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Federal lawmakers joined the mayor to announce a $2 million investment.
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The COVID-19 positivity rate makes its first dip in weeks. A report shows widening wage gaps at the University of Maryland College Park. The Starbucks in Midtown Baltimore becomes the fourth in the nation to form a union. Attorney General Brian Frosh seeks a court order connected to the investigation of an officer-involved shooting. And a historic West Baltimore market will be getting a renovation.
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Baltimore County wants to co-run the city’s water and sewer system. A new festival is coming to the Inner Harbor. The state’s COVID-19 rate surpasses 4.5%. And U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Morgan State University.
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The festival will be at the Inner Harbor, monthly May through October.
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Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues its creep upward, while masks become optional on MTA transport. The often fractious Baltimore County school board will see a major change this election. And Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveils details about his guaranteed income pilot program.
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Applications for the program will open in early May.
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Baltimore County is trying to fight off an infestation of midges! The student member on the County’s school board will have a vote on the budget over objections of some members, but only if Gov. Hogan signs the bill. A federal judge ruled that Baltimore State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby cannot avoid a trial on perjury charges. $10 million in ARPA funds will go toward a public health approach to fighting crime in the city. And Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski awaits approval of his four-point-eight billion dollar budget.
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Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces federal charges of perjury and lying on loan applications.
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City leaders also went over the results of an internal evaluation of Safe Streets.
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Moderna seeks emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for younger children. The Maryland General Assembly has cleared crossover day and now has the final weeks to get unfinished legislation done before sine die. Medically necessary gender-affirming care for those who can’t afford it would be covered by medicaid under a bill that cleared the Maryland Senate.