Maryland State Police: Man is taken to Shock Trauma after his car hits patrol vehicle on U.S. 50

Maryland State Police said a man was transported to Shock Trauma after his car collided with a patrol vehicle Tuesday.

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Halethorpe restaurant owner dies after being shot during a break-in last week

A Halethorpe restaurant owner died days after he was wounded by gunfire when three people broke into his restaurant, according to Baltimore County Police.

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Led by Maryland’s Ben Cardin, Senate extends small business coronavirus relief program

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin and other Democrats drove a temporary extension of a popular subsidy program for small businesses through the GOP-controlled Senate late Tuesday.

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Here’s what Maryland’s colleges are planning for fall 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic

As the fall semester approaches, Maryland’s colleges and universities are announcing plans and guidelines for how they plan to hold classes while containing the spread of coronavirus. Here’s a sampling of what some of the schools in the area are doing.

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Person flown to hospital after suffering heart attack at Liberty Dam, fire official says

A person was flown to a hospital after suffering a heart attack at Liberty Dam, a local fire official said Tuesday.

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Orioles’ affiliates come to grips with canceled minor league season: ‘It’s extremely disappointing'

For the Orioles, a canceled minor league season affects both baseball and business as Double-A Bowie, High-A Frederick, Low-A Delmarva, and Short-A Aberdeen are all located in Maryland.

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NAACP president says decision to move isn’t final; Baltimore leaders hope to keep civil rights group in city

A day after the NAACP announced it would move its national headquarters from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., Baltimore leaders said they were discussing strategies to keep it in the city, and the head of the organization said he has not ruled out a reversal in plans.

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‘A sliding scale': How the Orioles will balance preparing prospects and fielding a major league team

Orioles general manager Mike Elias breaks down how the team’s secondary summer camp will include both major league depth pieces and prospects there for development purposes.

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Franchot to oppose some of Hogan’s $672 million in proposed budget cuts, including several affecting state workers

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot plans to reject more than $205 million of Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget cuts, including reductions in the state’s contributions to its employees’ health insurance and retirement plans.

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10 ways to improve profits and restart your company in the age of Covid-19

From adjusting pricing to meticulously managing your assets, here’s how to get your company’s profits growing again.

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Why this Baltimore pastor thinks broadband internet should be a public utility

Sheridan Todd Yeary believes broadband internet access should be a public utility, not a “resource of privilege.” The lack of internet access and digital devices in many low-income communities and communities of color in the U.S., commonly referred to as the “digital divide,” is among the many socioeconomic issues that has been highlighted and exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis. Yeary, who is a social justice advocate and senior pastor of Douglas Memorial Community Church and Affiliates, said offering…

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‘They couldn’t relate to us’: Black Baltimore students, alumni lead grassroots calls for race reforms in education

In recent weeks, some Baltimore-area high school students and recent graduates have harnessed personal recollections of discrimination to craft roadmaps for reform.

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Two finalists for massive City Dock-Hillman garage project bring familiar names to Annapolis

The two consortiums bidding on demolishing and reconstructing Hillman Garage and redeveloping City Dock are made up of made up Maryland, national and international companies, the city confirmed Monday. Some of the names are familiar..

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Black Lives Matter movement, LGBTQ+ community come together to show Annapolis that all Black lives matter

Pride flags and signs waved in the sky garnering horns honking from passing cars near the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial during the Pride and Black Lives Matter Unity March Monday in Annapolis.

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The coronavirus pandemic and surveillance plane have not stemmed Baltimore’s torrid rate of homicides this year

Approaching the year’s halfway point, more people have been killed in Baltimore than during 2019, which had the highest homicide rate on record.

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After keeping people ‘working and working out’ during pandemic, Eldersburg kickboxing studio set for grand reopening

A kickboxing studio in Eldersburg will hold its grand reopening Wednesday after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MICA professor resigns after former student alleges misconduct, says she informed college two years ago

A Maryland Institute College of Art illustration professor announced his resignation after a Twitter post from a former student that alleged misconduct went viral. The woman met with MICA’s human resources department in 2016 but said, “to my knowledge, nothing happened.”

