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• NFL Officials Union Files Complaint At Ravens’ John Harbaugh For Taking Off Mask To Yell At Ref During MNF Game Against Chiefs

  02-10-2020 23:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The NFL Officials Union has filed a complaint directed at Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after he pulled down his mask while arguing with an official in Monday night’s primetime matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
  The NFL Officials Union is reportedly demanding action against Harbaugh.
  Could Ravens’ John Harbaugh Be Fined For Taking Off Mask To Yell At Ref During MNF Game Against Chiefs?
  Five coaches have been fined $100,000 for mask violations this
  
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• Maryland public officials who’ve survived coronavirus say transparency is important - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 23:53 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland public officials who’ve survived coronavirus say transparency is important  Baltimore Sun
  
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• NFL Week 4 NFC North Picks: The Vikings ‘Have To Open That Passing Game Up,’ Says CBS Minnesota’s Norman Seawright

  02-10-2020 23:40
  
  (CBS Minnesota) — It’s already Week 4 in the NFL, and the NFC North isn’t quite shaking out as expected. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers sit atop the division, both at 3-0. While the Packers are no surprise, the Bears, so far led by an inconsistent Mitchell Trubisky, certainly are. Just as interesting are the winless Minnesota Vikings, who seem on the verge of putting it all together, but just haven’t. And then there are the Detroit Lions, true to form, nestled in
  
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• President Trump Taken To Walter Reed National Military Medical Center For Further Medical Evaluation After Contracting COVID-19

  02-10-2020 23:28
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital on the advice of his physicians after contracting COVID-19.
  Trump is to depart the White House by helicopter early Friday evening for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House says that the visit is precautionary and that Trump will work from the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties.
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• President Trump Going To Walter Reed National Military Medical Center For Further Medical Evaluation After Contracting COVID-19

  02-10-2020 23:28
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital on the advice of his physicians after contracting COVID-19.
  Trump is to depart the White House by helicopter early Friday evening for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House says that the visit is precautionary and that Trump will work from the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties.
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• President Trump Going To Walter Reed National Military Medical Center For Further Medical Evaluation

  02-10-2020 23:28
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital on the advice of his physicians after contracting COVID-19.
  Trump is to depart the White House by helicopter early Friday evening for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House says that the visit is precautionary and that Trump will work from the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties.
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• Baltimore DPW crews will soon begin leaf collection services - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 23:06 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore DPW crews will soon begin leaf collection services  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Circuit Courts Across Maryland To Resume Full Operation With COVID-19 Safety Measures In Place

  02-10-2020 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After nearly seven months, circuit courts across Maryland are set to resume full operation with a number of changes in place due to the coronavirus.
  WJZ got a rare look inside the Baltimore County Courthouse to preview what people can expect when they show up for jury trials or other court proceedings.
  The last time a trial happened within the courthouse’s walls was March 17. Starting Monday, that will change.
  “It was important that we start that process back
  
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• Maryland State Police Seek Assistance In Investigating Several Fatal Hit-And-Run Crashes

  02-10-2020 22:35
  
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in investigating several fatal hit-and-run crashes that have been reported across the state over the past eight months.
  These crashes occurred between February 29 and September 27 in Baltimore Howard and Prince George’s counties. None of these cases are believed to be connected, police said.
  The most recent happened between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. on September 27 in Howard County on southbound
  
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• Judge dismisses claims against UMBC and Baltimore County in lawsuit over sexual assaults - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 22:31 via baltimoresun.com
  Judge dismisses claims against UMBC and Baltimore County in lawsuit over sexual assaults  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police: Driver in custody after hit-and-run in Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  02-10-2020 22:27 via wbaltv.com
  Police: Driver in custody after hit-and-run in Baltimore  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Fantasy Football: Start Rams’ Darrell Henderson, Sit Ravens’ Mark Ingram In Week 4

