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Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-year-old
A central Maryland Taekwondo instructor is accused of sexually abusing a minor, authorities said Wednesday.
Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Baltimore man stands trial in death of 5-month-old daughter
A jury trial is now taking place nearly four years after a 5-month-old girl died after suffering trauma to her body in West Baltimore.
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
Police investigating fatal crash in Lauraville
A small SUV collided with a Pepsi freight truck, police said, and one person died as a result of the crash.
Orioles partner with SuperBook Sports, betting lounge set to open at stadium in 2023
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
Potentially explosive device found in Harford County yard
The discovery of a possibly explosive device in a Harford County yard Wednesday led to the closure of nearby roads.
Maryland Weather: Sunny & pleasant with a chance for storms
We've been treated to pleasant weather so far this Wednesday.
ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention.
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Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-y
Steve Choi, 42, a Taekwando instructor in Anne Arundel County, is now facing seven charges relating to sexual abuse of a 14-year-old who took classes from him at Lion Choi's Martial Arts in Hanover.
Housing advocates erect tent city at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Father on trial in 2018 death of 5-month-old daughter
On Wednesday, Ford testified he was taking care of his daughter on the day in question and went for a ride in a vehicle where others were present. Following the ride, Brailynn was no longer "normal" and seemed "irritated," he testified.
HealthWatch: Lack of monkeypox guidelines may be hampering treatment, review says
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Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather
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Judge rejects plea agreement in submarine secrets sale case
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
PGA Tour event to return to Owings Mills golf course in 2025
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning weather
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning weather
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Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Orioles partner with SuperBook Sports, betting lounge set to open at stadium in 2023
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
Mobile sports betting likely won't launch in Maryland for months
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
'Mo' tribute end zone to be featured in Madden 23
Madden '23 hits video game shelves Friday, but the Baltimore Ravens gave fans a sneak peek at the game's M&T Bank Stadium field design.
Mullins, Rutschman power surging Orioles past Blue Jays 4-2
The Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Tuesday, giving surging Baltimore its 10th win in 14 August games.
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Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-year-old
A central Maryland Taekwondo instructor is accused of sexually abusing a minor, authorities said Wednesday.
Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Baltimore man stands trial in death of 5-month-old daughter
A jury trial is now taking place nearly four years after a 5-month-old girl died after suffering trauma to her body in West Baltimore.
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
Police investigating fatal crash in Lauraville
A small SUV collided with a Pepsi freight truck, police said, and one person died as a result of the crash.
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Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-year-old
A central Maryland Taekwondo instructor is accused of sexually abusing a minor, authorities said Wednesday.
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
Mobile sports betting likely won't launch in Maryland for months
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
Son of 'The Wire' star Anwan Glover killed in Upper Marlboro shooting
Kavon Glover, 29, was pronounced dead on the scene of a shooting Saturday in Upper Marlboro.
'Mo' tribute end zone to be featured in Madden 23
Madden '23 hits video game shelves Friday, but the Baltimore Ravens gave fans a sneak peek at the game's M&T Bank Stadium field design.
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Judge rejects plea agreement in submarine secrets sale case
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
PGA Tour event to return to Owings Mills golf course in 2025
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning weather
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning weather
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Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Orioles partner with SuperBook Sports, betting lounge set to open at stadium in 2023
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
Mobile sports betting likely won't launch in Maryland for months
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
'Mo' tribute end zone to be featured in Madden 23
Madden '23 hits video game shelves Friday, but the Baltimore Ravens gave fans a sneak peek at the game's M&T Bank Stadium field design.
Mullins, Rutschman power surging Orioles past Blue Jays 4-2
The Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Tuesday, giving surging Baltimore its 10th win in 14 August games.
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City Council sends bill cracking down on street racing to Mayor Scott
If approved, the legislation would implement penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and fines reaching $1,000 for drivers and car clubs that obstruct public streets for races, burnouts and other forms of reckless driving.
