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T.J. Smith: Mark Anthony Thomas says new tax districts could transform Baltimore growth
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- T.J. Smith: Mark Anthony Thomas says new tax districts could transform Baltimore growth
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- 11:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Maryland is considering the Maryland Enhanced Tax Incremental Financing Districts Act, House Bill 1580, which aims to create financing districts to support large-scale development projects statewide. Mark Anthony Thomas, president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, discussed the bill's potential impact.
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- Maryland Juvenile Justice Bill Sparks Debate | Minority Leader Del. Jason Buckel Speaks Out
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- 15:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- With just days left in Maryland’s legislative session, major debates are unfolding in Annapolis.
House Minority Leader Del. Jason Buckel joins WBAL to discuss a controversial juvenile justice bill that would shift more teen cases into the juvenile court system—even for serious charges like assault and gun offenses.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: President Trump and the Iran timeline
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- 12:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- WBAL’s C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest developments involving President Donald Trump and the escalating situation with Iran.
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- “Let the Public Vote”: Baltimore IG Pushes Charter Change Amid Dispute with Mayor Brandon Scott
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore’s Inspector General Isabel Cumming is calling for a major change that could reshape government transparency in the city.
Cumming is urging the Baltimore City Council to pass a charter amendment that would give her office direct, unimpeded access to government records. The push comes during an ongoing dispute with Mayor Brandon Scott over an investigation into alleged fraudulent audits within the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.
Councilman Mark Conway, who is sponsoring the bill, says no mayor should have the power to block investigations into taxpayer spending—especially within their own office.
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- T.J. Smith: Federal Hill residents react to fatal shooting amid revitalization efforts
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- 9:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A fatal shooting in Federal Hill has left residents and business owners shocked as the area undergoes revitalization efforts. WBAL's T.J. Smith discusses.
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- Angelette Aviles: President Trump’s threats raise questions about Iran war strategy
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- 27:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Donald Trump’s comments on Truth Social have sparked debate over the U.S. strategy in Iran, with concerns about potential war crimes and the future of the conflict.
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- Four people injured following machinery malfunction at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- One person was seriously injured and three others suffer non-life threatening injuries following a machinery malfunction at McCormick and Company in Hunt Valley.
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- Federal Hill shooting victim found unresponsive dies on Key Highway, police say
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A man was shot and killed overnight on Easter in Federal Hill, according to Baltimore police.
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- Congressman Olszewski: Trump’s Iran threat “deeply disturbing” as war concerns grow
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- 15:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman sit down with Johnny Olszewski to discuss escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran following a controversial and expletive-filled social media post from Donald Trump.
Olszewski reacts to Trump’s remarks, calling them “deeply disturbing” and raising concerns about the direction of the conflict. As the U.S. enters another week of military engagement, the congressman questions whether there is a clear strategy, objective, or endgame.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: Trump issues a fiery, expletive-filled threat against Iran
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- 13:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest escalation involving Donald Trump and Iran after a fiery, expletive-filled threat aimed at forcing Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Gov. Wes Moore warns U.S. risks ‘forever war’ with Iran
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Over the weekend on CBS’ “Face The Nation,” Wes Moore talked about the war in Iran, its impact on Americans, likening it to a “forever war.”
“I feel like we are lurching into another one of these forever wars that we’re asking the American people to pay for,” Moore said. “The president of the United States and the commander-in-chief has still yet to articulate what exactly it is that we’re doing.”
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- Sportsline with Nick Testoni: UMBC Coach Jim Ferry takes on NCAA expansion and the men's Final Four
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- 15:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- University of Maryland, Baltimore County basketball coach Jim Ferry shares his thoughts on the NCAA tournament expansion, transfer portal regulations, and the challenges faced by smaller schools in scheduling games against major teams.
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- Caught on camera | New smashburger restaurant in Canton burglarized days after opening
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A new Canton restaurant was the target of a break-in not even one week after opening their doors. Video captured two men throwing something through the side door of the business on O’Donnell Street, smashing the glass door before entering.
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- America’s price tag: What it really costs to live here now
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Americans are grappling with rising costs and economic pressures, prompting many to reassess their priorities and adapt to new financial realities. Is this the economy that you signed up for?
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- Gary Sutton: Can the middle class still afford the American Dream
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- 24:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Americans are grappling with rising costs and economic pressures, prompting many to reassess their priorities and adapt to new financial realities. Is this the economy that you signed up for? WBAL's Gary Sutton discusses.
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- Baltimore Councilman Mark Conway Calls for Transparency in Youth Fund, Inspector General Access
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- 15:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway joins the show to discuss major concerns about transparency and accountability in city government. Conway addresses issues surrounding the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, including how millions in taxpayer dollars are being spent and the need for stronger oversight.