  02-10-2020 22:15
  
  (CBS Boston)- We will hit the quarter mark of the NFL season this Sunday when Week 4 action kicks off and for many fantasy football owners that means your league is likely to be a third of the way to the playoffs by the time the week ends. So, whether you’re off to a great start or a poor one, now is the time to lock in as you try to position yourself for that playoff run.
  To help you in that aim, the Fantasy Football Today crew of Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard are here to break down wh
  
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• Art Collector Is Biggest Threat To Authentic In Preakness

  02-10-2020 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Trainer Tommy Drury and Art Collector get another chance at Triple Crown glory this weekend.
  Drury will start his first horse in a Triple Crown race when he saddles Art Collector in Saturday’s Preakness, which will be the final leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in its 145-year history. And now that Drury’s wait is over, Art Collector looks like the biggest threat to Kentucky Derby winner Authentic at a mostly empty Pimlico Race Course.
  Drury was p
  
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• ‘This Is The Biggest On-Camera Project I’ve Done So Far’: Hubert Point-Du Jour On Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’

  02-10-2020 21:38
  
  (CBS Local)– “The Good Lord Bird” premieres on Showtime this Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. EST/PST and this is a big moment for actor Hubert Point-Du Jour. This is the biggest television role of Point-Du Jour’s career as a series regular and he had the opportunity to work side by side with Ethan Hawke and Daveed Diggs.
  The series is based off the book “The Good Lord Bird” by award-winning author James McBride and tells the story of abolitionist John Brown a
  
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• October Opening Act: Air Force Finally Begins, Hosts Navy

  02-10-2020 21:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — For the first time in school history, Air Force opens a season in October and by facing fellow service academy Navy.
  Ask Navy, that’s advantage Air Force since the Falcons had weeks to prepare.
  Ask Air Force, that’s advantage Navy since the Midshipmen have already played two games.
  One thing both schools can agree on: It will be an opening leg of the annual Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy competition like no other Saturday, with only the Air Fo
  
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• Baltimore Museum of Art to sell 3 paintings, including Warhol’s ‘The Last Supper,’ to fund diversity initiatives - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 21:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Museum of Art to sell 3 paintings, including Warhol’s ‘The Last Supper,’ to fund diversity initiatives  Baltimore Sun
  
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• One less choice for grocery shoppers in East Baltimore - wmar2news.com

  02-10-2020 21:32 via wmar2news.com
  
  One less choice for grocery shoppers in East Baltimore  wmar2news.com
  
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• Hit-And-Run Suspect Crashes Into 3 Squad Cars In NW Baltimore, Police Say

  02-10-2020 21:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A hit-and-run suspect hit three police cars before being arrested in northwest Baltimore Friday afternoon, city police said.
  Shortly before 3 p.m., police said an officer on his way home saw a hit-and-run at Palmer and Thorndale avenues. As the officer followed the suspect, they hit two unmarked police cars and one marked patrol car.
  The patrol car was disabled due to damage, police said.Officers arrested the suspect at the corner of Towanda Avenue and Druid Park Drive.
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• ‘Stubby’ The Rhino’s Departure From The Maryland Zoo Has Been Postponed. Here’s How You Can Say Goodbye

  02-10-2020 21:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After spending most of his life at the Maryland Zoo, Stubby the rhinoceros is set to move to a new home at a private wildlife conservancy.
  But like many things amid the coronavirus pandemic, his plans have changed a bit.
  Luckily for Baltimoreans, that means there are more chances to visit him virtually before he heads for Florida.
  READ MORE: ‘Stubby’ The Rhino Leaving The Maryland Zoo After More Than 20 Years
  The zoo has added several more virtual behind-the-s
  
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• All of The Baltimore Sun’s general election endorsements in one place | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 20:54 via baltimoresun.com
  All of The Baltimore Sun’s general election endorsements in one place | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Masks, Social Distancing Will Likely Be Needed Until Late 2021, Fauci Says During Virtual Event In Md.

