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• Maryland Gov. Hogan further relaxes coronavirus restrictions on indoor dining; Baltimore City and Anne Arundel will hold back - Baltimore Sun

  18-09-2020 23:41
  Maryland Gov. Hogan further relaxes coronavirus restrictions on indoor dining; Baltimore City and Anne Arundel will hold back  Baltimore Sun
  
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• First on Fox: Number of Females Found Murdered in Baltimore Grows - Fox Baltimore

  18-09-2020 23:40
  First on Fox: Number of Females Found Murdered in Baltimore Grows  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Man Charged With Killing Two Women Called 911 to Confess Afterwards - Fox Baltimore

  18-09-2020 23:34
  Baltimore Man Charged With Killing Two Women Called 911 to Confess Afterwards  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Multi-city Black Restaurant Week comes to Baltimore, D.C. for first time - Baltimore Business Journal

  18-09-2020 23:13
  Multi-city Black Restaurant Week comes to Baltimore, D.C. for first time  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• 19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting In South Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  18-09-2020 23:13
  
  19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting In South Baltimore, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting In South Baltimore, Police Say

  18-09-2020 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was killed in a shooting in south Baltimore on Friday afternoon.
  Police were called to the 2000 block of Eagle Street just before 3 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.
  The victim was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and pronounced dead by medical personnel.
  Homicide detectives were summoned and assumed control over
  
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• Maryland State Board Of Elections Releases List Of Ballot Drop Box Locations

  18-09-2020 23:07
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland State Board of Elections posted online Friday a list of statewide ballot drop box locations for the 2020 general election, as well as the dates each ballot drop box location will be available to voters.
  Once open, the ballot drop boxes will remain open until Election Day, November 3, at 8 p.m.
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• Woman shot at by Baltimore County detective in downtown Baltimore turns herself in, strongly disputes police account - Baltimore Sun

  18-09-2020 23:01
  Woman shot at by Baltimore County detective in downtown Baltimore turns herself in, strongly disputes police account  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Childcare Centers Help School-Aged Students With Online Learning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  18-09-2020 22:58
  
  LUTHERVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Childcare centers are continuing to struggle because of capacity restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Daycare centers, like the Celebree school in Lutherville-Timonium, aren’t just for toddlers anymore.
  The center is now giving school-aged students a place to attend virtual classes for parents who can’t work from home.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Anne Arundel County To Reopen Theaters, Performance Venues September 25

  18-09-2020 22:53
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Friday that Anne Arundel County will allow theaters and performance venues to reopen beginning September 25.
  Pittman said he announced the decision Friday to give county theaters and venues time to prepare their facilities and get staff in place for reopening.
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• Frederick Man Indicted For First-Degree Murder In Waterside Shooting

  18-09-2020 22:25
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Frederick man was indicted Friday on charges of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Waterside.
  Jordan Burris Hooks, 27, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in a felony and handgun on-person.
  On Friday, September 11, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Hooks and charged him for the death of Jaemari Anderson on Sunday, September 6.
  Detectives said that there had bee
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity For Indoor Dining

  18-09-2020 22:18
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday expanded capacity for indoor dining in Maryland can begin next week.
  Effective at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 21, capacity for indoor dining at restaurants may increase from 50 to 75 percent, with appropriate distancing, and following public health requirements consistent with CDC, FDA and National Restaurant Association guidelines.
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• Prince George’s County Police Arrested 17-Year-Old Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Laundromat Employee In Capitol Heights

  18-09-2020 21:54
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a 59-year-old outside of a laundromat in Capitol Heights.
  The suspect is Mekhi Loving, 17, of Capitol Heights.
  Police responded to the laundromat in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road around 7:15 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Fu Tian Yan, of Upper Marlboro, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He died a short time later at an area hospit
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Laundromat Employee In Capitol Heights

  18-09-2020 21:54
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a 59-year-old outside of a laundromat in Capitol Heights.
  The suspect is Mekhi Loving, 17, of Capitol Heights.
  Police responded to the laundromat in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road around 7:15 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Fu Tian Yan, of Upper Marlboro, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He died a short time later at an area hospit
  
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• Bail Denied For Tiara Baker Accused Of Driving At Baltimore County Detective

  18-09-2020 21:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A judge denied bail for Tiara Baker, the woman accused of driving at a Baltimore County police detective who was trying to take her into custody.
  Police said Baker, 22, evaded detectives trying to arrest her in Baltimore City on assault, robbery and theft charges, stemming from incidents in several jurisdictions. Her bail review hearing was Friday in Towson.
  Baltimore County Police detectives were conducting surveillance Tuesday in Baltimore City, where Baker was seen wal
  
