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• Baltimore businessman who bribed Maryland Del. Cheryl Glenn sentenced to 18 months in federal prison - Baltimore Sun

  17-09-2020 23:52 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore businessman who bribed Maryland Del. Cheryl Glenn sentenced to 18 months in federal prison  Baltimore Sun
  
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• As Temperatures Drop, Spread Of Coronavirus Could Increase, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say

  17-09-2020 23:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As temperatures begin to drop with the changing of the seasons, researchers at Johns Hopkins say COVID-19 could spread more during the colder weather.
  Researchers at Johns Hopkins believe Americans will be facing an uphill battle this fall in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  “The concern is now that we’re heading into colder weather, the anticipation is that the rate of increase that we will get could be significant,” Assistant Professor Dr. Ad
  
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• Bank of America giving 46K face masks to underserved communities in Baltimore - Maryland Daily Record

  17-09-2020 23:38 via thedailyrecord.com
  
  Bank of America giving 46K face masks to underserved communities in Baltimore  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• Northeast Baltimore neighborhood asking city for help with rats and trash - wmar2news.com

  17-09-2020 23:28 via wmar2news.com
  
  Northeast Baltimore neighborhood asking city for help with rats and trash  wmar2news.com
  
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• Maryland Sending Help For West Coast Wildfire Response Efforts In Oregon, California

  17-09-2020 23:26
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — As historic wildfires continue to rage on the West Coast, Maryland is lending a hand to the response efforts in Oregon and California.
  “Our fellow states have never hesitated to support the State of Maryland in times of crisis, and we stand ready to support those who now face an unprecedented wildfire season,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “Our prayers are with all those who have been affected, injured, or displaced by these devastating fires.”
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• Suspect Tiara Baker Accused Of Attempting To Run Over Police Officer Turns Herself In

  17-09-2020 23:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 22-year-old woman, along with her attorney, turned herself in to authorities Thursday in Baltimore County, after evading police in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday.
  Police said Tiara Baker evaded the detectives trying to arrest her in Baltimore City and is wanted on robbery charges in several jurisdictions.#BREAKING: 22-year-old Tiara Baker, together with her attorney, turned herself into authorities today in Baltimore County. Police say Baker evaded detectives trying to a
  
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• Bill Whitaker & Jon Wertheim Preview ’60 Minutes’ Stories On Philadelphia Mail-In Voting System & LSU’s Ed Orgeron

  17-09-2020 23:05
  
  (CBS Local)– A new season of “60 Minutes” premieres on CBS this Sunday, September 20 at 7 p.m. EST and it features two timely and important stories about mail-in voting in Philadelphia and LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron. Correspondents Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim are the journalists bringing those stories to television as the 2020 presidential election is less than 50 days away and college football is being played in the middle of a global pandemic.
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• Razorback's Raw Bar & Grill closes in Towson, files for bankruptcy - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-09-2020 23:01 via bizjournals.com
  Razorback's Raw Bar & Grill closes in Towson, files for bankruptcy  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• CVS Adds 3 Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Locations In Maryland

  17-09-2020 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three more CVS drive-thru locations in Maryland will open for coronavirus testing.
  It comes as the company is working to double its number of testing sites nationwide.
  Most test results are available within two to three days- but people must make an appointment.
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ’s coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.
  
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• Feds Announce Indictment Of Alleged ‘NFL’ Gang Members Linked To Murders, Drug Overdoses At 2 p.m.

  17-09-2020 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sixteen people were indicted on an addition charge of violent racketeering and drug conspiracies that allegedly led to four murders, one attempted murder, murder-for-hire, and distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine resulting in five overdose deaths, and multiple other overdose distributions resulting in serious bodily injury.
  U.S. Attorney Robert Hur announce that alleged members and associates of the “NFL” gang engaged in witness intimidation as well.
  
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• Feds Announce Indictment Of Alleged ‘NFL’ Gang Members Linked To Murders, Drug Overdoses

  17-09-2020 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sixteen people were indicted on an addition charge of violent racketeering and drug conspiracies that allegedly led to four murders, one attempted murder, murder-for-hire, and distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine resulting in five overdose deaths, and multiple other overdose distributions resulting in serious bodily injury.
  U.S. Attorney Robert Hur announce that alleged members and associates of the “NFL” gang engaged in witness intimidation as well.
  