  02-10-2020 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Americans better get used to wearing masks and practicing social distancing for another year, Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a virtual discussion with Maryland doctors Thursday.
  Fauci’s comments came during a 30-minute discussion between Fauci and GBMC HealthCare System President and CEO John Chessare marking the health system’s 55th anniversary.
  The event, which happened before news broke that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump contracted the
  
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• As businesses close, Baltimore ponders Inner Harbor’s future: ‘The status quo is not going to work.’ - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 19:25 via baltimoresun.com
  As businesses close, Baltimore ponders Inner Harbor’s future: ‘The status quo is not going to work.’  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens-Steelers Matchup Rescheduled For November 1; Harbaugh Says ‘You Just Don’t Worry About It’

  02-10-2020 19:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens-Steelers matchup originally scheduled for October 25 has been moved to November 1, the NFL announced Friday afternoon.
  The decision came after a game between Pittsburgh and the Tennessee Titans was postponed due to multiple Titans players testing positive for COVID-19, CBS News reports.pic.twitter.com/Qr6tLAKBGT
  — NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2020The Ravens’ bye week will now happen one week earlier in Week 7.
  During a news conference Friday, Ravens Head C
  
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• Daveed Diggs On Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’: ‘Getting To Play This Version Of Frederick Douglass Is Incredible’

  02-10-2020 18:57
  
  (CBS Local)– Showtime is the place to be on Sunday, October 4 when “The Good Lord Bird,” starring Ethan Hawke and Daveed Diggs premieres. The limited series features seven episodes and it tells the story of abolitionist John Brown and his group of freedom fighters that travel the country to eliminate slavery. The series was adapted from the James McBride book with the same name.
  Diggs, who became a household name after his performance in the smash Broadway hit “Hamil
  
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• Baltimore Brick Attack: Kenneth Burke, Suspect In ‘Disgusting’ Attack Caught On Video, Arrested, Police Say

  02-10-2020 18:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The suspect in a “disgusting” attack involving a brick in south Baltimore in August has been arrested, city police confirmed Friday.
  Kenneth Burke, 69, was arrested at his home on West Conway Street Friday morning, police said. He was taken to Central Booking and has been charged with first-degree attempted murder.
  Kenneth Burke. Credit: Baltimore Police
  Police said Burke confessed to the attack and said he knew the victim.
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• Ravens-Steelers Matchup Rescheduled For November 1

  02-10-2020 18:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens-Steelers matchup originally scheduled for October 25 has been moved to November 1, the NFL announced Friday afternoon.
  The decision came after a game between Pittsburgh and the Tennessee Titans was postponed after multiple Titans players tested positive for COVID-19, CBS News reports.
  The Steelers-Titans game has been rescheduled for October 25.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story. To get breaking news alerts, download our app now!
  
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• Customs Officials Seize Nearly 8,400 Prohibited Bongs At Dulles Airport

  02-10-2020 18:30
  
  STERLING, Va. (WJZ) — Officials seized thousands of prohibited bongs from a cargo shipment at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
  The bongs had been shipped from China to an address in Los Angeles County, California, earlier in September. Customs officers examined the shipment on September 8, the agency said in a news release, though they did not provide details about why the bongs were not seized at that time or how the
  
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• CBS Sunday Movie Nights Return October 4

  02-10-2020 18:07
  
  (CBS Local)–CBS announced the return of the CBS Sunday Movie Nights on Oct. 4, with six fan-favorite films from the Paramount Pictures library. The movies include three back to school-themed comedies like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Old School,” and “Clueless”. There’s a thriller just in time for Halloween in “Scream,” an out-of-this-world action adventure with “Star Trek Beyond” and a comedy to enjoy during Thanksgiv
  
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• Baltimore Brick Attack: Suspect In ‘Disgusting’ Attack Caught On Video Arrested, Police Say

  02-10-2020 17:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The suspect in a “disgusting” attack involving a brick in south Baltimore in August has been arrested, city police confirmed Friday.
  The arrest happened Friday morning, though further details have not been released.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Baltimore Brick Attack: Victim In ‘Disgusting’ Video Identified; Suspect Still Sought
  Video Shows ‘Depraved’ Attack Of Man Hit By Brick In Baltimore; Police Searching For Victim, SuspectThe attack happened o
  
