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• Absentee Ballot Applications Mailed To All Maryland Voters, Hogan Says

  01-09-2020 23:47
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland State Board of Elections has mailed absentee ballot applications to all state voters, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday.
  With exactly nine weeks to go before Election Day, Hogan said the board told him Tuesday all applications have been mailed. The board began mailing the applications last week.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Maryland Begins Sending Out 4 Million Mail-In Ballot Applications As Lawmakers Criticize Postal Service Cuts
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• Baltimore County, EPP partner on landfill gas-to-energy project - Biomass Magazine

  01-09-2020 23:39
  Baltimore County, EPP partner on landfill gas-to-energy project  Biomass Magazine
  
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• Maryland Teaming Up With Apple, Google On App To Notify People Of Possible Coronavirus Exposure

  01-09-2020 23:12
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland is teaming up with Apple and Google on a program that will help let people know if they’ve been exposed to the coronavirus.
  During a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan said Maryland will be one of the first states in the country to use  Exposure Notifications Express.
  Apple describes the program, which is built into iOS 13.7 and later, as app-less functionality that will allow states to let people know by text, email or phone if they test p
  
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• As Labor Day Weekend Nears, Gov. Hogan Says Family Gatherings Are Recent Source Of Most COVID-19 Cases In Maryland

  01-09-2020 23:12
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Labor Day weekend is upon Maryland, and Gov. Hogan is reminding residents to stay vigilant, though the state will enter Stage 3 on Friday.
  He specifically wants to point out that while we may often feel safe from COVID-19 from our family and friends, the number one activity of those who have tested positive since mid-July reported by 41 percent of those interviewed by contact tracers was attending family gatherings.
  “I want to remind the people of Maryland that
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Can Enter Stage 3 Of Reopening, Gov. Hogan Says

  01-09-2020 22:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference on Tuesday that Maryland can enter Stage 3 of its Roadmap to Recovery Plan on Friday.
  Movie theaters and live entertainment venues will be able to open at 50 percent capacity, or up to 100 people at indoor venues, or 250 people at outdoor venues, the governor said.
  All retail stores, as well as churches and houses of worship, will be able to increase capacity from 50 percent to 75 percent.
  Gov. Hogan said the
  
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• Montgomery County Police Officer Kevin Moris Gets Probation For Assault During Arrest

  01-09-2020 22:14
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police officer seen on video kneeing a prone, handcuffed man’s head into the sidewalk during an arrest won’t spend any time in prison after being found guilty of second-degree assault.
  News outlets reported Montgomery County police officer Kevin Moris was sentenced to two years’ probation Monday.
  “This incident has forever changed me as a person, a father and a police officer, as I’ll hopefully resume my career,” Moris to
  
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• ‘Tom Brady And Bill Belichick Changed The NFL Forever’: Jeff Benedict On New England Patriots Book ‘The Dynasty’

  01-09-2020 22:11
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Over the past two decades, the New England Patriots have built arguably the greatest dynasty in NFL history with six Super Bowl championships, 17 AFC East division titles and 16 straight playoff appearances. Patriots owner Robert Kraft, New England head coach Bill Belichick and former Pats quarterback Tom Brady were the three driving forces behind this unprecedented run of success.
  Author Jeff Benedict writes all about one of the greatest stretches in sports histor
  
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• Baltimore gives destroyed Columbus statue back to Italian-American organization that donated it - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 22:04
  Baltimore gives destroyed Columbus statue back to Italian-American organization that donated it  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Watch Live: Hogan To Hold COVID-19 News Conference Tuesday Afternoon

  01-09-2020 22:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon with the latest information on the state’s coronavirus response, the governor’s office said.
  The news conference is set for 4:30 p.m. at the State House.
  Hogan’s communications director Mike Ricci tweeted that among the items the governor will address is contact tracing.Here's one thing we'll be talking about today on the CONTACT TRACING front:
  "The first public health authorities in the
  
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• 2 Adults, 4 Juveniles Arrested In String Of Vehicle Thefts In Baltimore County, City - CBS Baltimore

  01-09-2020 22:00
  
  2 Adults, 4 Juveniles Arrested In String Of Vehicle Thefts In Baltimore County, City  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 2 Adults, 4 Juveniles Arrested In String Of Vehicle Thefts In Baltimore County, City

  01-09-2020 22:00
  
  DUNDALK, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police arrested two adults and four juveniles in connection with Monday’s auto thefts and burglaries in Baltimore County and the city.
  A 911 call for eight or nine suspicious subjects and vehicles in Dundalk just before 3 a.m. racing around the area of Oakwood Road, 21222.
  As officers arrived, those subjects fled in vehicles and on foot, all at first evading the officers.
  One officer was able to catch up with one of the fleeing vehicles, however,
  
