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• Lexington Market Lands Taharka Brothers Ice Cream And Ovenbird Bakery - CBS Baltimore

  12-01-2022 23:02
  
  Lexington Market Lands Taharka Brothers Ice Cream And Ovenbird Bakery  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Man Sentenced To 40 Years For Kidnapping, Rape

  12-01-2022 23:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman after he offered her a ride in his car, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger said Wednesday.
  Brandon Saunders, 30, was found guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree assault, and kidnapping in November 2021.
  On July 28, 2019 about 3 a.m., the victim flagged down Saunders, who was operating as a “hack,” or unlicensed cab driver.
  The woman go
  
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• Wheaton High School Student Arrested After Loaded Gun Found In Search

  12-01-2022 22:48
  
  WHEATON (WJZ) — A 17-year-old student at Wheaton High School was arrested Tuesday after a loaded gun was found on the student, Montgomery County Police said.
  Staff at the school reported Tuesday morning that the student had a strong smell of marijuana. He was escorted into the main office, and police said he consented to a search. During that search, police said staff found a loaded handgun and marijuana.
  The gun was confiscated police were called. It is unclear who performed the search.
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• Maryland lawmakers return to work with coronavirus on their minds - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 22:32
  Maryland lawmakers return to work with coronavirus on their minds  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Laurel Park Will Close Friday And Saturday For ‘Track Maintenance Work,’ Reopen Sunday

  12-01-2022 22:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Laurel Park will close Friday and Saturday for “track maintenance work” and reopen for live racing on Sunday, Jan. 16, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
  First post Sunday is at 12:10 p.m.
  Live racing was suspended in early December following a spate of horse fatalities on the track, which the Maryland Jockey Club renovated in the spring.
  In early December, state regulators questioned executives with Laurel Park after eight horses suffered injuries and had to be e
  
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• Maryland Needs A Centralized Fraud Detection System, Franchot Says

  12-01-2022 22:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is calling for the state to establish a centralized fraud detection center to protect public agencies from would-be scams.
  Franchot said state agencies are not immune to fraud, a problem that has become apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic as Maryland has received billions of dollars in federal funding.
  While that funding has helped buoy the economy, it has also painted a target on the state’s back.
  “It’s constantly t
  
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• 98 Cannon Riverfront Grille In Chestertown Suffers ‘Significant Fire Damage’

  12-01-2022 21:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — 98 Cannon Riverfront Grille, a waterfront restaurant in Chestertown, suffered “significant fire damage” Wednesday morning and will be closed until further notice, the restaurant posted on Facebook.
  “Special thanks to the fire department for their hard work containing the fire damage, and everyone who has reached out with their prayers and kind words,” the restaurant wrote.According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews with the Chestertown
  
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• Williams asks Baltimore County for significant increase in school spending - WYPR

  12-01-2022 21:22
  
  Williams asks Baltimore County for significant increase in school spending  WYPR
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Where Might the O’s Trade John Means? - Birds Watcher

  12-01-2022 21:16
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Where Might the O’s Trade John Means?  Birds Watcher
  
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• Hogan Eyes Police Funding & Tax Relief Measures In Legislative Session

  12-01-2022 20:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan kicked off the 2022 legislative session Wednesday by discussing his legislative priorities with reporters in Annapolis.
  Hogan highlighted his interest in passing crime-fighting legislation to shore up pay and training for police officers. He also wants to provide tax relief for Marylanders who run small businesses or are planning for retirement.
  The governor, who already announced his intention to use last year’s budget surplus on tax relief, estima
  
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• McDaniel College Implements New COVID-19 Safety Measures

  12-01-2022 20:54
  
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — As McDaniel College returns to in-person learning for the Spring 2022 semester, they announced updated COVID-19 protocols on Wednesday to ensure student and staff safety.
  Prior to this announcement, all students were required to get COVID boosters and flu shots.
  Now they are adding a series of safety measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID.
  Some of these measures include:Encouragements for those traveling from a distance to receive a COVID test within 72 hour
  
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• 51-Year-Old Man Killed In Southeast Baltimore, Police Say

  12-01-2022 20:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 51-year-old man was killed Wednesday in a shooting in Southeast Baltimore, authorities said.
  Officers called to a shooting on Gusryan Street near Dundalk Avenue shortly after noon found the man shot multiple times inside a vehicle, Baltimore Police said.
  The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was taken to an area hospital, where he later died of his injuries.
  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime
  
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• Frederick Sheriffs To Start 12-Month Body Cam Trial