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Police: 43-year-old man killed in West Baltimore on Monday

A 43-year-old man was fatally shot in Sandtown-Winchester in West Baltimore on Monday, police said.

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Maryland State Police clear backlog of gun applications

Four days after the Maryland State Police said they were going to “work around the clock” to clear a backlog of gun applications, the agency said it is finally caught up.

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University of Maryland names administration building after longtime Maryland Senate President Mike Miller

The University of Maryland announced Monday that its main administration building will be named after alumnus and longtime state Senate president Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.

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Man, 23, shot in Columbia, police say

A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times Monday evening in Columbia, police said.

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As camp nears, Orioles report no positive COVID-19 tests or player opt-outs. They know that could change.

Orioles GM Mike Elias said that the Orioles have no positive COVID-19 cases or players opting out of the season so far, though he anticipates both could change as the summer camp progresses.

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NAACP announces plan to relocate its headquarters from Baltimore to Washington, D.C.

The NAACP announced on Monday its plans to eventually relocate its headquarters from Baltimore to Washington D.C.

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To prevent evictions, Baltimore to pay tenants’ back rent with more than $13 million from coronavirus relief funds

Baltimore renters who lost their income due to the coronavirus pandemic can receive assistance under a more than $13 million relief program.

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Protesters march across Johns Hopkins University campus, demanding end to stalled plan for private police force

A group of about 100 protesters marched across the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore Monday to paper the front door and windows of University President Ron Daniels’ house with copies of a faculty petition calling for an end to a stalled plan for a private university police force.

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Two COVID-19 deaths reported at elder care facilities in Carroll County

A resident at Birch Manor Healthcare Center in Sykesville and a resident Brinton Woods Health and Rehab Center at Winfield died, according to the health department. Birch Manor has now had 16 fatalities attributed to the novel coronavirus and Brinton Woods has had seven.

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NAACP will eventually move its national HQ from Baltimore to D.C.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans a future headquarters move from Baltimore to D.C., with the civil rights group eventually relocating to a redeveloped Reeves Center at the heart of the U Street corridor. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that she’s signed a letter of intent with the NAACP to bring the group to the District, specifically targeting 2000 14th Street NW, currently the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs, for its new home. The Reeves…

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Johns Hopkins University officially purchases former Newseum building in D.C.

Hopkins announced it was purchasing the Newseum building last January, and closed on the property Monday, according to a university news release. Hopkins purchased the building for $302.5 million.

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At least 10 homes in Annapolis neighborhood damaged from microburst Saturday evening

A microburst featuring strong winds during Saturday evening thunderstorms damaged at least 10 houses in an Annapolis neighborhood, fire department officials and meteorologists said.

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Andrew S. Gaskins, former senior vice president of human resources for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland, dies

Andrew S. Gaskins, former senior vice president of human resources for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maryland, has died at 79.

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Macy’s plans to layoff 231 employees at Annapolis, Columbia malls

Macy’s department store notified the state Friday that it will layoff 103 employees at Westfield Annapolis, less than a week after it reopened for the first time since the coronavirus closed most retailers in March.

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Maryland. Gov. Hogan announces $210M for remote learning and tutoring

Maryland will receive $210 million for remote learning and tutoring to help schools and students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Federal appeals court upholds Maryland’s ban on bump stocks

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld Maryland’s ban on bump stocks and other devices that make guns fire faster, a state law that preceded a nationwide ban. Both bans responded to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

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Michael Phelps to narrate and appear in HBO documentary exploring Olympians’ mental health

Michael Phelps will narrate and serve as the subject of a new documentary on the mental health challenges faced by Olympic athletes, set to debut on HBO at the end of July.

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Howard Community College to launch esports athletics program this fall

Howard Community College announced June 16 that it will launch an esports team as its 12th athletic program.

