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• For Baltimore sculptor, medium of clay becomes an instrument of healing - Catholic Sentinel

  27-05-2022 23:49 via catholicsentinel.org
  For Baltimore sculptor, medium of clay becomes an instrument of healing  Catholic Sentinel
  
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• Baltimore County Seeks Public Assistance Finding Missing Man - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2022 23:26 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Baltimore County Seeks Public Assistance Finding Missing Man

  27-05-2022 23:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are looking for a “critical missing” man last seen in the Dundalk area, according to authorities.
  Police said on Friday that they needed the public’s assistance finding 38-year-old Carl Miller.
  Miller has brown and gray hair. He is 5’6 and weighs around 120 pounds, according to authorities.
  He was possibly wearing a blue shirt and blue pants or jeans when he went missing, police said.
  Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Mill
  
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• Delays Reported On US 50 East Before Bay Bridge

  27-05-2022 23:25
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Headed to the beach Friday? Pack your patience.
  Miles long long delays are reported along U.S. 50 eastbound Friday before the Bay Bridge. As of 5 p.m. traffic is backed up about 3.5 miles, officials said.
  2-way traffic is now in effect, the Maryland Department of Transportation said. Officials are urging travelers to leave early or stay late throughout the weekend to ease congestion.EB US 50 delays 3.5mi prior to Bay Bridge. 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726)#MDShorebound
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• Maryland Episcopal Diocese Awards $175K In Reparations Fund Grants - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2022 23:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Maryland Episcopal Diocese Awards $175K In Reparations Fund Grants  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Episcopal Diocese Awards $175K In Reparations Fund Grants

  27-05-2022 23:19
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has awarded $175,000 in grants to community organizations from a fund established to make reparations for systemic racism and slavery.
  The diocese announced Thursday that six organizations doing the work of “restoring African American and Black communities” were selected to receive funds through the inaugural reparations grant process, news outlets reported.
  The awardees included Baltimore-based Samaritan Community, St. Luke&rs
  
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• Pandemic Highlighted Need To Address Disparities In Minority Access To Mental Health Care, Advocates Say

  27-05-2022 22:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on disparities in medical care for some segments of the population, including mental health care.There is a pressing need to address mental health care disparities in minority communities that tend to experience more severe and persistent mental health conditions with less access to necessary resources.
  “This pandemic has really exposed a need for greater support,” said Clarrissa Taylor-Jackson, director of programs an
  
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• Delays For 7 Miles Reported On US 50 East Before Bay Bridge

  27-05-2022 22:41
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Headed to the beach Friday? Pack your patience.
  Seven-mile long delays are reported along U.S. 50 eastbound Friday before the Bay Bridge.
  2-way traffic is now in effect, the Maryland Department of Transportation said. Officials are urging travelers to leave early or stay late throughout the weekend to ease congestion.EB US 50 delays approx 7mi prior to Bay Bridge. 2-way in effect (3EB/2WB lanes). Recommended drive time is after 9P. Complete suggested Bay Bridge drive
  
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• A CNN Hero And Grief Counselor Has Advice On Speaking To Children About The Uvalde Massacre

  27-05-2022 22:30
  
  (CNN) — It is nearly impossible for a parent to watch the horrific news of the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre unfold without thinking of their own children.
  This tragedy left many parents heartbroken and struggling to figure out how to discuss it with their kids.
  “A caring adult support is really needed to help children understand their feelings, their emotions, and to be able to answer those questions that kids might be asking as a result of this,” said Annette March-Grier, a
  
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• The Best Times To Cross The Bay Bridge This Memorial Day Weekend

  27-05-2022 22:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The days of having the beach all to yourself, or quick trips over the Bay Bridge are about to come to an end.
  Maryland and the rest of the U.S. are about to hit the road as Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer.
  AAA predicts that 39 million Americans will be traveling Thursday through Monday, up more than 8% from last year, including 814,000 Marylanders.  
  Many travelers this weekend will be heading to the beach, and Ocean City is expecting
  
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• FBI Asks Baltimore Residents For Tips On Violent Crime - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2022 22:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• FBI Asks Baltimore Residents For Tips On Violent Crime

  27-05-2022 22:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI Baltimore Field Office is asking the public to report violent crimes in Baltimore, especially since the summer months are a “historically violent time,” according to authorities. 
  The call for public assistance comes as Baltimore is once again on track to surpass 300 homicides. With crime surging, many city residents are demanding action.
  “The level of violence this community is seeing is not normal and it’s not acceptable,” Thom
  
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• Baltimore Congressional Delegation, Local Leaders Announce New Clinic for Baltimore Veterans Included in Bipartisan Legislation | US Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland - Senator Chris Van Hollen

