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• Ravens Unveil Custom Footwear For ‘My Cause My Cleats’ Campaign - CBS Baltimore

  03-12-2021 23:52
  
  Ravens Unveil Custom Footwear For ‘My Cause My Cleats’ Campaign  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Ravens Unveil Custom Footwear For ‘My Cause My Cleats’ Campaign

  03-12-2021 23:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Every season, NFL players don custom cleats to showcase the causes they’re passionate about as part of the league’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.
  On Friday, the Baltimore Ravens unveiled some of the specialized footwear the team’s players will be sporting when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field.
  Tight end Mark Andrews, a type 1 diabetic, will be wearing a pair of cleats supporting JDRF, a nonprofit organization that r
  
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• 'A Night for Baltimore' to support city's next generation of barbers - WBAL Baltimore

  03-12-2021 23:49
  'A Night for Baltimore' to support city's next generation of barbers  WBAL Baltimore
  
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• Hitman for Southwest Baltimore gang pleads guilty to federal charges - Baltimore Sun

  03-12-2021 23:13
  Hitman for Southwest Baltimore gang pleads guilty to federal charges  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland AG’s Race Heats Up With Potential O’Malley-Brown Democratic Primary

  03-12-2021 23:12
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) – There are several key races to watch as political candidates look to fill vacancies in Maryland’s state government, including the campaign to become the next attorney general.
  That race is already heating up as two candidates with name recognition square off in the Democratic primary, former Maryland First Lady Katie Curran O’Malley and her husband’s former running mate, U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown.
  Whoever wins might be pitted against Jim Shalleck, w
  
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• Howard County NAACP Calls For Investigation After Video Shows Black Student Being Punched By Staff

  03-12-2021 23:11
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The Howard County NAACP, Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County, and African American Community Roundtable are calling for a thorough investigation after a video surfaced Thursday showing Howard High School staffers restraining a Black student on the floor and punching him in the head.
  In a statement released Friday, the civil rights groups said the footage is “very disturbing.”
  Howard County Police told WJZ a security guard and sch
  
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• Baltimore Man Facing Federal Indictment for Tax Evasion and Failure to File Tax Returns - Department of Justice

  03-12-2021 23:05
  Baltimore Man Facing Federal Indictment for Tax Evasion and Failure to File Tax Returns  Department of Justice
  
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• ‘They Did It’: Mother Of Late Mervo Football Player Reacts To State Championship Win

  03-12-2021 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a season filled with sadness, the Mervo High School football team left the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with their first 4A/3A State Championship title.
  Their teammate Elijah Gorham, jersey number seven, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a September game. The 17-year-old died in October.
  Since his passing, Gorham’s teammates have rallied around his mother, Shantres Shaw.
  “To see the young men do that was just very special,” Shaw said.
  Shaw
  
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• Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rushern Baker would move governor’s office to Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  03-12-2021 22:56
  Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rushern Baker would move governor’s office to Baltimore  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Release Former First-Round Pick - The Spun

  03-12-2021 22:47
  
  Baltimore Ravens Release Former First-Round Pick  The Spun
  
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• 5 Ravens Cornerbacks Are Questionable For Sunday’s Steelers Game

  03-12-2021 22:32
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — All five cornerbacks on the Baltimore Ravens depth chart are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the injury report released Friday.
  The team’s top cover man, Marlon Humphrey, and veteran slot corner Tavon Young both did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with an illness.
  No. 2 Anthony Averett did not practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant Thursday and Friday with shoulder and ankle injuries.
  
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• ‘Star Of Bethlehem’ Lit With Promise Of Steel Returning To Sparrows Point

  03-12-2021 22:18
  
  SPARROWS POINT (WJZ) – The “Star of Bethlehem” is lit once again at Sparrows Point.
  “It’s definitely the official start to the Christmas season,” retired steelworker Tom Stoll said. “It keeps the memory alive of Bethlehem Steel.”
  Officials with Tradepoint Atlantic lit the steel star affixed to the company’s water tower Thursday in an annual ceremony.
  “My dad passed away last year. So, to come and see it lit again…” attendee
  
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• 5 Ravens Cornerbacks Are Questionable For The Steelers Games