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- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott addresses police shooting after reported Upton fight
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- 8:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Following the police shooting of a man who was trying to run after a reported fight in the Upton area on Thursday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared his thoughts on the situation.
Scott joined The T.J. Smith Show on Friday and said while he can't share much, "we'll just be going along with the investigation and trying to support the community where we can."
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- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott addresses police shooting after reported Upton fight
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Following the police shooting of a man who was trying to run after a reported fight in the Upton area on Thursday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared his thoughts on the situation.
Scott joined The T.J. Smith Show on Friday and said while he can't share much, "we'll just be going along with the investigation and trying to support the community where we can."
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- U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes on Combating MS-13, Fentanyl, and Violent Crime in Maryland
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- 17:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Join U.S. Attorney for Maryland, Kelly Hayes, in studio as she discusses her first months in office, tackling violent crime, MS-13 gangs, and the fentanyl crisis.
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- ‘My brother was not hurting anybody’: Sister of man shot by BPD speaks with WBAL-TV 11 News
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Sister of a 35-year-old man shot by Baltimore police is speaking out. “I heard him struggling,” she said after rushing to the scene.
Police say the incident followed a fight and foot chase.
LaShawn Newton told WBAL-TV 11 News that it was her brother, Tavon Newton, who was shot just before 12:15 p.m. by a Baltimore police officer.
“I was at work, and I was on the phone with him, and I heard him tussling with somebody, and I came here because I knew where he would be at,” LaShawn Newton told WBAL-TV 11 News. “I came here and that’s when somebody told me that he was shot.”
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- Your Voice Amplified: Caller shares ways to stretch a tight budget
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Rich, a caller from Sykesville, discusses how he is managing expenses by making lifestyle changes. He spoke with WBAL's Angelette Aviles.
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- Daily Briefing: Is the Iran conflict ending or just being handed off?
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Donald Trump says the standoff with Iran could be resolved within weeks, but the bigger question is whether this is really an ending or just a handoff to the rest of the world.
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- Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley provides update on officer-involved shooting in Upton
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- 7:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley provided an update on the officer-involved shooting in the city's Upton neighborhood.
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- Police: Officer-involved shooting in Baltimore City’s Upton neighborhood
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the city’s Upton neighborhood.
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- Your Voice Amplified: Maryland small business owner struggles with high state taxes
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Maryland resident expressed his frustration with Maryland's tax policies, which he says are negatively impacting his wife's small business.
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- Your Voice Amplified: Maryland resident voices concern over high taxes and affordability
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A Maryland resident expresses frustration about the state's high taxes and the impact on affordability, questioning the fairness of subsidizing corporations and wealthy individuals while speaking with WBAL's T.J. Smith.
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- Kromer Breaks Down Poll: Why Marylanders Are Frustrated Right Now
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- 18:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Dr. Mileah Kromer of the UMBC Institute of Politics joins TJ Smith to break down the latest Maryland poll—and the results are raising eyebrows.
Governor Wes Moore’s approval rating has dipped to 48%, reflecting growing frustration among Marylanders over affordability, rising electric bills, and overall economic anxiety.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: Donald Trump’s Latest Iran Update
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- 12:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Join Bryan Nehman and C4 as they react to the latest developments from Donald Trump regarding the ongoing situation in Iran.
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- Repeat offending teen arrested while on ankle monitoring
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore police have arrested a 14-year-old repeat offender on an open warrant for a failure to appear in reference to a 2025 robbery.
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- Angelette Aviles: Councilman Julian Jones pushes back on criticism of Gov. Wes Moore
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- 14:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A recent UMBC poll showed Gov. Wes Moore's approval rating has dropped to 48%, with Marylanders expressing concerns about affordability and the state's direction. Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones spoke with WBAL's Angelette Aviles regarding the rating. Callers also gave their opinions.
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- Fire engulfs car in median of Interstate 70 in Woodlawn near Baltimore Beltway
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A fire engulfed a car Wednesday afternoon on the shoulder of eastbound Interstate 70 near the Beltway.
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- Your Voice Amplified: Cost of living and affordability challenges
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- WBAL NewsRadio is opening the phone lines across Maryland for a full day of live conversation Thursday about the rising cost of living and the affordability challenges facing families across our state.
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- WBAL's Angelette Aviles to discuss Iran, Maryland poll numbers, State of the City address
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Following the Baltimore Orioles game this afternoon, tune into the Angelette Aviles show at 1090 AM, FM 101.5 or the WBAL Radio app. Angelette will be discussing the latest with Iran, poll numbers for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Tuesday night's State of the City address.
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- Rep. Andy Harris shares expectations ahead of Trump’s Iran address
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- 13:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Donald Trump will address the nation tonight to deliver an "important update" on the war in Iran. Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris shared his expectations for the update with C4 and Bryan Nehman on Wednesday.
