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LIVE: 2026 NFL Draft Coverage | Ravens Reactions, Picks & Interviews
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- LIVE: 2026 NFL Draft Coverage | Ravens Reactions, Picks & Interviews
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- 4:06:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The 2026 NFL Draft is officially underway—and we’ve got you covered LIVE from every angle. Join 98 Rock’s Ravens broadcast team—Keith Mills, Kirk McEwen, Valerie Preactor, Nick Testoni, and Glenn Clark—as they break down every pick
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- Angelette Aviles: Iran tensions remain high, but did a small breakthrough just emerge?
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- 15:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- WBAL's Angelette Aviles takes a closer look at the latest tensions involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump’s response, while raising a broader question about how progress in conflict should really be measured.
Beyond the headlines about strikes, seizures, and retaliation, the discussion focuses on Trump’s claim that eight Iranian women facing execution were spared after his request, prompting a conversation about whether small humanitarian shifts can signal meaningful change.
The segment also explores why stories like this may receive less attention, while callers weigh in on the human cost of war, media coverage, and what real progress looks like in a volatile global crisis.
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- Baltimore County rolls out $1 evening parking in three Towson garages to attract consumers
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore County has introduced $1 parking in three Towson garages to encourage visits to local restaurants and businesses. Where and when to take advantage of the cheap parking.
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- Community Focus: Greater Baltimore Urban League to host business summit focused on growth, capital
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- 8:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Greater Baltimore Urban League is hosting a free business summit on April 24, 2026, at the Thurgood Marshall Center, featuring panels on food service, capital projects, and access to funding, with opportunities for businesses to win grants and connect with resources. Tershea Rice, interim president of the Greater Baltimore Urban League spoke with WBAL's T.J. Smith about the summit.
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- Daily Briefing: Baltimore City's budget debate highlights growing mayor’s office staff
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore residents called for increased funding for essential services during taxpayer night, while Mayor Brandon Scott’s proposed budget includes expanding his office staff to 134 positions.
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- Former MD AG Doug Gansler on Empower Maryland Fraud Probe, Millions Allegedly Misspent
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler discusses a growing investigation into the Empower Maryland program, where whistleblowers claim millions of dollars were misused.
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- Police: Nine juveniles taken into custody after physical altercation in Towson
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Nine students were taken into custody earlier this week following a physical altercation in Towson involving a group of juveniles between the ages of 11 and 14.
Baltimore County Police Department officials said the incident occurred at a bus stop near York and Lambourn roads on Monday, around 3:30 p.m.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: IG’s apology over her social media post
- Runtime
- 11:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming issued an apology Wednesday afternoon after Mayor Brandon Scott’s Chief of Staff sent a letter to the Baltimore City Ethics Board calling for an investigation into Cumming’s social media post.
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- Angelette Aviles: Inspector general criticized for post amid investigation into mayor's office
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- 16:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming issued an apology after Mayor Brandon Scott’s Chief of Staff sent a letter to the Baltimore City Ethics Board calling for an investigation into a post Cumming shared on her social media. WBAL's Angelette Aviles spoke with callers about the post and apology.
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- Maryland vineyards brace for tough season after severe late frost
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- One of the most damaging late-season frosts in recent memory appears to have dealt a major blow to Maryland vineyards. An owner of a Baltimore County vineyard said his vineyard will survive.
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- Defense says 18-page filing fails to link Dwight Rust Jr. to wife Michelle Rust's disappearance
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Defense attorney Jeremy Eldridge, who is representing Dwight Rust Jr., the man charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of his wife, Michelle Rust, spoke with reporters after a bail review hearing in Towson.
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- Bryan Nehman Reacts: Baltimore IG social media post about Mayor Scott faces controversy
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- There has been no comment from Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, after Mayor Brandon Scott's Chief of Staff sent a letter to the Baltimore City Ethics Board calling for an investigation into Cumming's social media post.
At issue is a now-removed Facebook post of AI images showing the mayor smoking a cigar, drinking a substance that appears to be alcohol, and holding shopping bags.