  03-12-2021 22:12
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — All five cornerbacks on the Baltimore Ravens depth chart are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the injury report released Friday.
  The team’s top cover man, Marlon Humphrey, and veteran slot corner Tavon Young both did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with an illness.
  Baltimore’s No. 2, Anthony Averett, did not practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday with shoul
  
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• Maryland Manor Burns Down After Homeowner Tries To Smoke Out Snakes

  03-12-2021 22:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland homeowner’s ill-advised plan to ward off a snake infestation using smoke took a disastrous turn when they accidentally burned down their Montgomery County manor.
  Firefighters called to the home on Big Woods Road in Dickerson about 10 p.m. Nov. 23 found the roof had collapsed and the residence engulfed in flames, according to a Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson.
  It took 75 firefighters to get the fire under control, but by that point
  
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• Ravens vs. Steelers Week 13 Injury Report - Baltimore Beatdown

  03-12-2021 22:02
  
  Ravens vs. Steelers Week 13 Injury Report  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins dons Michigan shirt following Ohio State's loss in 'The Game' - 247Sports

  03-12-2021 21:48
  
  Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins dons Michigan shirt following Ohio State's loss in 'The Game'  247Sports
  
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• Maryland reports first three cases of omicron variant, all from Baltimore area - Baltimore Sun

  03-12-2021 21:42
  Maryland reports first three cases of omicron variant, all from Baltimore area  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County Police investigating two incidents involving theft, burglary on Friday - wmar2news.com

  03-12-2021 21:21
  
  Baltimore County Police investigating two incidents involving theft, burglary on Friday  wmar2news.com
  
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• Maryland Has Three Confirmed Cases Of The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19, Hogan Says

  03-12-2021 21:17
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced three Marylanders have the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
  All three residents in the Baltimore region. Two cases are in the same household, including a vaccinated person who recently traveled to South Africa and an unvaccinated person who was a close contact, Hogan’s office said.
  “Thanks to our aggressive surveillance system, we have quickly identified the first cases of the Omicron variant in Maryland,” said H
  
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• A Baltimore educational video company just got bought. Its new owner wants the brand to go global. - Baltimore Business Journal

  03-12-2021 20:56
  A Baltimore educational video company just got bought. Its new owner wants the brand to go global.  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• BMA To Display Elijah Cummings’ Official Portrait Before It Heads To The Capitol

  03-12-2021 20:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Museum Art will display the official portrait of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings later this month before the painting is permanently installed at the U.S. Capitol, the museum announced Friday.
  Painted by Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs, the portrait depicts Cummings in a blue suit holding a gavel in both his hands, inspired by the Justin T. Gellerson photograph on the cover of Cummings’ autobiography, “We’re Better Than This: My Fight for the
  
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• University Of Maryland, Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon Mutually Agree To Part Ways, School Says

  03-12-2021 19:34
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland and men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon have mutually agreed to part ways, the university said Friday.
  Assistant Danny Manning will serve as interim head coach.
  In a statement, athletic director Damon Evans said he and Turgeon had several conversations before deciding on a coaching change.
  Evans lauded Turgeon’s decade-plus career with the Terps, saying he coached with “distinction and honor.”
  “He leaves Col
  
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• University Of Maryland, Men’s Basketball Coach Mutually Agree To Part Ways, School Says

  03-12-2021 19:24
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland and men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon have mutually agreed to part ways, the university said Friday.
  Assistant Danny Manning will serve as interim head coach.
  In a statement, athletic director Damon Evans said he and Turgeon had several conversations before deciding on a coaching change.
  “He has dedicated over a decade of his life to the University of Maryland, and has coached with distinction and honor,” Evans said o
  
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• Keri Hilson Says ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas’ Is All About ‘Honoring Your Family, Not Living For The World’

  03-12-2021 19:00
  
  (ViacomCBS) – VH1 presents Hip Hop Family Christmas airing Monday, December 6th at 9PM ET/PT. Hip Hop Family Christmas stars Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Terrence J, Serayah, MC Lyte, Redman and more in a film telling the story of Hip-Hop’s most famous family after they agree to participate in a live Christmas television special to address negative press and soften their image.
  CBS‘ Matt Weiss spoke to Hilson about Hip Hop Family Christmas and her own personal favorite Christm
  
