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• Derby Runner-Up Epicenter, Kentucky Oaks Winner Secret Oath Enter Preakness, Maryland Jockey Club Says

  11-05-2022 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Epicenter will head to Pimlico Race Course hoping to turn the tables on Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike in the Preakness Stakes, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
  And they will face an intriguing new runner in Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath, who will take on the boys in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, racing officials said.BREAKING NEWS: D. Wayne Lukas just informed the @PimlicoRC racing office thatKentucky Oaks winner, SECRET OATH, is confirmed for the @PreaknessS
  
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• American Craft Made Marketplace Returning As In-Person Event Next Week At Baltimore Convention Center

  11-05-2022 23:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The American Craft Made Marketplace, featuring 300 local artists selling ceramics, jewelry, paintings, crafts and other handmake items, is returning as an in-person event next week at the Baltimore Convention Center.
  But the American Craft Council will also host an online event for those who can’t attend.
  The in-person market is scheduled from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22 at the convention center, with hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5
  
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• Ravens To Host Screening Of ‘Sing 2’ At M&T Bank Stadium In June

  11-05-2022 22:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Grab the popcorn and your finest purple and black attire, the Baltimore Ravens are inviting fans to M&T Bank Stadium for the team’s annual Family Movie Night next month.
  “Sing 2,” featuring Buster Moon and friends, will be screened on the he RavensVision HD screens inside the stadium on June 10.
  Before the movie starts, fans are invited to take self-guided tours of the locker room and enjoy activities like face-painting and games on the field. Cheerl
  
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• Maryland Health Officials Recommend Masks Indoors Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

  11-05-2022 22:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Local health officials in Maryland are strongly urging mask usage in indoor public places as COVID-19 cases are on the upswing.
  “Particularly, those who are at higher risk of severe disease, those with chronic conditions, those who are older should be masking indoors and in public settings. And, those who are in contact with them as well,” Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said. “Even if you’ve been exposed to COVID or you
  
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• Units Responding To ‘Serious Crash’ On I-70 In Baltimore County

  11-05-2022 22:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Units from Baltimore County and Howard County are responding to a “serious crash” involving a tractor trailer and another vehicle on a stretch of eastbound of I-70, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.Units from #BCoFD, @HCDFRS o/s, I-70 btw exits 87 & 91 eastbound. Working aserious crash involving a tractor trailer & 2nd vehicle; heavy entrapment. Multiple patients including one Pri 1. All lanes blocked eastbound from exit 87 to exit 91. Use an
  
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• Trash Truck Catches Fire On Harford Road In Baltimore County

  11-05-2022 21:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A trash truck fire shut down traffic Wednesday to a stretch of Harford Road in Baltimore County.
  The incident was about 3 p.m. at Harford Road near Northwind Road, according to details provided by the Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson.
  The fire temporarily shut down traffic in both directions along Harford Road.
  No injuries were immediately reported as a result of the incident.
  It’s unclear what caused the truck to catch fire.
  
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• Three people wounded in separate Baltimore shootings - Fox Baltimore

  11-05-2022 21:17 via foxbaltimore.com
  Three people wounded in separate Baltimore shootings  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Derby Runner-Up Epicenter Confirmed for Preakness, Maryland Jockey Club Says

  11-05-2022 21:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Epicenter will head to Pimlico Race Course hoping to turn the tables on Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike in the Preakness Stakes, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
  Winchell Thoroughbreds, owners of the bay colt by Not This Time out of Silent Candy, confirmed the news Wednesday after a conversation with the horse’s trainer, Steve Asmussen.
  “Steve said he was really pleased with how he went back to the track this morning,” David Fiske, Winchell Thoroughbreds
  
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• Lawmakers Secure $130K To Support STEM Opportunities For Maryland Students

  11-05-2022 20:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lawmakers have secured nearly $130,000 in federal funding for partnerships between NASA and Maryland universities to provide opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  The funding was announced Wednesday by members of the Maryland Delegation, who said the money will benefit the University of Baltimore’s Space Tech Camp as well as the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore’s Precollege Summer Institute.
  The m
  
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• Learn The Signs Of Maternal Mental Health Conditions This Mental Health Awareness Month

  11-05-2022 20:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — During Mental Health Awareness Month the Maryland Department of Health is highlighting one of the most common complications in pregnancy and childbirth: maternal mental health conditions.
  The department encourages Marylanders to learn the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions pregnant women may experience, such as depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar illness and substance use disorders.
  Researc
  