  27-05-2022 22:12 via vanhollen.senate.gov
  
  Baltimore Congressional Delegation, Local Leaders Announce New Clinic for Baltimore Veterans Included in Bipartisan Legislation | US Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland  Senator Chris Van Hollen
  
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• Tourists Pour Onto Ocean City Boardwalk Despite Gloomy Weather To Kick Off Summer

  27-05-2022 22:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Because of a stretch of gloomy weather, Ocean City is waiting until Monday to hold its annual kick-off to summer celebration and Memorial Day ceremony, but that’s not stopping thousands of people from heading to the resort town for the unofficial start to summer.
  The sights and sounds of summer are starting to fill the air in Ocean City, Maryland, and visitors are ready for the unofficial start of summer: Memorial Day weekend.
  “I think it’s the best, it&
  
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• Chipotle to open 9th Baltimore City location, in new Northwood shopping center - wmar2news.com

  27-05-2022 21:57 via wmar2news.com
  
  Chipotle to open 9th Baltimore City location, in new Northwood shopping center  wmar2news.com
  
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• City to pay $300000 to settle Baltimore rapper Young Moose's lawsuit against convicted Gun Trace Task Force officer - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2022 21:25 via baltimoresun.com
  City to pay $300000 to settle Baltimore rapper Young Moose's lawsuit against convicted Gun Trace Task Force officer  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore By Baltimore Festival Set To Launch In June, Highlighting Local Makers And Artists - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2022 21:19 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore By Baltimore Festival Set To Launch In June, Highlighting Local Makers And Artists  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore By Baltimore Festival Set To Launch In June, Highlighting Local Makers And Artists

  27-05-2022 21:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore by Baltimore, a new festival bringing local makers, food trucks, artists and musicians to the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, is set to launch in June, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore said.
  The weekly festival was originally set to begin May 7 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
  The festival is now scheduled for the first Saturday of the month from June 4 through Oct. 1.
  “Baltimore by Baltimore is destined to become a fixture for residents from
  
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• Suspects robbed a Baltimore business before fatal carjacking attempt in Towson - wmar2news.com

  27-05-2022 21:17 via wmar2news.com
  
  Suspects robbed a Baltimore business before fatal carjacking attempt in Towson  wmar2news.com
  
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• Pandemic Highlighted Need To Address Disparities In Minority Access To Mental Health Care, Advocates Sauy

  27-05-2022 20:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on disparities in medical care for some segments of the population, including mental health care.
  There is a pressing need to address mental health care disparities in minority communities that tend to experience more severe and persistent mental health conditions with less access to necessary resources.
  “This pandemic has really exposed a need for greater support,” said Clarrissa Taylor-Jackson, director of programs a
  
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• President Biden Sends Off Naval Academy’s Graduating Class Of 2022

  27-05-2022 20:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Commissioning Week came to a close Friday with the Naval Academy’s graduation.
  President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker for the class of 2022. The ceremony started out with a drizzle but the weather cleared up.
  Roughly 1,100 midshipmen toughed out the rain to be sworn into service in the Navy or Marine Corps. 
  “A lot of people might expect sunshine and stuff to be the perfect weather,” Naval Academy graduate Young Kim said. “I think th
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch Lingers For Eastern Shore Counties

  27-05-2022 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Our Friday has been an Alert Day for the books.
  A wave of Tornado Warnings were issued throughout the day for parts of Maryland, but those warnings have since been canceled.
  A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. for Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for those two counties.
  For much of Maryland, the threat for severe weather primarily means the potential for heavy downpours, damagin
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch For Cecil & Harford Counties

  27-05-2022 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The weather is off to an active start on this Alert Day.
  A wave of Tornado Warnings were issued throughout the afternoon for parts of Maryland, but those warnings have since been canceled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. for Cecil and Harford counties.
  Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for those two counties.
  For much of Maryland, the threat for severe weather primarily means the potential for heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts
  
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• Baltimore champ Tank Davis to defend title on Saturday - wmar2news.com

  27-05-2022 18:56 via wmar2news.com
  
  Baltimore champ Tank Davis to defend title on Saturday  wmar2news.com
  
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• “Those guys that robbed me – the police came after the fact” - Baltimore Brew

  27-05-2022 18:44 via baltimorebrew.com
  
  “Those guys that robbed me – the police came after the fact”  Baltimore Brew
  
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• President Biden Tells Naval Academy Grads Putin ‘NATO-ized Europe’