  12-01-2022 20:21
  
  FREDERICK, Md (WJZ) — The Frederick County Sherriff’s Office (FCSO) is implementing a 12-month trial in which deputies will wear body cameras.
  The trial will begin on Jan. 19 and will precede the state-wide police officer body camera mandate set to be in effect in Maryland by 2025.
  “Now that state law has mandated body-worn camera systems, I want to make sure that we get it right as we establish our program,” FCSO Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said. “These trials give
  
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• Construction to start on North Baltimore Street center turn lane sometime this year - ktvo.com

  12-01-2022 20:17
  Construction to start on North Baltimore Street center turn lane sometime this year  ktvo.com
  
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• Climate Change, Legal Cannabis, Budget On Legislative Agenda At MD’s 90-Day Session

  12-01-2022 20:14
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers gathered on Wednesday for the start of their 90-day legislative session with an unprecedented budget surplus, as they also prepared to debate high-profile issues such as the legalization of recreational marijuana and climate change.
  Lawmakers will be weighing how to manage a whopping $4.6 billion budget surplus, which is the result of unexpectedly large revenues resulting in part from federal pandemic aid.
  Democrats, who control the General Assembly
  
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• Howard County Shares Tips On How To Keep Pipes From Freezing In Cold Weather

  12-01-2022 20:04
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — As we trudge through the coldest month of the year, Howard County is sharing tips on how to keep water pipes from freezing and busting.
  “These are everyday tips that can help our residents protect their pipes and ultimately their homes,” Calvin Ball Howard County Executive said. “I encourage all our residents and businesses to take a few moments to check the status of their pipes amid winter’s freezing temperatures, it could save you
  
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• By the numbers: Baltimore-area housing activity slows over winter holidays - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 19:54
  By the numbers: Baltimore-area housing activity slows over winter holidays  Baltimore Sun
  
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• LIST: What Services Will Be Closed In Baltimore On Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

  12-01-2022 19:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Americans honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., many local services will be closed in observance of the holiday.
  Here is a list of Baltimore services that will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2022.
  Baltimore City Government Offices
  State offices, municipal offices, state courts, federal offices and federal courts will all be closed on MLK Jr. Day.
  Scheduled trash pickups on Monday will be delayed.
  Baltimore City Public Schools 
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• DPW Will Shift To Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection Starting Jan. 18

  12-01-2022 19:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Following weeks of service disruptions due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among staff, the Department of Public Works will begin a bi-weekly recycling schedule starting Jan. 18, the agency said Wednesday.
  In that first week, from Jan. 18-21, neighborhoods north of North Avenue will get their recycling collected on their normal day, meaning if your recycling is typically picked up on Thursday, crews will still come by on your house’s scheduled day.
  Neighborhoods on the
  
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• Bodycam Footage Released From Deadly Police Shooting In Silver Spring

  12-01-2022 18:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities on Wednesday released dashcam and body camera footage from last month’s deadly police shooting in Silver Spring.
  Osmay Sesay, 27, of Silver Spring, was killed in a Dec. 29 confrontation with Montgomery County police during a traffic stop of a vehicle suspected in a shooting earlier that day.
  The footage shows a man, identified as Sesay, getting out of the car and pointing a handgun at police. In response, officers opened fire, fatally shooting Sesay
  
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• Baltimore Orioles to move back left-field wall at Camden Yards, say 'it will no longer be an outlier' among ballparks - ESPN

  12-01-2022 18:27
  
  Baltimore Orioles to move back left-field wall at Camden Yards, say 'it will no longer be an outlier' among ballparks  ESPN
  
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• Maryland Weather: Enjoy These Warmer Temps Before Things Cool Down

  12-01-2022 18:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a harshly cold start to our Wednesday, temperatures will climb into the low to mid 40s.
  As high pressure pulls offshore and milder air streams in, it will feel almost pleasant in comparison to Tuesday’s temperatures in the upper 20s.
  We’ll see at least partly sunny skies through the day with clouds taking over Wednesday night.
  Thursday afternoon’s temperatures should match Wednesday’s, but it will be much more of a gray day.
  Soak up those mid
  
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• Maryland Department Of Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Caused Disruption In COVID-19 Data Last Month

  12-01-2022 17:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A disruption last month in the Maryland Department of Health’s reporting of COVID-19 data was in fact a ransomware attack, the state’s Chief Information Security Officer Chip Stewart said Wednesday.
  Such cyberattacks lock administrators out of their data and systems and demand payment to restore operations. Baltimore City, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Baltimore County Public Schools are just some of the local public entities that have faced similar att
  
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• Lexington Market Lands Taharka Brothers Ice Cream And Ovenbird Bakery

