Things to do in Baltimore and online Oct. 16-22

Autumn isn’t just for hayrides, apple picking and pumpkin spice lattes. It’s also for fellowship, art and literature. Yes, even during a pandemic.

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8 things you need to know this morning

Start your Tuesday with the top local news of the day.

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After tragedy, Baltimore grandparents begin a new life — raising slain daughter’s four children

After the shooting death of his daughter, James Dunton Jr. of Baltimore and his wife Kim took in Jasmine Kennedy’s four children, ages 14, 11, 6 - and a newborn. The baby girl, delivered a few hours after her mother was shot, has thrived, and the grandparents have become parents again.

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A local activist’s encampment at Shady Side Elementary removed after Anne Arundel police called

Local activist Mike Shay’s plans to stop halt the construction of a cell tower at Shady Side Elementary were stalled after Anne Arundel County police were called and asked the group to leave the premises. Shay said his group was at the store, and the camp was taken down while he was gone.

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Congressional District 3: Retired Lt. Col. Charles Anthony challenges 13-year incumbent Rep. John Sarbanes

Marylanders in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery Counties and Baltimore City will have the choice to reelect Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Towson, who has served in Congress for 13 years, or to put forth retired Lt. Col. Charles Anthony, a Silver Spring Republican, to represent the third district.

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Community coming together to help young Eldersburg girl in fight against cancer

The type of tumor Abby has, known as ATRT, is an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, a rare, aggressive tumor that generally strikes very young children. Renehan said the fact that Abby is little older than most who get it has been a blessing, because she was old enough for radiation.

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Poll: Majority of Marylanders surveyed approve of Hogan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic

The majority of Maryland residents approve of how Gov. Larry Hogan has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the state, according to a new poll.

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