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• Baltimore City Council Passes Annual Budget, Steers $57 Million To Schools

  23-06-2022 23:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Council has passed the fiscal year 2023 budget, according to lawmakers.
  The city’s budget for the fiscal year 2023 totals $4.11 billion, including $3.32 billion for operating expenses and $792.6 million for capital investment, according to a statement from Mayor Brandon Scott’s office. 
  The General Fund budget totals $2.147 billion, an 8% increase from the Fiscal 2022 Adopted Budget, staff said.
  Lawmakers note that the budget directs an
  
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• Baltimore teen accused of rape and murder of 83-year-old stands trial four years later - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 23:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore teen accused of rape and murder of 83-year-old stands trial four years later  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Mayor Scott shying away from calling out Baltimore City School's grade changing scandal - Fox Baltimore

  23-06-2022 23:34 via foxbaltimore.com
  Mayor Scott shying away from calling out Baltimore City School's grade changing scandal  Fox Baltimore
  
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• The Manor In Mount Vernon Has Become Baltimore’s Drag Brunch Hotspot - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2022 23:21 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  The Manor In Mount Vernon Has Become Baltimore’s Drag Brunch Hotspot  CBS Baltimore
  
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• The Manor In Mount Vernon Has Become Baltimore’s Drag Brunch Hotspot

  23-06-2022 23:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Drag shows are quickly becoming the top-of-the-line source of brunch entertainment, scrambling eggs with a dash of sass and serving up some home fries with high heels.
  The Manor Drag Brunch in Mount Vernon has become the latest hotspot for all.                         “We have drag brunch here every single Saturday and Sundays,” drag queen Brooklyn Heights said.
  The host of Saturday shows, Brookl
  
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• Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Baltimore Prison For Second Time In Six Months - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2022 23:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Baltimore Prison For Second Time In Six Months  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Baltimore Prison For Second Time In Six Months

  23-06-2022 23:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A fire charred part of the city jail in downtown Baltimore on Thursday morning, according to authorities.
  The fire started on the fifth floor, a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Fire Department said.JAIL FIRE
  500 blk E Madison St 21202#PennFallsway@avalon1958#BMORESBravest on scene with a fire showing from the 7th floor of a 10 story jail. pic.twitter.com/5w6El8xpux
  — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) June 23, 2022Inmates were ordered to shelter i
  
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• Small fire started in Baltimore jail after a maintenance worker used welding tools - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 23:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Small fire started in Baltimore jail after a maintenance worker used welding tools  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Firefighters Extinguish Flames At Baltimore Prison For Second Time In Six Months - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2022 22:57 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Firefighters Extinguish Flames At Baltimore Prison For Second Time In Six Months  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore City Council approves $4 billion budget, cuts $500000 from sheriff's office after eviction dispute - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 22:53 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore City Council approves $4 billion budget, cuts $500000 from sheriff's office after eviction dispute  Baltimore SunAfter grilling agency leaders, Baltimore City Council approves new budget with some cuts  Fox BaltimoreBaltimore City Unanimously Passes $4 Billion Operating and Capital Budget – Conduit Street  Conduit StreetBaltimore City Council Passes Annual Budget, Steers $57 Million To Schools  CBS BaltimoreView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Where’s Marty? Visiting Civic Works’ Real Food Farm, Where Vegetables Are Grown For People In Need

  23-06-2022 22:33
  
  Hi Everyone!
  It was back to Civic Works today, because the last time we were there, a story just fell into our lap.
  Civic Works is a nonprofit that “strengthens Baltimore’s communities through education, skills development, and community service.” And it has been the way for two decades.And a month ago while we were doing our live shots, a van arrived and worker opened its doors and started putting boxed of FRESH vegetables into that car. Of course I said, “What’s t
  
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• Maryland State Comptroller Calls For Tax Holiday To Offset High Gas Prices