  27-05-2022 18:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) — President Joe Biden told Naval Academy graduates Friday that they will be “representatives and defenders of our democracy,” as free societies are under threat from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to China’s maritime expansion.
  Delivering a commencement address to more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Biden said the Western response to Russian President Vladimir Putin
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect For Much Of Maryland

  27-05-2022 18:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The weather is off to an active start on this Alert Day.
  A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland until 2 p.m. Friday and for Cecil and Harford counties until 8 p.m.,  while a Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m.
  Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 12:45 p.m. for parts of Baltimore City, along with Anne Arundel, Baltimore Howard, Montgomery, Frederick, and Prince George’s counties, and one is in effect for Charles and
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Carroll, Howard & Montgomery Counties

  27-05-2022 18:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We are starting off this holiday weekend and our Alert Day with a bang.
  A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland until 2 p.m. Friday and a Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Carroll, Howard and Montgomery counties.
  Residents in the area are urged to take cover immediately and move to a basement or an interior room that does not have windows.
  Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 12:4
  
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Warning For Harford County

  27-05-2022 18:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The weather is off to an active start on this Alert Day.
  The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for part of Harford County until 2 p.m. If you’re in the area, take cover immediately. Move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor that is away from any windows.
  A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland until 2 p.m. Friday and for Cecil and Harford counties until 8 p.m.,  while a Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m.
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• Maryland Weather: Tornado Warning For Baltimore City; Anne Arundel, Baltimore & Howard Counties

  27-05-2022 18:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The weather is off to an active start on this Alert Day.
  A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Baltimore City along with Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties until 1:15 p.m. If you’re in the area, take cover immediately. Move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor that is away from any windows.
  A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland until 2 p.m. Friday and for Cecil and Harford counties until 8 p.m.,  while a Flood Watc
  
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• Baltimore will host AAU Junior Olympics in 2028, 2032, Mayor Scott announces - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2022 18:09 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore will host AAU Junior Olympics in 2028, 2032, Mayor Scott announces  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Carjackings up more than 50% in Baltimore with more than 200 cases this year; other U.S. cities see increases - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2022 17:58 via baltimoresun.com
  Carjackings up more than 50% in Baltimore with more than 200 cases this year; other U.S. cities see increases  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Where’s Marty? Kicking Off Memorial Day Weekend With Jimmy’s

  27-05-2022 17:00
  
  Hi everyone!
  Welcome to the gateway to summer! The Memorial Day holiday weekend is here, and in Maryland the crab is the king of the summer. Sorry, steak on the grill, it’s just our thing. Think about this, people actually flock to Maryland to vacation and, naturally, they want to enjoy some crabs, crab cakes or anything crab-related.
  So, where else should K2 and I have gone this morning but the kitchen of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood?
  The Latin name for blue crab translates to “beau
  
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• President Biden Addresses US Naval Academy Grads In Annapolis Amid Texas, Ukraine Backdrop

  27-05-2022 16:50
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ/AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday addressed graduates at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis amid turbulence abroad with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tragedy at home after two mass shootings in as many weeks.
  LIVE FEED:Biden’s remarks to the more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, will be his first commencement address of the year.
  He is also
  
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• Tank Vs Talk: Baltimore’s Gervonta Davis Aims To Quiet Challenger Romero

  27-05-2022 16:47
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — If this was about trading insults, Gervonta Davis might not be the better man this time.
  Rolando Romero can talk, and has been doing plenty of it leading into their match Saturday night, profanely poking fun at everything from the quality of Davis’ resume to the size of his head.
  When it comes to trading punches, Davis insists it will be a different story in a heated lightweight title matchup of unbeatens in Brooklyn.
  “I feel as though the talking is over. The t
  
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• 2 Swimmers Exposed To Toxic Gas In Ocean City Pool, Hospitalized

  27-05-2022 16:37
  
  WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — A woman and 6-year-old girl were taken to a hospital after they were exposed to a toxic gas while swimming at an indoor pool in West Ocean City on Thursday, officials said.
  The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office said firefighter paramedics responded to the Francis Scott Key Family Resort around 4:30 p.m. for a report of two people complaining of having difficulty breathing from a possible chemical leak, news outlets reported. They found the girl and a
  
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• High Levels Of COVID-19 Community Transmission Detected In Baltimore Area

  27-05-2022 16:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Community transmission levels of COVID-19 in the Baltimore region have shifted from medium to high over the past two weeks, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  The change happened Thursday evening with CDC data now indicating that there are 283 cases per 100,000 people, the hospitalizations per case rate rose to 11.8 admissions for every 100,000 cases, the Baltimore City Health Department said.
  The new CDC status comes nearly three w
  
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• LIVE: Biden Addresses US Naval Academy Grads In Annapolis Amid Texas, Ukraine Backdrop

