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• Ho Ho No: Pandemic Uncertainty Creates Professional Santa Shortage - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 23:42 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Ho Ho No: Pandemic Uncertainty Creates Professional Santa Shortage  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Ho Ho No: Pandemic Uncertainty Creates Professional Santa Shortage

  06-12-2021 23:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You might not spot Santa Claus at as many Christmas celebrations this year because of yet another shortage.
  A professional placement company, Hire Santa, believes people were originally wary of reserving entertainers because of the pandemic. However, the wait ultimately led to a last-minute surge in requests for appearances that companies couldn’t always meet.
  According to Mitch Allen, the founder of Hire Santa, the company is down about 10% of their entertaine
  
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• Ravens Reeling From Close Loss, Humphrey’s Season-Ending Injury

  06-12-2021 23:34
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens came within inches of creating some much-needed breathing room in the AFC North.
  Instead, they fell short in an agonizing loss to a division rival — and now coach John Harbaugh’s team has yet another major injury concern.
  Harbaugh announced Monday that cornerback Marlon Humphrey is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle. That news came following the team’s 20-19 loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday that left the Ravens just a
  
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• Baltimore County Police Make Arrest In Owings Mills Shooting - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 23:24 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore County Police Make Arrest In Owings Mills Shooting  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Anne Arundel County Detective Seriously Injured In I-97 Crash - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 23:20 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Anne Arundel County Detective Seriously Injured In I-97 Crash  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Trial underway in federal case against Baltimore defense attorney Ken Ravenell - WBAL Baltimore

  06-12-2021 23:19 via wbaltv.com
  Trial underway in federal case against Baltimore defense attorney Ken Ravenell  WBAL Baltimore
  
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• Mayor Scott needs to show leadership to protect Baltimore's corruption watchdog - Baltimore Brew

  06-12-2021 23:03 via baltimorebrew.com
  
  Mayor Scott needs to show leadership to protect Baltimore's corruption watchdog  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Blood Pressure Climbed During Coronavirus Pandemic, Especially Among Women, Study Suggests

  06-12-2021 23:00
  
  (CNN) — US adults — especially women — have seen a rise in blood pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study suggests.
  The study, published Monday in the journal Circulation, included data on 464,585 employees and their spouses or partners from several different companies who participated in employer-sponsored wellness programs by Quest Diagnostics each year.
  As part of the programs, workers and their partners from all 50 states and the District of Columbia had their
  
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• Accumulating Snowfall Possible For Baltimore Area Tuesday Night & Wednesday - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 23:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Accumulating Snowfall Possible For Baltimore Area Tuesday Night & Wednesday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• WJZ’s Furever Friends: 10 Puppies Available For Adoption - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 22:44 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  WJZ’s Furever Friends: 10 Puppies Available For Adoption  CBS Baltimore
  
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• WJZ’s Furever Friends: 10 Puppies Available For Adoption

  06-12-2021 22:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or just a new addition to your family, look no further.
  Canine Humane in Highland has 10 puppies available for adoption. They’re the litter of a dog named Blue, who came into the rescue’s care before having her pups. While their mama is being adopted, all 10 puppies are still looking for their forever homes.
  The pups are believed to be Cairn Terrier mixes, but one thing’s for certain: they’re as
  
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• Boston College And East Carolina To Meet In Military Bowl In Annapolis

  06-12-2021 22:41
  
  (AP) — East Carolina (7-5, American Athletic) and Boston College (6-6, ACC) will face off in the Military Bowl played at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
  The game is scheduled for Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
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  East Carolina: RB Keaton Mitchell is a first-team all-conference pick who led the league with 1,132 rushing yards and in all-purpose yards per game (115.83).
  Boston College: OL Zion Johnson and Alex Lindstrom are first-team All-ACC blockers. Both are graduate
  
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• It's only the beginning of the month, Baltimore sees a violent start to December - Fox Baltimore

  06-12-2021 22:24 via foxbaltimore.com
  
  It's only the beginning of the month, Baltimore sees a violent start to December  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore’s Christmas Village Among ’10 Best Christmas Markets’ In The U.S.