  23-06-2022 22:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot is among those calling on state and national leaders to temporarily suspend gas taxes.
  “We need to do something,” Franchot, who is running for governor, said at a Northwest Baltimore gas station Thursday.The state already had a 30-day gas tax “holiday” in March and April, suspending its 36 cents per gallon tax. The cost of gas is set to increase by 6 cents a gallon to adjust for inflation on July 1.
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• Baltimore City Public Schools Holding Job Fair Next Week - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2022 21:53 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore City Public Schools Holding Job Fair Next Week  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore City Public Schools Holding Job Fair Next Week

  23-06-2022 21:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools is hosting a job fair next week to hire office assistants, bus drivers, custodial workers, hall monitors and other positions.
  The fair is scheduled for Monday, June 27 at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute/Western High School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Job candidates are advised to dress professionally and come prepared with a copy of their resume and any other documents that highlight their skills.
  Candidates are encouraged to bring a copy of their
  
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• Morgan State University’s AI Research Center Could Soon See $2M Bump

  23-06-2022 21:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Morgan State University in Baltimore could soon receive $2 million for its new artificial intelligence research center.
  Legislation that would direct the money toward the university advanced last night in the U.S. House of Representatives, in part due to the efforts of Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), according to congressional staff. 
  The funding was included in the Commerce, Justice, and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the fiscal year 2023, whi
  
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• Baltimore bus, light rail and metro fares to increase by 10 cents starting Sunday - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 21:36 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore bus, light rail and metro fares to increase by 10 cents starting Sunday  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 50-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape, Assault In Break-In At Elderly Woman’s Edgewater Home

  23-06-2022 21:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 50-year-old man was convicted of attempted rape, assault and other charges after he broke into an elderly woman’s Edgewater home last year and tried to sexually assault her, Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess said.
  A jury convicted Paul Harell on all counts, including attempted first-degree rape, first-degree assault, use of a deadly weapon and home invasion, prosecutors said.
  Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 30. Harell, who had previousl
  
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• As primary nears, Baltimore City still faces shortage of election judges - WBAL TV Baltimore

  23-06-2022 21:27 via wbaltv.com
  As primary nears, Baltimore City still faces shortage of election judges  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County's LOV Charities, Inc. announce 2022 Virtual Scholarship Celebration - wmar2news.com

  23-06-2022 21:00 via wmar2news.com
  
  Baltimore County's LOV Charities, Inc. announce 2022 Virtual Scholarship Celebration  wmar2news.com
  
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• Hogan Joins Workgroup Of 8 Governors Studying Recommendations On Gun Violence, School Safety

  23-06-2022 20:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan is one of eight governors on a bipartisan work group that will study state-level solutions to gun violence and safety at schools, the National Governors Association said.
  Three other Republican governors, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, Spencer Cox of Utah and Henry McMaster, are on the group with four Democratic governors, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Kathy Hochul of New York, Ned Lamont of Connecticut, and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, the organization said.
  
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• Marian House an example of how Baltimore can be saved | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 20:16 via baltimoresun.com
  Marian House an example of how Baltimore can be saved | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Woman killed in northeast Baltimore crash - wmar2news.com

  23-06-2022 20:11 via wmar2news.com
  
  Woman killed in northeast Baltimore crash  wmar2news.com
  
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• Discussion: Maryland gubernatorial candidates and what they're promising for Baltimore - WEAA

  23-06-2022 19:25 via weaa.org
  
  Discussion: Maryland gubernatorial candidates and what they're promising for Baltimore  WEAA
  
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• Harbor Bank Co-Financing $200M Redesign of Baltimore Arena - Commercial Observer

  23-06-2022 19:10 via commercialobserver.com
  
  Harbor Bank Co-Financing $200M Redesign of Baltimore Arena  Commercial Observer
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools swears in board member to fill vacant seat - Baltimore Sun

  23-06-2022 19:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Public Schools swears in board member to fill vacant seat  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Weather: After The Morning Rain, A Very Cloudy Thursday

  23-06-2022 18:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Clouds are in full supply for our Thursday.
  Rain is tapering and should clear out for most of the afternoon.
  Temperatures will be significantly cooler than Wednesday, with highs topping out in the low 70s.
  A few breaks of sun are possible this evening but most of the clouds will hang in for the day.
  Skies clear overnight as temperatures dip into the mid 60s.
  Plenty of sunshine is in store for Friday with highs in the low 80s.
  Saturday and Sunday will be warm and more humi
  