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• Baltimore County: Suspicious Subject Call Yields Six Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Autos - STL.News

  01-09-2020 21:55
  
  Baltimore County: Suspicious Subject Call Yields Six Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Autos  STL.News
  
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• LL Cool J And Chris O’Donnell Bring ‘Come Dance With Me’ To CBS

  01-09-2020 21:48
  
  CBS announced today it has ordered Come Dance With Me (working title), a family dance competition series executive produced by NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
  In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these asp
  
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• MDOT MTA Proposes Service Cuts To MARC Trains, Bus Service Due To Revenue Decline Brought On By Coronavirus

  01-09-2020 21:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is proposing a number of cuts due to revenue decreases brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the agency said Tuesday.
  Citing significant ridership declines amid the pandemic, the agency proposed local bus route realignments that would see a total service reduction of roughly 20 percent. The agency cut $43 million from its fiscal year 2021 operating budget, roughly five percent of the total budget.
  
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• The Baltimore Ravens’ offense has explosive rookies. How long until they hit their stride? - PennLive

  01-09-2020 21:22
  
  The Baltimore Ravens’ offense has explosive rookies. How long until they hit their stride?  PennLive
  
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• New Visit Baltimore campaign will highlight city's Black community, arts, culture - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-09-2020 21:07
  
  New Visit Baltimore campaign will highlight city's Black community, arts, culture  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore Adds More Red Light, Speed Cameras Across City - CBS Baltimore

  01-09-2020 21:05
  
  Baltimore Adds More Red Light, Speed Cameras Across City  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Adds More Red Light, Speed Cameras Across City

  01-09-2020 21:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s Department of Transportation is adding new red light and speed cameras across the city.
  It’s part of the city’s Automated Traffic Violation Enforcement System, to increase safety by reducing driver speeds in school zones and keep drivers from running red lights.
  The speed cameras detect vehicles that exceed the posted speed limit by at least 12 miles per hour, which operate in Baltimore City school zones Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8
  
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• Baltimore Police: Victim In ‘Disgusting’ Brick Attack Video Identified; Suspect Still Sought

  01-09-2020 21:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to investigate an attack caught on camera over the weekend in which one man is seen striking another man with a brick, knocking him out.
  On Tuesday, Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello said police have identified the victim, who does not appear to have serious injuries.
  Police said the victim told them he suffered minor injuries and did not seek medical attention.
  Further details were not immediately available.UPDATE ON BRICK ATTACK IN SHARP LEADENHALL
  
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• Scammers Sending Out Package Pending Texts; Officials Warn People To Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links

  01-09-2020 20:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning of a text message scam making the rounds nationwide.
  Numerous people have reported getting text messages saying they have a package pending and to click a link to claim ownership of the item and set up delivery.
  Numerous people have reported getting package pickup scam text messages like this one.
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  The Maryland Attorney General’s Office said it has gotten
  
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• President Trump Calls On Big Ten Conference To Play Fall Football After ‘Very Productive Conversation’ With Commissioner To Start Playing Immediately

  01-09-2020 20:33
  
  COLLEGE PARK, MD. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
  Trump tweeted Tuesday that he had spoken with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren about reinstating the fall season.
  “Had a very productive conversation with Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about immediately starting up Big Ten football,” the tweet said. “Wou
  
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• Another cannabis graduate program launches in Maryland with holistic medicine focus - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-09-2020 20:29
  Another cannabis graduate program launches in Maryland with holistic medicine focus  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Counselors available after Elmira Heights student dies in Baltimore crash - WETM - MyTwinTiers.com

  01-09-2020 20:20
  Counselors available after Elmira Heights student dies in Baltimore crash  WETM - MyTwinTiers.com
  
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• Rodney Davis Sentenced To 18 Months For Ramming Truck Into Taneytown City Hall Over Water Bill Dispute

  01-09-2020 20:14
  
  TANEYTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A Taneytown man will spend 18 months behind bars for ramming his truck into City Hall over a water bill dispute last year, the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.
  Rodney Davis, 56, pleaded guilty in June to first-degree assault and malicious destruction of property.
  Courtesy: Taneytown Police Department
  Judge Fred Hecker sentenced him to 10 years in prison with all but 18 months suspended on the assault charge and three years in prison
  
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• Police ID Maryland State Trooper Who Fatally Shot DWI Suspect Who Allegedly Dragged Him With Car Down I-95

  01-09-2020 19:58
  
  PIKESVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are identifying the trooper who fatally wounded an impaired driving suspect on I-95 as the trooper was being dragged away in an attempt by the driver to flee the traffic stop.
  He is identified as Trooper First Class Robert Kreczmer, a three-year veteran of the state police department and is assigned to patrol duties at the Waterloo Barrack.
  He is on routine administrative leave as the investigation continues.
  The suspect who was killed is Julio
  
