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City Fire Crews Battle 4-Alarm Blaze, Wind

City firefighters are currently battling a four-alarm fire on North Calhoun Street that's engulfed several dwellings on two sides of the street in west Baltimore.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:04:45 EDT

Man Charged In Road Rage Killing Released On Bail

An Anne Arundel County man charged with murder is currently out of jail on bail, and the victim's family said they're furious.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:42:04 EDT

Candidate Close-Up: Gregg Bernstein

Gregg Bernstein, a veteran lawyer and political newcomer, says he's ready to be Baltimore's chief prosecutor.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:33:15 EDT

Restaurant: No Screaming Kids Allowed

Some parents are outraged after a restaurant says it won't tolerate screaming kids.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 03:35:13 EDT

Police: Pilots Face More Danger From Lasers

Police in Maryland said this summer's boardwalk novelty, the laser pointer, is becoming a menace to pilots around the region.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:02:05 EDT

Group Looks To Get Historic Jewish Building Restored

A local university is making a pitch to save a historic building with a connection to the city's Jewish community.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:45:05 EDT

Gas Station Ordered To Sample School's Water

Students at Baltimore County's St. Clement Catholic School in Rosedale returned to classes on Wednesday after an odor of gasoline forced an evacuation Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:39:05 EDT

Mall Slots Supporters: Yes Vote Will Bring Jobs, Money

The forces in support of a slots parlor next to Arundel Mills Mall begin making their case on the TV airwaves, and supporters open a campaign headquarters in Severna Park.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:48:19 EDT

Md. Homeowners Asked To Avoid Outdoor Burning

Maryland natural resources officials are encouraging homeowners to avoid outdoor burning because of dry, windy conditions that are increasing the potential for wildfires. Watch WBAL-TV 11 News and visit WBALTV.com for updates on weather conditions.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:24:32 EDT

Group: Cut Emissions To Avoid Extreme Weather

The group Environment Maryland is calling for cuts in emissions blamed for global warming that the environmental group said could lead to increases in extreme weather events.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:51:05 EDT

Man Arrested In Annapolis Rape

Annapolis police said they've arrested a man in connection with a rape that was reported on Monday.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:29:06 EDT

Police ID Body Recovered In Ocean City

Authorities said the body of a man found off the coast of Ocean City has been identified.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:11:28 EDT

UMd. Official Reacts To Fans' Actions At Navy Game

University of Maryland officials are looking into profane insults hurled toward Midshipmen and others from the Naval Academy by fans at Monday's football game.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:15:40 EDT

School For Arts Director To Step Down

The longtime head of the Baltimore School for Arts will step down at the end of the academic year.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:35:49 EDT

Buildings Evacuated After Acid Spill

Two southwest Baltimore buildings were evacuated Wednesday morning after a hydrochloric acid spill.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:13:07 EDT

Man Charged With Murder, Arson In Ex-Wife's Death

Howard County police said a man faces charges of killing his ex-wife and setting her apartment on fire.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:37:32 EDT

84-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed

The Garrett County Sheriff's Office says an 84-year-old man was struck by a car and killed while he was crossing Chestnut Ridge Road in Grantsville.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:25:15 EDT