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• Baltimore’s Morgan State, Coppin State campuses close due to bomb threats, part of latest round of threats to HBCUs - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 23:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore’s Morgan State, Coppin State campuses close due to bomb threats, part of latest round of threats to HBCUs  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Here Are The Contenders For The Washington Football Team’s New Name

  01-02-2022 23:14
  
  (CNN) — On Wednesday, the Washington Football Team will reveal its new name, forging a fresh identity for an NFL franchise known for 83 years as the Redskins.
  The announcement will end 18 months of market research for the team, which ditched its previous name under growing pressure in July 2020 because of its racist connotations.
  In selecting the name, team officials have held focus groups and received more than 40,000 submissions from fans. They’ve also endured jokey suggested names
  
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• Car thefts rapidly rising in Baltimore County - wmar2news.com

  01-02-2022 22:52 via wmar2news.com
  
  Car thefts rapidly rising in Baltimore County  wmar2news.com
  
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• Pikesville Man Shot And Killed In Westminster, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  01-02-2022 22:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Pikesville Man Shot And Killed In Westminster, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Pikesville Man Shot And Killed In Westminster, Police Say

  01-02-2022 22:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Pikesville man died after he was shot Monday night in Westminster, Maryland State Police said.
  Troopers responded at 11:15 p.m. to the 100 block of S. Center Street in Westminster for a reported shooting. There, they found the victim, identified as 26-year-old Kevin King, lying outside against a building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Investigators do not have any suspect description at this time, police said. An investigati
  
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• ‘It’s A Sad Thing’: Bomb Threats At Local HBCUs Further Disrupt Already Altered Schooling

  01-02-2022 21:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A nationwide concern is brewing over a number of bomb threats being made at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  Morgan State and Coppin State Universities received threats Tuesday, causing the campuses to be put on lockdown.
  More than a dozen HBCUs across the country have been targeted, including Howard University in Washington, D.C.
  “It’s very ironic that when Black History Month is starting to come into play all of these things are starting to fall
  
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• BMA To Open Joan Mitchell Retrospective On March 6

  01-02-2022 21:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Museum of Art will open a retrospective of the work of Joan Mitchell, an abstract painter and member of the celebrated “New York School” of artists that also included Willem de Kooning, poet Frank O’Hara and Mark Rothko, next month, the museum said Tuesday.
  The exhibition features 70 works from Mitchell’s career, spanning her time in New York City during the 1950s to her nearly four decades in France. In addition to well-known paintin
  
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• Maryland's second-highest court weighs maglev condemnation lawsuit - Baltimore Business Journal - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-02-2022 21:12 via bizjournals.com
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• High-level resignations shake the Scott administration - Baltimore Brew

  01-02-2022 21:05 via baltimorebrew.com
  
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• Baltimore County executive now backs Towson, Dulaney high school replacements, reversing earlier position - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 21:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County executive now backs Towson, Dulaney high school replacements, reversing earlier position  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County startup raises $5M, plots move to Port Covington - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-02-2022 20:23 via bizjournals.com
  Baltimore County startup raises $5M, plots move to Port Covington  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Morgan State, Coppin State Campuses Cleared After Bomb Threats

  01-02-2022 20:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The campuses of Morgan State University and Coppin State University have been cleared after both historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats on Tuesday.
  About 1:57 p.m., Morgan State lifted a shelter-in-place order after no suspicious items were found following “a thorough and exhaustive sweep of the campus and its buildings, including all residential facilities on and off site.”
  The university said remote instruction will continue for a
  
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• Merger of business groups a win for Baltimore | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 20:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Merger of business groups a win for Baltimore | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested In January Shooting Death Of 23-Year-Old Man

  01-02-2022 20:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 23-year-old Darron McCoy, the Baltimore Police Department said.
  On Jan. 17, officers were dispatched to the 4900 block of N. Franklintown Road for a report of gunfire and found McCoy suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, police said.
  McCoy was taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead.
  On Jan. 28, police arrested the boy, who is being cha
  