  12-01-2022 17:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore foodies will soon be able to feast on the delicacies of two well-known local food vendors at the new Lexington Market building.
  Taharka Brothers Ice Cream and Ovenbird Bakery plan to sell their products at the market when it opens in 2022, according to a news release. They join 19 other vendors who will vie for the attention of the market’s visitors.
  Taharka Brothers is known for creating such tasty frozen treats as Caramel Crunch, Honey Graham, Key Lime P
  
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• WJZ Anchor Max McGee Is Heading To ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’

  12-01-2022 17:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — WJZ anchor and reporter Max McGee is getting called up to one of the premiere gigs in sports broadcasting, the anchor desk of ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
  McGee will start his new role on Jan. 31.
  “I’m so fired up to be with the best in the business,” said McGee. “Every stop in my career has helped prepare me for this, so I’m eager to get started.”
  A native of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, McGee joined WJZ in January 2019.
  Just l
  
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• National Aquarium in Baltimore to Require Vaccine Proof - Fox Baltimore

  12-01-2022 16:58
  National Aquarium in Baltimore to Require Vaccine Proof  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland New Directions Receives Grants To Provide Job Placement For Those Affected By Opioid Crisis

  12-01-2022 16:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland New Directions received two grants on Wednesday to offer free career training and job placement opportunities to those affected by the opioid crisis.
  Maryland New Directions will receive a total of $238,350 in funding from The Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development and the Maryland Department of Labor.
  The Maryland Department of Labor’s grant was awarded as part of the Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund (OWIF).
  “We are proud to ha
  
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• Ravens One of NFL's Most Penalized Teams, Faced Some 'Bias' From Certain Referee - Sports Illustrated

  12-01-2022 16:53
  
  Ravens One of NFL's Most Penalized Teams, Faced Some 'Bias' From Certain Referee  Sports Illustrated
  
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• COVID-19 In Maryland: Over 11,000 New Cases As Positivity Rate Slides

  12-01-2022 16:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland recorded more than 11,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the positivity rate continued to dip, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
  Hospitalizations rose by 10 over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of COVID-19 patients currently being treated by hospitals statewide to 3,462.
  With the state reporting 11,033 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, 861,349 cases have been documented in Maryland since the outset of the
  
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• Baltimore Screenwriter’s Competition Extends Deadline

  12-01-2022 16:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 17th Annual Baltimore Screenwriter’s Competition is extending their submission deadline to Jan. 21.
  The competition is an opportunity for Baltimore writers to tell stories about their home city and have their work read by local screenwriters and producers.
  Both short format and feature format films can be submitted.
  Winners in each category will receive cash prizes and and be announced at the 2022 Maryland Film Festival.
  For a script to be eligible, the screenpl
  
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• Woman Shot While Driving Along Route 3 In Bowie, Maryland State Police Say

  12-01-2022 16:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 28-year-old woman was shot multiple times Tuesday night while driving along Route 3 in Prince George’s County, authorities said.
  The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday on southbound Route 3 near Annapolis Road in Bowie, according to the Maryland State Police.
  Troopers called to the scene found the unnamed woman shot multiple times inside her vehicle. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
  The victim’s condition wasn’t immedi
  
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• National Aquarium Will Require Guests To Prove They’re Vaccinated

  12-01-2022 15:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Planning on taking a trip to the National Aquarium soon? Don’t forget to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card.
  Starting on Tuesday, all guests age 12 and older will be required to provide proof that they’re fully vaccinated before they’re allowed into the National Aquarium.
  The policy change is part of the aquarium’s effort to protect guests, staff, volunteers and animals from COVID-19 as infections and hospitalizations soar in Maryland.
  Chief executiv
  
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• Baltimore arsonist surprised by own plea deal says he 'shouldn't be out' of jail - Fox News

  12-01-2022 15:41
  
  Baltimore arsonist surprised by own plea deal says he 'shouldn't be out' of jail  Fox News
  
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• Baltimore hosts a medical miracle | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 15:01
  Baltimore hosts a medical miracle | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Convene For 90-Day Legislative Session

  12-01-2022 14:45
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are convening Wednesday for their 90-day legislative session.
  They will spend much of the session working on how to manage a huge, $4.6 billion budget surplus. That’s because of unexpectedly large revenues resulting from the help of federal pandemic aid.
  Democrats, who control the General Assembly, say they will be prioritizing upgrades to parks, bridges, schools and information technology systems to quickly help put more people back to work,
  
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• Some Baltimore restaurants to require proof of vaccination - WBAL TV Baltimore

  12-01-2022 14:21
  Some Baltimore restaurants to require proof of vaccination  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Once a dump, Baltimore's 'magical' Camp Small transforms street trees into lumber - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 14:01
  Once a dump, Baltimore's 'magical' Camp Small transforms street trees into lumber  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens News 1/12: Playmakers Needed and more - Baltimore Beatdown