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• White House Public Tours To Resume Sept. 12 With COVID Rules

  01-09-2020 19:27
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Public tours of the White House, halted nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak, are set to resume later this month with new health and safety policies in place.
  Tours will resume Sept. 12, for two days a week instead of five, and for just a few hours a day, the first lady’s office announced Tuesday. The number of visitors will also be capped.
  “In order to ensure the safety and health of all visitors, there have been new policies implemented that
  
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• Maryland Education Board Mandates 3.5 Hours Of Daily On-Camera Instruction; Teachers Say Change Comes Too Close To Start Of School Year

  01-09-2020 19:24
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — After hours of debate, the Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday passed a motion that will mandate an average of three-and-a-half hours of active, on-camera instruction during the school day.
  Under the motion, schools are required to be open for at least 180 school days and provide six hours of learning each day.
  The motion also requires half-day pre-kindergarten classes to have at least 1.5 hours of on-camera instruction spread across the day.The Marylan
  
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• Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland to enter stage 3 of coronavirus recovery; Baltimore will take years to recover, tourism officials say; Columbus statue returned; and more - - Baltimore Fishbowl

  01-09-2020 19:15
  Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland to enter stage 3 of coronavirus recovery; Baltimore will take years to recover, tourism officials say; Columbus statue returned; and more -  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Coronavirus Update: Hogan To Hold COVID-19 News Conference Tuesday Afternoon

  01-09-2020 19:08
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon with the latest information on the state’s coronavirus response, the governor’s office said.
  The news conference is set for 4:30 p.m. at the State House.
  Further details were not immediately available.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland
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• Baltimore Brick Attack: Victim In ‘Disgusting’ Video Identified; Suspect Still Sought

  01-09-2020 18:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to investigate an attack caught on camera over the weekend in which one man is seen striking another man with a brick, knocking him out.
  On Tuesday, Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello said police have identified the victim, who does not appear to have serious injuries.
  Police said the victim told them he suffered minor injuries and did not seek medical attention.
  Further details were not immediately available.UPDATE ON BRICK ATTACK IN SHARP LEADENHALL
  
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• Inspector general reports more overpayments, contract mismanagement at Baltimore Department of General Service - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 18:44
  Inspector general reports more overpayments, contract mismanagement at Baltimore Department of General Service  Baltimore Sun
  
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• What O’s deserve for pitching trades: Cancelled MASN subscriptions | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 18:36
  What O’s deserve for pitching trades: Cancelled MASN subscriptions | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Apologizes After Photo Shows Him Dining Inside Maryland Restaurant During Philly Indoor Dining Ban

  01-09-2020 18:30
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA. (WJZ) — Philadelphia’s mayor is under fire after a photo of him dining at a restaurant indoors in Maryland went viral over the weekend.
  The photo was shared around Sunday with heavy criticism at Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney as restaurants in bars in Philadelphia are still closed inside to customers.
  He apologized in a tweet Monday, citing the low case count in the Maryland county he visited as the reason he dined indoors.I know some are upset that I dined indoors a
  
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• Federal Prosecutors Seek Nearly 3 Years In Prison For Gary Brown Jr., Longtime Aide To Catherine Pugh

  01-09-2020 18:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Prosecutors are now recommending Gary Brown Jr., a former aide to Catherine Pugh, be sentenced to 33 to 41 months in prison.
  Brown, a former Baltimore City employee, was involved in the years-long Healthy Holly book scandal.
  The duo made money by selling the books and either not deliver them, or if they delivered them convert them for their own use without the buyer’s knowledge or they would double sell the books without the buyer’s knowledge or consent.
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• Baltimore County to provide $100 incentive to recruit additional election judges - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 18:04
  Baltimore County to provide $100 incentive to recruit additional election judges  Baltimore Sun
  
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• If schools reopen, libraries and museums should as well | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 17:54
  If schools reopen, libraries and museums should as well | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland airports awarded $15.9M in federal grants - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2020 17:44
  Maryland airports awarded $15.9M in federal grants  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Brick Attack: Police Still Searching For Victim, Suspect After ‘Disgusting’ Video Surfaces

  01-09-2020 17:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to investigate an attack caught on camera over the weekend, when one man is seen striking another man with a brick, knocking him out. Officials have yet to identify the victim or a suspect in the case.
  Shocking video of Sunday’s incident has been shared over and over again on social media.
  Video Shows ‘Depraved’ Attack Of Man Hit By Brick In Baltimore; Police Searching For Victim, Suspect
  According to the police report, an officer re
  
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• Johns Hopkins, community partners celebrate impact of East Baltimore food distribution - The Hub at Johns Hopkins

