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Top Baltimore news: 2 fatally shot on New Year's Eve; teen charged with threat against school; more

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Published on January 02, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Baltimore.

Baltimore sees second deadliest year on record in 2019

The escalating violence in Baltimore in 2019 resulted in Charm City recording its second deadliest year on record, as officials on Tuesday announced another victim to add to a grim homicide count.

Read the full story on Fox News.

Police charge student with mass violence threat against her high school

Baltimore police have arrested a 16-year-old girl accused of making a threat on social media against her school, Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in East Baltimore. She's charged with making a threat of mass violence, police said.

Read the full story on Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore’s licensing of Airbnb-type rentals off to slow start

As Baltimore’s rules for Airbnb-type rentals take effect, city officials have licensed fewer properties than projected.

Read the full story on Baltimore Sun.

Ban on gag orders ends in Baltimore

A new Baltimore City law bans the use of so-called gag orders in city settlements. Nondisclosure agreements, which have long been part of agreements between families and the city in police brutality or discrimination cases, prohibit signers from publicly discussing their case.

Read the full story on Baltimore Sun.

2 fatally shot in Baltimore Highlands on New Year’s Eve

Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people on New Year’s Eve in the 4100 block of Twin Circle Way. 

Read the full story on Baltimore Sun.


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