruptcy

  27-08-2020 23:43
  
  NEW YORK (WJZ) — America’s oldest department store is closing all of its stores as it goes through bankruptcy proceedings.
  Lord + Taylor, which opened in 1826, announced Thursday that all of its remaining 38 stores, including two in Maryland and one in Washington, D.C., will close. The Maryland locations include stores at The Mall in Columbia and White Flint in Montgomery County.
  Both Maryland stores were included in a previously-announced list of locations that were closing.
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• All Maryland Schools At Level Where Some In-Person Learning Could Happen Safely; Decisions Up To Local Leaders, Hogan Says

  27-08-2020 23:25
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — All county school systems in Maryland are authorized to safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, though decisions will be made at the local level, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
  Hogan, Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen Salmon and Maryland Department of Health Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan made the announcement at a news conference Thursday afternoon.
  The trio provided a list of metrics the health and education departments rec
  
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• Mayor Young: Trump Administration ‘Flouted’ Executive Order, ‘Exploited’ Baltimore’s Challenges By Using Fort McHenry As Site For RNC Speech

  27-08-2020 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young blasted President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for “flouting [his] executive order” and “exploiting the challenges of [the] City” by using Fort McHenry as the backdrop for Pence’s Republican National Convention speech Wednesday night.
  Mayor Young posted the following statement on Twitter:
  “It’s the height of hypocrisy for this self-proclaimed law and order president and vice president
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Hogan Allows Maryland Schools To Reopen For In-Person Learning; Decisions Up To Local Leaders

  27-08-2020 22:48
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — All county school systems in Maryland are authorized to safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, though decisions will be made at the local level, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
  Hogan, Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen Salmon and Maryland Department of Health Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan made the announcement at a news conference Thursday afternoon.
  The trio provided a list of metrics the health and education departments rec
  
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• Gov. Hogan: Gap In COVID-19 Positivity Rates In Maryland Have ‘Made Dramatic Improvements’

  27-08-2020 22:23
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan said during a press conference on Thursday that the gap in COVID-19 positivity rates in Maryland have made “dramatic improvements” since the start of the pandemic.
  The governor said that the the COVID-19 positivity rate in Maryland has been below 5 percent for 63 consecutive days.Governor Hogan speaking now live on @wjz says MD positivity rate has been below 5% for 63 consecutive days #COVID @wjz
  — Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ)
  
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• Lynnda S. Kratovil, social worker, dies - Baltimore Sun

  27-08-2020 22:15
  Lynnda S. Kratovil, social worker, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Hogan Allows Maryland Schools To Reopen For In-Person Learning

  27-08-2020 22:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that all county school systems in the state are authorized to safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Hogan, Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen Salmon and Maryland Department of Health Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan are set to speak at a news conference at 4 p.m.
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  The governor said there is “broad and overwhelming agreemen
  
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• Baltimore Museum Of Art To Reopen On Sept. 16 After Closing Due To Pandemic

  27-08-2020 22:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Museum of Art will begin a phased reopening on September 16 as closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. It expects to be fully reopened by Sept. 30.
  The BMA will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with timed-entry passes. BMA members will have access to passes first on August 28 with the general public to follow on Sept. 4.
  The Sculpture Garden is already open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to dusk.
  As a part of its reopening, t
  
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• Judge Blocks Rule That Moves Coronavirus Relief Funds To Private Schools

  27-08-2020 21:39
  
  LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge in California has blocked a rule that Michigan, Maryland, six other states and four big-city school districts said would unlawfully allow too much pandemic relief aid to be diverted from K-12 public schools to private ones.
  Judge James Donato ruled late Wednesday that the Education Department “went well beyond” its authority in trying to replace a funding formula mandated by Congress “with ones of its own choosing.” The decision
  
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• Nicole Roggio Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  27-08-2020 21:25
  
  Nicole Roggio Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Nicole Roggio Killed In Anne Arundel County Crash, Police Say

