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• Maryland’s Foam Container Ban Takes Effect Thursday - CBS Baltimore

  30-09-2020 23:56
  
  Maryland’s Foam Container Ban Takes Effect Thursday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland’s Foam Container Ban Takes Effect Thursday

  30-09-2020 23:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you pick up take-out food, it might be in a different container then you’re used to starting on Thursday.
  That’s because Maryland is about to become the first state with a ban on foam containers.
  A ban on foam containers went into effect in Baltimore City last October. Joseph Washington, Owner of Charm City Carryout, remembers the switch.
  “The prices of the material went up, but the business didn’t slow down at all,” Washington said.
  He sa
  
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• Baltimore Police received tip that Gun Trace Task Force ringleader was robbing citizens in 2015, well before federal investigation surfaced - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 23:55
  Baltimore Police received tip that Gun Trace Task Force ringleader was robbing citizens in 2015, well before federal investigation surfaced  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Study of Baltimore County high school buildings calls for $1.2 billion in renovations and expansions, but not rebuilds - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 23:53
  Study of Baltimore County high school buildings calls for $1.2 billion in renovations and expansions, but not rebuilds  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore and online Oct. 1-8 - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 23:44
  Things to do in Baltimore and online Oct. 1-8  Baltimore Sun
  
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• As Children Continue Virtual Learning, Doctor Offers Tips To Avoid Eye Strain, Other Impacts Of Increased Screen Time

  30-09-2020 23:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The coronavirus pandemic has us spending more time on our electronics than ever before.
  For children who are learning virtually, that could be a real problem.
  Dr. Samantha Feldman, of the Krieger Eye Center from LifeBridge, said that limiting screen time is crucial for mental, physical and eye health.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Local Concert Venues Prepare To Host Concerts For First Time Since March

  30-09-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After Gov. Larry Hogan relaxed restrictions on live entertainment venues earlier this month, now some concert venues are hosting shows for the first time in months.
  The music finally returns to Baltimore Soundstage on Friday
  “We’re going to have our first show since March,” Dave Adams Jr., General Manager of Baltimore Soundstage, said. “We’re going to have up to a 100-person indoor show, seated [and] socially distant.”
  The coronavirus p
  
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• Maryland Voters Say First Presidential Debate Between Trump, Biden ‘Didn’t Really Accomplish A Whole Lot’

  30-09-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On the second day voters can drop off ballots, Anne Arundel County’s motivated voters streamed through Glen Burnie High School.
  “Pretty much a toss-up,” voter John Bell said.
  WJZ wanted to talk to Anne Arundel County voters because it is the most “purple” county in the state, asking their take on Tuesday night’s showdown. And as suspected, the debate didn’t sway many people.
  “So motivated. I’m not even voting for someo
  
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• Police Investigating After Shots Fired Damage 2 Homes, Vehicle In Edgewood

  30-09-2020 23:27
  
  EDGEWOOD, MD (WJZ) — Police are investigating a report of shots fired later Tuesday night in Harford County that damaged property in the area.
  Harford County Sheriff deputies responded to the 1700 block of Dearwood Court for a report of shots fired at around 7:58 p.m. When they arrived they learned two homes and a vehicle had been damaged by gunfire.
  Investigation indicates that a group of individuals were gathered in the block when an unknown vehicle approached and a passenger in the
  
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• MDOT MTA Walks Back Planned Service Cuts To Bus, MARC Train Service Due To Coronavirus-Related Budget Woes

  30-09-2020 23:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Weeks after proposing cuts to bus routes amid a budget shortfall due to the coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has walked back those plans following backlash from residents and local leaders.
  Citing significant ridership declines amid the pandemic, on September 1, MDOT MTA proposed local bus route realignments that would have led to a total service reduction of roughly 20 percent. The agency cut $43 million from its fisc
  
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• Maryland State Police Warn Of Telephone Scam

  30-09-2020 22:59
  
  PIKESVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are warning the public about a telephone scam tricking victims into thinking they are a target of a criminal investigation.
  Police said the scam clones or “spoofs” a Maryland State Police phone number.
  A complainant reported Wednesday she had received a call in which the caller ID on her phone showed “State Police” and the number 410-386-3000, which is the actual number for the Maryland State Police Westminster Barrack.
  