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• 2 Maryland Men To Paddle Board From Havre De Grace To Virginia Beach To Raise Awareness About Oysters In The Chesapeake Bay

  18-09-2020 21:38
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — Two Maryland man are working to raise awareness about the importance of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
  To do it he’s travelling from Havre de Grace to Virginia Beach on a paddle board.
  Chris Hopkinson is trying to paddle the length of the Chesapeake in just nine days!
  During the journey Hopkinson is looking to raise $200,000 to put 20 million oysters into the bay.
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• Judge Rules On Scope Of Testimony In Capital Gazette Shooting Case

  18-09-2020 21:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A psychiatrist retained by prosecutors in the sanity phase of a trial for a man who killed five people at a Maryland newspaper isn’t barred by law from testifying about whether he believes the gunman was criminally responsible, but he can’t directly compare him to other mass shooters in an FBI report, a judge ruled Friday.
  Judge Laura Ripken ruled at a pretrial hearing that Dr. Gregory Saathoff can testify before a jury about his findings relating to the c
  
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• UMD Asks Students In Denton Hall To ‘Restrict Activities’ After Surge In COVID-19 Cases Reported

  18-09-2020 20:58
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland is asking a group of students in Denton Hall to “restrict activities: after a surge of coronavirus cases were reported there.
  “Following a recent rise in COVID-19 positive cases in Denton Hall, the University of Maryland has initiated several precautionary measures to help stop the spread of the virus,” the university said in a statement. “All students who tested positive are in isolation and anyone who was in clo
  
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• Annapolis Man Arrested In Strong-Armed Robbery

  18-09-2020 20:57
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police have arrested 36-year-old Annapolis man in an early morning robbery Thursday.
  Officers were called to the 1000 block of Hanson Street around 6:50 a.m. for an assault in progress. When they arrived, the victim told police he parked his car along Hanson Street. He got out of his car and when reached back inside for his coffee he was punched in the back of the head, face, neck and his back.
  He was unable to escape his attacker. The suspect took the man&
  
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• PHOTO: Police need help identifying aggravated assault suspect in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  18-09-2020 20:55
  PHOTO: Police need help identifying aggravated assault suspect in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Ravens’ Matt Judon Says He’s Changing His Pre-Game Pizza Ritual Because Of COVID: ‘Pizza Can Be Delivered Anywhere’

  18-09-2020 20:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Everyone’s routines have changed over the course of the last few months since the coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon is no different. Speaking with reporters in a video conference this week, Judon said that his pre-game ritual of going to the best pizza spot in town has to change this year.
  “I usually find one of the best pizza spots in town, one of the highest rated and I eat pizza the night before the game. But, w
  
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• UMD Workers Concerned About Safety Following Reported Increase Of Coronavirus Cases On Campus

  18-09-2020 20:01
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The union that represents the more than 3,400 employees at the University of Maryland College Park says workers are concerned for their own safety following what they report is an increase in coronavirus cases on campus.
  AFSCME Local 1077 said 200 students who in the Denton dorm have been put under a quarantine/stay in place order for 14 days.
  “As employees of UMCP and as members of the campus community, Local 1072 is once again disappointed by results of th
  
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• Baltimore City Schools CEO Warns Of Financial Issues Linked To Pandemic In Letter - CBS Baltimore

  18-09-2020 19:00
  
  Baltimore City Schools CEO Warns Of Financial Issues Linked To Pandemic In Letter  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore City Schools CEO Warns Of Financial Issues Linked To Pandemic In Letter

  18-09-2020 18:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises warned of financial issues related to the coronavirus pandemic in a letter to city schools staff Friday.
  Santelises said the abrupt closure of city schools in the spring due to Covid-19 led to unavoidable expenses to the district over the last six months.
  “Expenses included the purchase of approximately 55,000 laptops for students and teachers, 15,000 hotspots for student broadband access, and large quantities of cl
  
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• Meal Site At Digital Harbor High Closed Due To Water Leak

  18-09-2020 18:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One city schools’ meal site will be closed Friday, September 18.
  According to city schools, Digital Harbor High School is closed due to a water leak. The school serves as a city meal site.
  For alternative meal sites, visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/meal-sites.
  