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• Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman Launches Operation Eviction Intervention

  17-09-2020 22:36
  
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — While there is a national moratorium on evictions through the end of the year, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman is making sure those who are at risk of losing their home get the help they need now.
  He is launching a new set of eviction prevention initiatives which include hiring lawyers to help with the already established prevention program.
  He’s also pledging more than $190,000 toward keeping county residents in their homes whether that
  
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• Feds tie Baltimore’s ‘N.F.L.’ group to contract killing of rapper Nick Breed, drug supply that killed member’s own father - Baltimore Sun

  17-09-2020 22:32 via baltimoresun.com
  Feds tie Baltimore’s ‘N.F.L.’ group to contract killing of rapper Nick Breed, drug supply that killed member’s own father  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Missing Baltimore County Woman Found Dead In Prince George’s County

  17-09-2020 22:20
  
  ROSEDALE, MD. (WJZ) — A woman previously reported missing on September 9 has been found dead in Prince George’s County.
  Betty Defazio, 70, of no fixed address, was last seen at the Regal Inn on September 6. Police said she left her hotel room to get cigarettes and never returned.
  Family members said they had tried to contact her by phone but it went straight to voicemail.
  Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and are working jointly with P.G. County Pol
  
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• Baltimore Ravens injury report: 2 key players return to practice (but are limited), 3 sit sit out - PennLive

  17-09-2020 22:14 via pennlive.com
  
  Baltimore Ravens injury report: 2 key players return to practice (but are limited), 3 sit sit out  PennLive
  
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• Fantasy Football: Start Ben Roethlisberger, Sit Drew Brees In Week 2

  17-09-2020 22:11
  
  (CBS Local/KDKA)- How did Week 1 treat you? Well, even if it wasn’t the start you were looking for, there’s a chance to get right back to .500 this week. After one week of action, we have a little bit better of an idea of where things stand for each team, particularly after having no preseason games to gauge workloads for running backs or the targets for receivers.
  As we head into Week 2, Jamey Eisenberg and Heath Cummings have scoured the matchups to single out three guys they would
  
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• Baltimore Gov. meets with leaders as shootings surge - Local News 8 - LocalNews8.com

  17-09-2020 22:04 via localnews8.com
  
  Baltimore Gov. meets with leaders as shootings surge - Local News 8  LocalNews8.com
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Minivan, Assaulting Woman In Frederick

  17-09-2020 22:00
  
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — A man is arrested in Frederick after allegedly stealing a minivan and assaulting a woman on Monday.
  Officers responded at 7:54 p.m.  to a disturbance at 1001 West Patrick Street. Dispatchers learned from several callers that a man had gotten into an occupied minivan stopped at a traffic signal, stole and drove off in the car after the victim was able to get out of the car.
  The victim told police the suspect had gotten into her front passenger door and put h
  
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• Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore - SouthBMore.com

  17-09-2020 21:44 via southbmore.com
  Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore  SouthBMore.com
  
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• Governor Hogan met with Baltimore City leaders about crime surge - now what? - Fox Baltimore

  17-09-2020 21:43 via foxbaltimore.com
  Governor Hogan met with Baltimore City leaders about crime surge - now what?  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Ravens Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale Praises Debut Of Veteran Calais Campbell, Rookie Patrick Queen

  17-09-2020 21:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some of the newest faces on the revamped Ravens defense are already receiving high praise from the coaching staff, including rookie linebacker Patrick Queen.
  Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said Queen was “very active” in his NFL debut.
  “He’s very active,” Martindale said. “You want to have your best improvement from game one to game two. That’s our focus, and he did a lot of good things. He knows there’s a lot
  
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• Union workers at USM schools raise safety, bargaining concerns - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-09-2020 21:20 via bizjournals.com
  Union workers at USM schools raise safety, bargaining concerns  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Academic support centers to open across Baltimore County; childcare subsidies available - WBAL TV Baltimore

  17-09-2020 20:49 via wbaltv.com
  Academic support centers to open across Baltimore County; childcare subsidies available  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools To Bring Back School-Based Staff, Small Groups Of Students This November

  17-09-2020 20:38
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Schools are planning to bring some students back for in-person instruction this fall.
  According to a school district spokesman, there is a plan to bring back some school-based staff and then some smaller groups of students for in-person instruction.
  Some teachers who requested access to teach from inside the building have been teaching from schools as of Sept. 14.
  On Oct. 19, all school staff will return to buildings. Then on Nov. 13, some studen
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools To Bring Back School-Based Staff, Small Groups Of Students This Fall

  17-09-2020 20:38
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Schools are planning to bring some students back for in-person instruction this fall.
  According to a school district spokesman, there is a plan to bring back some school-based staff and then some smaller groups of students for in-person instruction.
  Initially many public schools opted for distance learning this fall, but Gov. Larry Hogan said if coronavirus numbers begin to decline that schools should try to plan for some in-person learning.
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• Small Plane Runs Off Runway At Lee Airport In Anne Arundel County, No Injuries

  17-09-2020 20:37
  
  EDGEWATER, MD. (WJZ) — A small plane ran off the runway of Lee Airport in Edgewater earlier Thursday afternoon.
  The incident happened at 12:57 p.m., according to Anne Arundel County Fire.
  There were no injuries. A small fuel leak was quickly stopped by firefighters.
  The scene has since cleared, officials said.
  