  27-08-2020 21:25
  
  CURTIS BAY, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore woman was killed in a crash in Anne Arundel County Wednesday night, police said.
  The crash happened at the intersection of Fort Smallwood Road and Marley Neck Boulevard just before 10:45 p.m. The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a 2004 Acura TSX was heading south on Fort Smallwood Road and a 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic was heading east on Marley Neck Boulevard when they collided in the intersection.
  The Chevy’s driver, 44-year-old Nico
  
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• Add This Secret Ingredient To Make The Best Stuffed Peppers You’ve Ever Had (That’s Already In Your Kitchen)

  27-08-2020 21:12
  
  Stuffed peppers can take many forms, but there’s one simple secret ingredient that will make any version the absolute most delicious you’ll ever eat. So what’s the secret to the best stuffed peppers ever?
  It’s salt. I know, SHOCKING revelation, right?
  But hear me out! The thing about most stuffed bell pepper recipes is 3that they call for salt in the filling, not for the peppers themselves. Without salt, the peppers are flabby and bland, mere
  
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• ‘We’ve Reached Our Breaking Point’: DPW Suspends Curbside Recycling In Baltimore To Address Coronavirus-Related Trash Backlog

  27-08-2020 21:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Department Of Public Works officials say a number of issues have created a major backlog in trash pickup around the city.
  In order to address the backlog, the city will no longer offer curbside recycling pickup starting August 31.
  “We’ve reached our breaking point,” Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark said in a press conference Thursday.
  Officials said whatever is left out right now, whether it is in the yellow can or a trash can, will be c
  
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• 51 Easy Kitchen Hacks That Will Change Your Life

  27-08-2020 21:07
  
  You thought you had it all figured out. You’ve cooked a few roasts and baked a few loaves in your time, so you know your way around a Dutch oven and a Silpat (if you have to ask, then you definitely need this list). Perhaps you’ve even made dalgona coffee, or tried the 3-ingredient creme brulee hack and felt pretty proud of yourself (you should!). But you think you know everything? Well, we have some game-changing kitchen and foo
  
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• ‘Enough Is Enough’ | Ravens Say The Team Will Use Platform To ‘Drive Change Now’

  27-08-2020 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens were one of a few teams that took the field for practice Thursday morning, as many teams boycott games due to the unrest following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  The team announced that while practice goes on as scheduled, the team meetings set for the afternoon were canceled in order to provide time to discuss the best way to move forward with discussions about social justice.
  “The team decided to practice this morning, but
  
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• Robert Stokes latest campaign fundraising haul: $0.00 - Baltimore Brew

  27-08-2020 20:58
  
  Robert Stokes latest campaign fundraising haul: $0.00  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Government House Bathed In Light To Mark 100th Anniversary Of 19th Amendment

  27-08-2020 20:50
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Government House in Annapolis was bathed in purple and gold light Wednesday night in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
  “Our state’s history has been shaped by extraordinary women leaders, and women will continue to lead the way into our next chapter,” Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted Wednesday along with a photo of the building.
  RELATED COVERAGE:As Maryland Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Suffrage Movement, Women Urged To
  
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• Baltimore Public Works Employee Who Died While Working Route Identified As Donald Savoy

  27-08-2020 20:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials have identified the Baltimore City Department of Public Works employee who died while working his route Tuesday as Donald Savoy.
  Savoy was a 12-year veteran of the solid waste division.
  Baltimore DPW Employee Dies, City Official Says
  Acting DPW Director Matthew Garbark said Savoy was “truly respected and admired” by his colleagues.DPW identified the Solid Waste employee who died on a route this week as Donald Savoy, a 12-year veteran of DPW. Acting D
  
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• Hogan Appoints Paul Corderman To Maryland Senate

  27-08-2020 19:59
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Paul Corderman to a Maryland Senate seat in Washington County.
  Hogan announced the appointment on Thursday. It follows the recommendation made by the Washington County Republican Central Committee.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Del. Neil Parrott Removes Himself From Running To Replace State Sen. Andrew Serafini, Who Resigned Over The Weekend
  Maryland State Sen. Andrew Serafini Resigns From OfficeCorderman has been a member of the Maryland House of De
  