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• Donnell Johnson Charged In Murder Of Kenneth Bivens In North Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  18-09-2020 18:24
  
  Donnell Johnson Charged In Murder Of Kenneth Bivens In North Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Study: 51% Of All School Employees Are At Increased Risk Of COVID-19

  18-09-2020 18:15
  
  (CNN) — School districts across the country are navigating out how to reopen safely amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the results of a new study could make those decisions more difficult.
  Between 42% and 51% of all school employees in the US met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s criteria for either having an increased risk or potentially increased risk for Covid-19 infection, researchers with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found.
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• Fire Breaks Out At Hilltop Pizza & Subs In Glen Burnie

  18-09-2020 18:04
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A fire broke out Thursday morning at Hilltop Pizza & Subs in Glen Burnie.
  Firefighters were called to the 7700 block of Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard around 7:16 a.m. for a fire at the pizza shop. It took 36 firefighters 20 minutes to put out the blaze at the one-story restaurant.
  A passerby called in fire after seeing smoke coming from the pizza shop.
  Firefighters determined the blaze started in the wall behind the pizza oven and was accidental. There were no
  
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• Maryland Adds 24.2K Jobs; Unemployment Rate Decreases To 6.9%

  18-09-2020 17:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland added 24,200 jobs and the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.9% in August.
  In the last four months, Maryland gained 183,200 jobs.
  According to the federal data, the leisure and hospitality sector experienced the most job growth. Other sectors that grew: trade, transportation and utilities, education and health services, financial activities and information.
  Last week, more t
  
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• Baltimore Police plainclothes units now in uniform, marked cars - Baltimore Sun

  18-09-2020 17:15
  Baltimore Police plainclothes units now in uniform, marked cars  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Identify Women Killed In NE Baltimore Double Shooting On Sept. 12

  18-09-2020 17:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have identified the two women killed in a double shooting in northeast Baltimore last Saturday.
  Julie Rice, 46, and 23-year-old Michelle Green were shot and killed on September 12 in the 2800 block of Clifton Park Terrace.
  Officers were called to the home around 6:30 p.m. and found two women had been shot. While investigating, they learned the suspect, Dandre Woods-Bethel, was inside a home.
  Woods-Bethel later called 911 to report the shooting and then surrendered
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: More Than 119K COVID-19 Cases Reported, Hospitalizations Slightly Down

  18-09-2020 16:23
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — As of Friday morning, Maryland health officials said there a total of 119,062 positive coronavirus cases over the span of the pandemic. That’s up 543 cases since Thursday.
  There are a total of 347 people hospitalized, down 6 from Thursday and 84 patients are in the ICU.
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  The state positivity rate is down to 3.21%
  A total of 2,324,252 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the state with 1,385,805 coming back
  
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• Howard County Public Schools To Bring Back Small Groups For In-Person Learning

  18-09-2020 16:08
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Public Schools announced Thursday night that they too will be bringing back small groups of students for in-person instruction.
  “Recently, Superintendent Martirano announced that in-person supports and services will soon be offered to small groups of selected students. Following is an overview of the programs and services under consideration and the criteria that will be used to identify students for participation,” the district said in an an
  
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• Chiefs-Chargers Preview: Chargers Look To Contain Chiefs In Home Opener

  18-09-2020 16:02
  
  (CBS Los Angeles) — The Kansas City Chiefs seemed to continue the 2019 season in Week 1 to 2020. The defending Super Bowl Champions, led by Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, handled a strong Houston Texans team en route to a 34-20 win at home. It was their 10th straight win dating back to the second half of last season.
  The Texans jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the notoriously slow-starting Chiefs. But Kansas City soon showed the benefit of continuity in this strange season. With the same coach
  
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• Can The Ravens Roll Over The Texans Like They Did The Browns?

  18-09-2020 15:55
  
  (CBS Baltimore) — The Houston Texans have had a nice long break to recover from their Thursday night loss to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately for them, Week 2 offers no let up in the competition. The Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens for their home opener in Houston this Sunday.
  The Ravens are coming off a 38-6 dismantling of the Cleveland Browns that already has Baltimore fans talking Super Bowl. Lamar Jackson looked every bit the incumbent NFL MVP, completing
  
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• Donnell Johnson Charged In Murder Of Kenneth Bivens In North Baltimore

  18-09-2020 15:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 28-year-old Baltimore man was taken into custody Thursday by the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and US Marshals and charged in the murder of 27-year-old Kenneth Bivens.
  City police said on Sept. 10 around 6:46 p.m. officers responded to the 1000 block of Beaumont Street in north Baltimore. There they found Bivens with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment, but died on September 12.
  Police learned Bivens was arguing with an unknown
  
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• 2 Good Samaritans Help Carroll County Deputy Arrest Driver Who Reportedly Assaulted Him

  18-09-2020 15:09
  
  KEYMAR, Md. (WJZ) — Two Good Samaritans are being praised for helping a Carroll County Sheriff’s deputy arrest a man who allegedly assaulted the deputy during an arrest.
  According to the sheriff’s office, Master Deputy Etzler was on routine patrol Sunday morning around 11 a.m. when he was driving north along Route 194 near Keysville Brucevill Road. That’s when he saw a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lane to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone.
  Anthony
  