  12-01-2022 14:00
  
  Ravens News 1/12: Playmakers Needed and more  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Ravens G Kevin Zeitler says Baltimore has been 'breath of fresh air' - Ravens Wire

  12-01-2022 13:30
  
  Ravens G Kevin Zeitler says Baltimore has been 'breath of fresh air'  Ravens Wire
  
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• Baltimore's WJZ-TV anchor Max McGee to join ESPN as 'SportsCenter' host - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 13:06
  Baltimore's WJZ-TV anchor Max McGee to join ESPN as 'SportsCenter' host  Baltimore Sun
  
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• David Simon Made Baltimore Detectives Famous. Now Their Cases Are Falling Apart. - New York Magazine

  12-01-2022 13:00
  
  David Simon Made Baltimore Detectives Famous. Now Their Cases Are Falling Apart.  New York Magazine
  
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• From championship contender to free fall, Baltimore Ravens ponder what could have been - Baltimore Sun

  12-01-2022 12:01
  From championship contender to free fall, Baltimore Ravens ponder what could have been  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Weather: Frigid Start To Give Way To Mild Temps

  12-01-2022 12:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A very chilly but sunny and dry Tuesday with a high of only 28 degrees. After a cold and frosty start, Wednesday will turn a lot warmer as our winds will turn to the west or southwest during the day.
  Our normal high is now 43 and we expect to top out at 44! By Thursday a few more clouds will appear, but we expect to reach the mid 40’s then as well.
  By Friday, colder air will be back, with highs only in the mid to upper 30’s. The start of the weekend will be dr
  
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• Maryland Weather: Enjoy Another Comfortable Evening Before Cold Returns

  12-01-2022 12:00
  
  A much warmer afternoon after a few frigid days made for a rather comfortable Wednesday here in Mid-January. Our official high reached 47 degrees which was 19 degrees warmer than Tuesday’s high!
  On Thursday, despite some clouds at times and perhaps a brief sprinkle or shower, we are expected to again reach the mid to upper 40’s.
  On Friday yet another arctic airmass will begin to move in by later in the day and despite a mild morning in the low 40’s, it will fall to the mid-teen
  
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• Mile High Miracle 10 years later: How Ravens' prayers were answered - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN - ESPN

  12-01-2022 09:00
  Mile High Miracle 10 years later: How Ravens' prayers were answered - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN  ESPN
  
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• Maryland Medical Helicopter Traveling To Philadelphia Crash Lands; All 4 Occupants, Including Infant, Suffer Minor Injuries, Authorities Say

  12-01-2022 05:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A medical helicopter that was based in Maryland and was on its way from a Chambersburg, Pennsylvania hospital to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia crash landed in the suburb of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania authorities said Tuesday.
  All four passengers, including a 2-month-old girl, a nurse, the pilot and a crew member, suffered non-life threatening injuries after the helicopter went down for a hard landing just outside the Drexel Hill United Methodis
  
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• $4K Reward Offered For Information In New Year’s Day Murder Of Baltimore Teens

  12-01-2022 04:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police in partnership with Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the deaths of two Baltimore teenagers in the first hours of 2022.
  Both Bernard Thomas, 17, and Demond Canada, 16, were shot and killed on the 3600 block of Gelston Drive, police said.There is no further information available on the double homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stopper
  
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• Man Seriously Injured In Northwest Baltimore Shooting

  12-01-2022 03:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was seriously injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Baltimore, police said.
  Officers responded around 2:46 p.m. to the 3900 block of West Belvedere Avenue, where they found the man with an apparent life-threatening gunshot wound.
  He was hospitalized, and his condition is currently unknown, police said. Homicide detectives have been notified of the shooting.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers
  
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• Frustrating Tax Season Anticipated As COVID-19 Surge Sabotages IRS, Comptroller’s Office

  12-01-2022 03:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In less than two weeks you can begin filing your state and federal income taxes, but already the IRS is warning Americans to expect a delayed and frustrating tax season.
  Blame the pandemic.
  The IRS said staffing and funding challenges combined with the complications caused by the federal stimulus and child tax credit payments could really put a wrench in the 2021 tax works.
  In Maryland, an average of $3.5 billion in refunds are sent out each year. State comptroller Peter
  
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• Orioles To Change Left Field Dimensions At Camden Yards

  12-01-2022 03:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The outfield dimensions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will undergo their first major change in more than 20 years to create a ballpark “that is fair for both pitchers and hitters.”
  According to an email sent to Birdland Members whose seats will be eliminated by the change, the team has decided to push back and raise the left field wall. It’s the first alteration since the 2001 season, when the team reconfigured the diamond, adding up to seven feet to th
  
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