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• Former Maryland Del. Emmett Burns Dies At 81 - CBS Baltimore

  17-03-2022 23:36
  
  Former Maryland Del. Emmett Burns Dies At 81  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Former Maryland Del. Emmett Burns Dies At 81

  17-03-2022 23:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Maryland state delegate Emmett Burns has died at age 81, WJZ has learned.
  Burns served four terms in the House representing District 10 in Baltimore County from 1995 to 2015.
  He was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1940, and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. A family member told WJZ he passed away “surrounded by the love of the Burns family.”
  The Democrat made headlines as a staunch opponent of gay marriage, leading the charge against the eventually successfu
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Nearly a dozen guns confiscated in Baltimore schools, FOP says - Fox Baltimore

  17-03-2022 23:28
  EXCLUSIVE: Nearly a dozen guns confiscated in Baltimore schools, FOP says  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Towson is booming. Here's why businesses choose it over downtown Baltimore, say experts - Fox Baltimore

  17-03-2022 23:11
  Towson is booming. Here's why businesses choose it over downtown Baltimore, say experts  Fox Baltimore
  
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• AG Frosh Joins Coalition Calling To Strengthen Protections Against Childhood Lead Poisoning

  17-03-2022 23:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Thursday announced he joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in calling on the United States Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen protections against lead poisoning.
  The coalition on Wednesday laid out recommendations on how the EPA could bolster its plan to combat childhood lead exposure after the agency released a draft strategy.
  “The EPA’s draft strategy to mitigate lead exposure is a good one, but
  
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• Market Spotlight: Baltimore, Maryland - Think Realty

  17-03-2022 22:53
  
  Market Spotlight: Baltimore, Maryland  Think Realty
  
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• A Perfect March Madness Bracket Could Get You Free Crab Cakes For Life

  17-03-2022 22:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — March Madness is underway, and while many are trying to get that perfect bracket to win some serious cash, how about endless crab cakes instead?
  Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is offering free crab cakes for life if you enter its contest and score a perfect bracket.
  Since the restaurant started the contest in 2018, nobody has won the top prize. Why? Maybe because the chances of a perfect bracket are one in 9.2 quintillion, according to the NCAA.
  Not only are they offering f
  
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• Maryland State Police Complete Investigation Into Robert Vicosa’s Killing Spree As Pennsylvania Probe Reveals ‘Concerns’

  17-03-2022 21:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) –Maryland State Police tell WJZ they have completed their investigation into the Robert Vicosa case, saying it was a murder-suicide, but no further details were immediately available.
  That development comes as Pennsylvania’s attorney general said he will not pursue criminal charges against police in York County, Pennsylvania who were accused of stalling enforcement of a protective order. But the attorney general still has concerns about the police response.
  Rober
  
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• Estranged Wife Of Robert Vicosa Drops Complaint Against York Police Claiming Chief Stopped Enforcing Protective Order

  17-03-2022 21:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The mother of two young girls killed last November by their father, former Baltimore County Police officer Robert Vicosa, has withdrawn her complaint against the chief of the York Area Regional Police Department, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General said Thursday.
  She claimed Chief Tim Damon stopped enforcement of a protective order she filed against Vicosa after he brutally assaulted her and fled with the kids.
  “Our office’s investigation of this matte
  
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• Man, 24, fatally shoots father in Baltimore Washington Medical Center parking lot and later kills himself, police say - Baltimore Sun

  17-03-2022 21:56
  Man, 24, fatally shoots father in Baltimore Washington Medical Center parking lot and later kills himself, police say  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate - Daily Voice

  17-03-2022 21:29
  
  Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate  Daily Voice
  
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• Linebacker Za'Darius Smith backs out of deal with Baltimore Ravens, source says - ESPN

  17-03-2022 21:16
  
  Linebacker Za'Darius Smith backs out of deal with Baltimore Ravens, source says  ESPN
  
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• Baltimore Man Gets Life In 2020 Murder Of 20-Year-Old

  17-03-2022 21:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man was sentenced Wednesday to life after pleading guilty to a murder two years ago in East Baltimore, authorities said.
  Keith Gladden received a life sentence with all but 50 years suspended for his first-degree murder conviction in the April 2020 shooting death of 20-year-old Dontrell Toliver, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office said.
  “My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Toliver’s family and friends, who are left to life thr
  
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• Harford County Shelter At Capacity, Reduces Adoption Fees For Dogs

