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Potential Corruption in Baltimore's Speed Camera System Exposed
A technical loophole in Maryland law allowed Baltimore City to get away with paying a corporation to spot traffic violators, but in a serious bungle the city attempted to switch providers, giving the new company the cameras but no the software to operate them. This oversight led to the exposure of the city's payment policies, with possibly serious ramifications to follow.
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Baltimore Might See Increased Minimum Wage
Though still far short of the inflation adjusted 1960's level of $12.00 an hour federal minimum wage, Baltimore residents and indeed all residents of Maryland may see an increase of $2.75 in their hourly wage, bringing the state to $10.00/hour, a rate rarely observed throughout the country. Naturally numerous conservatives have fought tooth and nail against it, sighting lost jobs as their primary argument.
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Violence Exposes Illegal Night Club in Baltimore
A popular but under the radar club in Baltimore was exposed after a violent triple shooting. The owner, Timothy Fraser, was charged with two counts of operating an illegal bar in addition to several other serious charges, despite Fraser's adamant denial of guilt. The event has drawn the ire of city councilmen, who are now pressing to see the establishment shut down.
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Baltimore Once More Hosts 'Hairspray'
“Hairspray: In Concert” will be performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a performance lovingly proclaimed as one that “never dies” by its creator John Waters. Waters himself will have a hand in the new performance as part of a co-production with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
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Modern Day Bandits Sentenced to 32 Years
A tail fit for a western set well out of its time period came to a crashing halt when two armored-car bandits from Baltimore were sentenced to 32 years and a day of hard time following a 3 year crime spree that netted the pair over $700,000. The girlfriend and mother of one of the robbers have also pleaded guilty to involvement, but have yet to face sentencing.
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Baltimore Outreach Program Gets $500k Grant
A University of Maryland project known as "Promise Heights" is going to be one of 17 recipients in the nation of a $500,000 grant that will be used for public outreach and social programs in Baltimore. Hopefully the funding works well for the community and the schools and education through the city receive help where needed.
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Ring in New Year with a Baltimore Tailgate Party
Cranberry chili meatballs cooked in the crockpot with a refreshing drink made from cranberry juice, lemonade, white wine, champagne and Ginger Ale? Count me in! Now I just need to find the tailgate parties in Baltimore that are providing this kind of thing and I'll make sure to show up because this all sounds spectacular!
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Baltimore Prepares for New Year's Eve Fireworks
Everyone looking forward to the Inner Harbor New Year's Eve fireworks show in Baltimore to celebrate the ringing in of 2013 should rest easy, the fireworks are getting their last minute touches and everything is set to go for the event. With an expected crowd of more than 50,000, finding parking or a good place to sit should be your real concern.
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Baltimore Church's Interior Was Designed by Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany (the famed designer) did a complete interior design for the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Currently up for selection to be labeled a landmark, chances are pretty high that, due solely to Tiffany's touch, the site will be around for quite some time, meaning there's no specific reason to rush right to Baltimore to see it.
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Baltimore's Joe Squared to Hold 'Shared' Holiday Party
or offices that just don't have a festive holiday spirit or a volunteer to handle all of the planning for some sort of winter-themed holiday, the restaurant Joe Squared in Baltimore is going to host a holiday party that will be "shared" among various businesses from around the city. There's bound to be a great time, and it doesn't hurt that Joe Squared has some of the highest rated pizza in Baltimore.
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