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Tensions In Baltimore Continue To Simmer After Days Of Riots And Protests Over Death Of Freddie Gray
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Justice Dept. Seeks Pause On Agreement With Baltimore Police

The Justice Department late Monday asked a federal judge for more time to “review and assess” a proposed agreement to overhaul the Baltimore police department, saying it needed to determine how it might conflict with the crime-fighting agenda of new Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Source:FoxBaltimore Want news at your fingertips? Text WOLB to 71007 to […]

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Law Enforcement To Target Distracted Drivers This Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and law enforcement agencies across the country, including Maryland, are stepping up enforcement. Transportation officials say it’s a deadly issue. Source:FoxBaltimore Want news at your fingertips? Text WOLB to 71007 to join our text club! Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

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JJ’s QOTD: Do You Want To See $15 An Hour Minimum Wage Pass In Baltimore City? (POLL)

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PG County Exec Rushern Baker III Talks Trump, Kids & Faith With The Larry Young Morning Show [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Here's a recap of Larry Young's interview with Prince George's County Exec, Rushern Baker III.

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JJ’s QOTD: Are You Ready For The Speed, Red-Light Camera Program Which Is Back In Baltimore Under Mayor Pugh’s Budget?

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Man Gets Life Sentence In Fatal Shootings Over Parking Space

A man who was convicted of killing two men because they parked in a space in front of his house in Baltimore has been sentenced to life without parole. The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office said in a news release that 36-year-old Dennis Padgett was sentenced Wednesday in Baltimore Circuit Court. Source:FoxBaltimore Want news at your […]

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Charges Dropped Against 2nd Worker In Sex-For-Repairs Case

The second former maintenance worker caught in the Baltimore City public housing sex-for-repairs scandal will not go on trial. City prosecutors dropped the charges against Charles Coleman. The judge made the announcement in court; then prosecutors released a statement. Source:FoxBaltimore Want news at your fingertips? Text WOLB to 71007 to join our text club! Sign […]

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JJ’s QOTD: Do You Think The Death Penalty Is Not Fair To Afro-Americans? (POLL)

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Prince Georges County Corrections Officers Wear Bodycams
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Body Camera Video Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Will Not Be Released

Friday’s hostage barricade situation in west Baltimore became the third police-involved shooting in the city since the rollout off officer body cameras in November. This is the first time the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has chosen not to release the footage publicly.Instead, journalists were permitted to view 30 minutes of footage privately, before a public briefing. […]

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JJ’s QOTD: Baltimore Mayor Pugh Vetoes Minimum Wage Bill,Was She Wrong? (POLL)

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has vetoed a bill which would have increased the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. Want news at your fingertips? Text WOLB to 71007 to join our text club! Sign Up For Our Newsletter!