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• State Roundup: Baltimore County stuns with Nov. phased return to schools - MarylandReporter.com

  18-09-2020 14:43
  
  State Roundup: Baltimore County stuns with Nov. phased return to schools  MarylandReporter.com
  
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• Financial woes at Strong City Baltimore are creating big problems for vital community programs it is supposed to support - Baltimore Sun

  18-09-2020 13:15
  Financial woes at Strong City Baltimore are creating big problems for vital community programs it is supposed to support  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Viewpoint: After dealing with Comcast during Covid-19, it's time for Baltimore to consider municipal internet - Baltimore Business Journal

  18-09-2020 13:00
  Viewpoint: After dealing with Comcast during Covid-19, it's time for Baltimore to consider municipal internet  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Suspect Tiara Baker, Accused Of Attempting To Run Over Police Detective, Turns Herself In

  18-09-2020 05:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The suspect wanted for allegedly driving a vehicle at a Baltimore County Police detective, which investigators said led to an officer-involved shooting, turned herself in Thursday.
  Police said Tiara Baker, 22, evaded detectives trying to arrest her in Baltimore City on assault, robbery and theft charges, stemming from incidents in several jurisdictions.#BREAKING: 22-year-old Tiara Baker, together with her attorney, turned herself into authorities today in Baltimore C
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools To Bring Back School-Based Staff, Small Groups Of Students This November - CBS Baltimore

  18-09-2020 05:15
  
  Baltimore County Public Schools To Bring Back School-Based Staff, Small Groups Of Students This November  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Rays Earn AL Playoff Spot With Doubleheader Sweep Of Orioles

  18-09-2020 05:03
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays clinched a return trip to the postseason, using a strong pitching performance to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a doubleheader before cranking up the offense in a 10-6 victory Thursday night that completed the sweep.
  In the opener, Blake Snell and Diego Castillo combined on a three-hitter in a 3-1 win.
  Needing a sweep to get into the AL playoffs for the second year in a row, the Rays got homers from Willy Adames, Hunter Renfroe and Joey Wend
  
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• Cecil County Department Of Health Reports ‘Significant Increase’ In COVID-19 Cases, Testing Positivity Rate

  18-09-2020 04:50
  
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — The Cecil County Department of Health said Thursday officials reported a “significant increase” in COVID-19 cases and testing positivity rate.
  Since the beginning of September, 169 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Cecil County, exceeding the 158 cases reported during the entire month of August.
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• Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office Avoids City Oversight - Fox Baltimore

  18-09-2020 04:30
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• Leading Maryland Lawmakers Rule Out Special Session

  18-09-2020 04:23
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The leaders of the Maryland General Assembly say they don’t plan to hold a special session this year.
  House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson made the announcement Wednesday night at an event organized by progressive groups who are urging lawmakers to convene.
  Jones and Ferguson said lawmakers need more time to work on legislation. Ferguson also noted the uncertainty of elections in November.
  When the General Assembly adjourned three week
  
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• 24-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting In Southeast Baltimore, Police Say

  18-09-2020 04:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot in southeast Baltimore late Thursday afternoon.
  Police heard gunfire shortly before 5 p.m. while walking on foot in the Southeast District.
  They searched the area and found a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds in the 600 block of North Decker Avenue.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Southeast District Shooting detectives were summoned and assumed control over the investigation
  
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• Maryland Receives Federal Funding To Help Crackdown On Unemployment Fraud

  18-09-2020 03:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The State of Maryland is getting federal funding to help crackdown on unemployment fraud.
  Earlier this summer, Gov. Larry Hogan said nearly 95 percent of suspected fraudulent claims were, indeed, fraud.
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  Latest CDC GuidelinesSince then, the Maryland Department of Labor has detected even more out-of-state and in-state fraudulent claims.
  So, the U.S. Departmen
  
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• Baltimore County Announces Initiatives To Help Families Balance School, Work Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  18-09-2020 03:29
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County is working with the school district to help families struggling to balance school and work.
  Baltimore County announced two plans.
  CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread
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  Latest CDC GuidelinesFirst, leaders say eligible families will get $250 a week to cover the cost of child care so parents can go to work.
  Baltimore County is also opening up more academic support centers for older k
  
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• Baltimore County schools plan to begin limited in-person instruction in November; Superintendent says timeline is ‘not a done deal’ - Baltimore Sun

  18-09-2020 02:10
  Baltimore County schools plan to begin limited in-person instruction in November; Superintendent says timeline is ‘not a done deal’  Baltimore Sun
  
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