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• Friday Afternoon Headlines - Baltimore Fishbowl

  03-12-2021 18:50
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• Gubernatorial Candidate Rushern Baker Pledges To Live, Work Most Of The Year In Baltimore City If Elected

  03-12-2021 18:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker said Friday that if he’s elected governor, he would spend most of the year living and working in Baltimore City instead of the state capital in Annapolis.
  Maryland’s executive has access to an office in the William Donald Schaefer Building on E. Baltimore Street.
  “The reason I want to do that is, Baltimore City really is the most important city we have in the state,” Baker said during a pr
  
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• Gubernatorial Candidate Would Work, Live in Baltimore | Maryland News | US News - U.S. News & World Report

  03-12-2021 18:37
  Gubernatorial Candidate Would Work, Live in Baltimore | Maryland News | US News  U.S. News & World Report
  
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• Ravens Defense Peaking at Right Time? - Sports Illustrated

  03-12-2021 18:17
  
  Ravens Defense Peaking at Right Time?  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Dan Rodricks: | Baltimore is neither model city nor hellhole. It’s a good place with hard problems. | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  03-12-2021 18:09
  Dan Rodricks: | Baltimore is neither model city nor hellhole. It’s a good place with hard problems. | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• NFL Week 13 AFC East Preview: CBS Boston’s Levan Reid Calls AFC East Title Fight A Battle Of ‘Big Brother Vs Little Brother’

  03-12-2021 17:40
  
  (CBS) – This week as we look toward the AFC East we see a mix match of division foes as the New York Jets take on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins host the New York Giants. In the division’s main event we see the 8-4 New England Patriots and the 7-4 Buffalo Bills squaring off for AFC East supremacy.
  CBS Boston sports reporter Levan Reid looks at the three AFC East matchups in Week 13.
  All times listed are Eastern.
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• Baltimore Weekend Road Closures - SouthBMore.com

  03-12-2021 17:34
  
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• SportsLine Week 13 AFC West Picks: ‘Denver Designed Well To Stop What Kansas City Does,’ Says Larry Hartstein

  03-12-2021 17:32
  
  (CBS Denver) — The Kansas City Chiefs have returned to the top of the AFC West standings. They’re not the team that blew through opponents the last two seasons, but they are finding ways to beat the teams they should. Four straight wins have moved the Chiefs to 7-4. That’s one win ahead of the rest of the division. The Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos have all found their way to 6-5.
  Week 13 matchups could provide a little separation for the Chiefs. Or
  
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• Hallmark Channel Embraces John Harbaugh, Self-Described ‘Hallmark Movie Guy’

  03-12-2021 17:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Just after Thanksgiving, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh declared himself a “Hallmark movie guy.”
  “I just like the stories, it makes me feel good about the world,” he said. “It’s either that or the news, it’s an easy choice.” (Stares in frazzled journalist.)
  Does he mind the acting?
  “I think it’s good,” he said."I'm a Hallmark movie guy." pic.twitter.com/7pwprHmZRW
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) No
  
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• Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud Conspiracy

  03-12-2021 16:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to his role in a bid to victimize businesses and cause losses totaling more than $4 million through a stolen check scheme.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland says in a news release that Oyekanmi Oworu, 35, of Hyattsville pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
  According to his guilty plea, between February 2017 and July 2020, Oworu conspired with his co-defendant and others to ge
  
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• Baltimore Fire Department’s Train Garden On Display At Engine 45 - CBS Baltimore

  03-12-2021 16:31
  
  Baltimore Fire Department’s Train Garden On Display At Engine 45  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Reese, Owusu Lead No. 8 Maryland Women Past Miami

  03-12-2021 16:29
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Angel Reese had a career-high 26 points and 15 rebounds, Ashley Owusu scored 22 and No. 8 Maryland defeated Miami 82-74 on Thursday night.
  Reese recorded her fifth double-double of the season as the Terrapins (7-2) extended the nation’s longest home winning streak to 29 games and snapped a two-game slide.
  “I was part of our loss the last game, so I feel like I didn’t play my best game and I didn’t contribute everything I could because I was
  