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• Morgan State On Lockdown Due To Bomb Threat, Coppin State Campus Cleared After Search

  01-02-2022 19:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the second day in a row, local historically Black colleges and universities were targeted by bomb threats—this time Morgan State University and Coppin State University were impacted.
  Morgan State closed its campus issued a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning after receiving a bomb threat, university administrators said. Students, faculty and staff were asked to stay put while the situation is dealt with.
  In an emailed statement, Morgan State president David W
  
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• Teenager arrested for January murder in southwest Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  01-02-2022 19:35 via foxbaltimore.com
  Teenager arrested for January murder in southwest Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Rosedale warehouse sells to Daniels Health affiliate for $5.7M - Baltimore Business Journal - Baltimore Business Journal

  01-02-2022 19:27 via bizjournals.com
  
  Rosedale warehouse sells to Daniels Health affiliate for $5.7M - Baltimore Business Journal  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Mayor Scott Names Former Teacher and Education Expert to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Mayor Brandon M. Scott

  01-02-2022 19:25 via mayor.baltimorecity.gov
  Mayor Scott Names Former Teacher and Education Expert to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners  Mayor Brandon M. Scott
  
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• Gov. Hogan Proclaims Tuesday Lunar New Year Day In Maryland - CBS Baltimore

  01-02-2022 19:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Gov. Hogan Proclaims Tuesday Lunar New Year Day In Maryland  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Gov. Hogan Proclaims Tuesday Lunar New Year Day In Maryland

  01-02-2022 19:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 1, 2022, as Lunar New Year Day in Maryland.
  The governor along with First Lady Yumi Hogan released a video celebrating the Year of the Black Tiger and honoring contributions the Asian American community has made in Maryland.
  “2022 is the Year of the Tiger,” Hogan said. “Tigers are strong and brave, and it’s in that same spirit that we celebrate our thriving Asian American community
  
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• County Executive Calvin Ball Lifts Howard County Mask Mandate

  01-02-2022 18:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Tuesday issued an executive order rescinding the county’s indoor mask mandate, more than a month after the Omicron variant fueled a surge in cases and hospitalizations.
  In a release, Ball said it was “vital” to sign the order on Dec. 23 as cases started to increase. Following the holidays, the county’s positivity rate was nearly 30% and 84 people were hospitalized with the virus at Howard County General Hospit
  
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• Baltimore Police Looking For Missing 23-Year-Old Woman - CBS Baltimore

  01-02-2022 18:38 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Baltimore Police Looking For Missing 23-Year-Old Woman

  01-02-2022 18:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are asking for help finding a woman who’s been missing since the weekend.
  Diamond Nance, 23, was last seen sometime Saturday on Riggs Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
  Nance is described as 5-foot-1 and roughly 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black coat and scarf, police said.
  Anyone with information on the 23-year-old’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
  
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• Following Expiration Of Mask Mandate, Anne Arundel County Officials Encourage Residents To Continue Protective Measures

  01-02-2022 18:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Following the expiration of the county’s mask mandate, Anne Arundel County officials on Tuesday said COVID-19 health metrics are improving but cautioned residents to remain vigilant.
  As of Tuesday, hospitalizations in the county are down to 77 patients, after peaking at 284 on Jan. 11, and the positivity rate is down to 10.23%, according to data from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
  While hospitals and medical centers are recovering from the Omicron-dri
  
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• Maryland Weather: It’s Mostly Sunny, But There Is Potential For Freezing Fog Later

  01-02-2022 18:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 38 degrees and a 7-mph wind blowing in from the east.
  Things will cool down Tuesday evening as it will be partly cloudy with a calm wind and a low of roughly 27 degrees.
  High pressure will remain in control through Wednesday, and we’ll continue our mild trend of temperatures for the next two days.The only foreseeable issue Tuesday night is the possibility of freezing fog or mist (primarily east of the Bay), because of an east
  