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• Christopher Harrison Killed In Shooting Near University Of Maryland College Park, Police Say

  02-10-2020 17:36
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A 28-year-old man died following a shooting near the University of Maryland College Park campus Thursday evening, the Prince George’s County Police Department said.
  The shooting happened around 5:10 p.m. in the 4800 block of Berwyn House Road. When officers got to the scene, they found the man in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.
  The victim, Christopher Ryan Harrison, of Camp Springs, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, poli
  
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• Maryland, 40 Other States Reach $39.5M Settlement With Anthem Over 2014 Data Breach

  02-10-2020 17:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Health insurance company Anthem and multiple states, including Maryland, have reached a settlement following a 2014 data breach involving the personal data of nearly 79 million Americans, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced this week.
  The $39.5 million settlement will see Anthem take a number of steps to protect data moving forward, including three years of third-party security assessments.
  In 2015, Anthem reported a cyberattack involving malware from a phishing email
  
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• Trump likely to recover from COVID-19, former Baltimore health commissioner says, but faces a long road ahead - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 17:27 via baltimoresun.com
  Trump likely to recover from COVID-19, former Baltimore health commissioner says, but faces a long road ahead  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Harford County Restaurants Can Soon Apply For $10K Coronavirus Relief Grants

  02-10-2020 16:56
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Harford County restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to apply for grants to help them cover their expenses.
  The application period for the $10,000 grants begins Wednesday morning, with funds being able to cover rent payments, upgrades for social distancing and carryout service and other expenses. Money will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland
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• Stimulus Check Latest: Revised HEROES Act, Passed By House, Includes $1200 Payment; $600 Additional Unemployment

  02-10-2020 16:19
  
  (CBS Detroit) — A second stimulus bill is still a possibility, even with time running short before the election. On Monday of this week, House Democrats unveiled a revised stimulus bill that would ease many of the challenges struggling Americans are facing during the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the proposals are familiar, including another round of $1200 stimulus payments and an additional $600 in weekly unemployment benefits from the federal government.
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: 712 New COVID-19 Cases Reported, Hospitalizations Down

  02-10-2020 16:09
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland saw 712 new coronavirus cases and one new death from the virus in the past 24 hours, the state’s health department reported Friday morning.
  As of Friday, the state has recorded 126,222 cases of COVID-19 and 3,806 deaths.
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  Hospitalizations from the virus fell Friday, with 323 people hospitalized in Maryland compared to 331 on Thursday and 347 on Monday. Of those, 243 are in acute care and 80 are in
  
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• Supreme Court takes up energy companies' appeal over Baltimore climate suit - Reuters

  02-10-2020 15:47 via reuters.com
  
  Supreme Court takes up energy companies' appeal over Baltimore climate suit  Reuters
  
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• Homicides In Baltimore Down Slightly From Record-Breaking 2019, Police Data Shows

  02-10-2020 15:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With just under three months left in 2020, Baltimore’s homicide rate is down slightly from a record-setting year in 2019, the city’s police department said Friday.
  As of Friday morning, there have been 250 homicides in the city, down seven from the same point last year.
  The city’s homicide numbers have slowed from earlier this year; in June, the city was outpacing last year’s rate.
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• Patriots-Chiefs Preview: Can The New England Defense Contain Patrick Mahomes

  02-10-2020 15:22
  
  (CBS Boston) — The New England Patriots struggled early in their Week 3 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. But the sputtering offense started to purr by the second quarter. The Patriots never looked back, delivering the Las Vegas Raiders their first loss of the season. They’ll face another undefeated team this Sunday in Kansas City.
  While the Chiefs have been known to start slowly too, they rarely remain in first gear for long. Against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3’s matchup
  
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• Maryland Leaders Wish Trump ‘Speedy Recovery’ After Positive Coronavirus Test