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• Curbside Recycling Suspended In Baltimore As DPW Addresses Backlog Of Trash

  27-08-2020 19:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Department Of Public Works officials say a number of issues have created a major backlog in trash pickup around the city.
  In order to address the backlog, the city will no longer pickup recycling for a period of time.
  “We’ve reached our breaking point,” Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark said in a press conference Thursday.
  Officials said whatever is left out right now, whether it is in the yellow pan or a trash can, will be collected by t
  
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• Silver Alert Issued For Missing Man Leon Travers Last Seen In Rosedale

  27-08-2020 19:40
  
  ROSEDALE, Md. (WJZ) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old man who was last seen in Baltimore County.
  Leon Charles Travers is five-foot-ten, weighs 170 pounds and has brown eyes and gray hair.
  He drives a silver 2004 Jaguar S-Type with Maryland tag 5DJW02.
  Leon Charles Travers. Credit: Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons
  Officials said he was last seen around 1:30 a.m. Thursday in the 5300 block of King Arthur Circle in Rosedale.
  Anyone who sees him sho
  
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• Law firm looks to bolster Black equity in Baltimore | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  27-08-2020 19:39
  Law firm looks to bolster Black equity in Baltimore | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Christoper Elliott Missing From Aberdeen, Police Say

  27-08-2020 19:30
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen are searching for a missing 59-year-old man who was last seen late last week.
  Christopher Elliott is five-foot-eight, weighs 160 pounds and has white hair and blue eyes.
  He was last seen getting into a cab on August 21 and later involved in a ravine rescue in Harford County. Officials do not suspect foul play.#MissingPerson #alltipsareconfidential#AllTipsAreConfidential pic.twitter.com/hFIY3SQoc2
  — Aberdeen Police Dept (@AberdeenPDMD) August 2
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Baltimore DPW Officials Give Update On Trash Pickup Delays

  27-08-2020 19:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore DPW officials are giving an update on trash pickup delays and other issues around the city at 1:30 p.m.
   
  
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• Man Injured In Shooting At Woodlawn Shell Gas Station

  27-08-2020 19:12
  
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — A man was injured in a shooting at a gas station in Woodlawn early Thursday.
  Baltimore County Police officers were called to the Shell gas station in the 1600 block of North Forest Park Avenue around 1:33 a.m. after a man was banging on the windows of the business.
  Police learned the man was suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.
  He was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive.
  Detectives learned the man was inside his vehicle at one
  
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• Baltimore Police Detective Leon Riley Suspended Following Perjury, Misconduct Charges

  27-08-2020 18:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Police detective has been suspended without pay after being charged with perjury and misconduct in office, the department said Thursday.
  Detective Leon Riley, IV, is charged with perjury, misconduct in office and first-degree and second-degree assault tied to two incidents this year and last year.
  “Due to the nature of the charges including one being a felony, Det. Riley, who had his police powers suspended immediately when this investigation began in Ap
  
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• Frederick Man Marek Majtan Charged For Reselling Pesticides As Coronavirus-Killing Cleaning Supplies, Justice Department Says

  27-08-2020 17:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 35-year-old Frederick man faces multiple charges for allegedly repackaging and selling pesticides as cleaning supplies he claimed would kill the coronavirus.
  Marek Majtan is charged with mail fraud and violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said.
  According to a criminal complaint, Majtan bought pesticides from a person on Facebook Marketplace and then repackaged and sold them onlin
  
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• Weather Blog: Hurricane Laura

  27-08-2020 17:31
  
  Hi Everyone,
  Laura’s landfall last night was dramatic to say the least. And now she heads North then eventually steered our way this weekend by a cold front that will, combined with the counter clockwise circulation around Laura’s remnants, drop our temperatures into the comfortable low 80’s Saturday and into the first few day’s leading up to the Labor Day holiday weekend. And that is my focus today.
  For the first time in what seems to be forever we are going on a long ru
  