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- Maryland Delegate Mike Griffith Talks Foster Care Reform, Kanaiyah’s Law, Youth Safety
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- 12:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Maryland Del. Mike Griffith (R–District 35A) discusses major outcomes from the 2026 legislative session, including the passage of Kanaiyah’s Law and sweeping foster care reforms following the death of Kanaiyah Ward. Griffith shares how bipartisan support helped drive changes within the Department of Human Services and the creation of an independent ombudsman to advocate for vulnerable children.
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- Mayor’s office expands summer activities, jobs for young people
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- At a hearing before the City Council’s public safety committee, the mayor’s office outlined ways they’ll keep young people engaged this summer and out of trouble.
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- Baltimore mayor’s office seeks ethics probe of inspector general after social media post
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- There has been no comment from Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, after Mayor Brandon Scott’s Chief of Staff sent a letter to the Baltimore City Ethics Board calling for an investigation into Cumming’s social media post.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman react: Baltimore mayor’s office seeks ethics probe of inspector general
- Runtime
- 11:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- There has been no comment from Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, after Mayor Brandon Scott's Chief of Staff sent a letter to the Baltimore City Ethics Board calling for an investigation into Cumming's social media post.
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- Police: Man charged with murder 24 years after wife disappeared in Baltimore County
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore County police announced an arrest in a 24-year-old missing persons cold case in the disappearance of Michelle Rust. Dwight Rust Jr. was charged with first-degree murder in the summer 2002 disappearance of his wife, Michelle.
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- Angelette Aviles: President Trump extends Iran ceasefire as pressure campaign continues
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- 28:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- President Donald Trump announced that the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic. WBAL's Angelette Aviles discusses.
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- Angelette Aviles: Ceasefire clock ticks down as Iran tensions rise
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- 15:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- WBAL's Angelette Aviles breaks down the latest developments on the war in Iran, including Iran’s threats to retaliate, questions over whether negotiations in Pakistan will happen, and what President Donald Trump’s latest comments could mean if no deal is reached.
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- Daily Briefing: New juvenile crime law sparks public safety backlash
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Maryland lawmakers have eliminated automatic adult charges for juveniles under 16, raising concerns about public safety and accountability for violent crimes. WBAL's C4 discusses in today's Daily Briefing.
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- Zeke Cohen on Data Centers, BGE Bills, and Baltimore’s Energy Future
- Runtime
- 21:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen joins C4 and Bryan Nehman to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing Baltimore and Maryland, including the proposed moratorium on data centers, rising BGE energy costs, oversight of the Public Service Commission, and growing concerns over smoke shops in city neighborhoods.
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- C4 & Bryan Nehman React: Baltimore City reaches settlement with Hanover Armory in ghost gun lawsuit
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The office of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Monday announced a settlement in one of the city's lawsuits against a ghost gun seller.
Scott's office said the city has reached a settlement with Anne Arundel County-based company Hanover Armory, even though the city won a $62 million verdict against the company last August. Hanover Armory appealed.
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- Police investigate peeping Tom incidents at apartments near Towson University
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- #BaltimoreCounty police are investigating multiple peeping Tom incidents reported around an apartment complex in Towson.
Chloe White, a student at #TowsonUniversity, said some of the incidents happened to her.
Link in bio for the latest.
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- Glen Burnie business owner denied bail in fatal shooting outside restaurant
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Glen Burnie restaurant owner has been denied bail after being charged with first-degree murder in a fatal shooting outside his business.
Authorities say Ioannis Giorgakis, 32, owner of Hilltop Carryout Pizza and Subs, shot and killed 27-year-old Michael Hayes in the restaurant’s parking lot Saturday night.
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- Police increase reward for information leading to woman sought in Columbia gas station shooting
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Howard County Police Department has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot an employee at a Columbia gas station Friday night.
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- Police: Body recovered from Jones Falls under Howard Street Bridge in Baltimore City
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Baltimore Police Department said the body of a female was recovered from the Jones Falls under the Howard Street Bridge Monday afternoon.
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- Baltimore City reaches settlement with Hanover Armory in ghost gun lawsuit
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The office of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces a settlement in one of the city’s lawsuits against a ghost gun seller.
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- Community Focus: Brigance Brigade 5.7K Returns to Canton | ALS Awareness, Race Details & How to Help
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- 7:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Brigance Brigade Foundation is gearing up for its annual 5.7K race and family festival, returning to Canton Waterfront Park on May 3 at 8 a.m.