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• Maryland Strengthens Hate Crime Law As New Laws Take Effect

  30-09-2020 22:32
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is strengthening its hate crime law so prosecutors don’t have to prove hate was the only motivating factor in committing a crime, as new laws take effect in the state this week.
  Previously, the law applied to someone who committed crimes against a person or group because of race, color, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin, but the change expands it to apply if crimes are motivated “either in whole or in subs
  
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• Washington’s First-Round Pick Chase Young Misses Practice, May Not Play Vs. Ravens

  30-09-2020 22:25
  
  ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Rookie edge rusher Chase Young could miss Washington’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, and perhaps more, after suffering a groin injury in a Week 3 loss at Cleveland.
  Young, the No. 2 overall pick, did not practice Wednesday. He instead spent time working out to the side and riding a stationary bicycle.
  NFL Network reported Washington considers Young week to week with a “moderate groin strain.” But defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said it w
  
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• FIRST ON FOX | Ballot dropbox added to Northeast Baltimore district - Fox Baltimore

  30-09-2020 22:02
  FIRST ON FOX | Ballot dropbox added to Northeast Baltimore district  Fox Baltimore
  
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• No fire pits: Baltimore to release guidelines for outdoor heaters at restaurants, councilman Costello says - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 21:43
  No fire pits: Baltimore to release guidelines for outdoor heaters at restaurants, councilman Costello says  Baltimore Sun
  
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• MTA backs off plan for major bus cuts in Baltimore - Baltimore Business Journal

  30-09-2020 21:41
  MTA backs off plan for major bus cuts in Baltimore  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Margaret Brennan On First Presidential Debate: ‘I Would Love Our Country To Have A Serious Conversation About Where We Are Headed’

  30-09-2020 21:41
  
  (CBS Local)– There are 34 days until the 2020 Presidential Election and on Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met for their first debate. Like many others, Face The Nation host and CBS News foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan thought it was a struggle to watch. With less than five weeks until the election, Brennan hopes the candidates will provide more details on their plans to help the nation battle COVID-19, recover from an economic depression
  
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• Baltimore IG's year-in-review uncovers millions in wasteful spending, savings - wmar2news.com

  30-09-2020 21:34
  
  Baltimore IG's year-in-review uncovers millions in wasteful spending, savings  wmar2news.com
  
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• Reminder Marylanders: REAL ID Deadline Extended To October 1, 2021 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

  30-09-2020 21:27
  
  GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — Just a reminder for Marylanders- you have one extra year to get your REAL ID.
  While the deadline was originally October 1, 2020, it is now extended to October 1, 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  “I am proud of the progress Marylanders have made, with more than 3.2 million residents already REAL ID compliant,” said MDOT MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “This extension will allow more time for residents to become compliant when they come in to
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 4: Vikings’ Justin Jefferson A Must Add After Breakout Game

  30-09-2020 21:26
  
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS)- Week 3 was a lot more forgiving on the injury front than the week prior. Tarik Cohen suffering a torn ACL was the only major injury to come out of the week, while all of the other ailments seem to be minor (as of this writing, Chris Carson’s knee injury is not expected to keep him out too long).
  While there were not many injuries, we did see some breakout performances from a few rookie wide receivers in Week 3. It will be another busy week on the waiver wire, so let&rs
  
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• Baltimore County High Schools Will Need $1.2B In Capital Improvements Over Next 7 Years, Report Finds - CBS Baltimore

  30-09-2020 21:25
  
  Baltimore County High Schools Will Need $1.2B In Capital Improvements Over Next 7 Years, Report Finds  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County High Schools Will Need $1.2B In Capital Improvements Over Next 7 Years, Report Finds