  01-09-2020 17:35
  
  Johns Hopkins, community partners celebrate impact of East Baltimore food distribution  The Hub at Johns Hopkins
  
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• CBS Sports Announces SEC On CBS Schedule For 2020, Highlighted By Alabama-LSU November 14

  01-09-2020 17:10
  
  (CBS Local)- The SEC is gearing up for the start of its 2020 season in just a few weeks and with that, CBS Sports has announced its broadcast schedule for the year. The schedule kicks off on Saturday, September 26 when the defending champion LSU Tigers host the Texas A&M Aggies in Baton Rouge, LA.
  The broadcast crew remains the same with Brad Nessler handling play-by-play duties, Gary Danielson providing analysis and Jamie Erdahl reporting from the sidelines. Each Saturday’s broadcast
  
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• 7 Baltimore Ravens miss practice, but a couple Pro Bowlers return to the field - PennLive

  01-09-2020 17:08
  
  7 Baltimore Ravens miss practice, but a couple Pro Bowlers return to the field  PennLive
  
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• Investigation Continues Into Brick Attack In Downtown Baltimore

  01-09-2020 17:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to investigate an attack caught on camera over the weekend, when one man is seen striking another man with a brick, knocking him out.
  Police have yet to identify the victim or a suspect in the case.
  A video of Sunday’s incident has been shared over and over again on social media.
  Video Shows ‘Depraved’ Attack Of Man Hit By Brick In Baltimore; Police Searching For Victim, Suspect
  According to the police report, an officer responded to the
  
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• Police Searching For 13-Year-Old Hagerstown Girl Last Seen August 26

  01-09-2020 16:44
  
  HAGERSTOWN, MD. (WJZ) — The Hagerstown Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who they say ran away from home at the end of August.
  Police said Jaelynn Checkeye left her home on Outer Drive on August 26. She was last seen wearing a white coat, white tank top and shorts.Credit: Hagerstown Police DepartmentShe is 5’1″ and weighs 100 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.If you know the whereabouts of Jaelynn Checkeye please contact the police department at 30
  
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• Baltimore man sentenced to over six years in prison after robbing Parkville video game store - nottinghammd.com

  01-09-2020 16:43
  
  Baltimore man sentenced to over six years in prison after robbing Parkville video game store  nottinghammd.com
  
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• A Herd Immunity Strategy To Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic Can Be ‘Dangerous,’ Experts Say

  01-09-2020 16:35
  
  (CNN) — After months of effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, herd immunity has emerged as a controversial topic.
  White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Scott Atlas responded to a report on Monday that claimed he is a proponent of a “herd immunity” strategy to combat Covid-19. “I’ve never advocated that strategy,” Atlas said at a press conference in Florida.
  Such an approach — similar to what was pursued in Sweden &md
  
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• ‘Every Single Vote Matters’ | Baltimore County Executive Encourages Voters To Request Mail-In Ballots Early

  01-09-2020 16:32
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County officials are encouraging residents to request the mail-in ballots early and to make a plan to vote.
  “Every single vote matters,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski said.
  Although the county will be creating a system where people can vote safely in person, county officials said voters need to decide how they want to vote as soon as possible.
  Early voting centers will also be open ahead of Election Day.
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: 614 New Cases Reported As Hospitalizations, State Positivity Rate Up Slightly

  01-09-2020 16:08
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland adds 614 new coronavirus cases as hospitalizations go up slightly Tuesday morning.
  The state reports a total of 108,863 confirmed coronavirus cases, and the state positivity rate has gone up slightly to 3.39 percent.
  Hospitalizations are up again from 377 to 385, with ICUs going from 107 to 112 on Tuesday.
  Throughout the pandemic, 3,617 people have died from the virus- with the state reporting five more deaths Tuesday.UPDATE: The @MDHealthDept is now reporti
  
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• Feds: Former aide in Baltimore should get nearly three years - Washington Post

  01-09-2020 16:01
  
  Feds: Former aide in Baltimore should get nearly three years  Washington Post
  
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• Giant, Baltimore Humane Society Team Up For Fundraiser - CBS Baltimore

  01-09-2020 15:49
  
  Giant, Baltimore Humane Society Team Up For Fundraiser  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Giant, Baltimore Humane Society Team Up For Fundraiser

  01-09-2020 15:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You could be helping the Baltimore Humane Society on your next trip to the grocery store.
  For all of September, the Giant stores in Reisterstown and Owings Mills will donate $1 to the organization for every purchase of its reusable community bag.
  It’s all part of the bigger “Giant Food Community Bag Progam” that began last year.
  The goal is to sell much needed reusable bags while supporting community programs where shoppers live and work.
  
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