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Nearest station to Pigtown fire affected by rotating closures
Baltimore Sun – 1 hr 59 mins ago

Nearest station was affected by rotating closures No one was injured in a two-alarm fire that burned two rowhouses in the Pigtown neighborhood Friday morning, a city fire spokesman said. Full Story »
Family seeks answers after man fatally shot by Baltimore police
Baltimore Sun – 2 hrs 29 mins ago

Janet Robertson, left, the aunt of Byron Matthews, comforts Daeemah Moore, 19, Matthews' girlfriend and mother of their twins. Full Story »
Under Armour stretches into spacious new offices
Baltimore Sun – Fri Dec 11, 8:35 am ET

Sports apparel company needed more space for its 2,600 employees Sports apparel company Under Armour began this week expanding into new offices across the street from its headquarters at the Tide Point office complex in South Baltimore. Full Story »
City officials and police union reach tentative deal on contract
Baltimore Sun – Fri Dec 11, 7:35 am ET

After months of negotiations, city officials and the Baltimore police union have hammered out a deal that would cut $5 million from the police budget while bringing long-sought changes to shift schedules. Full Story »
Hanukkah comes to East Baltimore
Baltimore Sun – Fri Dec 11, 7:06 am ET

Jewish Community Center brings holiday to Canton Pratt The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore brought the Festival of Lights to Jews and gentiles alike Thursday at the Canton branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Pictured, Stella Chang, 22 months, watches as Wilson Smith, 4, and Miriam Beck, 3, remove pieces from a play menorah. Full Story »

The Capital

YOUR COMMENTS
The Capital – 26 mins ago

Navy wide receiver Mario Washington has been reinstated and will play in Saturday's Army-Navy game. Washington was suspended for the Hawaii game due to an undisclosed violation of Naval Academy rules. Full Story »
Christmas In New York City
The Capital – 40 mins ago

One day bus trip, Saturday, December 12, 2009, departing at 7 a.m., returning by 11 p.m. Cost is $45.00 per person - covers seat on the bus, one stop each way, drop off behind Winter Garden Theater. Full Story »
Local contingent feeling Goofy
The Capital – 55 mins ago

Are you looking for the ultimate test of endurance? Then compete in Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge at the Disney Marathon Weekend (Jan. 9-10), where you will run the half-marathon on Saturday and then the marathon on Sunday. Full Story »
'Pollution budget' for bay continues
The Capital – 55 mins ago

BALTIMORE - The federal government is moving forward with its plan to create a "pollution budget" for the Chesapeake Bay. Federal officials stopped in Baltimore Tuesday to offer more details about the budget as part of a road trip through the bay's six-state watershed. Full Story »
Letters to the Editor
The Capital – 55 mins ago

After reading the recent letters to the editor, I felt compelled to add my two cents. I think slots should be allowed at Arundel Mills, especially after reading that Anne Arundel County is going to have an $80 million shortfall in next year's budget. Full Story »

CBS 13 Baltimore

Water Main Break Closes Part Of Falls Road
CBS 13 Baltimore – 5 mins ago

Crews are on the scene of a water main break in North Baltimore. Full Story »
3 Accused Of Hate Crime Beating Due In Court
CBS 13 Baltimore – 17 mins ago

Three men accused of a brutal hate crime are scheduled to appear in court Friday to answer charges. Full Story »
May Opening For Ocean Downs Slots Delayed
CBS 13 Baltimore – 19 mins ago

The owner of Ocean Downs says Maryland's first video slots parlor won't be opening as soon as he had hoped. Full Story »
Hearing To Be Held On Suggs' Restraining Order
CBS 13 Baltimore – 41 mins ago

A woman who claims Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is the father of her two children is heading to court seeking a restraining order against the Pro-Bowl player. Full Story »
Dixon Sentencing Date Announced
CBS 13 Baltimore – 1 hr 8 mins ago

The sentencing date for Mayor Sheila Dixon has been announced. Full Story »

WBAL-TV Baltimore

Dunkin' Donuts Worker Shot During Attempted Robbery
WBAL-TV Baltimore – 1 hr 52 mins ago

A Dunkin' Donuts employee is in stable condition after someone shot him through a drive-through window. Full Story »
Mayor, Union At Odds Over Fire Closures, Rotations
WBAL-TV Baltimore – 2 hrs 22 mins ago

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon weighs in on the war brewing between the firefighters union and City Hall. Full Story »
Teen Couple Charged In Armed Robbery Spree
WBAL-TV Baltimore – 2 hrs 52 mins ago

A teenage couple is accused of pulling off an armed robbery spree with the help of the girl's mother. Full Story »
Grasmick Proposes Changes For Md. Teachers
WBAL-TV Baltimore – Fri Dec 11, 10:27 am ET

Maryland schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick is proposing changes to teacher compensation, tenure and evaluations. Full Story »
Baltimore Slots Site Said To Be In Negotiations
WBAL-TV Baltimore – Fri Dec 11, 10:27 am ET

The chairman of Maryland's slot machine commission said a group seeking a slots parlor license in Baltimore has asked for an extension to submit a revised proposal. Full Story »

ABC 2 Baltimore

2 Children Hurt in School Bus Crash
ABC 2 Baltimore – 6 mins ago

Two children are hurt following a school bus crash in Severn. Full Story »
Water Main Break Leaves Hundreds Without Water
ABC 2 Baltimore – 21 mins ago

Hundreds of people are without water after a 10-inch water main ruptured on Falls Road Friday morning. Full Story »
How Much Should You Tip During the Holidays?
ABC 2 Baltimore – 1 hr 6 mins ago

