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• Baltimore non-profit waiting over nine months for grant money from city - Fox Baltimore

  23-12-2021 23:54
  Baltimore non-profit waiting over nine months for grant money from city  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Removed From Life Support

  23-12-2021 23:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police officer Keona Holley has been removed from life support a week after an ambush shooting in Curtis Bay, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced.“Our prayers are with Officer Holley’s family and loved ones, co-workers and the entire community. I thank her and the entire BPD community for their commitment, service and sacrifice. We mourn Officer Holley’s death together and we will heal together,” said Commissioner Harrison
  
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• Republicans Sue To Block New Congressional Map In Maryland - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 23:30
  
  Republicans Sue To Block New Congressional Map In Maryland  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Republicans Sue To Block New Congressional Map In Maryland

  23-12-2021 23:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A group of Republican legislators and voters filed a lawsuit Thursday to block the implementation of Maryland’s new congressional map, arguing that it’s an extreme example of Democratic gerrymandering.
  A group called Fair Maps Maryland filed the lawsuit in Annapolis on behalf of plaintiffs including Republican delegates Kathryn Szeliga and Christopher Adams. The suit says the new maps approved earlier this month by the state legislature violate the state c
  
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• COVID-19 Tests Scarce As Maryland Adds Nearly 7,000 New Cases

  23-12-2021 23:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland added 6,869 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, breaking the state’s record for a single-day increase for the second time this week.
  The state also added 40 hospitalizations, bringing the total number of patients to 1,505. That threshold means all hospitals must maximize bed capacity, scale back non-emergency procedures and transfer some patients to alternate care sites to make room for those sick with COVID-19.
  “It seems to be spreading really quickly,&r
  
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• Baltimore City Schools Extend Winter Break For COVID-19 Testing

  23-12-2021 23:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Baltimore City Public Schools has extended its winter break by two days to provide time for students and staff to test for COVID-19, the school system announced Thursday night.
  Winter break for students is extended through Tuesday, January 4. The two missed learning days will be made up in June.
  Testing for staff will be available for staff at schools on Jan. 3 and 4, and some high schools will offer testing opportunities for students on Jan. 4.
  Students who te
  
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• Hitting The Road For The Holidays? Here’s What You Need To Know

  23-12-2021 22:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Road travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels over the holidays.
  AAA estimates more than 100 million people will hit the roads starting Thursday through January 2.
  After pressing pause on holiday celebrations in 2020 due to the pandemic, some people are making up for lost time this season.
  Despite the new surge in COVID-19 cases, driving is the No. 1 way people plan to travel for the holidays, according to AAA.
  The Maryland Department of Transportation said its ro
  
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• Woman Arrested In 2014 Murder Of Landlord In Maryland - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 22:40
  
  Woman Arrested In 2014 Murder Of Landlord In Maryland  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Lamar Jackson’s Status Murky After Missing Practice Thursday

  23-12-2021 22:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson did not practice Thursday, casting doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals.
  Baltimore’s star quarterback has not practiced since suffering a sprained ankle in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, an injury that kept him out of last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
  Ravens coach John Harbaugh did not speculate Wednesday when asked about Jackson’s status, calling it a “wa
  
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• Baltimore Business Journal's Book of Lists 2022: We're ready for 'A Comeback Story' - Baltimore Business Journal - Baltimore Business Journal

  23-12-2021 22:23
  Baltimore Business Journal's Book of Lists 2022: We're ready for 'A Comeback Story' - Baltimore Business Journal  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Jury deliberates in federal conspiracy trial of Baltimore attorney Ken Ravenell - Baltimore Sun

  23-12-2021 22:22
  Jury deliberates in federal conspiracy trial of Baltimore attorney Ken Ravenell  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Howard County Issues Indoor Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Surge - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 22:22
  
  Howard County Issues Indoor Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Surge  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Howard County Issues Indoor Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Surge

  23-12-2021 22:22
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Thursday announced the county is reimplementing its indoor mask mandate effective at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26.
  Masks will be required indoors in all businesses and facilities open to the public, as well as public transportation in the county.
  “With the rapidly multiplying number of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron and Delta variants, positivity rates in double digits, and increases in hospitalization, this is a necessar
  
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• Lamar Jackson Has Still Not Practiced But Ravens Won't Rule Him Out - Sports Illustrated

  23-12-2021 22:17
  
  Lamar Jackson Has Still Not Practiced But Ravens Won't Rule Him Out  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Bengals & Ravens Meet In Crowded AFC North Playoff Race

  23-12-2021 22:05
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Depleted by injuries and COVID-19 protocols, the Baltimore Ravens have dropped three straight but remain in the thick of the crowded AFC playoff race.
  The inconsistent Cincinnati Bengals are tied with the Ravens for the lead in the AFC North, but the potential postseason field is so crowded that a loss will send one of them tumbling back into the pack.
  Sunday’s game between the rivals, both 8-6, could hardly be more important.
  “This game is going to go a long
  