  06-12-2021 22:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Marylanders looking for a festive way to spend the holiday season don’t have to go far: Baltimore’s Christmas Village is considered one of the nation’s best Christmas markets.
  That’s according to a list compiled by Time Out magazine of the 10 best Christmas markets in the U.S. The list was based on outdoor markets where holiday shoppers can enjoy live music and snack on some grub while stocking up on gifts.
  Not surprisingly, Christmas Village&ndash
  
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• Baltimore County Police Make Arrest In Owings Mills Shooting

  06-12-2021 21:54
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities have made an arrest in a shooting last month in Owings Mills that sent one person to the hospital, Baltimore County Police said Monday.
  Juan Williams, 30, was arrested Dec. 2 on a charge of attempted first-degree murder. He was booked into the Baltimore County Detention Center, where he’s being held without bond.
  The arrest stems from a shooting reported about 7:19 p.m. Nov. 13 near the intersection of Lakeside and Owings Mills boulevards. Upon a
  
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• New York City Announces First-In-The-Nation Vaccine Mandate For Private Companies

  06-12-2021 21:41
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Mayor Bill de Blasio announced what he called a first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for private companies Monday.
  He said the combination of the Omicron variant and holiday gatherings forced him to take “bold” steps. He’s giving businesses just three weeks to make sure their workers are vaccinated.
  “We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop a further growth of COVID and the dangers it&rsqu
  
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• With move to Baltimore, JuneBrain eyes growth from a base at University of Maryland BioPark - Technical.ly

  06-12-2021 21:33 via technical.ly
  
  With move to Baltimore, JuneBrain eyes growth from a base at University of Maryland BioPark  Technical.ly
  
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• Sharon Gless On Book ‘Apparently There Were Complaints: Cagney & Lacey ‘Changed The History Of Television For Women’

  06-12-2021 21:22
  
  (CBS Local)– Sharon Gless is one of the most iconic actors of the past 50 years and she has a fascinating story to tell in her brand new book from Simon & Schuster called “Apparently There Were Complaints.” The Emmy Award-winning actor is best known for playing Christine Cagney in the hit series “Cagney & Lacey” and has also been in shows such as “Burn Notice,” and “The Trials of Rosie O’Neill.”
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• Man charged in Baltimore church slaying was working as a laborer: attorney - New York Post

  06-12-2021 21:21 via nypost.com
  
  Man charged in Baltimore church slaying was working as a laborer: attorney  New York Post
  
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• Baltimore Ravens lose star CB Marlon Humphrey for rest of season because of torn pectoral muscle - ESPN

  06-12-2021 21:19 via espn.com
  
  Baltimore Ravens lose star CB Marlon Humphrey for rest of season because of torn pectoral muscle  ESPN
  
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• Public defender’s offices closed in Baltimore after staffers test positive for COVID-19; employees seek more protections - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2021 21:15 via baltimoresun.com
  Public defender’s offices closed in Baltimore after staffers test positive for COVID-19; employees seek more protections  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Harbaugh Confirms Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

  06-12-2021 21:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Monday confirmed the team’s top cover man, Marlon Humphrey, will be out the rest of the season after suffering a torn pectoral during Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  “I’d prefer to have him, for sure,” Harbaugh said. “We’ll go on with the guys we’ve got, we have really good players that can step in and play. We’ll be ready to go.”
  Harbaugh said the team would spen
  
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• Pending Regulatory Approval, Sportsbook At Horseshoe Casino Could Open Friday

  06-12-2021 20:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than six months after sports betting became legal in Maryland, the first bets are expected to be made later this week.
  This time tomorrow, invited gamblers will be placing bets at the Caesars Sportsbook at Horseshoe Baltimore as part of a controlled demonstration for the gaming officials.
  It’s the last hurdle before taking bets from the public as soon as Friday.
  “We expect some very long lines,” said Horseshoe Casino Baltimore general manager Randy
  
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• Baltimore Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing 35 Businesses, Often at Gunpoint - Department of Justice