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• Arielle Vandenberg On ‘Love Island’ Season 2: ‘So Exciting, It’s Bringing So Much Energy’

  27-08-2020 17:30
  
  Love Island returned for season two earlier this week and we are already off to a wild start in Viva Las Vegas. Due to the global pandemic, Islanders isolated for two weeks before entering the villa and are now situated on the roof top of the Drai’s Nightclub where they will compete for love, money and glory…or at least love and money.
  Returning to her hosting duties for season two is Arielle Vandenberg who caught up with CBS’ Matt Weiss to discuss Love Island‘s new loca
  
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• 19-Year-Old Woman Arrested At Fort McHenry During VP Mike Pence’s Visit

  27-08-2020 17:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 19-year-old woman was arrested at Fort McHenry Wednesday during Vice President Mike Pence’s visit, the Baltimore Police Department said.
  The woman, whose name was not released, was arrested for assault, police said. No other arrests were made.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Protesters, Supporters Gather Ahead Of VP Mike Pence’s RNC Speech At Fort McHenry
  Trump Administration, Frequently Critical Of Baltimore, Has Used City As Backdrop For Several Speeches Including VP Pen
  
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• Ravens Hold Practice Thursday Morning, Cancel Team Meetings To Focus On Social Justice Work

  27-08-2020 17:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens were one of a few teams that took the field for practice Thursday morning as many teams boycott games due to the unrest following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. However, the team is still planning to meet afterward to talk about social justice issues.
  The team announced that while practice goes on as scheduled, the team meetings set for the afternoon were canceled in order to provide time to discuss the best way to move forward wit
  
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• Former Baltimore Officer Pleads Guilty About Lying To Feds About Illegal Sale Of Seized Drugs

  27-08-2020 17:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former Baltimore Police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday for lying to federal agents about the sale of illegal drugs seized during a BPD investigation.
  According to the U.S. State’s Attorney’s Office, 48-year-old Victor Rivera was involved in a scheme to sell three kilograms of seized cocaine back in 2009.
  Rivera of Nottingham, Maryland learned about a large-scale narcotics trafficker operating out of a home in the 1400 block of Ellamont Street, his plea agr
  
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• Fort McHenry Closed Through Friday For Cleanup After VP Mike Pence’s RNC Speech

  27-08-2020 16:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fort McHenry will be closed through Friday as crews take down the stage set up for Vice President Mike Pence’s Republican National Convention speech Wednesday night, the National Park Service said.
  The closure is in effect all day on Thursday and until noon on Friday.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Protesters, Supporters Gather Ahead Of VP Mike Pence’s RNC Speech At Fort McHenry
  Trump Administration, Frequently Critical Of Baltimore, Has Used City As Backdrop For Several Sp
  
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• SEE IT: James Bay Shines On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ From Inside The London Eye

  27-08-2020 16:33
  
  (CBSLOCAL)- Fans of The Late Late Show With James Corden were treated to a special performance earlier this week when three-time GRAMMY nominee James Bay performed inside the London Eye. Bay sang his new song “Chew On My Heart” which was released in July of this year.
  This special showcase also made history as Bay was the first artist filmed performing inside the Eye since the world-renowned landmark’s reopening. Check out the video above to see the full performance and tu
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore and online Aug. 28-Sept. 3 - Baltimore Sun

  27-08-2020 16:23
  Things to do in Baltimore and online Aug. 28-Sept. 3  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Hogan To Give Schools Update Thursday Afternoon, Days Ahead Of Start Of Classes

  27-08-2020 16:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is set to provide an update on schools Thursday as classes are set to begin in just days across the state.
  Hogan, Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen Salmon and Maryland Department of Health Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan are set to speak at a news conference at 4 p.m.Today at 4 p.m., I’ll be joined by @MdPublicSchools Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon and @MDHealthDept Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Jinlen
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Down As Total Cases Surpass 106K

