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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

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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Monday, October 12, 2020

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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Annapolis City Council votes down amendment removing aldermen from a city committee, votes to expand the body’s scope

The full bill passed, expanding the committee’s scope to include reviewing and commenting on community development projects and advise the council on fair housing legislation.

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Small group rallies at Baltimore’s City Hall to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Nearly two dozen people gathered outside Baltimore’s City Hall on Monday afternoon to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and urge Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young to officially sign the bill to formally rename the holiday.

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'The best place for all’ slogan is aspirational: New report shows Anne Arundel second in the state for reports of hate crimes and bias incidents

Reports of hate crimes and bias incidents in Anne Arundel County increased slightly in 2019, though Montgomery County surpassed Anne Arundel as the jurisdiction with the highest instance of reports in the state, according to a new report from the Maryland State Police.

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Mural depicting slavery covered up at Catonsville Post Office after Mfume, state lawmakers call for its removal

The fate of a 1942 mural entitled “Incidents in the History of Catonsville” that includes a portrayal of Black slaves is unclear after it was covered by plastic following complaints from constituents and politicians.

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Pherm Brewing Company is coming to Gambrills to offer live music and unique beers

Pherm Brewing Company in Gambrills plans to open its doors by Thanksgiving and was started by two friends that grew up in Anne Arundel County, Billy Abbott and Henry Jager.

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Q&A: Local artist Thomas Sterner wants people to ‘think, and smile, and feel connected’ with his work

The Times caught up with Sterner to talk about how he got started on a lifelong journey into art, why he prefers nature for his inspiration, and the challenges of keeping up with work during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Meet the 5 people entrusted with preserving democracy in Maryland — and the right to vote —in the midst of a pandemic

Meet the five unpaid Marylanders making dozens of high-stakes calls to preserve voters’ rights during the pandemic presidential election.

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