  30-09-2020 21:25
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County’s public high schools will likely need $1.2 billion in capital improvements over a seven-year period, an initial report analyzing the school system’s infrastructure needs found.
  The report, released Tuesday and put together by consultants from CannonDesign, outlines $448 million in need to address capacity issues within county high schools and another $349 million needed to improve the schools’ conditions.
  The remaining $423 million is
  
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• ‘Breakout Can Happen Anytime’ | John Harbaugh Says Ravens Staying Vigilant After COVID-19 Cases Reported Among Tennessee Titans

  30-09-2020 21:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Coach John Harbaugh said the Baltimore Ravens organization is staying vigilant after cases of coronavirus were reported among Tennessee Titans players and staff, postponing their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday.
  “A breakout can happen anytime, you know, it can happen at any moment,” said Harbaugh. “So be as vigilant as we can, do the best we can, you know, respect one another as much as we can, you know expect that we’re all trying
  
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• Baltimore Homecoming won't bring ex-pats to the city in 2020, launches $1M fundraising campaign instead - Baltimore Business Journal

  30-09-2020 21:11
  Baltimore Homecoming won't bring ex-pats to the city in 2020, launches $1M fundraising campaign instead  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore startup Infosec Learning raises $1M, readies for growth after some early 'failures' - Baltimore Business Journal

  30-09-2020 21:00
  Baltimore startup Infosec Learning raises $1M, readies for growth after some early 'failures'  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Ravens Coach John Harbaugh On Never Lowering Masks: ‘I Don’t Think Anybody Could Be Held To That Standard’

  30-09-2020 20:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was seen on TV during Monday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with his mask lowered below his mouth.
  After tight end Nick Boyle was flagged for tripping, the furious head coach took off his face mask to yell in the referee’s face. Unfortunately for Harbaugh, the confrontation was caught on camera.The referee was still wearing his mask.
  Harbaugh said he and the team are trying their best, wearing masks on the practi
  
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• #LetGusCook: Baltimore Ravens need to give Gus Edwards more carries - The Ebony Bird

  30-09-2020 20:36
  
  #LetGusCook: Baltimore Ravens need to give Gus Edwards more carries  The Ebony Bird
  
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• Mango The Cat Is Up For Adoption At The MDSPCA

  30-09-2020 20:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mango is a lovely, independent, yet social cat looking for her fur-ever home!
  The 3-year-old is a domestic shorthair cat who will require a patient and loving family.
  She is still learning to accept human touch and may give you “love nips” when she gets overstimulated, but she should warm right up after a few weeks.
  Credit: MDSPCA
  If you take Mango home, It’s important to remember not to punish her as she learns how to love you because that will deter an
  
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• Baltimore County Schools Pass Out More Than 57K Laptops For Students

  30-09-2020 20:25
  
  TOWSON, MD. (WJZ) — Just weeks before allowing some students return to classrooms, Baltimore County Schools said it is quickly running out of laptops for students.
  At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, the district said it’s passed out over 5,000 devices in the last two weeks- a total of 57,000 computers.
  It has less than 1,000 laptops left to go out, but a new shipment is coming in soon.
   
  
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• More costly police settlements for Baltimore | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 20:19
  More costly police settlements for Baltimore | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• MEMA Secures $2.5M To Reduce Risks Of Hazards, Disasters In Maryland

  30-09-2020 19:50
  
  REISTERSTOWN, MD. (WJZ) — The Maryland Emergency Management Agency announced it will receive $2,612,302 in federal Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants.
  MEMA will distribute these funds to local jurisdictions throughout the state that are at risk or have been affected by natural disasters.
  “These mitigation grants are an important step in reducing the risk posed by hazards and disasters,” said Russell Strickland, MEMA’s Executive Director. &ldquo
  
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• 1-Year-Old Aiden Bently, Abducted In Baltimore, Found Safe, Police Say

