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• Baltimore Man’s Murder Conviction Overturned After 30 Years In Prison

  21-12-2021 23:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  A Baltimore man had his murder conviction vacated Tuesday after 30 years in prison, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office said.
  Paul Madison was convicted for a December 1990 murder in Cherry Hill. Officials said the case against him rested “almost exclusively on the uncorroborated testimony of a jailhouse informant who was promised a deal to testify in exchange for dropping felony narcotics and handgun charges.”
  Madison’s convic
  
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• Trio Indicted In Alleged Structured Settlement Payment Scheme

  21-12-2021 23:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Tuesday announced the indictments of three men accused of preying on victims of lead paint poisoning.
  Raffi Michael Boghosian, Charles Edward Smith, Jr., and Anuj Sud are charged with theft scheme over $100,000 and conspiracy to commit theft scheme over $100,000, the Attorney General’s Office said.
  The trio is alleged to have been involved with Access Funding, a structured settlement firm based in Montgomery County, which pur
  
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• University Of Maryland Investigating Death On College Park Campus

  21-12-2021 23:13
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — University of Maryland Police said they are investigating a death at the school’s College Park campus Tuesday morning.
  There is no known threat on campus, police said.
  Officers responded around 6 a.m to a report of a man lying in the grass near the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  Next of kin has been notified, but police said they are not releasing the name of the person at this time. It is unknown if the pe
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigate Deadly Crash

  21-12-2021 23:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to investigate a deadly crash last week in Baltimore County.
  It happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday on the ramp connecting Merritt Boulevard to Eastern Avenue, Baltimore County Police said.
  Police said a 2007 Honda Civic was heading north on the ramp when it crashed into a utility pole.
  The driver, 19-year-old Joshua Bandoo, and a passenger, 20-year-old Colby Boyd, died at the scene.
  Three other passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries that aren&r
  
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• Benzan, No. 6 Maryland Women Rout Coppin State 98-52

  21-12-2021 22:56
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Diamond Miller caught a pass at full speed and made a layup in transition, with no apparent fear about her knee.
  Moments later, she made a 3-pointer.
  The rout was on for No. 6 Maryland by that point, but what Miller was able to do was of greater significance for the Terrapins. They are finally looking healthy after a 98-52 victory over Coppin State on Tuesday.
  “I thought the extra Christmas gift was having Diamond back,” Maryland coach Brenda Frese said.
  Miller
  
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• Supporters Of Juvenile Justice Reform Hopeful In Maryland

  21-12-2021 22:49
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Supporters of juvenile justice reform in Maryland are hopeful the time has come to end the policy of automatically charging children as adults for certain crimes — a practice that many other states have changed in recent years.
  Supporters of reform say juveniles who are charged as adults are more likely to receive longer sentences than youth who are charged with similar crimes in juvenile court. They also say the practice disproportionately affects minorities an
  
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• Test Kits Run Out Within Minutes At Baltimore City Libraries, Anne Arundel County Distributing 100K Kits

  21-12-2021 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Nearly 5,000 free at-home COVID test kits were distributed within minutes Tuesday at 23 Enoch Pratt Free Library locations across Baltimore City.
  “We know people need these tests and we are embedded in this city and able to get them into the hands of people,” said Meghan McCorkell, the library’s spokesperson.
  Libraries partnered with the Baltimore City Health Department to distribute up to two test kits per person Tuesday.
  “I want to get tested bef
  
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• Health Experts Urge Safe Holiday Travel As Hospital Systems Battle COVID-19 Surge

  21-12-2021 22:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — ‘Tis the season to gather, but Johns Hopkins asks that you do so safely if you plan to travel.
  With hospitalizations reaching 1,345 as of Tuesday in Maryland, strained hospital systems are concerned over upcoming holiday travel and the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
  “I think a lot of people are trying to do the responsible thing by going and getting tested before they engage in holiday activities, visiting family and traveling,” said Beth Blauer, the Assoc
  
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• Baltimore Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge - Department of Justice

  21-12-2021 22:22 via justice.gov
  Baltimore Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge  Department of Justice
  
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• Hogan Pledges $100M In Emergency Funding To Shore Up Maryland’s Hospitals

  21-12-2021 22:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With a surge in COVID-19 patients pushing Maryland’s hospitals to the brink, Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans Tuesday to spend $100 million in emergency funding to shore up the state’s medical workforce.
  Hogan pledged $50 million of that funding to efforts to stabilize staffing at hospitals throughout the state. He said the remaining $50 million will be directed to hospitals and nursing homes so that they can expand access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines and monoc
  
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• Enoch Pratt Library Runs Out Of Free COVID-19 Home Tests Within Hours

  21-12-2021 22:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dozens lined up in the cold Tuesday morning outside Baltimore’s 22 Pratt Library locations for free at-home COVID-19 tests, but many left empty handed.
  The library system announced Monday it would have the rapid test kits available at each of its locations while supplies last. Each visitor was allowed two kits.The line for free at-home COVID tests is around the block at the @prattlibrary in Hampden. They’re giving them always at all 22 of their locations. pic.
  