  17-03-2022 21:01
  
  FALLSTON, Md. (WJZ) — All 65 dog kennels at the Humane Society of Harford County are at capacity, so the shelter has slashed prices to help those dogs find a new home.
  The shelter has made all dog adoption fees $16. The fees are regularly $35 to $250.
  “If you’ve been considering adoption, now is the time,” said executive director Jen Swanson. “The first day of spring is Sunday, so with the warmer weather that’s headed our way, it’s the perfect time to ge
  
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• Study Shows Harassment Prompted Some Health Officials To Resign During The Pandemic

  17-03-2022 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new study shows an uptick in the harassment of health officials during the initial phase of the pandemic, which prompted some of them to leave their positions or resign.
  The study, titled Pandemic-related workplace violence and its impact on public health officials, March 2020-January 2021, was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It identified 1,499 unique reports of harassment across local health departments in the United States between Ma
  
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• Reunion For Ravens, Za’Darius Smith Reportedly Falls Through

  17-03-2022 20:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A reunion between the Baltimore Ravens and outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith is reportedly no longer happening, one day after it was reported the two sides had agreed to a four-year, $35 million contract.
  Now, Smith is not signing the deal, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.Plot twist: Former #Packers pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith is not signing his deal with the #Ravens after all, sources say. He remains a free agent.
  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1
  
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• Man Shot Multiple Times In Woodlawn, Police Say

  17-03-2022 20:42
  
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — A man was shot Thursday morning in Woodlawn, Baltimore County Police said.
  Police responded at 9:30 a.m. to the 3400 block of Redmond Road for a reported shooting, where they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
  The victim was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition.
  Anyone with information in the shooting is asked to call Baltimore County Police.
   
  
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• Ever Forward’s Hull Undamaged After Chesapeake Bay Grounding

  17-03-2022 20:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship’s hull was not damaged when it ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay and there is no fuel leakage, the ship’s operator said in an update Thursday, four days after the Ever Forward got stranded as it left the Port of Baltimore.
  Evergreen arranged for divers to inspect the ship after Sunday’s accident, and its propeller and rudder are fully functional, the company said in a statement Thursday. It has appointed salvor Donjon Smit to join the rescue
  
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• Girl, 17, Wounded In ‘Targeted’ Shooting In Glen Burnie, Police Say

  17-03-2022 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized Thursday morning after she was shot in Glen Burnie, authorities said.
  Officers were called to the 6000 block of Harris Heights Avenue about 4:05 a.m. in response to a shooting, Anne Arundel County Police said. Upon arrival, they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.
  An officer gave the 17-year-old first aid until paramedics arrived to take her to the hospital. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening, polic
  
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• Ravens Fill Areas Of Need With Marcus Williams, Morgan Moses

  17-03-2022 20:15
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Ravens made an aggressive foray into free agency, and helped fill various needs on the current roster.
  Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta saw an opportunity to strengthen the team and quickly acted.
  The Ravens signed safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses within 24 hours of each other earlier this week.
  Baltimore finished 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Ravens were devastated with injuries and fin
  
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• Baltimore Orioles To Again Allow Outside Food And Drink At Camden Yards - CBS Baltimore

  17-03-2022 20:02
  
  Baltimore Orioles To Again Allow Outside Food And Drink At Camden Yards  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Orioles To Again Allow Outside Food And Drink At Camden Yards

  17-03-2022 20:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baseball is back, and so is outside food and drink at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
  According to an updated copy of the Baltimore Orioles’ A-to-Z stadium guide, fans can bring in sealed food and non-alcoholic beverages “in a clear, plastic bag no larger than one-gallon in size.”
  One bag is allowed per fan, and sealed drinks have to be in a plastic bottle no larger than 20 ounces.
  After 560 days without fans in the stands due to the pandemic, the Orioles s
  
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• Anne Arundel County Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Father & Son

  17-03-2022 19:55
  
  GLEN BURNIE (WJZ) — A 24-year-old man fatally shot his father outside a Glen Burnie hospital Wednesday evening before taking his own life, authorities said.
  The shooting was initially reported about 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Anne Arundel County Police said.
  That’s where police found Kintrell Todd McEachern, 39, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, he did not survive.
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• Marcus Williams Brings a Ball Hawk's Mentality to Baltimore - BaltimoreRavens.com

  17-03-2022 19:33
  
  Marcus Williams Brings a Ball Hawk's Mentality to Baltimore  BaltimoreRavens.com
  
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• Where’s Marty? Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day At The Guinness Brewery