  30-09-2020 19:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A baby abducted in northeast Baltimore Wednesday morning has been found safe, police say.
  One-year-old Aiden Bently was taken from the 3800 block of Taylor Avenue around 8:57 a.m. He was found safe in Baltimore County.UPDATE – The baby has been located in Baltimore County unharmed. https://t.co/1XaLB2rwpI
  — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) September 30, 2020Police believe he was taken by 30-year-old Donovan Harper of the 8100 block of Timberbrooke Road in R
  
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• Baltimore City provides $4 million package to help keep child care providers’ doors open - wmar2news.com

  30-09-2020 19:36
  
  Baltimore City provides $4 million package to help keep child care providers’ doors open  wmar2news.com
  
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• Police Searching For Suspect Who Robbed Bank In Frederick Monday

  30-09-2020 19:20
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Frederick are searching for a man who robbed a bank in the city on Monday.
  The robbery happened around noon at a bank in the 1300 block of West 7th Street. Police did not provide further details about the robbery, including how much money the suspect got away with, but said the suspect was not armed.
  Credit: Frederick Police Department
  He is described as being around six feet tall with a slender build and was wearing a gray collared shirt, black baseball ca
  
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• Deontray Poole Arrested For August Shooting In Severn

  30-09-2020 19:19
  
  SEVERN, MD. (WJZ) — Detectives arrested a suspect in an early August shooting in Severn on Tuesday.
  On August 5 at around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of Jamestown Drive. They found the victim with a gunshot wound to his upper body inside a home.
  They learned the victim and suspect had been in an altercation in front of the home. The suspect shot the victim then fled.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police identi
  
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• Americans Over 30 Have Been Drinking More During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Research Shows

  30-09-2020 18:51
  
  (CNN) — Americans over 30 have been drinking more during the coronavirus pandemic compared to this time last year, and there could be consequences to their physical and mental health, researchers reported Tuesday.
  Overall frequency of alcohol consumption increased by about 14% from 2019, the researchers reported in the journal JAMA Network Open. That increase averages out to about one additional drinking day per month by 75% of adults.
  RAND Corporation sociologist Michael Pollard and colle
  
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• Local florist Petal Pusher relocating to Glen Burnie with new retail concept - Baltimore Business Journal

  30-09-2020 18:48
  Local florist Petal Pusher relocating to Glen Burnie with new retail concept  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Although Up To 250 People Allowed At Pimlico For Preakness Saturday, It Won’t Be Fans

  30-09-2020 18:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When the Preakness happens Saturday at Pimlico, 250 people will be allowed at the facility, but racing officials say it won’t be spectators, despite what Baltimore City’s mayor said Wednesday.
  During a press conference, Mayor Jack Young said up to 250 spectators would be allowed to watch the Preakness live at Pimlico. Young said Gov. Larry Hogan amended his executive order to allow minimal spectators at the horse race this Saturday. Large scale events have not
  
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• $2 million more in small business aid coming from Baltimore Development Corp. - Baltimore Business Journal

  30-09-2020 18:23
  $2 million more in small business aid coming from Baltimore Development Corp.  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• 1-Year-Old Aiden Bently Abducted In Baltimore, Police Say

  30-09-2020 18:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A baby was abducted in northeast Baltimore, police say.
  One-year-old Aiden Bently was taken from the 3800 block of Taylor Avenue around 8:57 a.m.
  Aiden Bently
  Aiden is wearing gray pants and a onesie and taken by an acquaintance of his mother.
  Police believe he was taken by 30-year-old Donovan Harper of the 8100 block of Timberbrooke Road in Rosedale.
  Donovan Harper
  Harper is 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds.
  He may be driving a 2001 black Honda CrossTour with Maryland tags 5D9882
  
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• Maryland Traffic: Water Restored After Water Main Break Reported In Towson