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• Man Critically Injured In Essex Shooting

  21-12-2021 21:35
  
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — A man was suffered life-threatening injuries after he was shot Monday afternoon in Essex, Baltimore County Police said.
  Officers responded around 1:30 p.m. to the first block of Glenwood Road, where they found the man. He was rushed to an area hospital where he underwent surgery.
  Detectives are asking anyone who might have information about this shooting to contact them at 410-307-2020.
  Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Balt
  
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• Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks ‘painful’ end in Baltimore, embracing analytics in introduction as Mets manager - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 20:56 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks ‘painful’ end in Baltimore, embracing analytics in introduction as Mets manager  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Police Seek Help Finding Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

  21-12-2021 19:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 12-year-old girl.
  Kattery Magno Del La Cruz was last seen sometime Monday in the 600 block of Dundalk Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
  The child, described as 5-foot-4 and 130 pounds, was last seen wearing a black shirt, grey sweater and khaki pants with blue and yellow shoes.
  Anyone with information about the girl’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 443-984-7385.
  
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• Baltimore County Executive Olszewski tests positive for COVID, says he has no symptoms - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 19:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Executive Olszewski tests positive for COVID, says he has no symptoms  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Man, 20, Wounded In Overnight Shooting, Baltimore Police Say

  21-12-2021 18:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 20-year-old man was shot early Tuesday in Baltimore’s Reservoir Hill neighborhood, authorities said.
  The shooting was reported about 12:23 a.m. in the 2400 block of Lakeview Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
  Upon arrival, patrol officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was taken to a hospital.
  No additional details were released.
  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 410-396-2411 o
  
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• COVID-19 In Maryland: 1,392 Hospitalized As Positivity Rate Rises To 11.64%

  21-12-2021 18:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland reported 6,218 new COVID-19 cases and a double-digit positivity rate, according to health department data released Tuesday morning.
  The percentage of people testing positive rose to 11.64%, an increase of 1.38% over the past 24 hours.
  Hospitalizations increased by 47 to 1,392. Of those hospitalized, 1,088 adults are in acute care and 293 are in intensive care. Eight children are in acute care and three are in intensive care.
  The latest round of data comes as offi
  
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• Omicron Cases Explode In Maryland: See Latest CDC Data - Patch.com

  21-12-2021 17:19 via patch.com
  
  Omicron Cases Explode In Maryland: See Latest CDC Data  Patch.com
  
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• Anne Arundel County Officials To Announce COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Plans

  21-12-2021 16:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County officials will announce details Tuesday on COVID-19 test kit distribution efforts as Maryland braces for a winter surge.
  Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman are set to speak about 11 a.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover.
  The officials will be joined by representatives for Live! and the Westfield Annapolis Mall. Watch the news conference at 11 a.m. on CBSN Baltimore.
  
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• Anne Arundel County Giving Out 100K Rapid Tests This Week

  21-12-2021 16:24
  
  HANOVER, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County is giving out 100,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits ahead of the holidays as Maryland prepares for a potential winter surge, officials announced Tuesday.
  The rapid test kits will be given to families free of charge at a series of distribution events held throughout the county over the next few days. The test kits will only be available while supplies last, and there’s a limit of three kits per household.
  “With COVID cases and hospitalizatio
  
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• Harford Deputies Investigate Attempted ATM Theft In Abingdon

  21-12-2021 15:36
  
  ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) — Deputies are investigating the attempted theft of an ATM from an Abingdon pharmacy Tuesday, authorities confirmed.
  The attempted theft happened sometime Tuesday morning at the Walgreens located near the corner of Abington and Emmorton roads, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said.
  Images taken by WJZ show significant damage to the storefront, including sliding doors propped against a wall near the entrance.
  Additional details weren’t immediately clear Tu
  
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• Abingdon Pharmacy Targeted In Botched Smash-And-Grab ATM Theft