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• Maryland Hospitals’ Nursing Vacancies Up 50% Since Late August, Group Says

  01-02-2022 18:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland’s hospitals face a workforce shortage preventing them from keeping up with an unprecedented demand for care, the Maryland Hospital Association said Tuesday.
  The organization said even though it’s pleased to see COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining, the number of COVID-19 patients hospitals are treating remains high, and they’re also caring for non-COVID patients. The group said hospitals are “strugg
  
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• COVID-19 In Maryland: Hospitalizations Dip Below 1,700, Positivity Rate Below 9%

  01-02-2022 17:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen below 1,700 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped below 9%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
  Yet even as Gov. Larry Hogan has pointed to those improving metrics as a signal that Maryland is emerging from a wave of Omicron-driven infections, health care leaders say hospitals are still struggling with a nursing shortage.
  Maryland added 1,500 more COVID-19 cases over the pas
  
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• Heavy Traffic Expected During Memorial Service For Firefighters, DOT Says

  01-02-2022 16:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Heavy traffic is expected around the Baltimore Convention Center on Wednesday while a memorial service is held for three fallen Baltimore firefighters, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation said.
  The service for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Kenny Lacayo, who died last week after a partial collapse trapped them in a burning, vacant home, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. inside the convention center.
  Transportation officials said there will be several st
  
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• Baltimore Police Seek Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

  01-02-2022 16:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are asking for help finding a missing 14-year-old girl.
  Shaniya Wiggins was last seen sometime Monday in the 5600 block of Cadillac Avenue, Baltimore Police said.
  She is about 5-foot-6 and 120 pounds, and she was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket and army fatigue pants.
  Anyone with information on the 14-year-old’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 410-396-2466.
  
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• Fourth Victim Dies In Head-On Crash On Bel Air Bypass

  01-02-2022 16:03
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — A fourth person has died of injuries suffered in Monday’s head-on crash in Bel Air, authorities said Tuesday.
  The deadly, two-vehicle crash happened about 1:40 p.m. on the Bel Air Bypass on Route 1 near Spring Rock Road, Maryland State Police said.
  Troopers said a Toyota RAV4 was heading north when the driver tried to pass another vehicle, crossed into the southbound lanes and collided with a Honda Civic.
  Afterward, the Toyota rolled over on its side and caught f
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man Shot In Thigh In East Baltimore, Police Say

  01-02-2022 15:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 19-year-old was hospitalized after he was shot early Tuesday morning near Fell’s Point, authorities said.
  Shortly before 1 a.m., patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of Oakmont Avenue, where they found the man shot in the thigh, Baltimore Police said.
  Based on a preliminary investigation, detectives determined the shooting took place in the 700 block of Broadway, police said.
  The 19-year-old was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition was n
  
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• Maryland suing Baltimore over wastewater woes | WaterWorld - WaterWorld

  01-02-2022 15:03 via waterworld.com
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• Morgan State On Lockdown Due To Bomb Threat, Coppin State Issues Shelter-In-Place Order

  01-02-2022 14:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the second day in a row, local historically Black colleges and universities were targeted by bomb threats—this time Morgan State University and Coppin State University were impacted.
  Morgan State closed its campus issued a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning after receiving a bomb threat, university administrators said. Students, faculty and staff were asked to stay put while the situation is dealt with.
  In an emailed statement, Morgan State president David W
  
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• Morgan State University On Lockdown Due To Bomb Threat

  01-02-2022 12:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Morgan State University has ordered a shelter-in-place due to a bomb threat it received around 6:00 a.m. this morning.
  The campus is on lockdown and will be closed for the day.
  Classes will be held virtually and office functions will be handled via telework for the rest of the day, the university told WJZ.
  This marks the second bomb threat to an HBCU in the past 24 hours.
  This story will be updated.CAMPUS ALERT: Due to a bomb threat, access to campus will be closed as the
  