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• Multiple Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes On I-695 Inner Loop In Towson

  11-05-2022 20:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A crash involving multiple cars and two tractor trailers has closed multiple lanes on I-695 in Towson.
  According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, eight vehicles were involved in the crash around 1 p.m. on the I-695 inner loop prior to exit 29B.
  Only the left lane of the northbound lanes is open, and traffic is slowed to a crawl. Chopper 13 over the scene showed one tractor-trailer that appeared to have caught fire.
  Maryland state police said no injuries have
  
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• Where’s Marty? Visiting Oakdale, Historic Ellicott City’s 34th Decorator Show House

  11-05-2022 20:09
  
  Hi everyone!
  It was a nice morning for a drive deep into Howard County to Woodbine, where we visited the estate of a former Maryland governor.His name was Edwin Warfield and his estate was called Oakdale. On property deeded way back in “the day,” like Revolutionary War-era day, the governor’s family settled and built a 22-room house on 180 acres.
  Starting this weekend and every weekend until June 5, the home is now playing host to Historic Ellicott City’s 34th Decorator S
  
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• Baltimore City Public Schools Seeks Feedback From Parents & Guardians

  11-05-2022 19:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking feedback from parents and guardians on the 2021-22 school year in hopes of identifying success stories and areas for improvement.
  The school district has posted a survey online to give local families an opportunity to share their thoughts and input about the school year. The survey is also being shared via email and social media.
  “Feedback is critical in the development and enhancement of programming, communication, school cl
  
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• Baltimore Man, 47, Charged In Gas Station Shooting, Police Say

  11-05-2022 19:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 47-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting last month near a Baltimore gas station.
  Joseph Moulden was taken into custody on a charge of attempted first-degree murder, Baltimore Police said. Court records show he also faces second-degree attempted murder, assault and various handgun charges.
  The charges are related to a shooting that unfolded about 4 a.m. April 30 outside a gas station in the 5100 block of Reisterstown Road, police said.
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• Port Of Baltimore Welcomes E-Commerce Focused ZIM Shipping Line

  11-05-2022 18:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Local and state officials gathered Wednesday at the Port of Baltimore to welcome a ZIM Shipping Line, a shipping carrier focused on e-commerce, to the port.
  The Israel-based company will begin the service from China and Southeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast with stops at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore every other week, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration.
  The service is known as the Zim e-Commerce Baltimore expre
  
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• January 6 Committee Finalizing Witness List And Topics Ahead Of High-Stakes Hearings In June

  11-05-2022 18:44
  
  (CNN) — A month before it kicks off a series of high-profile public hearings, the House select committee investigating January 6 is still finalizing its witness list and preparing to reach out to people it wants to testify publicly.
  The first hearing, set for June 9, will be a broad overview of the panel’s 10-month investigation and set the stage for subsequent hearings, which are expected to cover certain topics or themes including what President Donald Trump was doing as the riot u
  
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• Missing Man’s Body Found In Woods Of Clear Spring

  11-05-2022 18:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The body of a Hagerstown man missing for months was found by three juveniles Sunday in a wooded area in Clearspring, Maryland State Police said.
  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found no signs of trauma or obvious indications of foul play, police said. The man’s cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy.
  Bryan Patrick Harley, 38, was reported missing from Hagerstown on January 28, and was last seen in the Clear Spring area a few days be
  
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• Dog Adoption Fees Waived At Anne Arundel County Animal Shelter

  11-05-2022 18:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Due to a lack of shelter space, dog adoption fees have been waived at the Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control shelter, the agency announced Wednesday.
  The shelter currently has 29 dogs available for adoption with breeds ranging from Pit Bulls, to Shar Peis to Cocker Spaniels, and ranging in age from under a year old to 12-years-old.
  The free adoption includes a spay or neuter surgery, distemper and rabies vaccinations, deworming and a microchip.
  To be eligible a
  
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• Maryland Board Of Public Works Approves Transfer Of Spring Grove Hospital Center To UMBC

  11-05-2022 18:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — By a vote of 2-1, the Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved transferring the campus of Spring Grove Hospital Center, a 375-bed psychiatric hospital in Catonsville, to the neighboring University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
  Gov. Larry Hogan and Treasurer Dereck Davis voted in favor of the measure, while Comptroller Peter Franchot, who previously raised concerns about the future options for patients and the lack of public engagement, was the only “No&
  