  30-09-2020 17:59
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Water has been restored to customers after a major water main break closed some roads in the Towson area.
  A 16-inch water main broke along the 500 block of Towsontown Boulevard. A large amount of water was in the roadway and both Baltimore City DPW and county crews are on scene.
  GBMC, Sheppard Pratt, Gilcrest and St. Joseph’s were all affected, but are now back in order.
  As of noon, only one 210-unit apartment complex is without water. Earlier this morning, about
  
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• Man Arrested After Allegedly Robbing Royal Farms In Pasadena At Knifepoint

  30-09-2020 17:45
  
  PASADENA, MD. (WJZ) — Police arrested a man for allegedly robbing a Royal Farms in Pasadena at knifepoint overnight Monday.
  Officers responded to a commercial robbery at the Royal Farms at 2500 Mountain Road at around 2:30 a.m.
  Police said the suspect entered the store, showed a knife and demanded cash from the clerk, who complied.
  The suspect then fled.
  Officers quickly found the suspect, Timothy Francis Wilbourne, and arrested and charged him accordingly.
  Credit: Anne Arundel County
  
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• 1-year-old child recovered, Baltimore Police still searching for suspect - Fox Baltimore

  30-09-2020 17:34
  1-year-old child recovered, Baltimore Police still searching for suspect  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore announces recycling events, tree giveaways - WBAL Radio

  30-09-2020 17:27
  Baltimore announces recycling events, tree giveaways  WBAL Radio
  
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• Ex-Maryland Del. Cheryl Glenn Reports To Prison For Bribery Sentence

  30-09-2020 17:19
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A former Maryland lawmaker convicted of taking bribes for legislative favors has reported to a federal prison in Connecticut to serve her 2-year sentence.
  Former Del. Cheryl Glenn, 69, was incarcerated this month at the low-security Danbury, Connecticut, prison best known as the setting for the book and television series “Orange Is the New Black,” news outlets reported.
  Glenn, a Democrat who represented parts of Baltimore as a state delegate for more than
  
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• City Officials Waive Fees For Outdoor Heating Setup For Restaurants During Cold-Weather Months

  30-09-2020 17:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore restaurants operating on outdoor seating during the coronavirus pandemic are facing cold weather, but the city said it is working on heating solutions to keep them in business.
  “If you are a restaurant and you’re seeking to get a heating solution for outdoors, as we go into the colder months, you will be able to do that in an expedited fashion,” city officials said.
  They said the city has been able to cut down the process for setting up heating
  
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• Maryland Traffic: Water Main Break Reported In Towson

  30-09-2020 16:59
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A major water main break has closed some roads in the Towson area.
  A 16-inch water main broke along the 500 block of Towsontown Boulevard. A large amount of water is in the roadway and both Baltimore City DPW and county crews are on scene.
  GBMC, Sheppard Pratt, Gilcrest and St. Joseph’s are all affected. About 1,000 customers are without water.
  Towsontown Boulevard is now closed to traffic between Charles Street and Osler Drive. City officials have deployed a cont
  
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• HUD inspectors find Ben Carson’s actions didn’t benefit son in Baltimore deals, but had the 'appearance’ of ethical issues - Baltimore Sun

  30-09-2020 16:50
  HUD inspectors find Ben Carson’s actions didn’t benefit son in Baltimore deals, but had the 'appearance’ of ethical issues  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens' chief problem will haunt them until the postseason - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN - ESPN

  30-09-2020 16:41
  
  Ravens' chief problem will haunt them until the postseason - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN  ESPN
  
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• Author James McBride On Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’: ‘People Forgot About John Brown 50 Years After He Died’

  30-09-2020 16:31
  
  (CBS Local)– In 2013, author James McBride won the National Book Award for his fiction novel “The Good Lord Bird.” Seven years later, the book has been transformed into a mini-series on Showtime starring Ethan Hawke as John Brown and Daveed Diggs as Frederick Douglass.
  The series, which premieres Sunday, October 4 on Showtime, tells the story of abolitionist John Brown and a group of freedom fighters who are on a mission to end slavery. McBride was blown away with how Hawk
  
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