  27-05-2022 16:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ/AP) — President Joe Biden is set to address graduates at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Friday amid turbulence abroad with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tragedy at home after two mass shootings in as many weeks.
  LIVE FEED:Biden’s remarks to the more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, will be his first commencement address of the year.
  He is
  
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• CDC Identifies 9 Monkeypox Cases In 7 States

  27-05-2022 16:19
  
  (CNN) — The US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention is investigating more cases of monkeypox across the United States as part of a global outbreak.
  The CDC has identified nine monkeypox cases in seven states as of Wednesday, Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Thursday.
  Cases have been identified in Massachusetts, Florida, Utah, Washington, California, Virginia and New York.
  Most of the cases “are within gay [and] bisexual men and other men who have sex with men,” she sa
  
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• Fourth Of July Fireworks, Celebrations Return To The Inner Harbor This Year

  27-05-2022 16:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After two years, festivities and fireworks are returning to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on the Fourth of July, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday.
  Scott’s office, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore are partnering to bring the celebrations back bigger and better than ever before.
  To bring the Independence Day event back in style, the city is also partnering with several B
  
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• Biden To Address US Naval Academy Grads In Annapolis Amid Texas, Ukraine Backdrop

  27-05-2022 16:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ/AP) — President Joe Biden is set to address graduates at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Friday amid turbulence abroad with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tragedy at home after two mass shootings in as many weeks.
  LIVE FEED:Biden’s remarks to the more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, will be his first commencement address of the year.
  He is
  
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• Baltimore Weekend Events: Baltimore Bike Party, Brew at the Zoo, Sowebo Festival and more - - Baltimore Fishbowl

  27-05-2022 16:00 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  
  Baltimore Weekend Events: Baltimore Bike Party, Brew at the Zoo, Sowebo Festival and more -  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Citizen’s Arrest In West Baltimore Shooting

  27-05-2022 15:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 26-year-old woman is under arrest in connection with Thursday’s shooting in West Baltimore, authorities said.
  Cowanda Mills was detained by citizens about noon Thursday after a 26-year-old man was shot in the 2000 block of Bryant Avenue, Baltimore Police said.
  Officers called to the scene learned the shooting victim had been taken to an area hospital. His condition was not clear Friday morning.
  They also found citizens detaining Mills, who is suspected of shooting
  
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• Biden To Address Naval Grads In Annapolis Amid Texas, Ukraine Backdrop

  27-05-2022 15:03
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ/AP) — President Joe Biden is set to address graduates at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Friday amid turbulence abroad with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and tragedy at home after two mass shootings in as many weeks.
  LIVE FEED:Biden’s remarks to the more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, will be his first commencement address of the year.
  He is
  
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• Woman charged with attempted murder after Baltimore neighbors detained her for police - Fox Baltimore

  27-05-2022 14:42 via foxbaltimore.com
  Woman charged with attempted murder after Baltimore neighbors detained her for police  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Stormy weather in Baltimore will impact Women’s Lacrosse Final Four - BC Interruption

  27-05-2022 14:34 via bcinterruption.com
  
  Stormy weather in Baltimore will impact Women’s Lacrosse Final Four  BC Interruption
  
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• Man, 41, Found Fatally Shot Inside Vehicle In Northeast Baltimore

  27-05-2022 14:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 41-year-old man was fatally shot late Thursday in a vehicle in Northeast Baltimore, authorities said.
  Patrol officers were called about 11:42 p.m. to a shooting in the 1600 block of East 32nd Street, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle, Baltimore Police said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
  No additional details about the shooting, such as a possible suspect or motive, were immediately released Friday morning.
  It happened a lit
  
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• 8 things you need to know today Friday, May 27 - Baltimore Business Journal - The Business Journals

  27-05-2022 14:11 via bizjournals.com
  8 things you need to know today Friday, May 27 - Baltimore Business Journal  The Business Journals
  
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• Baltimore Woman, 83, Shot While Reading Book In Bed, Police Say

  27-05-2022 14:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An 83-year-old woman was shot early Friday when a bullet came flying through the window of her Baltimore home, authorities said.
  Shortly before 2 a.m., patrol officers were called to the home in the 4400 block of Wakefield Road in Northwest Baltimore, where they found the woman shot in the arm, Baltimore Police said.
  The 83-year-old woman told investigators she was reading a book in bed when the round came through a window and struck her in the arm, police said.
  She was t
  
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• Tornado watch for Washington, DC and Baltimore areas: Updates - The Washington Post

  27-05-2022 14:00 via washingtonpost.com
  Tornado watch for Washington, DC and Baltimore areas: Updates  The Washington Post
  
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