  06-12-2021 20:47 via justice.gov
  Baltimore Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing 35 Businesses, Often at Gunpoint  Department of Justice
  
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• Sonja Sohn's New HBO Documentary Examines a Baltimore Cop's Death - Washingtonian

  06-12-2021 20:29 via washingtonian.com
  
  Sonja Sohn's New HBO Documentary Examines a Baltimore Cop's Death  Washingtonian
  
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• Maryland’s Casinos Rake In Over $160 Million In November

  06-12-2021 20:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s casinos hauled in more than $160 million in revenue last month, a 23-percent increase over the revenues they generated last November, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said Monday.
  Over $67 million of those revenues, or over 41 percent, were contributed to the state’s coffers, up nearly $13.5 million compared to the $53.7 million contributed to the state for the same time last year. The state’s casinos generated nearly $49 mil
  
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• Baltimore Community Foundation - wmar2news.com

  06-12-2021 20:02 via wmar2news.com
  
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• Retired Admiral To Speak At Inner Harbor Ceremony Commemorating 80th Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor Attack

  06-12-2021 19:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Retired Adm. Thad Allen is scheduled to take part in a ceremony aboard the last surviving ship from Pearl Harbor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II, organizers said Monday.
  The former Coast Guard cutter, previously named for Maryland native and former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, is the last ship still afloat that was in Hawaii when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7, 1941.
  Each year, Historic Ships in Baltimore marks
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Swearing-In Ceremony For Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley

  06-12-2021 19:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — After winning a second term, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley is being sworn in Monday afternoon.
  The swearing-in ceremony is being held about 1 p.m. in downtown Annapolis following a parade–featuring color guard, marching bands and city officials–stretching from Calvert Street onto West Street.
  Buckley, who will be joined by members of the Annapolis City Council, is expected to deliver remarks after the ceremony. CBSN Baltimore will carry the mayor’s
  
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• Gavin Buckley Sworn In For Second Term As Mayor Of Annapolis

  06-12-2021 19:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley was sworn in for a second term Monday afternoon.
  In recognition of the occasion, the city hosted a parade that wound from Calvert Street onto West Street before culminating in a ceremony downtown.
  During his remarks, Mayor Buckley thanked his family and supporters for helping him win reelection. He also recounted some of the challenges that arose during his first term.
  “Make no mistake, we suffered losses with Covid, we suffered lo
  
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• Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; First Stats Announced! - Broadway World

  06-12-2021 19:14 via broadwayworld.com
  
  Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; First Stats Announced!  Broadway World
  
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• Man charged with killing Evelyn Player worked at her East Baltimore church as a day laborer, his attorney says - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2021 19:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Man charged with killing Evelyn Player worked at her East Baltimore church as a day laborer, his attorney says  Baltimore Sun
  
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• University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center selects COO, 2 new board members - Becker's Hospital Review

  06-12-2021 19:05 via beckershospitalreview.com
  
  University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center selects COO, 2 new board members  Becker's Hospital Review
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Convening For Redistricting Session, Override Hogan’s Veto Of Parole Bill

  06-12-2021 19:05
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers gathered Monday for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map after the release of new census data and to override many of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes of measures from the last session.
  The Maryland Senate quickly got down to business in their first morning session by starting to override vetoes. Democrats, who control both chambers in the General Assembly, need a three-fifths vote in the House and Senate to override the Re
  
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• Derby Winner Medina Spirit, Who Underwent Strict Testing Ahead Of Preakness, Collapses, Dies In California

  06-12-2021 19:05
  
  (AP/WJZ) — Medina Spirit, the highly scrutinized Kentucky Derby winner who underwent a series of drug tests to run in the Preakness Stakes, collapsed and died after a workout Monday at Santa Anita.
  The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar, according to Craig Robertson, Baffert’s attorney.
  Santa Anita spokesman Mike Willman also confirmed the colt&r
  
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• Port of Baltimore receives Top U.S. Coast Guard Security Rating - American Journal of Transportation

  06-12-2021 19:04 via ajot.com
  Port of Baltimore receives Top U.S. Coast Guard Security Rating  American Journal of Transportation
  