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• COVID-19 In Maryland: 1,700 New Cases Reported As State Surpasses 11K Deaths

  03-12-2021 16:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland reported 1,700 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
  The percentage of people testing positive rose to 5.44%, an increase of 0.22%.
  Hospitalizations increased by 26 to 767. Of those hospitalized, 579 adults are in acute care and 180 are in intensive care. Five children are in acute care and three are in intensive care.
  The new data comes days after Maryland announced it has surpassed 1 million COV
  
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• Maryland Weather: A Warmup On Saturday Followed By A Sunday Cooldown

  03-12-2021 15:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Friday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, and temperatures will hold to the low 50’s, closer to the normal temperature of 51.
  On Saturday, winds will shift to the southwest, which will usher in some warmer air most of the day. By Saturday night, another fast-moving cold front will move in, bringing cooler air to the region on Sunday.
  Sunday night, our winds will again turn to the southwest, which will bring a major warmup on Monday, along with a chance for some r
  
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• Baltimore Fire Department’s Train Garden On Display At Engine 45

  03-12-2021 15:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City officials are kicking off Engine 45’s annual Holiday Train Garden display on Friday.
  This year marks the 66th year the holiday train garden, which measures 12 feet by 40 feet, has been on display in Baltimore.
  The display will remain open to the public until Jan. 2.
  Fire Chief Niles Ford, City Council President Nick Mosby, Councilman Isaac Schleifer and Engine 45 Capt. Jason Turner will be on hand for Friday’s event.
  It kicks off at Engine 45 at 2700 Glen
  
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• Late for Work 12/3: What Pundits Are Expecting in Ravens-Steelers Matchup - BaltimoreRavens.com

  03-12-2021 15:39
  
  Late for Work 12/3: What Pundits Are Expecting in Ravens-Steelers Matchup  BaltimoreRavens.com
  
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• Silo Point Condo Features 270-Degree View Of Downtown Baltimore - Patch.com

  03-12-2021 15:32
  
  Silo Point Condo Features 270-Degree View Of Downtown Baltimore  Patch.com
  
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• Baltimore City student & teacher share their "One Book Baltimore" experience - Fox Baltimore

  03-12-2021 15:26
  
  Baltimore City student & teacher share their "One Book Baltimore" experience  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Man Shot & Killed In Northwest Baltimore, Police Say

  03-12-2021 14:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating the shooting death Thursday night of a man in Northwest Baltimore.
  Shortly before 10 p.m., patrol officers were called to a shooting on Reisterstown Road near where it meets Ulman Avenue, the Baltimore Police Department said.
  Once they arrived, officers found an unidentified man shot in the upper body. He was taken to a hospital, but he did not survive.
  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.
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• Portrait of late Rep. Elijah Cummings to be unveiled at Baltimore Museum of Art before being permanently displayed at US Capitol - Baltimore Fishbowl

  03-12-2021 14:38
  Portrait of late Rep. Elijah Cummings to be unveiled at Baltimore Museum of Art before being permanently displayed at US Capitol  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Importance of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  03-12-2021 14:16
  
  Importance of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• With Inaugural Class, Techstars Equitech in Baltimore Challenges Other Cities to Reconsider How They Think About Tech - Yahoo Finance

  03-12-2021 14:00
  
  With Inaugural Class, Techstars Equitech in Baltimore Challenges Other Cities to Reconsider How They Think About Tech  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Villanueva to experience Ravens-Steelers from Baltimore side - Bradford Era

  03-12-2021 14:00
  Villanueva to experience Ravens-Steelers from Baltimore side  Bradford Era
  
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• Ravens News 12/3: Double-Edged Sword and more - Baltimore Beatdown

  03-12-2021 14:00
  
  Ravens News 12/3: Double-Edged Sword and more  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Rehoboth Beach Patrol likely staying on Baltimore Avenue - CapeGazette.com

  03-12-2021 13:01
  
  Rehoboth Beach Patrol likely staying on Baltimore Avenue  CapeGazette.com
  
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• Baltimore County organizations receive $3.8 million in state grants for land preservation efforts - - Baltimore Fishbowl

  03-12-2021 11:58
  Baltimore County organizations receive $3.8 million in state grants for land preservation efforts -  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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