They work hard for you all year. Taking care of your kids, delivering your mail, maybe doing some work around the house. Full Story »
Changing MD Teacher Pay?
ABC 2 Baltimore – Fri Dec 11, 9:13 am ET

Maryland schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick is proposing changes to teacher compensation, tenure and evaluations. Full Story »
Ravens' Suggs In Court Today
ABC 2 Baltimore – Fri Dec 11, 8:42 am ET

A woman who claims Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is the father of her two children is heading to court seeking a restraining order against the Pro-Bowl player. Full Story »

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The Dundalk Eagle

Holiday houses
The Dundalk Eagle – Wed Dec 9, 1:34 pm ET

Know of a house that’s especially well-decorated for Christmas? Give us the address (yours or a neighbor’s), and our photographer will check it out for our annual photo feature. Or just send us a photo and tell us where it was taken. The address to send either is info@dundalkeagle.net. Deadline: Dec. 16. Full Story »
YORKWAY DEVELOPER FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY
The Dundalk Eagle – Wed Dec 9, 1:19 pm ET

Vontran: Action will not affect development by Randy Leonard Yorkway developer John Vontran and wife, Kelly, filed for personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, according to electronic court documents. Vontran said the bankruptcy will not interfere with the Yorkway project. “They are separate,” he said Friday. Vontran listed more than $9 million owed creditors in his court filing, including a ... Full Story »
Community reveals development concerns at meeting
The Dundalk Eagle – Wed Dec 9, 1:04 pm ET

West Inverness concept plan details discussed by Heather Perlberg Nearly 40 people gathered at Sandy Plains Elementary School last week to share concerns about a potential development in West Inverness. Developer Alireza Askari of Daria Land Group has proposed that 16 single-family homes be built on two parcels of land on Sandy Plains Road and one parcel on the water side of Quentin Road. Most ... Full Story »
Number of Johns Hopkins Bayview H1N1 cases abates
The Dundalk Eagle – Wed Dec 9, 12:19 pm ET

NPC hears of recent lull in hospitalizations by Randy Leonard It has become harder for researchers to find cases of H1N1 flu victims to study, according to a Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center doctor. “This is a good thing,” Dr. Jonathan Zenilman, head of the hospital’s Infectious Diseases Division told members of the North Point Peninsula Community Council at their monthly meeting at Edgemere ... Full Story »

Carroll County Times

Correction
Carroll County Times – Fri Dec 11, 9:26 am ET

Because of a reporter’s error, a Manchester Valley wrestler was misidentified in the story “Another MV first” and the accompanying photo on Page B1 Thursday. Freshman Sean Counterman became the first MV wrestler to earn a win for the first-year school. Full Story »
Neighbors in Need lacking gifts for Holiday Shop
Carroll County Times – Fri Dec 11, 2:12 am ET

None of the shelves in the Neighbors in Need Holiday Shop are bare, but organizers say there isn’t enough to last three days. Full Story »
Schools promote early retirement notice
Carroll County Times – Fri Dec 11, 2:12 am ET

In a tight budget year during which the school system will likely have to eliminate positions but still need to hire critical staff to replace certain vacancies, school officials say knowing exactly who will retire as soon as possible is even more important. Full Story »
Ag Preservation Board rules business should move supplies from farm
Carroll County Times – Fri Dec 11, 2:12 am ET

A Marston business needs to move its equipment off the farm where it is based to be in compliance with state guidelines for agricultural easements, a county board ruled Thursday. Full Story »
Holiday Hope donations close in on $22,000
Carroll County Times – Fri Dec 11, 2:11 am ET

Eighteen donations totaling $1,590 have brought the amount raised in this year’s Holiday Hope campaign to $21,912. Full Story »

Baltimore City Paper

"Struggling Homeowners" Default and Go to Disney World
Baltimore City Paper – Thu Dec 10, 4:17 pm ET

Crash Course by Edward Ericson Jr.: The Wall Street Journal tells us about the New American Dream—default on your mortgage, rent for half the price and go to Disney World in your BMW. My favorite part of this story: The two main characters are a teacher and a firefighter. Both walked out on $400K-plus mortgages; one owns other r... Full Story »
No Way, Lynae: Prison Guard's Attempt to Plead Guilty in Cell-Phone Case Denied
Baltimore City Paper – Thu Dec 10, 3:32 pm ET

The News Hole by Van Smith: Warren Brown is highly exercised on Dec. 9, as he returns to the defense table from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge David Young's bench. "I'll say for the record, your honor," the criminal-defense attorney declares, "that the state can forget about any help from this young lady." Brown is refe... Full Story »
Beans and Fiends
Baltimore City Paper – Wed Dec 9, 12:33 am ET

The Mail: Doesn't it occur to our city that the stabbing at Beans and Bread is the reason local residents are opposed to that facility's expansion? ("Beans and Dread," Mobtown Beat, Nov. 25) Why do residents in Baltimore have to fight the Catholic Charities monolith by themselves? It is the city's job, too. ... Full Story »
Murder Ink
Baltimore City Paper – Wed Dec 9, 12:33 am ET

Murder Ink by Anna Ditkoff: Murders this Week: 9 Murders this Year: 219 Numerous homicides from previous years were added to the rolls this week, dating all the way back to 1994. Tavon Waters, a 23-year-old African-American man, was sitting in a truck in the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue in Northwest Baltimore at 11 a.m. on... Full Story »
Premature Death?: Political club's closing prompts last-ditch revival effort
Baltimore City Paper – Wed Dec 9, 12:33 am ET

Mobtown Beat by Van Smith: After 55 years of political organizing in Baltimore, the Mount Royal Democratic Club is closing down. "I think we're getting to the point where we're tired" in the face of flagging interest, says its president, former state senator Julian Lapides. But even as invitations went out announcing the cl... Full Story »