  02-10-2020 15:14
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers on Friday sent words of support and encouragement to President Donald Trump following the news he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
  On Twitter, Gov. Larry Hogan wrote, “Yumi and I are wishing President Trump and the First Lady a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and our prayers are with them both.”Yumi and I are wishing President Trump and the First Lady a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and our prayers are with th
  
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• National Aquarium, Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Read to Reef Program Returns

  02-10-2020 14:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A unique partnership is hoping now more than ever to inspire kids to disconnect from their devices and pick up a book instead.
  The National Aquarium and the Enoch Pratt Free Library are bringing back the “Read To Reef” program.
  For all of October, children in fifth grade and younger can request a bookmark and books by calling their local library branch. After reading five aquatic or conservation-themed books, students will then get free admission to the aquari
  
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• 34-Year-Old Injured In Overnight Shooting, Baltimore Police Say

  02-10-2020 14:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 34-year-old man was injured in an overnight shooting in southwest Baltimore, city police said.
  Officers responded to an area hospital just before 1:15 a.m. for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. When they arrived, they reportedly found the man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
  Police said the shooting happened in the area of Ramsey and South Bruce streets.
  The victim is expected to survive.
  Anyone with information should call police at 410-396-2499 or Metro
  
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• TJ Kim, Teen Delivering PPE To Rural Hospitals By Plane, Honored By White House

  02-10-2020 14:10
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The volunteer work of a Virginia teen delivering equipment to rural hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic has now attracted the attention of President Donald Trump.
  TJ Kim, a sophomore at Landon School in Bethesda and an aspiring pilot, created Operation Supplies Over the Skies earlier this year as a way to deliver medical supplies to hospitals in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia while he also gets his training hours in toward his pilot’s license.
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• Minute Suites Launch At BWI Airport To Provide Rest For Travelers

  02-10-2020 13:54
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — The next time you’re at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and just need a couple of minutes to relax, you can now unwind in a private rest and workstation room.
  The new “Minutes Suites” launched Thursday at the airport. They include daybeds, a TV, workstation and WiFi, the airport said.
  Minute Suites. Credit: BWI Airport
  Five new units are available in Concourse C. Rates begin at $45 for one hour and increase to $165 for a
  
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• Anne Arundel County Schools To Hold Meetings On Hybrid In-Person Learning, Sports Plans

  02-10-2020 13:42
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Anne Arundel County Board of Education will host two special virtual meetings next week to talk about options for bringing students and teachers back into the classroom.
  On Monday, Superintendent George Arlotto is set to outline the school system’s hybrid reopening plan at a meeting that will start at 5 p.m.
  CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES: Coronavirus Resources: How To Get Help In Maryland
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• Fulton Bank to close six Maryland locations in cost-cutting move - Baltimore Business Journal

  02-10-2020 13:15 via bizjournals.com
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• Baltimore City Council Introduces Bill Renaming 'Columbus Day' to 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' - ourcommunitynow.com

  02-10-2020 13:04 via ourcommunitynow.com
  
  Baltimore City Council Introduces Bill Renaming 'Columbus Day' to 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'  ourcommunitynow.com
  
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• 'Devastating’: Save A Lot grocery story closes in East Baltimore, expanding food desert - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 12:05 via baltimoresun.com
  'Devastating’: Save A Lot grocery story closes in East Baltimore, expanding food desert  Baltimore Sun
  
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• A guide to Baltimore ballot questions and other referendums for Maryland voters - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 12:05 via baltimoresun.com
  A guide to Baltimore ballot questions and other referendums for Maryland voters  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 'Devastating’: Save A Lot grocery store closes in East Baltimore, expanding food desert - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2020 12:00 via baltimoresun.com
  'Devastating’: Save A Lot grocery store closes in East Baltimore, expanding food desert  Baltimore Sun
  
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• After Baltimore Ravens give big contract to Marlon Humphrey, who could be next to get an extension? - PennLive

  02-10-2020 11:56 via pennlive.com
  
  After Baltimore Ravens give big contract to Marlon Humphrey, who could be next to get an extension?  PennLive
  
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