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• Famous WWII Photo Recreated In Maryland Corn Maze

  25-09-2020 23:56
  
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — It’s another sign that fall is here: a corn maze at the Carroll County Agricultural Center is open.
  The 15-acre maze has a special design: it’s a recreation of the famous photo of the American flag being raised on Iwo Jima in 1945 during World War II.The maze is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
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• Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lies In State At US Capitol; Mourners Pay Respect Outside

  25-09-2020 23:39
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ/AP) — The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in state Friday at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman in American history to do so, in commemoration of her extraordinary life.
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was with “profound sorrow” that she welcomed the liberal icon and opened the private service.
  Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, sat quietly with other elected officials, friends and family. His vice presidential run
  
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• Breakout outfielder Anthony Santander named 2020 Most Valuable Oriole - Baltimore Sun

  25-09-2020 23:33 via baltimoresun.com
  Breakout outfielder Anthony Santander named 2020 Most Valuable Oriole  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore ransomware attack was early attempt at data extortion, new report shows - StateScoop

  25-09-2020 23:33 via statescoop.com
  
  Baltimore ransomware attack was early attempt at data extortion, new report shows  StateScoop
  
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• Timothy Meadows Sentenced To 100 Years In Prison For Attacking Baltimore Beltway Drivers - CBS Baltimore

  25-09-2020 23:12 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Timothy Meadows Sentenced To 100 Years In Prison For Attacking Baltimore Beltway Drivers  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Timothy Meadows Sentenced To 100 Years In Prison For Attacking Baltimore Beltway Drivers

  25-09-2020 23:12
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison on a number of charges stemming from an incident in which he and another person attacked drivers on the Baltimore Beltway after bumping their vehicles to get them to stop, the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office said Friday.
  In January, a jury found Timothy Robert Meadows of Baltimore guilty on multiple charges, including kidnapping, armed carjacking, attempted armed carjacking
  
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• Groups In Baltimore, Nationwide Participate In National Day Of Remembrance For Murder Victims - CBS Baltimore

  25-09-2020 23:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Groups In Baltimore, Nationwide Participate In National Day Of Remembrance For Murder Victims  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Groups In Baltimore, Nationwide Participate In National Day Of Remembrance For Murder Victims

  25-09-2020 23:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Organizations in Baltimore and across the country took part in a day of remembrance of those lost to homicide.
  Friday marked National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. So far in Baltimore, police have reported 246 homicides in 2020.
  As families grieve, a local nonprofit is helping them cope with their losses.
  Bernadette Wallace lost her son to murder.
  “Losing a child, losing any loved one is the most horrific thing you could ever imagine,” she said.
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• Vehicle Crashes Into Building In Baltimore County; No Injuries Reported - CBS Baltimore

  25-09-2020 22:56 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Vehicle Crashes Into Building In Baltimore County; No Injuries Reported  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Vehicle Crashes Into Building In Baltimore County; No Injuries Reported

  25-09-2020 22:56
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A car crashed into a building in Baltimore County Friday afternoon, officials said.
  The crash happened at a building in the 11000 block of Eastern Avenue.Officials said no injuries were reported.
  The cause of the crash is not immediately known.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story. To get breaking news alerts, download our app now!
  
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• Raiders-Patriots Preview: New-Look New England Looks To Slow Undefeated Las Vegas

  25-09-2020 22:31
  
  (CBS Boston) — The New England Patriots left Seattle last Sunday night with a loss to the Seahawks. But they have to be pleased with how the 2020 version of the team is shaking out. The Las Vegas Raiders can say the same after winning their first two games. The Raiders used an efficient night from Derek Carr and the offense to neutralized the New Orleans Saints in their first home game in Vegas. The Patriots and Raiders will square off in Week 3.
  The outcome of the Patriots-Seahawks came d
  
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• Swimming and fishing safely in the Baltimore Harbor? Not so fast. - The Chesapeake Bay Journal

  25-09-2020 22:30 via bayjournal.com
  Swimming and fishing safely in the Baltimore Harbor? Not so fast.  The Chesapeake Bay Journal
  
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• Baltimore Man Killed In Northwest Shooting: DC Police - Washington, DC Patch