  21-12-2021 15:36
  
  ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) — An Abingdon pharmacy was targeted in a smash-and-grab ATM theft early Tuesday morning, but the would-be thieves left emptyhanded, authorities said.
  About 4 a.m., deputies were called to a crash at the Walgreens near Abingdon and Emmorton roads, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said. Upon arrival, deputies found a vehicle had smashed into the store, leaving behind a trail of damage.
  Based on a preliminary investigation, deputies determined that four men b
  
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• Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Tests Positive For COVID-19

  21-12-2021 15:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said he feels “fine” after testing positive for COVID-19.
  Olszewski tweeted Tuesday morning that the positive result came from a PCR test he took as part of his regular testing regimen.
  “I’m asymptomatic and currently feel fine,” said the county executive, who’s vaccinated and has gotten his booster shot.
  Olszewski said he’s quarantining and working from home for the time being, and that
  
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• Johns Hopkins begins construction of $400 million addition to its East Baltimore medical campus - Baltimore Fishbowl

  21-12-2021 13:05 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  Johns Hopkins begins construction of $400 million addition to its East Baltimore medical campus  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Skanska Completes Pair of Baltimore Schools - School Constructions News

  21-12-2021 12:03 via schoolconstructionnews.com
  
  Skanska Completes Pair of Baltimore Schools  School Constructions News
  
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• Baltimore officials rethink process for renaming streets, buildings after dispute over ceremonial street sign - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 12:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore officials rethink process for renaming streets, buildings after dispute over ceremonial street sign  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby fires back at governor's latest criticism - Fox Baltimore

  21-12-2021 09:00 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby fires back at governor's latest criticism  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Majority of freshmen tested at Baltimore City School read at elementary level - Fox Baltimore

  21-12-2021 04:37 via foxbaltimore.com
  Majority of freshmen tested at Baltimore City School read at elementary level  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore PD Reach Deal To End Aerial Surveillance Challenge - Law360

  21-12-2021 04:03 via law360.com
  
  Baltimore PD Reach Deal To End Aerial Surveillance Challenge  Law360
  
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• Housing advocates share concerns about proposed revival of Baltimore’s Dollar House program - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 03:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Housing advocates share concerns about proposed revival of Baltimore’s Dollar House program  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore City Council considers revival of Dollar House, other housing programs - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 03:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore City Council considers revival of Dollar House, other housing programs  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland School Districts Wrestle COVID-19 Protocols As Infection Rate Soars

  21-12-2021 03:48
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — As a parent at Hilltop Elementary School in Anne Arundel County, Kierra says this new surge in Covid cases is stressful, “it’s kinda put me on edge a little bit.”
  It’s also causing school districts across the state to make some tough decisions as the Omicron variant takes its effect on Maryland’s schools.
  In Anne Arundel County Monday, George Arlotto, the Superintendent, announced a change in their quarantine protocols starting in Januar
  
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• Baltimore City would lose representation under new map proposed for electing state lawmakers - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 03:23 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore City would lose representation under new map proposed for electing state lawmakers  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County Council greenlights fair election fund with spending caps - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 02:59 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Council greenlights fair election fund with spending caps  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Howard County Man Dies After Crash Into High School In Laurel

  21-12-2021 02:58
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — A Howard County man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a high school in Laurel.
  Police said around 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Pallotti High School for the crash. Investigators said for unknown reasons, the car left the road and hit a section of the school. He was transported to an area hospital, where he died, police said.
  The man was the only occupant of the vehicle, no other injuries were reported. Police said there was only superficial damage to
  
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• Phillips Seafood closes Ocean City crab house - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 02:48 via baltimoresun.com
  Phillips Seafood closes Ocean City crab house  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Close Games Now Swinging Against Slumping Ravens - CBS Baltimore

  21-12-2021 02:42 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Close Games Now Swinging Against Slumping Ravens  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Close Games Now Swinging Against Slumping Ravens

  21-12-2021 02:42
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — It has been a season of razor-thin finishes for the Baltimore Ravens — and those sure have evened out recently.
  Charm City’s team lived a charmed life for the first 12 weeks, going 6-1 in games decided by six points or fewer. Now, the Ravens have lost three in a row — by a combined four points.
  In each of the past three games, a missed 2-point conversion cost Baltimore dearly. On Sunday, the Ravens’ attempt with 42 seconds left failed, and
  
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• Resilient and unfazed: Packers' rookie Stokes beams in Baltimore - 247Sports