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• Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott: crime, budgets, ARPA funds - WYPR

  23-06-2022 18:00 via wypr.org
  
  Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott: crime, budgets, ARPA funds  WYPR
  
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• Nelly, Styx, Niko Moon And Lauren Alaina To Headline Maryland State Fair Concert Series

  23-06-2022 17:36
  
  LUTHERVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — “Hot In Herre” rapper Nelly, country music singers Niko Moon and Lauren Alaina, and rock band Styx will all take center stage at the Maryland State Fair this summer, organizers announced.
  Nelly will headline Friday, Sept. 9, Moon and Alaina will co-headline Saturday, Sept. 10, and Styx will close out the 2022 Live! ON TRACK! Concert Series on Sept. 11.
  Tickets for the concerts go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
  This year’s Maryland State Fair is running
  
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• Supreme Court Strikes Down NY Concealed Handgun Law; Frosh Says It Will Lead To ‘More Deaths And More Pain’

  23-06-2022 17:20
  
  (CNN/WJZ) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that places restrictions on carrying a concealed handgun outside the home.
  “Because the State of New York issues public-carry licenses only when an applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the State’s licensing regime violates the Constitution,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court’s 6-3 majority.
  The opinion changes the fra
  
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• World-Class Horse Farm With 183 Acres Asks $9 Million Near Baltimore, Maryland - Forbes

  23-06-2022 17:00 via forbes.com
  
  World-Class Horse Farm With 183 Acres Asks $9 Million Near Baltimore, Maryland  Forbes
  
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• 40-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection With June 16 West Baltimore Homicide - CBS Baltimore

  23-06-2022 16:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  40-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection With June 16 West Baltimore Homicide  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 40-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection With June 16 West Baltimore Homicide

  23-06-2022 16:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 40-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a fatal shooting in West Baltimore on June 16, Baltimore police said.
  Theodore Johnson was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of William Christian.
  On June 16 about 8:15 p.m., officers located Christian in the 3500 block of W. Caton Avenue. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  Christian was transported to Shock Trauma, where he was then pronounced dead.
  Following his arrest, Johnson
  
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• Indian techie shot dead in... - The American Bazaar

  23-06-2022 16:39 via americanbazaaronline.com
  
  Indian techie shot dead in...  The American Bazaar
  
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• Tutoring Tsunami: Contract tutoring in Baltimore City schools and elsewhere is remodeling today's classroom - - Baltimore Fishbowl

  23-06-2022 16:15 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  
  Tutoring Tsunami: Contract tutoring in Baltimore City schools and elsewhere is remodeling today's classroom -  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Flying Dog Teams Up With 2 Breweries To Form Right Coast Spirits, Offering Canned Cocktails

  23-06-2022 16:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Flying Dog Brewery is jumping into the canned cocktail game through a new partnership with two well-known East Coast breweries.
  The Frederick-based company joined with Harpoon Brewery and Saranac Brewing Co., to form Right Coast Spirits, with initial plans to release four flavors of vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktails, Orange, Wild Berry, Watermelon and Pineapple.
  The canned Vodka Whips are made with vodka and real fruit.
  “The idea for Vodka Whips was inspired by t
  
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• Man charged in Southwest Baltimore murder fueled by argument - Fox Baltimore

  23-06-2022 16:06 via foxbaltimore.com
  Man charged in Southwest Baltimore murder fueled by argument  Fox Baltimore
  
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• How Baltimore Banner editor Kimi Yoshino is building her newsroom - WYPR

  23-06-2022 15:27 via wypr.org
  
  How Baltimore Banner editor Kimi Yoshino is building her newsroom  WYPR
  
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• Reich Brothers continues its expansion in Baltimore County with the purchase of 6201 Seaforth St. Baltimore, MD a 90,000 SF first mile facility on 8.1 acres adjacent to the Port of Baltimore - PR Newswire