  25-09-2020 22:21 via patch.com
  
  Baltimore Man Killed In Northwest Shooting: DC Police  Washington, DC Patch
  
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• Silver Alert Issued For Gad Amir, Last Seen In Rockville

  25-09-2020 22:12
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 88-year-old man who was last seen in Rockville.
  Officials said Gad Amir was last seen around 3 p.m. Friday. He’s six feet fall, weighs 180 pounds and has white hair and brown eyes.Amir drives a silver 2015 Honda CR-V with Maryland tag 3DL2623.
  Anyone who sees him should call police at 240-314-8900 or 911.
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools reverse previous return to school plan - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-09-2020 22:06 via wbaltv.com
  Baltimore County Public Schools reverse previous return to school plan  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore church, founded as 'memorial' to slave holders, seeks to atone for racism in its past - Episcopal News Service

  25-09-2020 22:01 via episcopalnewsservice.org
  
  Baltimore church, founded as 'memorial' to slave holders, seeks to atone for racism in its past  Episcopal News Service
  
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• 250 Ravens Family Members, Staff Will Be Allowed To See Monday Night’s Game Against Chiefs In-Person

  25-09-2020 21:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When the Baltimore Ravens and defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs face off Monday at M&T Bank Stadium, the stands won’t be completely empty after all.
  The Ravens announced on Friday that 250 people will be allowed to watch the game in-person Monday night.
  >>WJZ has a new news app! Download it now!<<
  Fans shouldn’t get too excited, though: the 250 people will be players’ and coaches’ family members as well as front offic
  
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• Woman Killed In Millersville House Fire

  25-09-2020 21:00
  
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A woman was pronounced dead after a fire broke out at a home in Millersville Friday morning.
  Anne Arundel County Fire Department was called to the home in the 800 block of Generals Highway around 10:35 a.m. Heavy fire was seen from the first and second floors with a report of one resident trapped inside.@AACoFD on location of a working fire. 800 Block of Generals Hwy, Crownsville. Generals Hwy is closed between Veterans & Indian Landing Road. PIO on location.
  
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• John M. Glynn, retired Circuit Court judge, dies - Baltimore Sun

  25-09-2020 20:30 via baltimoresun.com
  John M. Glynn, retired Circuit Court judge, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Historic Bell Stolen From Havre De Grace High School

  25-09-2020 20:29
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — Someone took the historic bell outside of Havre De Grace High School.
  According to the school, the bell from 1955 and is a part of the school’s collective history and was taken sometime overnight from outside the 700 Congress Avenue.
  “Someone has decided to help themselves to the Historic Bell from 1955 outside of 700 Congress Ave. This bell was a piece of our collective history that was planned for the entrance to our school along with “Enter
  
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• Baltimore chef builds business on culinary treats and love - NewsChannel 3-12 - KEYT

  25-09-2020 20:29 via keyt.com
  
  Baltimore chef builds business on culinary treats and love - NewsChannel 3-12  KEYT
  
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• 8 big and bold predictions for Ravens vs. Chiefs: Baltimore dominates Week 3 - Ravens Wire

  25-09-2020 20:22 via ravenswire.usatoday.com
  
  8 big and bold predictions for Ravens vs. Chiefs: Baltimore dominates Week 3  Ravens Wire
  
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• $60M for 32 new school buildings promised to Baltimore City - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-09-2020 20:00 via wbaltv.com
  $60M for 32 new school buildings promised to Baltimore City  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Cecil College Closes Due To Positive COVID-19 Case

  25-09-2020 19:48
  
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — Cecil College has closed all of its campuses Friday after a positive COVID-19 case was reported.
  In a post on social media, the college said it would be reopening Tuesday.
  Online classes will continue, in-person checks on Blackboard.Read the latest here. 
  