  17-03-2022 19:22
  
  Hi everyone!
  It is St. Patrick’s day, SLÁINTE! What a fine toast the Irish have. The translation is “health!” Simple and to the point. And isn’t that a good thought these days.
  This morning we were at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, the only Guinness brewery in the U.S. and a little over 3,000 miles away form the original Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin. Some 3,000 folks are expected to visit the brewery on Thursday to toast the “wearing of
  
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• Baltimore Ravens’ NFL free-agent signings 2022: Michael Pierce could boost the pass rush - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN - ESPN

  17-03-2022 18:59
  
  Baltimore Ravens’ NFL free-agent signings 2022: Michael Pierce could boost the pass rush - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN  ESPN
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Colbury Road Shooting

  17-03-2022 18:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital early Thursday morning.
  Officers were called to a local hospital about 5 a.m. after the victim showed up with a gunshot wound, police said. He is listed in stable condition.
  Based on a preliminary investigation, officers determined the victim was shot in the 1300 block of Colbury Road, according to police.
  No additional details about the shooting were immediately released.
  Anyone with inf
  
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• One of two Baltimore men charged in McElderry Park fatal shooting is convicted, gets 50 years in prison - Baltimore Sun

  17-03-2022 18:55
  One of two Baltimore men charged in McElderry Park fatal shooting is convicted, gets 50 years in prison  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Eric DeCosta’s Ravens Way 3.0 has positioned Baltimore to contend for the Super Bowl - Baltimore Beatdown

  17-03-2022 18:45
  
  Eric DeCosta’s Ravens Way 3.0 has positioned Baltimore to contend for the Super Bowl  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Pittsburgh Set To Experience Economic Boost From NCAA Tournament

  17-03-2022 17:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The madness of the NCAA Tournament has made its way to Pittsburgh.
  Brackets are set for March Madness, and the men tip off on Friday, while the women’s Division III is set for Thursday’s semifinals, with the championship game to follow on Saturday.
  Experts estimate that businesses in the Pittsburgh area could see about $10.5 million this weekend.
  With the women’s and men’s basketball tournaments rotating playing days starting Thursday, hotels are
  
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• Pittsburgh Set To Experience Economic Upheaval Thanks To NCAA Tournament

  17-03-2022 17:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The madness of the NCAA Tournament has finally made its way to Pittsburgh.Brackets are set for March Madness and the men tip-off on Friday while the women are set for the semifinals and then the championship game on Saturday.The plus-minus for the Pittsburgh region is about $10.5 million – that’s how much money experts expect to be cycled through businesses this weekend.With the women’s and men’s basketball tournaments rotating playing days start
  
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• BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Set Cargo Record In 2021, Hogan Says

  17-03-2022 17:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport handled more than 618.8 million pounds of cargo in 2021, setting a new airport record, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday.
  In July 2021, the airport set a new mark for monthly shipments, transporting 56.3 million pounds of cargo, the governor’s office said.
  The new benchmarks come amid growths in e-commerce during the pandemic.
  “We are so fortunate to be home to one of the most convenient, efficient
  
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• Things to do in Baltimore and online March 18 to 24 - Baltimore Sun

  17-03-2022 17:24
  Things to do in Baltimore and online March 18 to 24  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Lifelong woman environmentalist trailblazes leadership path > Baltimore District > News Stories - US Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District

  17-03-2022 17:23
  
  Lifelong woman environmentalist trailblazes leadership path > Baltimore District > News Stories  US Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Pass Emergency Suspension Of Fuel Tax

  17-03-2022 17:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Marylanders facing record prices at the pump, state lawmakers on Thursday passed a measure to suspend Maryland’s fuel tax for 30 days.
  The fast-tracked bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Larry Hogan, who is expected to sign it on Friday morning.
  Once the bill receives Gov. Hogan’s signature, Comptroller Peter Franchot said his office will suspend collection of the fuel tax, which is roughly $0.36 per gallon.
  “When he signs that bill, the next gallon
  
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• 2 Wounded In Northwest Baltimore Shooting, Police Say

  17-03-2022 17:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A shooting Wednesday evening in northwest Baltimore sent two people to the hospital, authorities said.
  Officers were called about 8:44 p.m. to the 3700 block of West Belvedere Avenue, where they found an 18-year-old shot in the back, Baltimore Police said. The teen was taken to a hospital for treatment.
  Later Wednesday, police learned that a second victim had shown up at a local hospital with a graze wound that is not considered life-threatening.
  Based on a preliminary in
  
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• Lost & Found: World War II-Era Ring Found At Maryland Science Center

  17-03-2022 16:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lost a ring lately? It might be at the Maryland Science Center.
  The Science Center recently recovered a World War II-era wedding band last month, and staff are hoping to return it to its owner.
  It’s believed that the ring was lost sometime between Feb. 18 and Feb. 20, likely in the Kid’s Room, staff told WJZ.
  The ring has an inscription that only the rightful owner will know.
  If you think this ring might belong to you, contact MSC at 410-685-2370.
  
