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Here's some of the community MVPs we've already highlighted:
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Community MVP: ABC Park in Southwest Baltimore serves as community hub for children
ABC Park in Southwest Baltimore has become a community hub for children.
Community MVP: Wide Angle Youth Media helps Baltimore's young people
This nonprofit organization offers free media education programs to people between the ages of 10 years old and 24 years old.
Community MVP: BYKE Collective combines bike culture with youth enrichment
A local organization is merging Baltimore's bike culture with youth enrichment.
Community MVP: I Believe In Me Girls empowers young women to thrive and lead
A local non-profit is empowering young women to thrive in their communities.
Community MVP: Fade 4 the Grade helps young me in Crofton
Fade 4 the Grade barber shop combines haircuts with mentorship to empower youth.
Community MVP: Project Pneuma steers young boys toward better opportunities
WJZ is recognizing Project Pneuma as one of the community's most valuable players because the non-profit organization focuses on steering young Black boys away from the pitfalls of life and toward better opportunities.
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AL East Champs! Baltimore Orioles clinch division for first time since 2014
The Orioles are the American League East champions for the first time since 2014.
Parasite found in drinking water could make vulnerable people in Baltimore area sick, DPW says
The DPW said the levels of Cryptosporidium detected "indicate a low risk for the general population," meaning the water is safe to drink for most people.
Maryland Weather: A few showers overnight into Friday
Clouds and light showers will return to the area to close out the week. The weekend looks better!
Man killed in West Baltimore shooting
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Baltimore Orioles reach agreement on 30-year lease that will keep team at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles lease at Camden Yards was expected to run out on Dec. 31.
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Man killed in West Baltimore shooting
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
National Coffee Day deals: Free drinks at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more
Sixty-seven percent of Americans drink coffee every day - more than any other beverage, including water - according to National Coffee Association (NCA).
Parasite found in drinking water could make vulnerable people in Baltimore area sick, DPW says
The DPW said the levels of Cryptosporidium detected "indicate a low risk for the general population," meaning the water is safe to drink for most people.
Suspect Jason Billingsley arrested in murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere
Police said Billingsley, 32, eluded capture multiple times on a warrant for a West Baltimore arson last week.
Orioles to honor Brooks Robinson with public memorial at Oriole Park
Robinson, nicknamed "Mr. Hoover" and "Mr. Oriole," died on Tuesday at 86 years old.
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Melting Pot bringing FondueFest menu to Oktoberfest
Melting Pot is joining in the Oktoberfest fun with a craveable Oktober FondueFest menu.
Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day at the Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Lord Baltimore hotel will be hosting a ghost hunt Saturday for National Ghost Hunting Day.
Meet Branded Bespoke, a menswear and glasses manufacturer based in Baltimore
The company specializes in custom tailored menswear and prescription glasses for all occasions.
Join the 50th St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival this weekend in Parkville
The festival is at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Parkville, and they are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the festival, first held in 1973.
Chanda Cares: Chanda sits down with Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber
Barber is the first Black woman to serve as Maryland Port Commissioner
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Birds fans rejoice as Baltimore Orioles win 100 games in a season for first time since 1980
More than 40 years have passed since the Orioles won 100 games in a season. That streak ended this week.
Slideshow: Baltimore Orioles win first division title since 2014
The Baltimore Orioles are headed towards the playoffs.
AL East Champs! Baltimore Orioles clinch division for first time since 2014
The Orioles are the American League East champions for the first time since 2014.
Orioles look for 100th win this season, face the Red Sox
Baltimore has a 99-59 record overall and a 47-30 record at home. Orioles hitters have a collective .425 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the AL.
Ravens' Roquan Smith says he will feel at home at Cleveland's 'Dawg Pound': 'I consider myself a dawg'
The Ravens travel to Cleveland on Sunday to play their AFC North counterpart. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. and will be televised on WJZ.
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Here's how a government shutdown would impact Social Security
Time is running out for U.S. lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus
The comptroller said the end-of-fiscal-year report, known as the Closeout Report, reflects the challenges families and small businesses have faced.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges
Attorney General Merrick Garland last month named federal prosecutor David Weiss as special counsel to lead the probe into Hunter Biden.
Pelosi announces she'll run for another term in Congress
The former speaker of the House, who is 83 years old, stepped down from Democratic leadership earlier this year.
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announces 2024 bid to reclaim seat
Dixon stepped down as mayor in 2010 after being convicted of embezzling gift cards intended for the needy.
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Artscape 2023: Festival canceled for Saturday, other events still planned
A reimagined Artscape kicks off Friday evening in Baltimore with a bigger footprint and new date.
Casa De La Cultura showcases Latin-x art in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
As we continue to celebrate national Hispanic Heritage Month, we are diving into the Latin-x art community.
Baltimore Museum of Art to introduce reinterpreted Asian art collection
The museum said the exhibit features 182 objects, half of which haven't been on view for decades.
Baltimore director John Waters gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the honor last year.
Artscape to showcase Baltimore's diverse food palate
The much-anticipated Artscape festival is just a week away, promising a blend of traditional and culinary arts.
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National Coffee Day deals: Free drinks at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more
Sixty-seven percent of Americans drink coffee every day - more than any other beverage, including water - according to National Coffee Association (NCA).
What is "girl math?" The TikTok trend redefinining bad budgeting
We've all justified unnecessary purchases before, but now social media has labeled the habit as "girl math."
Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus
The comptroller said the end-of-fiscal-year report, known as the Closeout Report, reflects the challenges families and small businesses have faced.
Here's how to stay safe and recover when your house floods
The Baltimore area saw widespread flooding and damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the area overnight.
Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs
Normally, prices at the pump cool off as the summer winds down. Not this summer.
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Harris Teeter to reopen Locust Point location following 'pest control and sanitation procedures'
The store will reopen Saturday morning, according to a social media post from Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello.
Solar panels to surround Dulles Airport will deliver power to 37,000 homes
Dominion Energy and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority ceremonially broke ground on the 835-acre project Tuesday.
Purchase of Edmondson Village Shopping Center finalized
The purchase of the West Baltimore shopping center was finalized this week after months of negotiations.
Mega Millions drawing tonight: Massive $1.05 billion jackpot up for grabs
One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing.
How a Baltimore food-sourcing startup is trying to give farmers a fairer deal
Traditionally in Peru, middlemen in rural areas buy produce from multiple farms and sell it in batches to buyers further up the supply chain, but SIMPLi aims to cut out the middleman.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
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Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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Why the CDC recommends everyone get a new COVID shot this fall
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Powerball jackpot swells to $925 million after no winner snagged the prize Wednesday night
Wednesday night's winning numbers were 1, 7, 46, 47, 63, and the Powerball was 7, the lottery said.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
National Zoo launches "giant farewell" to its pandas, which leave this year
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Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday morning forecast 9/29/2023
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Maryland Weather: A few showers for Friday
Clouds and light showers will return to the area to close out the week. The weekend looks better!
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New Maryland law protects decades-old DNA evidence
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New Maryland law protects decades-old DNA evidence
The Baltimore County Police Department is working with GBMC on a plan to transfer the evidence. Before the possession of the slides changes hands, there's an ongoing process to catalogue the evidence, which includes determining how many slides exist per case.
Birds fans rejoice as Baltimore Orioles win 100 games in a season for first time since 1980
More than 40 years have passed since the Orioles won 100 games in a season. That streak ended this week.