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• Baltimore Co. group tasked with looking into residential truck traffic - wmar2news.com

  25-09-2020 19:21 via wmar2news.com
  
  Baltimore Co. group tasked with looking into residential truck traffic  wmar2news.com
  
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• Judge Says 2020 Census Must Continue For Another Month

  25-09-2020 18:57
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at month’s end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many seats each state gets in Congress.
  The preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in California late Thursday allows the once-a-decade headcount of every U.S. resident to continue through the end of October.
  This means they will collect census data in Maryland through Oct. 31, 2020.
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• Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting In West Baltimore Friday - CBS Baltimore

  25-09-2020 18:55 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting In West Baltimore Friday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• NYT bestselling author D. Watkins' book is 2020's One Book Baltimore selection - WBAL TV Baltimore

  25-09-2020 18:45 via wbaltv.com
  NYT bestselling author D. Watkins' book is 2020's One Book Baltimore selection  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Strong City Baltimore deserves community’s support | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  25-09-2020 18:37 via baltimoresun.com
  Strong City Baltimore deserves community’s support | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Two killed in Baltimore City daytime shooting - Fox Baltimore

  25-09-2020 18:28 via foxbaltimore.com
  Two killed in Baltimore City daytime shooting  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Woman Killed In Crownsville House Fire

  25-09-2020 18:27
  
  CROWNSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A woman was pronounced dead after a fire broke out at a home in Crownsville Friday morning.
  Anne Arundel County Fire Department was called to the home in the 800 block of Generals Highway around 10:30 a.m. Heavy fire was seen from the home with a report of one resident trapped inside.@AACoFD on location of a working fire. 800 Block of Generals Hwy, Crownsville. Generals Hwy is closed between Veterans & Indian Landing Road. PIO on location. pic.twitter.com/Vpf0k
  
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• Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting In West Baltimore Friday

  25-09-2020 18:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a double fatal shooting in West Baltimore Friday morning.
  Officers were called to the 2300 block of Presbury Street for a double shooting at 10:51 a.m.
  When they arrived, they found a 38-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his head and a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his body. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
  At this time, police don’t have a suspect nor a motive.
  Anyone with information about thi
  
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• Baltimore reaches more GTTF lawsuit settlements, including with two men imprisoned in 2010 drug-planting case - Baltimore Sun

  25-09-2020 17:57 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore reaches more GTTF lawsuit settlements, including with two men imprisoned in 2010 drug-planting case  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Former Oriole Manny Machado buys newly built Florida mansion for $7M - Baltimore Business Journal

  25-09-2020 17:56 via bizjournals.com
  Former Oriole Manny Machado buys newly built Florida mansion for $7M  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus

  25-09-2020 17:55
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday that he and his wife have both tested positive for the coronavirus, though he said he is showing no symptoms.
  He’s among four governors around the country who have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, but one of the others turned out to be a false positive.
  Northam and his wife, who has mild symptoms, plan to isolate for the next 10 days while working remotely, according to a statement from his office.
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• With ‘Profound Sorrow’: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lies In State At US Capitol

  25-09-2020 17:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in state Friday at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman in American history to do so, in commemoration of her extraordinary life.
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was with “profound sorrow” that she welcomed the liberal icon and opened the private service.
  Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, sat quietly with other elected officials, friends and family. His vice presidential ru
  
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• Maryland Among Happiest States In The U.S.

  25-09-2020 17:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is among the happiest states in the country, according to WalletHub.
  Maryland is ranked no. 5 on the list. Hawaii is the happiest state in the U.S.
  WalletHub ranked the 50 states based on factors including state depression and divorce rates. They also looked at the states’ positive COVID-19 testing rate.
  Hawaii ranked high for “emotional & physical well-being” and “community & environment.” Here’s a look at WalletHub&rs
  
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• Construction to close 42nd & Baltimore in Hastings - KSNB

  25-09-2020 17:24 via ksnblocal4.com
  
  Construction to close 42nd & Baltimore in Hastings  KSNB
  
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• Jacksonville Elementary School Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon School

  25-09-2020 17:20
  
  PHOENIX, Md. (WJZ) — Jacksonville Elementary was named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School.
  Twenty three Baltimore County Public Schools have now earned the honor.
  Jacksonville Elementary is one of 10 Maryland schools, one of six public schools, to be recognized this year.
  “We are so proud of Jacksonville Elementary School for this prestigious honor,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Principal Debra Miller leads a talented team that offers a high-quality a
  