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• Baltimore judges, state's attorney's employees might testify at trial of former city homicide prosecutor accused of stalking women - Baltimore Sun

  11-05-2022 18:21 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore judges, state's attorney's employees might testify at trial of former city homicide prosecutor accused of stalking women  Baltimore Sun
  
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• National Aquarium To Offer Tours Of Rescue Center Tours In Jonestown

  11-05-2022 17:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The National Aquarium is opening its Animal Care and Rescue Center to public tours, inviting visitors to see the facility where staffers take care of newly admitted animals, animals that are off exhibit and rescues.
  “We are excited to welcome inquiring minds behind the scenes of the Animal Care and Rescue Center,” said curator Ashleigh Clews. “This tour allows participants to experience the National Aquarium in a new way and sheds light on the critical w
  
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• Man arrested in killing of Baltimore mother of two, police say - Fox Baltimore

  11-05-2022 15:59 via foxbaltimore.com
  Man arrested in killing of Baltimore mother of two, police say  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Checks Intended For Churches In Maryland & Other States

  11-05-2022 15:48
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than 2,600 checks intended for religious institutions in several states that were deposited into fake bank accounts, a federal prosecutor in Maryland said.
  Florin Vaduva, 31, of Dania Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. The plea agreement orders Vaduva to pay at least $1 million restitution, U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron announced Tuesday in a news releas
  
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• Police Make Arrest In Murder Of Baltimore Mother

  11-05-2022 15:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 36-year-old man is under arrest in a deadly double shooting last month in southern Baltimore, authorities said.
  Joel Ugah was taken into custody on an arrest warrant Tuesday morning at an apartment in the 6900 block of Donachie Road, Baltimore Police said.
  Ugah is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and first- and second-degree assault, along with gun charges, police said.
  The charges stem from a shooting that unfolded about 6:19 a.m. April
  
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• Maryland Weather: Pleasant Day, Tracking Weekend Rain

  11-05-2022 11:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A pleasant day in store for us today! Sunshine with patchy clouds.
  It will be a bit breezy with temperatures in the 70s. At the end of the work week and weekend we are tracking some rain.
  
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• 30-year-old man killed by gunfire in Southeast Baltimore; three shot in Northeast Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  11-05-2022 09:00 via baltimoresun.com
  30-year-old man killed by gunfire in Southeast Baltimore; three shot in Northeast Baltimore  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 10 people shot, one killed, in three separate incidents across Baltimore on a violent Tuesday - Baltimore Sun

  11-05-2022 09:00 via baltimoresun.com
  10 people shot, one killed, in three separate incidents across Baltimore on a violent Tuesday  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Mullins, Nevin Power Orioles To 5-3 Win Over Cardinals

  11-05-2022 05:07
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cedric Mullins and Tyler Nevin each homered and Kyle Bradish struck out 11 over seven strong innings, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
  Mullins also added three singles and a stolen base in a 4-for-5 night. Anthony Santander added three hits, including a RBI double for Baltimore.
  It was the Orioles’ first time playing at the new Busch Stadium, which opened in 2006.
  But the Cardinals were the ones to have a h
  
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• Tick That Causes Red Meat Allergy Becoming More Common In Maryland 

  11-05-2022 05:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A tick that can make people allergic to red meat called the lone star tick is becoming more common in Maryland. 
  “This one has become more common in our area, actually the past couple of years this is the most common tick we get into our tick-testing service for identification,” said Dr. Michael Raupp, A professor of entomology at the University of Maryland. 
  The lone star tick’s bite, named for a small white mark on its back, can cause alpha-g
  
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• FOX45 Town Hall | Baltimore State's Attorney candidates say is office overwhelmed - Fox Baltimore

  11-05-2022 04:58 via foxbaltimore.com
  FOX45 Town Hall | Baltimore State's Attorney candidates say is office overwhelmed  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Spring Rain Will Return To The State

  11-05-2022 04:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the second day in a row, the Baltimore area was treated to beautiful blue skies, low humidity, and pleasant temperatures. 
  The high was 74 degrees, which is exactly normal for May 10. 
  On Wednesday and Thursday, a few clouds will appear in the southern part of Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.
  Still, there will be very pleasant temperatures and sunshine most of the time. 
  By Friday, clouds will be the dominant feature as an area of low pressure moves c
  
