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Homicides in Baltimore County up 52% this year
There have been 38 homicides in the county through Oct. 22, compared with 25 during the same period last year, according to county crime data. Even as homicides jumped, there has been only one more non-fatal shooting than last year, with police reporting 47 through Oct. 22.
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Man fatally shot in West Baltimore; ShotSpotter detected at least 10 rounds fired
The man was shot Monday afternoon outside a mini market in West Baltimore, police said.
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Light Rail service to be disrupted for a week beginning Wednesday
Light Rail service will be disrupted between the North Avenue and Camden Yards stations for nearly a week beginning Wednesday due to construction, the Maryland Transit Administration announced Monday.
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City Council approves bill to ban plastic bags, sets 5-cent fee for paper bags
City Council on Monday night gave preliminary approval to a ban on retailers’ use of plastic bags, an issue that has been hotly debated for years.
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