Executive Director Drew Van Landingham joins the show to discuss the event, which raises funds and awareness for people living with ALS. The race features a scenic waterfront route, plus a family-friendly festival with food, entertainment, and special appearances.
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- Baltimore state’s attorney criticizes juvenile justice system gaps
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino has said juvenile electronic monitoring has improved since she took office. However, Baltimore City State's Attorney, Ivan Bates says juvenile crime is not getting better.
"The problem we have is the same juveniles over and over and over again," Bates said with C4 and Bryan Nehman on Monday. "We have to have programs for these young people. We do not have the programs for the young people. We just don't."
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- Baltimore state’s attorney criticizes juvenile justice system gaps
- Runtime
- 21:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino has said juvenile electronic monitoring has improved since she took office. However, Baltimore City State's Attorney, Ivan Bates says juvenile crime is not getting better.
"The problem we have is the same juveniles over and over and over again," Bates said with C4 and Bryan Nehman on Monday. "We have to have programs for these young people. We do not have the programs for the young people. We just don't."
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- Retired USAF Brigadier General John Teichert shares perspective on the 10th day in Iran
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- 11:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General John “Dragon” Teichert joins the discussion to break down the latest developments in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, including the Strait of Hormuz blockade, ceasefire negotiations, and escalating regional tensions.
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- Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently traveled
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Baltimore-area resident who traveled internationally has a confirmed case of measles, Maryland state health officials announced Sunday.
The According to the Maryland Department of Health has shared areas of possible exposure: https://www.wbal.com/measles-case-confirmed-in-maryland-resident-who-recently-traveled
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: Ceasefire at risk as US-Iran talks unravel
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- 12:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest developments in high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran, as a fragile ceasefire appears to be slipping away.
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- Sportsline with Nick Testoni: Encouraging trends emerging for Orioles pitching staff
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Optimism remains for the Baltimore Orioles' pitching staff. However, the trade deadline could be crucial for the team's World Series aspirations. WBAL's Nick Testoni explains.
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- Sportsline with Nick Testoni: Optimism remains for Orioles' pitching staff's potential
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Optimism remains for the Baltimore Orioles' pitching staff. However, the trade deadline could be crucial for the team's World Series aspirations. WBAL's Nick Testoni explains.
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- Baltimore Archbishop Lori addresses President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo over Iran war
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore Archbishop William Lori addressed President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV regarding the war in Iran during an exclusive interview Friday afternoon.
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- “Disrespectful Tone”: Archbishop Lori addresses Trump criticism of Pope Leo over Iran war
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- 8:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore Archbishop William Lori addressed President Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV regarding the war in Iran during an exclusive interview this afternoon with WBAL NewsRadio's Angelette Aviles.
"I would say what disappointed me the most was the tone, the disrespectful tone, the tendency to demonize, um, the other or and also to reduce the Holy Father, simply to one voice among many," Lori said.
The archbishop explained that the Pope's objections to the war in Iran are based on Scripture. He also said it is acceptable to disagree with the Pope on such matters.
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- Voice of the Ravens Gerry Sandusky signs off
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- 14:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- After more than four remarkable decades in broadcasting, WBAL-TV 11 Sports Director Gerry Sandusky is stepping away from the microphone, leaving behind a legacy that is truly unmatched.
For generations of viewers, Gerry has been more than a sportscaster. He has been a trusted voice, steady presence, and the authority on everything from Friday night lights to championship Sundays.
C4 and Bryan Nehman catch up with Gerry on his final day of work.
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- Presser: Baltimore City expands violence reduction strategy to Northern District
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- 23:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore City is expanding its group violence reduction strategy to the Northern District, with city officials citing a drop in crime rates in other parts of the city.
The program uses ex-offenders to mediate disputes before violence occurs.
"133 lives is 133 too many. Because one life is one too many," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said, "Be ready to put down the guns and step away from violence. We're here to help. But if you choose not to, we will respond quickly and decisively."
Mayor Scott says he plans to eventually expand the initiative to the entire city.