  23-06-2022 15:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  Reich Brothers continues its expansion in Baltimore County with the purchase of 6201 Seaforth St. Baltimore, MD a 90,000 SF first mile facility on 8.1 acres adjacent to the Port of Baltimore  PR Newswire
  
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• Biden And East Coast Governors, Including Hogan, Team Up To Boost Offshore Wind

  23-06-2022 14:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is launching a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors, including Gov. Larry Hogan, to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden’s plan for climate change.
  At a White House meeting on Thursday, Biden administration officials will meet with governors and labor leaders to announce commitments to expand important parts of the offshore industry, including manufacturing facilities, ports and workforce training
  
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• Weekend Events: Baltimore Pride, Natural Hair Care Expo, and more - Baltimore Fishbowl

  23-06-2022 14:42 via baltimorefishbowl.com
  
  Weekend Events: Baltimore Pride, Natural Hair Care Expo, and more  Baltimore Fishbowl
  
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• Nelly Korda Set To Defend Title At Women’s PGA Championship At Congressional

  23-06-2022 14:05
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — It was just one year ago that Nelly Korda won the Women’s PGA Championship, securing her first major and reaching No. 1 in the world.
  “It feels like forever ago, honestly,” she said.
  A lot has happened — both good and bad — since then for Korda. She also won an Olympic gold medal last year for the U.S., but she went through a four-month layoff this year because of health problems and only recently returned. This week she defends her title
  
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• Ravens News 6/23: Flexible Defense and more - Baltimore Beatdown

  23-06-2022 14:00 via baltimorebeatdown.com
  
  Ravens News 6/23: Flexible Defense and more  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Leadership transition coming to Baltimore Basilica as Father Boric prepares to enter Carmelite hermitage - Catholic Review of Baltimore

  23-06-2022 13:56 via catholicreview.org
  
  Leadership transition coming to Baltimore Basilica as Father Boric prepares to enter Carmelite hermitage  Catholic Review of Baltimore
  
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• Austin Hays Hits For Cycle To Help Orioles Beat Nationals 7-0

  23-06-2022 13:56
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Four at-bats, four hits, one unforgettable cycle in just six innings of work.
  “Beyond unbelievable. An epic night,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said after Austin Hays became the sixth player in Orioles history to hit for the cycle.
  Hays completed the feat with a sixth-inning double in the midst of a steady shower and shortly before play was halted for good in Baltimore’s 7-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
  Hays pulled it off w
  
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• Baltimore startup that works with barbershops to tackle health disparities raises $3.5M - The Business Journals

  23-06-2022 13:21 via bizjournals.com
  Baltimore startup that works with barbershops to tackle health disparities raises $3.5M  The Business Journals
  
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• Ravens rookie defensive backs are making good early impressions - Baltimore Beatdown

  23-06-2022 13:00 via baltimorebeatdown.com
  
  Ravens rookie defensive backs are making good early impressions  Baltimore Beatdown
  
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• Maryland Weather: Rain Ending Early

  23-06-2022 12:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain tapering off.
  There could be ponding on some area streets and sidewalks.
  Rounds of showers have been pushing down from the north and northeast since late yesterday.
  The heaviest rain since 6 p.m. yesterday has occurred in the Greater D.C. Metropolitan Area, where floodingpersists early this morning.
  Elsewhere, we believe that showers in Maryland will come to an end by around 9 or 10 a.m. – then clouds should break for a little
  
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• THE ARC BALTIMORE - Maryland Daily Record

  23-06-2022 12:10 via thedailyrecord.com
  
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• Baltimore Local Color - Splice Today

  23-06-2022 12:04 via splicetoday.com
  
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• 'Win-at-all-costs' Chicago law firm reaps $5.3M defending Baltimore cops in wrongful conviction suits - Maryland Daily Record

  23-06-2022 11:01 via thedailyrecord.com
  
  'Win-at-all-costs' Chicago law firm reaps $5.3M defending Baltimore cops in wrongful conviction suits  Maryland Daily Record
  
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