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• Michael Phelps, Duff Goldman Will Have Cutouts For Ravens-Chiefs Monday Night Football Game

  25-09-2020 17:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens are taking on the Chiefs this Monday in Baltimore and it looks like two local celebrities are cheering on the home team.
  Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and chef Duff Goldman will be in the stands Monday — as fan cut outs.
  The Ravens tweeted a photo of the fan cutouts Friday.
  “Michael Phelps and Duff Goldman are ready for some Monday Night Football!” the team tweeted. .@MichaelPhelps and @duffgoldman are ready for some Monday Night Fo
  
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• Michael Phelps, Duff Goldman Buy Cutouts For Ravens-Chiefs Monday Night Football Game

  25-09-2020 17:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens are taking on the Chiefs this Monday in Baltimore and it looks like two local celebrities are cheering on the home team.
  Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and chef Duff Goldman will be in the stands Monday — as fan cut outs.
  The Ravens tweeted a photo of the fan cutouts Friday.
  “Michael Phelps and Duff Goldman are ready for some Monday Night Football!” the team tweeted. .@MichaelPhelps and @duffgoldman are ready for some Monday Night Fo
  
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• Baltimore County launches interactive dashboard that tracks police complaints - Fox Baltimore

  25-09-2020 17:09 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore County launches interactive dashboard that tracks police complaints  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Women sprayed with unknown substance at Baltimore grocery stores - WEAR

  25-09-2020 17:03 via weartv.com
  Women sprayed with unknown substance at Baltimore grocery stores  WEAR
  
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• Police Investigating Stabbing In Annapolis Friday

  25-09-2020 17:02
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police are investigating a stabbing early Friday morning.
  Officers responded to the unit block of Cypress Road around 12:25 a.m. for a report of a stabbing.
  A male victim was located and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police then located a second victim along Thom Court and was taken to Shock Trauma.
  Property was stolen from one of the victims.
  Detectives are investigating this incident.
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• Baltimore County Launches Interactive Policing Data Dashboard

  25-09-2020 16:52
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — There’s a new tool to help the public see records on police interactions in Baltimore County.
  On Friday, the county launched an interactive policing data dashboard so that the public could see an officer’s records on use of force and other complaints.
  “Open and accessible governments inform our communities and make them stronger. This newest dashboard represents another important step forward in creating a culture of transparency in Baltimore County,&r
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Positivity Rate Continues To Decline As Cases Surpass 122K

  25-09-2020 16:14
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The coronavirus positivity rate continues to decline Friday as total cases reach 122,359.
  The statewide positivity rate is now at 2.51%.
  Seven more Marylanders died since Thursday bringing the total deaths to 3,772.
  Both hospitalizations and ICU cases are down to 344 and 79.Today, @MDHealthDept reports 122,359 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Maryland.The statewide positivity rate is now 2.51%.
  Maryland has 3,772 deaths, 1,450,125 negative tests and 7,431 patients have
  
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• City Schools Partner With Uber, Lyft To Give Students Free Rides To Immunization Appointments

  25-09-2020 16:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools are partnering with Lyft and Uber to help students get their immunizations.
  All students must have certain immunizations to attend school. To assist families needing transportation, the rideshare services will offer free rides to students to immunizations appointments.
  Families with a scheduled appointments should contact their child’s school.
  Find information on immunization on the city schools’ website. 
  There are also seve
  
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• Inside the Fight to Shut Down Baltimore's Pollution-Spewing Trash Incinerator - VICE

  25-09-2020 16:00 via vice.com
  
  Inside the Fight to Shut Down Baltimore's Pollution-Spewing Trash Incinerator  VICE
  
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• "Johnny O Must Go" say supporters of Vince's Crab House - Fox Baltimore

  25-09-2020 15:58 via foxbaltimore.com
  "Johnny O Must Go" say supporters of Vince's Crab House  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Lyft and Uber offering Baltimore students free rides to immunization appointments - Fox Baltimore

  25-09-2020 15:43 via foxbaltimore.com
  Lyft and Uber offering Baltimore students free rides to immunization appointments  Fox Baltimore
  
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