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• Citizen patrols can help make Baltimore streets safer | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 12:47 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore Sun high school sports Top 15 polls (Jan. 31) - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore organization H.O.P.E. works to reintegrate the formerly incarcerated into the city and society - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore organization H.O.P.E. works to reintegrate the formerly incarcerated into the city and society  Baltimore Sun
  
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• What to do during Black History Month in Maryland 2022 - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
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• Harriet Tubman in Baltimore - maryland.gov

  01-02-2022 09:00 via news.maryland.gov
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• Baltimore man shot and killed inside home, wife says followed home from casino - Fox Baltimore

  01-02-2022 09:00 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore man shot and killed inside home, wife says followed home from casino  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Retired Baltimore police detective calling attention to his cousin's murder - Fox Baltimore

  01-02-2022 06:09 via foxbaltimore.com
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• 2 Men Injured In South Baltimore Shooting

  01-02-2022 05:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two men were injured in a shooting Monday night in South Baltimore, police said.
  Officers responded at 9:46 p.m. to the 3500 block of Hanover Street, where they found two men, 26 and 53, in a convenience store suffering from gunshot wounds.
  Both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
  Investigators believe the victims were on the street when they heard multiple gunshots and were shot. They then ran into a convenience store.
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• Mayor Scott Orders City-Wide Review Of Baltimore’s Vacant Properties - CBS Baltimore

  01-02-2022 05:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Mayor Scott Orders City-Wide Review Of Baltimore’s Vacant Properties  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Consultant tells Baltimore County how to save hundreds of millions of dollars - WYPR

  01-02-2022 04:53 via wypr.org
  
  Consultant tells Baltimore County how to save hundreds of millions of dollars  WYPR
  
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• 77% tested at Baltimore high school read at elementary level, some at kindergarten level - Fox Baltimore

  01-02-2022 04:30 via foxbaltimore.com
  77% tested at Baltimore high school read at elementary level, some at kindergarten level  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Warming Trend Expected To End With Rain

  01-02-2022 04:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A slow warming trend can be expected this week as temperatures trend into the 50s by Thursday ahead of an approaching front.
  This front will arrive from the west and southwest Thursday bringing periods of rain and isolated instances of flooding, especially for the higher elevations in western Maryland.
  The biggest question as this system develops is determining the timing of cold air. If cold air on the backside of this system arrives while moisture is still in place, it
  
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• JHU Applied Physics Lab Lands On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List

  01-02-2022 03:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics lab is one of the best places to work in the country, according to Glassdoor’s “Best Places To Work 2022” roundup.
  The lab, based in Laurel, Maryland, ranked number 15 on the list of 100 companies. The laboratory, on its website, says it “provides U.S. government agencies with deep expertise in specialized fields to support national priorities and technology development programs”
  The lab says i
  
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• Baltimore sees deadliest January with latest homicide; shootings continue Monday night - Baltimore Sun

  01-02-2022 03:23 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore sees deadliest January with latest homicide; shootings continue Monday night  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Wisconsin Hires Bobby Engram As Offensive Coordinator

  01-02-2022 03:05
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has reached into the pro ranks to hire Bobby Engram from the Ravens as his offensive coordinator.
  Engram, 49, has spent the last eight seasons as an assistant coach with Baltimore, starting as a wide receivers coach for five seasons and spending the last three seasons as a tight ends coach, working with All-Pro selection Mark Andrews.
  He’s also a familiar face, having worked on Chryst’s staff at Pittsburgh from 2012-13
  
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• Orioles’ 2022 Promotional Schedule Released; 30th Anniversary Celebrations Abound

  01-02-2022 02:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It may be January, but the Baltimore Orioles are already looking ahead to baseball season with their 2022 promotional schedule.
  Individual tickets for regular-season home games go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Fans can get presale access on Thursday by signing up for the Orioles Insider email newsletter at Orioles.com/Newsletter.
  The schedule, released Monday, includes a number of days aimed at young fans, including Kids’ Opening Day on April 3 and Youth
  
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