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• Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 14 game? - AZCentral.com

  06-12-2021 18:43 via azcentral.com
  Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 14 game?  AZCentral.com
  
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• Maryland Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Jailhouse Murder Plot - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 18:41 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Maryland Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Jailhouse Murder Plot

  06-12-2021 18:41
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for putting out a hit on a victim during a jailhouse phone call, Anne Arundel County State Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced Monday.
  Aaron Brice, 31, of Easton, was sentenced to 25 years in prison with all but 15 suspended after Circuit Judge Robert Thompson convicted him of one count of solicitation of murder in the first-degree, the State’s Attorney’s Office said.
  Brice was in custody March 10 at the
  
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• Where is the outrage over Maryland’s sexual assaults? | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2021 18:23 via baltimoresun.com
  Where is the outrage over Maryland’s sexual assaults? | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Anne Arundel County Detective Seriously Injured In I-97 Crash

  06-12-2021 18:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County Police detective was seriously injured in a rear-end crash Monday morning on Interstate 97, authorities said.
  The multi-vehicle crash happened about 8:15 a.m. on southbound I-97 near Route 32, according to preliminary details released by Anne Arundel County Police.
  Police said a Chevrolet pickup and the detective’s unmarked SUV were slowing down or stopped when a tractor trailer rear-ended the police vehicle, pushing it into the back of t
  
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• Hogan Reintroduces Laws On Tougher Gun Sentences, Judicial Sentences For Violent Crimes

  06-12-2021 17:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Just after the start of the special session, Gov. Larry Hogan said he has again introduced bills to toughen penalties for firearms offenses and publish information on the sentences doled out by judges.
  The Violent Firearms Offender Act will strengthen sentences for violent offenders who use firearms to commit crimes. The Judicial Transparency Act will require the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing to track and publish the details of sentences that are h
  
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• Analysis: Deciding When To Gamble A Coach’s Toughest Choice

  06-12-2021 17:30
  
  John Harbaugh has the best kicker in the NFL, currently and possibly ever. Yet, trailing by one point, he left Justin Tucker on the sideline Sunday night and went for a 2-point conversion in the dying seconds at Pittsburgh.
  Lamar Jackson didn’t quite have enough touch on his pass to an open Mark Andrews, and the Ravens (8-4) fell 20-19 to the Steelers. The defeat dropped Baltimore from the overall lead in the AFC.
  It seemed one of the stranger decisions of a strange NFL season. B
  
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• Baltimore Buzz: Iron Rooster Offers Free Sweet Platter With Holiday Orders - CBS Baltimore

  06-12-2021 17:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore Buzz: Iron Rooster Offers Free Sweet Platter With Holiday Orders  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore is the “Realest City in America,” according to a song by Zadia - Baltimore Fishbowl

  06-12-2021 17:03 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  Baltimore is the “Realest City in America,” according to a song by Zadia  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• 2022 ZiPS Projections: Baltimore Orioles - FanGraphs

  06-12-2021 17:00 via blogs.fangraphs.com
  
  2022 ZiPS Projections: Baltimore Orioles  FanGraphs
  
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• Maryland weather: Snow unlikely to accumulate in Baltimore area Wednesday - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2021 16:48 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland weather: Snow unlikely to accumulate in Baltimore area Wednesday  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland weather: First snow of the season possible in Baltimore region Wednesday - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2021 16:48 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland weather: First snow of the season possible in Baltimore region Wednesday  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Convening For Redistricting Session

  06-12-2021 16:48
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are gathering for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map.
  They are scheduled to hold a hearing Monday on legislation outlining the state’s eight U.S. House districts.
  Democrats who hold a supermajority in the General Assembly control the redistricting process in Maryland.
  A panel that included House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson has recommended a map that would make the state’s only co
  
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• John Leglue on Being Thrown Into Steelers-Ravens Rivalry in First NFL Game - Sports Illustrated

  06-12-2021 16:46 via si.com
  
  John Leglue on Being Thrown Into Steelers-Ravens Rivalry in First NFL Game  Sports Illustrated
  
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