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• 4 Adults And 1 Juvenile Shot In Northwest Baltimore, Police Say

  11-05-2022 04:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five people were shot in Northwest Baltimore on Tuesday night, marking the second mass shooting in the city within eight hours.
  Baltimore police said during a press conference that four adults and one juvenile were injured during a shooting in the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue that occurred around 8:56 p.m.Police say 5 men were shot, 4 adults and one teen. All suffering non life threatening injuries. Conflict broke out between two separate groups of people at the intersect
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigate Double Shooting In Lansdowne

  11-05-2022 03:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Lansdowne, Maryland, according to authorities.
  Police responded to a report of an assault with serious bleeding in the 2400 block of Tionesta Road around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.
  Once there, officers found two adults with gunshot wounds, according to authorities.
  Those adults were taken to a local hospital where they received treatment for their injuries.
  Detectives from the Violent
  
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• 9-Year-Old Girl Found In Edgemere After Reported Abduction

  11-05-2022 03:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 9-year-old girl was found safe Tuesday night in Baltimore County hours after she was abducted, authorities said.
  An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday evening for the girl, who had last been seen about 6 p.m. with her aunt, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said.
  Later, the Maryland State Police said the 9-year-old was found unharmed in Edgemere, along with her 33-year-old sister.
  The child’s sister was taken into custody. It is unclear yet what if any ch
  
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• 9-Year-Old Girl Abducted From Westminster Found In Edgemere

  11-05-2022 03:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 9-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted has been found unharmed in Baltimore County, according to Maryland State Police.
  An AMBER alert was issued for Savannah Rosetta Nicole Heaton earlier this evening. Authorities alleged that she had been abducted from Shamrock Circle in Westminster, Maryland.
  Heaton was last seen around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. She was with her aunt at the time, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
  Heaton’s aunt has court cust
  
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• Baltimore Detectives Need Help Finding Man Who Shot Girlfriend, Police Say

  11-05-2022 03:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore detectives are searching for a man who allegedly shot his girlfriend, according to authorities.
  Officers learned of the shooting after a 36-year-old woman with a gunshot injury drove to the police station in Southwest Baltimore to seek help on March 21, police said.
  The woman told police that her boyfriend shot her in the 2900 block of Stafford Road around 9:25 p.m., according to authorities.
  She was taken to a local hospital so that she could receive treatment
  
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• AMBER Alert Issued For 9-Year-Old Girl Abducted From Westminster

  11-05-2022 02:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An AMBER alert has been issued for a 9-year-old girl who has been abducted from Westminster, Maryland.
  Savannah Heaton was last seen with Magen Ashley Wallen, 33, according to authorities.
  Wallen should be operating a tan 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe with a license plate of 9DM4538, authorities said.
  WJZ will continue to update this story.
  
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• US Has The Highest Rate Of Gun-related Deaths In More Than 25 Years, New CDC Data Shows

  11-05-2022 00:32
  
  (CNN) — Far too often, Dr. Debra Houry found herself covered in blood.
  As an emergency physician in the United States for about 20 years, Houry said, it was a “frequent occurrence” to treat young men in the emergency room for gunshot wounds. They often would “bleed out” on her as she was resuscitating them.
  Then she would search the hospital for a clean white coat to wear “so that I’d look respectable and presentable to talk to their families — or
  
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• Ravens Sign RB Mike Davis, Adding Depth After 2021 Injuries To Dobbins, Edwards And Hill; Team Cuts Ty’Son Williams

  11-05-2022 00:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis, adding depth to a position where the top two starters are still recovering from season-ending ACL tears, the team confirmed. The team also let running back Ty’Son Williams go.
  Davis, 29, rushed for 503 yards and three touchdowns on 138 carries and caught 44 passes for 259 yards and one touchdown last year in his only season with Atlanta.
  Since debuting with the San Francisco 49ers in 20
  
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• Local Schools Grapple With COVID-19 Outbreaks As Cases Climb

  11-05-2022 00:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the United States surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths, coronavirus cases continue to jump to concerning levels in Maryland, and recent outbreaks have been associated with local schools
  WJZ obtained an email that was sent home to parents of Worthington Elementary students in Howard County. The letter said 27 people in the school tested positive for COVID-19. The people impacted are currently in isolation.
  The principal sent out the letter which also explained that &ld
  
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