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• Police: 17-year-old boy shot in west Baltimore Thursday - WBAL TV Baltimore

  23-12-2021 21:38
  Police: 17-year-old boy shot in west Baltimore Thursday  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• 17-Year-Old Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In Baltimore Shooting

  23-12-2021 21:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A shooting in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon sent a 17-year-old to the hospital, police said.
  About 2:20 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 1100 block of Shields Place, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.
  The teen was taken to an area hospital with injuries that are considered life-threatening.
  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 410-396-2100. To stay anonymous, call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7
  
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• Dole Recalls Packaged Salads Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

  23-12-2021 21:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning the public not to eat certain brands of packaged salads, which they say are linked to two small, long-running listeria outbreaks in which three people died.
  One outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express and another has been tied to packaged salads produced by Dole. The outbreaks are caused by different strains of listeria bacteria and there’s no known link between them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent
  
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• 1 person transported to hospital after 3-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County - WBAL TV Baltimore

  23-12-2021 21:16
  1 person transported to hospital after 3-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Ravens down to 13 defensive players for Wednesday's practice due to COVID - ESPN

  23-12-2021 21:09
  
  Baltimore Ravens down to 13 defensive players for Wednesday's practice due to COVID  ESPN
  
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• Hollywood Casino In Perryville Launches Sports Betting - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 21:04
  
  Hollywood Casino In Perryville Launches Sports Betting  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Hollywood Casino In Perryville Launches Sports Betting

  23-12-2021 21:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sports betting is officially underway at Hollywood Casino in Perryville.
  The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission announced Thursday it has issued a sports wagering license to the casino after it completed two days of controlled demonstrations.
  Hollywood Casino is the fifth facility in Maryland to open sports betting, joining MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino, Horseshoe and Ocean Downs, which launched their sportsbooks earlier this month.
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• Baltimore Ravens DC Wink Martindale gives plenty of bulletin-board material to Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase - Saturday Down South

  23-12-2021 19:48
  
  Baltimore Ravens DC Wink Martindale gives plenty of bulletin-board material to Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase  Saturday Down South
  
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• Baltimore biotech getting acquired in deal that could pay up to $575 million - Baltimore Business Journal

  23-12-2021 19:35
  Baltimore biotech getting acquired in deal that could pay up to $575 million  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore Beatdown Game Picks: Week 16 - Baltimore Beatdown

  23-12-2021 19:00
  
  Baltimore Beatdown Game Picks: Week 16  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Franciscan Center brings Christmas cheer to Baltimore with events - Catholic Review of Baltimore

  23-12-2021 18:47
  
  Franciscan Center brings Christmas cheer to Baltimore with events  Catholic Review of Baltimore
  
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• Aberdeen Man, 28, Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash

  23-12-2021 18:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Harford County man was killed Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash in Aberdeen.
  The deadly crash happened about 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.
  When police arrived at the scene, they found passersby trying to revive James Tyler Blevins. The 28-year-old was taken to an area hospital but did not survive.
  Based on a preliminary investigation, police determined that Blevins was struck by a vehicle that dr
  
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• Royal Caribbean Returns To Port Of Baltimore After COVID-19 Hiatus - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 18:17
  
  Royal Caribbean Returns To Port Of Baltimore After COVID-19 Hiatus  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Royal Caribbean Returns To Port Of Baltimore After COVID-19 Hiatus

  23-12-2021 18:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Port Administration welcomed Royal Caribbean back to the Port of Baltimore on Thursday.
  The cruise line’s ship Enchantment of the Seas is departing Thursday from Baltimore for an 80-night cruise to the Bahamas, marking the first Royal Caribbean cruise to set sail from Charm City since the COVID-19 pandemic halted voyages.
  William Doyle, the MPA’s executive director, presented the ship’s captain with an official Port of Baltimore ship’s
  
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• Maryland Surpasses 1,500 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Triggering Pandemic Plans - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 18:09
  
  Maryland Surpasses 1,500 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Triggering Pandemic Plans  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Fleischmann's Vinegar continues to discharge acidic wastewater into the Jones Falls - Baltimore Brew

  23-12-2021 18:09
  
  Fleischmann's Vinegar continues to discharge acidic wastewater into the Jones Falls  Baltimore Brew
  
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• Tight AFC North Prepares For Wild Finish To Regular Season - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 18:08
  
  Tight AFC North Prepares For Wild Finish To Regular Season  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Tight AFC North Prepares For Wild Finish To Regular Season

  23-12-2021 18:08
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The postseason is arriving early for the AFC North.
  That’s how Baltimore offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler sees it, at least.
  “I’d say every week from here on out is a playoff game,” said Zeitler, a 10-year veteran now playing for his third AFC North team.
  Welcome to the NFL’s perfect storm of parity. The co-leaders of the AFC North — Baltimore and Cincinnati — are also just a game ahead of last-place Cleveland. Sandwiched be
  
