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Baltimore County says it wont raise water rates
Baltimore County residents served by the city's water system won't see a rate increase this year, county officials said Tuesday, despite a city proposal to impose a 15 percent increase.Baltimore City's Department of Public Works proposed the rate increase this week.The city and county have had a cost-sharing agreement for decades. But a county spokeswoman said budget officials ...
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Want a sculpture A new jaw Pizza Just print it
Thanks to 3D printing, American society may be about to boldly go where no one has gone before. A Johns Hopkins scientist is seeking to adapt the technology to grow human jaw bones - potentially revolutionizing implant procedures. ...
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Protesters oppose possible sale of The Baltimore Sun to Koch brothers
Ten protesters gathered Tuesday morning in front of The Baltimore Sun's office on North Calvert Street, rallying against a possible sale of the newspaper to Koch Industries. Headed by ...
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Infinity Theatre making connections between Annapolis and Broadway
Jenny Lee Stern stars as Patsy Cline in the Infinity Theatre Companys production of "Always Patsy Cline," opening June 8 in ...
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Baltimore men die in Illinois crash
Authorities said the men were traveling from a meeting in Ontario, Canada, and were headed to Philadelphia when their vehicle carrying 11 men overturned several times, ejecting all by two of the ...
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Five killed in van crash near Vandalia Ill. were from Baltimore
o Five men killed in a van crash along Interstate 70 near here were finally identified as residents of Baltimore, the coroner said Tuesday.It took more than a day to determine who they were and notify relatives because none carried identifications, said Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen.Illinois State Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said the 11 men in the vehicle were bound for ...
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911 Calls Released In Brutal Baltimore City Murder Case
Rochelle Ritchie has more. The calls may be hard for some to hear but they paint a gruesome picture that unfolded the night Baltimore City police had to apprehend one of their own. On May 7, a 911 call for help came into Baltimore City police. ';My girlfriend and her boyfriend are fighting. I hear her screaming and crying. The baby’s in the house and she says, `Call the ...
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Marylanders Prepare To Hit The Road For Memorial Day Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It will soon feel like many of us are on the road this weekend, as Marylanders head out of town for Memorial Day weekend. ...
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Baseball Shots Of The Week – May 20 2013
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State board finds speed camera task force violated open meetings act
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to study the city's speed and red-light camera program violated Maryland law when it met behind closed doors in March, the state Open Meetings Compliance Board ruled Monday. The board found that the task force also violated the open meetings law by not giving reasonable advance notice of meetings and by failing to take proper minutes. While the decision carries no ...
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Trial of second man in child killings postponed
A Baltimore judge postponed the trial of a second man accused of nearly beheading three young relatives nine years ago until October so that lawyers have more time to prepare arguments on DNA evidence. Adan Canela, 26, is charged with multiple murder and conspiracy counts in the deaths of three of his young relatives, who were killed in May 2004. His uncle, Policarpio Espinoza Perez, 31, was ...
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Council to consider mayors proposed pension changes
Unlike other Maryland jurisdictions, Baltimore's municipal workers make no contribution to their pensions. That's likely to change.The City Council's finance committee will hear testimony Thursday on the mayor's bill to require the city's civilian employees to contribute to their pension fund. ...
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As Tolliver exits no new police chief named for Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel County is without an official police chief following Tuesday's formal retirement of Chief Larry Tolliver. This month Tolliver announced he was stepping down effective May 22, and County ...
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Board of Ed. approves new concussion regulations
The Board of Education on Tuesday approved a new set of regulations for student-athletes suffering concussions and it includes more training and ...
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Anti-animal abuse panel members resign in frustration
A yet-to-be-released report slams Baltimore City agencies for failing to cooperate to curb the problem of animal abuse, the WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team has ...
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Baltimore declares this week Museum Week in city
Baltimore is hosting the national convention of the American Alliance of Museums. So many of the city's cultural institutions are offering free access or discounts through May ...
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Rocky Gap resort to open casino this week pending state OK
Maryland’s fourth casino - the Rocky Gap Casino Resort - hopes to open its doors for gambling this week. The casino, which held a controlled demonstration on Monday, is awaiting final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control agency. The opening could come as soon as Wednesday or Thursday. Located off Interstate 68 near Cumberland, it will be the state’s smallest ...
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Consumer group warns of auto sale scams in new documentary
It won’t win an Oscar, but this movie could be useful if you’re in the market for a car. The Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition is holding a screening of its ...
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Trial of woman accused in death of quadriplegic husband begins
Ellicott City woman will attempt to prove she is responsible in the 2011 death of her quadriplegic husband, stating the man's life "was ended at the hands of his wife," according to spokesman Wayne ...
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Knicks Unsure About Stoudemire’s Role
Searching for ways to improve next season, the New York Knicks could use a reliable second scorer and dependable low-post option. They have no way of knowing if Stoudemire can provide either because of his ...
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Parkville resident finds mail in storm drain
Bundles of mail were discovered undelivered and found down a storm drain and neighbors told WBAL-TV 11 News they were shocked and disappointed when they heard the ...
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Baltimore Police Search For Suspect Who Killed Mayor’s Cousin
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City police were canvassing Forest Park neighborhoods in northwest Baltimore Tuesday in search of leads to a May 8 ...
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Jim Duquette Talks Orioles Losing Streak.
Jim Duquette, of Baltimore Baseball Tonight right here on 105.7 The Fan, joins The Scott GraceauShow with Jeremy Conn to break down the recent Orioles losing streak. Jim talks about who he is very surprised that it has been the bullpen that has let the Orioles down. Duquette talks about how Jim Johnson has to adjust to the fact that teams are now attacking the first pitch. Duquette talks of ...
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Baltimore City Police Investigating Liberty Heights Shooting
BALTIMORE (WJZ)--Baltimore City police are investigating a shooting in West Baltimore. An adult male was shot in the 4700-block of Liberty Heights Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. He has serious injuries. Homicide units have been notified. Stay with WJZ and CBSBaltimore.com for more on this developing ...
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Man runs out of gas sets up drum kit on Interstate 695
It wasn't the average traffic stop on the Baltimore Beltway Tuesday morning. Maryland state troopers noticed a man playing a drum kit on the shoulder of the Interstate 695 inner loop, ...
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Baltimore surplus might not be too far-fetched
If the advice of a new report on city government spending is taken onboard by city officials, and if new ways of saving are replicated in all departments, a budget surplus might not be so far-fetched a thought.
A comprehensive report on the state of the Baltimore city government has detailed a number of damning inefficiencies and wastes of financial resources, and has listed a number of steps the city should take to make itself more recession-proof during this time of runaway deficits and plunging income. Read more
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