  21-12-2021 02:30 via 247sports.com
  
  Resilient and unfazed: Packers' rookie Stokes beams in Baltimore  247Sports
  
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• EU Approves Maryland-Based Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine For Bloc, 5th Approved

  21-12-2021 02:16
  
  THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch on Monday authorized a fifth COVID-19 vaccine for use in the 27-nation bloc, giving the green light to the two-dose vaccine made by U.S. biotech company Novavax.
  The European Commission confirmed a recommendation from the bloc’s drug regulator to grant conditional marketing authorization for the vaccine for people ages 18 and over. The decision comes as many European nations are battling surges in inf
  
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• Most Marylanders Hospitalized With Are Unvaccinated As Officials Urge Precautions, Boosters

  21-12-2021 01:47
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland hospital officials struck a serious, alarmist tone Monday amid a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
  “Our COVID patients ask, ‘Can we get a vaccine?’ when they’re in the hospital. Our simple answer: It’s too late,” Northwest Hospital President Craig Carmichael said.
  “Get vaccinated. Get a booster. Wear your mask.”
  Carmichael said 90 percent of Northwest Hospital’s COVID hospitalizations are unva
  
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• Hospital Officials: COVID Beds Filling Fast, ‘Get Vaccinated And Boosted’

  21-12-2021 01:47
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland hospital officials struck a serious, alarmist tone Monday amid a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
  “Our COVID patients ask, ‘Can we get a vaccine?’ when they’re in the hospital. Our simple answer: It’s too late,” Northwest Hospital President Craig Carmichael said.
  “Get vaccinated. Get a booster. Wear your mask.”
  Carmichael said 90 percent of Northwest Hospital’s COVID hospitalizations are unva
  
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• Maryland Gov. Hogan tests positive for COVID, despite being boosted - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 01:40 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland Gov. Hogan tests positive for COVID, despite being boosted  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore FOP targets Sen. Carter, seeks support from citizens when Session 2022 starts - Fox Baltimore

  21-12-2021 01:35 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore FOP targets Sen. Carter, seeks support from citizens when Session 2022 starts  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Police Looking For Missing 74-Year-Old Woman

  21-12-2021 01:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police said they are looking for Emmaline Woodson, a missing and vulnerable 74-year-old woman.
  Police said she was last seen Monday around 4:43 p.m. in the 2400 block of West Belvedere Avenue, which is near Sinai Hospital. At that time she was wearing a blue ball cap, blue jacket, blue jeans and dark blue Crocs, police said.If you know the whereabouts of Woodson, please dial 911 or Missing Persons or at 443-984-7385.
   
  
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• Man charged with shooting Baltimore officer visited with family of second victim after killing, sister says - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 01:22 via baltimoresun.com
  Man charged with shooting Baltimore officer visited with family of second victim after killing, sister says  Baltimore SunPair Held Without Bail In Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley’s Shooting  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore Police officer shot twice in the head receiving an outpour of support from the community  wmar2news.comIn Baltimore, arrests made in shooting of officer, slaying of another man  The Washington PostCharging documents detail surveillan
  
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• Baltimore Business Owner Asks For Public Assistance After Another Brazen ATM Theft - CBS Baltimore

  21-12-2021 01:13 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore Business Owner Asks For Public Assistance After Another Brazen ATM Theft  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Business Owner Asks For Public Assistance After Another Brazen ATM Theft

  21-12-2021 01:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — ATM thieves haven’s slowed down – breaking into convenience stores with vans and making off with the cash-filled machines. Owners are taking matters into their own hands and asking for public assistance.
  Hiwot Goiton owns the BP gas station and store on Reisterstown Road near Fordleigh Road. She wants the public to look closely at surveillance footage of a smash and grab at her store to try and identify the thieves or the van they came in.
  “We got a call
  
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• Gov. Larry Hogan Tests Positive For COVID-19

  21-12-2021 01:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday he’s “feeling fine” after testing positive for COVID-19.
  The governor said in a morning tweet that the positive result came from a rapid test he took as part of his routine testing regimen. Monday afternoon, Hogan said a PCR test confirmed the infection.
  “I have been vaccinated and boosted, and I am feeling fine at the moment,” said Hogan, a cancer survivor.
  Hogan said he will continue to quarantine and work from
  
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• Baltimore attorney Treem takes the stand at his federal trial for obstruction of justice - Baltimore Sun

  21-12-2021 00:51 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore attorney Treem takes the stand at his federal trial for obstruction of justice  Baltimore Sun
  
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