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• March Madness: Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis Rises To Stardom

  17-03-2022 16:31
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket with the same ferocity he used to show while running over defenders as a high school quarterback.
  Davis’ emergence as the Big Ten player of the year and a likely NBA lottery pick has been one of college basketball’s biggest surprises this season. The 6-foot-5 sophomore believes his football experience made him a better basketball player.
  Wisconsin Badgers guard Johnny Davis drives down the court during the m
  
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• Curio Wellness Giving Away $40K In Gift Cards To Help Customers Pay For Gas

  17-03-2022 16:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Curio Wellness, a Maryland-based medical cannabis company, is giving away $40,000 in Royal Farms gift cards to help patients save a little green at the pump.
  Over the last four months, patient purchases have consistently declined, which the company attributes to the rising costs of consumer goods, particularly gas.
  “We know that one of the barriers to accessing healthcare and medicine is transportation, and we want to ease the burden many of our loyal patients are e
  
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• InfieldFest 2022 Heads To Baltimore, Star-Studded Lineup Revealed - Patch

  17-03-2022 16:08
  
  InfieldFest 2022 Heads To Baltimore, Star-Studded Lineup Revealed  Patch
  
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• Ray Lewis Is Confident Ravens Will Finalize Deal With Lamar Jackson - Sports Illustrated

  17-03-2022 15:47
  
  Ray Lewis Is Confident Ravens Will Finalize Deal With Lamar Jackson  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Maryland Weather: Off-And-On Rain For St. Patrick’s Day

  17-03-2022 14:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We don’t seem to have the luck of the Irish going for us with this St. Patrick’s Day forecast!
  It is quite gray and rainy outside with temperatures expected to top out in the upper 50s on Thursday afternoon.
  The good news? Any batches of rain we’re getting are expected to clear out of the Baltimore area by 5 or 6 p.m.
  This moisture is coming from a low-pressure system hugging the Mid-Atlantic coast, which is heading northeast.
  While some coastal parts of
  
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• Baltimore Orioles pursuit of Carlos Correa makes perfect sense - Call To The Pen

  17-03-2022 14:00
  
  Baltimore Orioles pursuit of Carlos Correa makes perfect sense  Call To The Pen
  
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• Three tech companies look to plant roots in Baltimore - The Business Journals

  17-03-2022 12:48
  Three tech companies look to plant roots in Baltimore  The Business Journals
  
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• Anthony Averett Officially Gone From Ravens, Heads to AFC West - Sports Illustrated

  17-03-2022 12:43
  
  Anthony Averett Officially Gone From Ravens, Heads to AFC West  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Opinion: Prosecuting Victims of Sex Trafficking Doesn't Make Baltimore Safer - Josh Kurtz

  17-03-2022 11:35
  
  Opinion: Prosecuting Victims of Sex Trafficking Doesn't Make Baltimore Safer  Josh Kurtz
  
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• Maryland Weather: Off And On Rain

  17-03-2022 11:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We don’t seem to have the luck of the Irish going for us with today’s forecast! It is quite gray and quite rainy.
  We’ll be dealing with off and on rain through a good portion of the day. Expect to dry out between 2-4pm.
  Tomorrow will be bright and sunny though!
  
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• Home energy costs rise sharply in Baltimore region, a result of war, inflation and other factors - Baltimore Sun

  17-03-2022 11:02
  Home energy costs rise sharply in Baltimore region, a result of war, inflation and other factors  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Thursday Morning Headlines: How permanent daylight saving time would impact Baltimore; Baltimore police changing how they track crime data; and more - Baltimore Fishbowl

  17-03-2022 09:07
  Thursday Morning Headlines: How permanent daylight saving time would impact Baltimore; Baltimore police changing how they track crime data; and more  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Northwest Baltimore Community Addresses City Leaders After Rash Of Deadly Shootings - CBS Baltimore

  17-03-2022 08:00
  
  Northwest Baltimore Community Addresses City Leaders After Rash Of Deadly Shootings  CBS Baltimore
  
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