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- Fans Line Up EARLY for New Ravens Jerseys at Flock Shop 🔥🏈
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Scott Wykoff is live at M&T Bank Stadium where Ravens fans lined up early at the Flock Shop to be the FIRST to grab the brand-new “Next Flight” uniforms. Just hours after the big reveal, the excitement is already off the charts.
With the Marching Ravens bringing the energy and fans racing to get their hands on the new jerseys, this is Ravens Flock at its best. One fan even planned to buy FIVE jerseys 👀
#Ravens #RavensFlock #BaltimoreRavens #NFL #Football #NFLNews
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- Valerie Preactor is live as the Baltimore Ravens unveil their brand-new 2026 uniforms
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Valerie Preactor is live as the Baltimore Ravens unveil their brand-new 2026 uniforms—their first major jersey update in over 20 years! Fans packed Merriweather Post Pavilion for the big reveal, and the energy was unreal.
From the sleek new look to the standout matte black helmet (perfect for “Darkness Falls”), this is a bold new era for the Ravens. What do you think of the new uniforms? 👀🏈
#Ravens #BaltimoreRavens #NFL #NFLNews #Football #RavensFlock
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- Angelette Aviles: Baltimore woman pushes for waterfront safety after tragic death
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- 6:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The death of a 27-year-old man, whose body was recovered from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor after a night out in Fells Point, has sparked community efforts to improve waterfront safety. In the aftermath of the tragedy, residents have proposed measures such as railings, better lighting, and emergency ladders to make the area safer.
Mandy Feagans, a Baltimore resident and bartender in Fells Point, started a petition advocating for those changes. She spoke with WBAL's Angelette Aviles.
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- Police arrest man in killing of 16-year-old boy in Baltimore’s Medfield neighborhood
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Baltimore police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy last month.
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- Daily Briefing: Maryland’s Stop Super Speeders bill heads to governor’s desk
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Maryland lawmakers have passed the Stop Super Speeders bill, which would require repeat high-risk drivers to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles. WBAL's Angelette Aviles wants to know if this will actually change behavior or just control it for about a year?
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- T.J. Smith: Baltimore fundraiser aims to tackle hunger with football-themed event
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- 9:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Tickets are now on sale for a special fundraiser to help erase hunger in Baltimore. “Weekend Backpacks Baltimore” will host End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate next month. The game-day style event will raise funds for the nonprofit that supports nearly 2,000 students and their families every week by providing weekend food bags to students in need.
Cindy Saval, the event's chairperson for End Zone Eats spoke with WBAL's T.J. Smith about why game-day style event is important for the community.
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- Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A jury found Wednesday that entertainment giant Live Nation, which hosts tens of thousands of concerts a year, and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big venues.
The ruling, in a lawsuit brought by dozens of states, won’t immediately bring relief for concertgoers who have long complained about high ticket prices.
But it could cost Live Nation hundreds of millions of dollars and perhaps force the company to sell some of its concert venues when the judge hands out penalties later.
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- C4 & Bryan Nehman: Is the Iran Blockade Working? Markets Surge, Oil Drops
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- 10:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest developments surrounding the Iran blockade and what it could mean for global markets, oil prices, and U.S. strategy.
With oil prices dropping and stock markets hitting record highs, analysts suggest the economic pressure on Iran may be working. The discussion explores whether the blockade could force Iran to negotiate, trigger internal unrest, or reshape the geopolitical landscape.
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- Maryland Sen. Justin Ready Sounds Off on ICE Policy, Paint Tax & Budget Concerns
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- 13:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Maryland State Senator Justin Ready joins C4 and Bryan Nehman to break down key issues from the 2026 legislative session.
The conversation covers controversial immigration policies involving ICE and the Community Trust Act, concerns about law enforcement coordination, and broader debates over public safety.
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- Petition calls for safety improvements after missing man's body found in harbor
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A community-led petition is calling for improved safety at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor after a missing man was found dead in the water.
Branson Oduor, 27, disappeared after a night out in Fells Point on April 4.
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- Judge grants preliminary injunction over proposed ICE detention facility in Washington County
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A federal judge extended a court-ordered pause on work for a planned immigration detention center near Hagerstown. The state argued the proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Washington County should be halted, saying the federal government moved ahead without proper environmental review.