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Powerful Md. lobbying firm shuffles leadership as partner leaves to work for Rep. Mfume

A longtime partner is on the way out at Rifkin Weiner Livington, which has in turn announced several leadership changes. Eric Bryant, who has been a partner at Maryland lobbying power player RWL since 2003 and co-chaired the firm’s Government Relations Division, has left to serve as chief of staff for recently elected U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, according to a Monday announcement. “We could not be prouder of Eric and all his accomplishments and wish him the best of luck with this new endeavor,”…

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Glitz, glamour and face masks: Inside Live Casino as it takes the next step to reopen

For the first 10 days of Live Casino’s return, only members could gamble at the Hanover attraction’s socially distanced slots or place bets at its craps tables subdivided into Plexiglass cubbyholes. It was a test run of sorts after a months-long closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic; a way to slowly ramp up service and get a feel for the new flow of a casino in the Covid-19 era, said General Manager Anthony Faranca. A gradual return to the glitz and the glamor — this time with face…

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The world premiere of ‘The Witching Hour’ featuring the Opera House in Havre de Grace airing July 6

The world premiere of Argos Paranormal’s “The Witching Hour” featuring the historic Cultural Center at the Opera House in Havre de Grace, will air at 10 p.m. Monday, July 6, on Harford Cable Network.

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Volunteers needed to expand free delivery service for virus-vulnerable

The Maryland Chapter of Shopping Angels seeks more volunteers in their mission to “help ease the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear surrounding this pandemic by personally delivering groceries to those who may prefer to stay within the safety of their own home at no additional cost.”

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Johns Hopkins completes purchase of former Newseum building

Johns Hopkins University completed on Monday the first part of its acquisition of the former Newseum complex at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in Washington, D.C., where it hopes to start work soon on a major overhaul of the property. The $302.5 million acquisition from the Freedom Forum, which shuttered the museum dedicated to the First Amendment at the close of 2019 to make way for the transaction, was first announced nearly 18 months ago. Hopkins plans to spend another $70 million to acquire the residential…

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Carroll County chapter of Maryland Writers offers flash fiction contest

Group offers flash fiction contest

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Former Redskins assistant, ‘Hogs’ creator Joe Bugel dies at 80

Former Washington Redskins assistant coach Joe Bugel, regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in NFL history, died Sunday at the age of 80. died.

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Fort Meade to begin open facilities

Fort George G. Meade will be able to start reopening some facilities as the U.S. Army Military District of Washington downgrades the health protection condition.

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2 arrested in fatal stabbing of 67-year-old man in Baltimore

Two men have been charged in the fatal stabbing of a 67-year-old in a robbery at a bus stop in Baltimore before dawn Sunday morning, police said.

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Tradepoint Atlantic developer closes on $225M purchase of former Philadelphia refinery

The company calls it a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity.

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Macy's files notices to close two Greater Baltimore stores

Macy’s appears to be closing its Columbia and Annapolis stores this week, laying off nearly 240 workers and creating more big box vacancies in the local mall market. The giant retailer late Friday filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the state that showed it was laying off 103 workers at the Westfield Annapolis mall and 131 workers at The Mall in Columbia effective June 30. The reason for the WARN filing was listed as “plant closure.” The national retail chain last…

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Two shot, four reports of gunshots over the weekend, Anne Arundel police say

Two people were shot over the weekend as Anne Arundel County police attended to four reports of gunshots ringing out from Laurel to Glen Burnie, the department said.

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Carroll County landfill coupons discontinued, last year’s coupons good until October

Carroll County’s residential waste coupon program has been discontinued, but last year’s coupons got an expiration extension due to the pandemic, according to a county news release.

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Maryland reports 477 new coronavirus cases, 6 more fatalities

The state has confirmed 67,254 total cases of COVID-19, an increase of 477 cases since Sunday. And six more people have died due to complications from the illness, bringing the state total up to 3,048 fatalities.

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8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning Baltimore! It’s going to be hot and sunny again today, with temperatures in the 90s. Here’s what you need to know to start your week. Dozens of new state laws take effect this week as the state begins a new fiscal year. Among them are; the establishment of a task force focused solely on determining the best ways to store audio and video recordings from police body cameras, allowing for more financial audits of the city police department, the creation of an ombudsman position within…

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