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• AFC North Recap: Week 15 - Baltimore Beatdown

  23-12-2021 18:05
  
  AFC North Recap: Week 15  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Woman Arrested In 2014 Murder Of Landlord In Maryland

  23-12-2021 17:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A North Carolina woman is under arrest in the 2014 murder of her landlord in Carroll County, the Maryland State Police said Thursday.
  Charity Sophia Goodwin, 38, was arrested Monday in the wake of her indictment earlier this month on murder charges and related offenses in the shooting death of 50-year-old Prakash Rampatsingh.
  Rampatsingh’s body was discovered on a dirt road in Hampstead the morning of June 27, 2014, police said. His pickup truck was later found aban
  
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• Sprawling Baltimore County Estate With Backyard Oasis Listed At $3.7M - Daily Voice

  23-12-2021 17:30
  
  Sprawling Baltimore County Estate With Backyard Oasis Listed At $3.7M  Daily Voice
  
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• Former Cecil County elections director named new head of Baltimore County elections - Baltimore Sun

  23-12-2021 17:13
  Former Cecil County elections director named new head of Baltimore County elections  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Ravens' Pat Ricard becomes 1st UMaine football alum to make 3 Pro Bowls - Bangor Daily News

  23-12-2021 17:10
  
  Baltimore Ravens' Pat Ricard becomes 1st UMaine football alum to make 3 Pro Bowls  Bangor Daily News
  
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• Maryland Surpasses 1,500 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Triggering Pandemic Plans

  23-12-2021 17:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland surpassed 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Thursday, triggering pandemic plans at hospitals statewide, as the health department reported a single-day high of 6,869 new cases.
  Under their pandemic plans, hospitals are directed to maximize bed capacity, reduce non-emergency and elective procedures, and transfer patients to alternate care sites, according to an order issued by the health department earlier this month.
  Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday’s actions
  
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• Trash & Recycling Will Be Picked Up In Baltimore On Christmas & New Year’s Eves - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 15:45
  
  Trash & Recycling Will Be Picked Up In Baltimore On Christmas & New Year’s Eves  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Trash & Recycling Will Be Picked Up In Baltimore On Christmas & New Year’s Eves

  23-12-2021 15:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Trash and recycling will be picked up as scheduled on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works said Thursday.
  Sanitations yards will remain open on both of those days, but they will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to the Department of Public Works.
  Here’s a list of the sanitation yards affected by the holiday closures:Northwest Transfer Station at 5030 Reisterstown Rd.
  Quarantine Road Landfi
  
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• Judge allows lawsuit alleging Baltimore County violated woman's First Amendment rights to proceed to trial - Baltimore Sun

  23-12-2021 15:29
  Judge allows lawsuit alleging Baltimore County violated woman's First Amendment rights to proceed to trial  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Royal Caribbean Returning To Port Of Baltimore After Hiatus

  23-12-2021 15:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Port Administration is welcoming Royal Caribbean back to the Port of Baltimore on Thursday.
  At 10 a.m. the state agency is hosting a brief ceremony at the port’s cruise terminal, where executive director William Doyle will present the captain of the cruise line’s Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship with an official Port of Baltimore ship’s wheel.
  The ship marks Royal Caribbean’s first cruise from Baltimore since the onset of the COVID-
  
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• Can Ravens Correct Previous Mistakes Against Bengals? - Sports Illustrated

  23-12-2021 15:02
  
  Can Ravens Correct Previous Mistakes Against Bengals?  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Pittman Endorses Brown in AG Race, Perez Touts Baltimore Support in Governor's Race - Josh Kurtz

  23-12-2021 13:32
  
  Pittman Endorses Brown in AG Race, Perez Touts Baltimore Support in Governor's Race  Josh Kurtz
  
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• Ravens have 5 players named to 2022 Pro Bowl - Baltimore Beatdown

  23-12-2021 13:30
  
  Ravens have 5 players named to 2022 Pro Bowl  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Baltimore needs more like Jason Murphy | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  23-12-2021 13:09
  Baltimore needs more like Jason Murphy | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 2021 Baltimore Sun All-Metro volleyball: Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, first and second teams - Baltimore Sun

  23-12-2021 13:03
  2021 Baltimore Sun All-Metro volleyball: Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, first and second teams  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Weekend Events Calendar: Holiday Happenings and New Year's Eve picks to close out 2021 - - Baltimore Fishbowl

  23-12-2021 11:41
  Weekend Events Calendar: Holiday Happenings and New Year's Eve picks to close out 2021 -  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Baltimore School Employees, Students At Odds With Leadership Over Closing Schools Amid COVID-19 Surge - CBS Baltimore

  23-12-2021 05:05
  
  Baltimore School Employees, Students At Odds With Leadership Over Closing Schools Amid COVID-19 Surge  CBS Baltimore
  
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