Baltimore City to distribute $1,000 payments to parents in guaranteed income pilot program
The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund had completed its onboarding process and identified the first batch of recipients.
Maryland board seeking earlier mail-in ballot count
The Maryland State Board of Elections voted Monday to file an emergency petition in court that seeks an earlier count of mail-in ballots for the general election in November.
Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
Mayor Scott signs bill targeting calls for false burglar alarms
The bill reduces the number of false alarms, from 15 to five, that police are required to respond to before the property is placed on the city's false alarm registry.
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We Give Black Fest launches this weekend to support and celebrate Black-led organizations
"During Black Philanthropy Month, we thought this was a great opportunity to get out celebrate and make sure organizations that are doing the work in the community have the resources not just to survive but to thrive."
National Aquarium hosting first public sea turtle release since 2019
Public releases were nixed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DPW celebrates city's water system with music, food and tours at Dam Jam
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works is celebrating the system that brings drinking water to people's homes with the return of Dam Jam, a festival featuring music, food trucks and family activities.
Where's Marty? Checking in with The Charmery as the ice cream shop celebrates 9 years in business
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
Well Seasoned: How Old Bay seasoning became a cult favorite
CBS News correspondent Major Garrett talks with 97-year-old Ralph Brunn about the cult following surrounding his dad's creation: Old Bay seasoning.
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$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
State Reveals New Home Loan Products To Help Marylanders Buy New Homes
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
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Former C.P. Crane Generating Station to be imploded Friday, fire department says
The former C.P. Crane Generating Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded on Friday, weather permitting, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
Md.-based lender heaped insurance plans onto unwitting borrowers, prosecutors allege
The lawsuit filed by six attorneys general alleges that Mariner Finance pressured its sales force to "add on" additional insurance coverage for customers seeking personal and other loans.
Additional 135 million doses of Emergent BioSolutions-made COVID vaccines rejected, panel says
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
Mortgage rates climb above 5% once again
While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
Baltimore Black Business Quest showcases local Black-owned businesses, helps nonprofits
In just a week and a half, the three-day We Give Black Fest dedicated to social change, fundraising and highlighting Black-led organizations serving greater Baltimore will be held at West Covington Park.
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University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention.
The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC's new Covid-19 guidelines
To guide us through the changes, CNN spoke with Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, former health commissioner of Baltimore City and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label
Some experts argue that labeling monkeypox as an STD could be not only misleading but potentially harmful for public health.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
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WJZ's Denise Koch voted Baltimore's best TV broadcaster
The votes are in and the people have spoken: Denise Koch is Baltimore's best TV broadcaster.
Siblings offer free concert to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute
Want to kick off your Saturday evening on a high note? You're in luck.
We Give Black Fest aims to highlight black-led organizations with 3-day festival
In roughly one week, the We Give Black Fest will host its annual CLLCTIVLY event at West Covington Park in Baltimore.
Maryland sportsbooks handle $15M in July
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
Maryland Zoo welcomes Marigold, a newborn blue duiker
The blue duiker is a species of antelope found in the forests of Africa.
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Maryland Weather: Sunny & pleasant with a chance for storms
We've been treated to pleasant weather so far this Wednesday.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday morning forecast
First Alert Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Tuesday night forecast
Temps dipped into the 60's and 70's across the state.
First Alert Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Tuesday evening forecast
It's going to be a great evening, with clear skies and temps dipping into the 60's.
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Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-y
Steve Choi, 42, a Taekwando instructor in Anne Arundel County, is now facing seven charges relating to sexual abuse of a 14-year-old who took classes from him at Lion Choi's Martial Arts in Hanover.
Housing advocates erect tent city at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Father on trial in 2018 death of 5-month-old daughter
On Wednesday, Ford testified he was taking care of his daughter on the day in question and went for a ride in a vehicle where others were present. Following the ride, Brailynn was no longer "normal" and seemed "irritated," he testified.
HealthWatch: Lack of monkeypox guidelines may be hampering treatment, review says
The latest in health and fitness news
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday afternoon weather