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• 70-Year-Old Man Missing From Baltimore Since August 15

  17-09-2020 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are searching for a 70-year-old man who was last seen in mid-August in Baltimore.
  James Tyson was last seen August 15. He is 5’7″ and weighs 219 lbs.
  Credit: Baltimore Police
  Police said they believe he could be in the downtown or Lexington Market area.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of James Tyson is asked to call 911. 
  
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• Sweatpants are not forever - Baltimore Sun

  17-09-2020 20:02 via baltimoresun.com
  Sweatpants are not forever  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Anne Arundel County Police Warn Parents To Monitor Children’s Online Activity

  17-09-2020 19:35
  
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A warning from Anne Arundel County police urges parents to monitor their children’s online activity and use of social media.
  Police were called to a house Wednesday for a five-year-old child who had several apps on their cell phone, asking the child to take naked pictures of themselves and siblings while in the bathtub.
  The app threatened the child with harm if they didn’t comply.
  Police said people should report any suspicious social applicatio
  
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• 16 alleged gang members indicted on charges of terrorizing Southwest Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  17-09-2020 19:16 via foxbaltimore.com
  16 alleged gang members indicted on charges of terrorizing Southwest Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Orioles' Asher Wojciechowski: DFA'd by Baltimore - CBSSports.com

  17-09-2020 19:06 via cbssports.com
  
  Orioles' Asher Wojciechowski: DFA'd by Baltimore  CBSSports.com
  
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• 60-Year-Old Woman Dead In Anne Arundel County Crash

  17-09-2020 19:04
  
  WEST RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — A woman is dead after a crash in Anne Arundel County on Thursday morning.
  Officers responded to Muddy Creek Road at the intersection of Owensville Road at around 11 a.m. Thursday for a multi-vehicle crash.
  A Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling southbound struck a Ford Fusion that was making a left turn onto northbound Muddy Creek Road.
  Witnesses said there was a red light along Muddy Creek Road, but the Jeep moved into the intersection anyway, striking the Ford Fusion.
  Th
  
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• Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Baltimore County School Bus In Dundalk - CBS Baltimore

  17-09-2020 19:01 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Baltimore County School Bus In Dundalk  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Baltimore County School Bus In Dundalk

  17-09-2020 19:01
  
  DUNDALK, MD. (WJZ) — A motorcyclist in Dundalk was killed in a crash with a school bus that was on its way to deliver meals to a school on Wednesday.
  Baltimore County Police responded to Eastern Avenue and 48th Street for a call of a motor vehicle crash at around 12:30 p.m.
  Officers learned a Baltimore County School bus headed to deliver meals to a school made a left turn from westbound Eastern Avenue onto 48th Street. At the same time, a motorcycle was driving on Eastern Avenue and struck
  
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• MISSING: Baltimore Co. missing woman last seen a month ago, suffering emotional distress - Fox Baltimore

  17-09-2020 18:57 via foxbaltimore.com
  MISSING: Baltimore Co. missing woman last seen a month ago, suffering emotional distress  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Cummings wrote of 'pure pain' from Trump tweets on Baltimore - Your Valley

  17-09-2020 18:47 via yourvalley.net
  
  Cummings wrote of 'pure pain' from Trump tweets on Baltimore  Your Valley
  
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• Police Searching For Missing Essex Woman Stephanie Ann Matthews Last Seen In Dundalk

  17-09-2020 18:46
  
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are looking for a missing Essex woman who may be suffering from emotional distress.
  Stephanie Anne Matthews, 38, of the unit block of Riverside Road in Essex was last seen on Aug. 15 in Dundalk.
  She is 4-foot-11 and 190 pounds. with brown straight hair and blue eyes.
  If you see Stephanie, call 911.#MISSING Stephanie Ann Matthews (38) is suffering an emotional distress. She is 4’11” tall, 190 lbs., with brown straight hair and blue ey
  
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• Former Raven Marshal Yanda has sold his $1.2M Baltimore County home - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-09-2020 18:42 via bizjournals.com
  Former Raven Marshal Yanda has sold his $1.2M Baltimore County home  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Mike's Pizza House closes in Arbutus after 61 years - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-09-2020 18:40 via bizjournals.com
  Mike's Pizza House closes in Arbutus after 61 years  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Johns Hopkins seeks Baltimore-area participants for studies on using coronavirus antibodies to prevent, treat infection - Baltimore Sun

  17-09-2020 18:22 via baltimoresun.com
  Johns Hopkins seeks Baltimore-area participants for studies on using coronavirus antibodies to prevent, treat infection  Baltimore Sun
  
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• PHOTO: Did A Bar Menu From 2015 National Press Club Event ‘Predict’ Trump’s Future Link To Coronavirus?