"I want to hear him outline that we went to war with Iran to stop their nuclear capability, to stop their ability to develop ballistic missiles that could reach the United States," he said.
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- Daily Briefing: Gov. Wes Moore faces declining approval rating in Maryland
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A new UMBC poll reveals Gov. Wes Moore's approval rating has dropped below 50% for the first time, with affordability issues cited as the main concern. WBAL's Bryan Nehman discusses in Wednesday's Daily Briefing.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman react: Mayor Brandon Scott’s 2026 State of the City address
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- 7:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman share their reactions to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s 2026 State of the City address, breaking down key moments, policy announcements, and what it all means for the city’s future.
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- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s 2026 State of the City address: ‘Building Together, Block by Block’
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott delivered the 2026 State of the City address Tuesday night. Watch the livestream video above.
Sitting on one of the iconic city benches that reads, “Baltimore: The Greatest City in America,” the mayor started his address by remembering the late U.S. Rep. Eljiah Cummings and how he inspired Scott to public service.
The mayor’s sixth State of the City address also included speakers from the community and city officials who shared stories underscoring how they have been impacted by city services.
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- Angelette Aviles: Iran strategy in flux as White House weighs next move
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- 16:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Trump administration is considering a shift in strategy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, potentially pulling back and leaving the Strait of Hormuz to other nations.
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- Crash on I-695 causes major delays between Baltimore National Pike and I-70
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 695 between the Baltimore National Pike and Interstate 70 northbound has blocked three lanes, causing significant delays.
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- Maryland lawmakers say TSA worker pay remains uncertain in partial government shutdown
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Johnny Olszewski said it is unclear how Travel Security Administration workers are going to get paid in the coming weeks as the partial government shutdown continues.
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- T.J. Smith: Juvenile crime in Baltimore demands more than temporary fixes
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- 31:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Juvenile crime in Baltimore City continues to be a concern for many residents following armed carjackings and assaults earlier this week. What is the real issue? Is it lack of activities, weak parental supervision, poor discipline, instability at home, or broader system failures? WBAL's T.J. Smith discusses.
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- When it comes to e-bikes and e-scooters, are you seeing what Bryan is seeing?
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- WBAL NewsRadio's Bryan Nehman is concerned with seeing how kids are riding e-bikes and e-scooters.
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- Women’s History Month: Media pros on preparation, persistence and passion in radio
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Its Women's History Month and our own Angelette Aviles caught up with some of the women of WBAL NewsRadio who offer their advice for women aspiring to work in the industry.
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- Sen. Mary Beth Carozza discusses the Utility RELIEF Act and impact with C4 and Bryan Nehman
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- 9:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Mary Beth Carozza joins C4 and Bryan Nehman to discuss the Utility RELIEF Act and what it could mean for Maryland residents.
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman React: TSA is getting paid for now, improvements at the airport
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- 12:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest developments involving TSA funding and what it means for travelers. With TSA workers continuing to get paid—for now—the conversation turns to what improvements are actually being made at airports and whether passengers will notice real changes.
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- Four Baltimore officers indicted on assault, false report, false statement, misconduct
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Four police officers have been indicted on misdemeanor charges, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors on Monday announced indictments of Officers Kevin Dugan, Kevin Hilton, Mordechai Mandelbaum and Menachem Rosenbloom.
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- (WARNING: Graphic) — Body-worn camera video released in police shooting that killed man with autism
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Body-worn camera video released Monday shows the moments leading up to Howard County police officers fatally shooting a man with autism outside his Columbia apartment building.
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- Angelette Aviles: Why is DHS still shutdown, what happens next for TSA workers
- Runtime
- 28:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Frustrating security lines dwindled at U.S. airports Monday, clearing the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown. Congress is now on spring break for two weeks, and there is no end in sight for the shutdown.
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- Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reflects on historic Senate win during Women's History Month
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate, shares her journey and advice for young women during Women's History Month.
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- War With Iran Enters Week 5: Will the U.S. Escalate or Strike a Deal? | C4 & Bryan Nehman
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- 12:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As the war involving Iran enters its fifth week, C4 and Bryan Nehman break down the latest developments and growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. involvement.
With thousands of U.S. troops positioned in the region and new threats emerging—including expanded missile activity and rising tensions across the Middle East—the big question remains: what comes next? Is the U.S. heading toward deeper military engagement, or is a diplomatic resolution still possible?
C4 and Bryan discuss:
The arrival of additional U.S. Marines and the potential for escalation
The role of key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s oil infrastructure
Rising oil prices and market reactions
The possibility of “boots on the ground”
Confusion around leadership and negotiations inside Iran
The lack of congressional oversight as the conflict stretches into week five
With no clear endgame and pressure mounting bot...