  27-08-2020 16:09
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s coronavirus positivity rate fell slightly Thursday as the state’s total number of confirmed cases topped 106,000, the health department reported.
  As of Thursday, the Maryland Department of Health reported 106,063 positive COVID-19 cases in the state, up 440 from Wednesday.
  Hospitalizations fell from 432 on Wednesday to 412 on Thursday. Of those, 305 are in acute care and 107 are in intensive care.
  Six more people in the state have died from the
  
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• Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Postpones Launch Of New Under Armour Collection ‘Out Of Respect For Jacob Blake’

  27-08-2020 16:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has postponed the launch of his latest Under Armour collection that was set to be released Thursday “out of respect for Jacob Blake and his family.”
  “Unbelievable we’re here again. Shot 7xs. In the back. In front of his kids. There’s no progress without humanity,” Johnson tweeted Thursday morning.Out of respect for Jacob Blake & his family we’ll postpone our @projectrock @underarmour PR3 l
  
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• Baltimore Museum of Art set to reopen in stages starting Sept. 16, months after being shuttered by coronavirus - Baltimore Sun

  27-08-2020 16:00
  Baltimore Museum of Art set to reopen in stages starting Sept. 16, months after being shuttered by coronavirus  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Montgomery County Teacher Maxwell Bero Arrested For Sexual Contact With Student

  27-08-2020 15:46
  
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (WJZ) — A Montgomery County teacher was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into allegations he had sexual contact with a student in 2014 and 2015, county police said.
  Maxwell Alexander Bero, 30, of Clarksburg, faces one charge of sexual abuse of a minor and six charges of third-degree sexual offense.
  Maxwell Bero. Credit: Montgomery County Police
  The Montgomery County Police Department said the sexual contact happened between August 2014 and June 2015 when the
  
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• President Trump and Mike Pence in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  27-08-2020 15:43
  President Trump and Mike Pence in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Baltimore Thursday - Fox Baltimore

  27-08-2020 15:24
  Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Baltimore Thursday  Fox Baltimore
  
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• John Moag Recalls Negotiations That Brought NFL Back To Baltimore - Press Box

  27-08-2020 15:11
  
  John Moag Recalls Negotiations That Brought NFL Back To Baltimore  Press Box
  
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• Regular unemployment claims in Maryland drop to less than 7000 - Baltimore Business Journal

  27-08-2020 15:10
  Regular unemployment claims in Maryland drop to less than 7000  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Search & Rescue Teams From Maryland, Virginia Head To Gulf To Help With Hurricane Laura Response

  27-08-2020 15:06
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Search and rescue teams from Maryland and Virginia fire departments are on their way to Louisiana and Texas to help with the response after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
  These specialized teams are trained to handle rescues during natural or man-made disasters.
  Maryland Task Force 1, an urban search and rescue team with more than a dozen Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and FEMA vehicles, left around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. It’s th
  
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• Island Green Family Fun Center in Westminster says "We're Open Baltimore!" - wmar2news.com

  27-08-2020 14:16
  
  Island Green Family Fun Center in Westminster says "We're Open Baltimore!"  wmar2news.com
  
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• Ravens partner with Xenith to donate 100 helmets to 4 Baltimore area schools - Fox Baltimore

  27-08-2020 14:09
  Ravens partner with Xenith to donate 100 helmets to 4 Baltimore area schools  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Jimmy's Restaurant in Fells Point says "We're Open Baltimore!" - wmar2news.com

  27-08-2020 14:09
  
  Jimmy's Restaurant in Fells Point says "We're Open Baltimore!"  wmar2news.com
  
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• Mount Airy Tavern, Stonebridge Defense file for bankruptcy - Baltimore Business Journal

  27-08-2020 13:33
  Mount Airy Tavern, Stonebridge Defense file for bankruptcy  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• BREAKING: 2 men shot overnight in East Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  27-08-2020 12:30
  BREAKING: 2 men shot overnight in East Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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