  17-09-2020 18:20
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Did a political event at the National Press Club in 2015 predict the future? A newly-surfaced photo taken by a former journalist has an eerie meaning five years later.
  Flashback to September 15, 2015. It’s the night of the GOP Primary Debate and the National Press Club in Washington D.C. held a watch party. Former TV anchor turned talent consultant Terry Anzur was invited to attend the event and brought along her son, who was a doctoral candidate in poli
  
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• Feds To Announce Indictment Of Alleged ‘NFL’ Gang Members Linked To Murders, Drug Overdoses At 2 p.m.

  17-09-2020 18:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Federal and local law enforcement will announce a new indictment charging the “NFL” gang in violent racketeering and drug conspiracies Thursday afternoon at a press conference.
  The U.S. Attorney is expected to details in the indictments of individuals linked to the gang who allegedly committed four murders, one attempted murder, murder-for-hire, and distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine resulting in five overdose deaths, and multiple other overdose distribu
  
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• Check Out This Photo of DC and Baltimore Taken From Space - Washingtonian

  17-09-2020 18:05 via washingtonian.com
  
  Check Out This Photo of DC and Baltimore Taken From Space  Washingtonian
  
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• Person Trapped After Serious Motor Vehicle Crash In Galesville

  17-09-2020 18:04
  
  GALESVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Fire crews are working to remove a person who is trapped after a serious accident in Anne Arundel County.
  The accident happened at Muddy Creek Road and Galesville Road in the Galesville area.Units are on-scene of a serious motor vehicle crash. Muddy Creek Road is closed to traffic at Galesville Road for investigation. #MdTraffic
  — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) September 17, 2020All roads are currently shut down, Anne Arundel County police said.
  
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• Person Trapped After Serious Accident In Galesville

  17-09-2020 18:04
  
  GALESVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Fire crews are working to remove a person who is trapped after a serious accident in Anne Arundel County.
  The accident happened at Muddy Creek Road and Galesville Road in the Galesville area.
  All roads are currently shut down, Anne Arundel County police said.
  
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• 60-Year-Old Woman Dead In Crash In Anne Arundel County

  17-09-2020 18:04
  
  WEST RIVER, MD. (WJZ) — A woman is dead after a crash in Anne Arundel County on Thursday.
  Officers responded to Muddy Creek Road at the intersection of Owensville Road at around 11 a.m. Thursday for a multi-vehicle crash.
  A Jeep Grand Cherokee was driving southbound when a Ford Fusion was driving on Owensville Road making a left turn onto northbound Muddy Creek Road.
  Witnesses said the traffic signal for southbound Muddy Creek Road was a steady red signal, but the Ford Fusion went int
  
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• Shannon Wright on policing in Baltimore - we've got to "start to rebuild trust" - Fox Baltimore

  17-09-2020 17:59 via foxbaltimore.com
  Shannon Wright on policing in Baltimore - we've got to "start to rebuild trust"  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Crofton Man Arrested For Allegedly Intentionally Hitting Man With Car In Gambrills

  17-09-2020 17:31
  
  GAMBRILLS, MD. (WJZ) — A Crofton man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly intentionally hitting another man with a car in Gambrills.
  Officers responded at around 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday for an assault in the 1300 block of Defense Highway in Gambrills. When they arrived they found a 25-year-old man who had been struck by a vehicle.
  Police learned the driver had intentionally struck the victim with the vehicle, a burgundy 2006 Mercedes and fled.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with
  
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• 2 Suspects Wanted In Attempted Carjacking In Glen Burnie

  17-09-2020 17:18
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Police are searching for two suspects in an attempted carjacking on Wednesday in Glen Burnie.
  Officers responded to the area of Ritchie Highway at Marley Station Road for a report of an armed subject with a gun at around 12:19 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
  The victim said he was going back to his vehicle parked on the side of a Chipotle restaurant at 4 Mountain Road in Glen Burnie when he was approached by a white Ford Focus with two men inside who each pointed gu
  
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• Help Desk: A guide to incorporating meditation into your office meetings - Baltimore Business Journal

  17-09-2020 17:15 via bizjournals.com
  Help Desk: A guide to incorporating meditation into your office meetings  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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