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Summer
Friday’s Derecho Storm Left ‘Hurricane-Like Damage’
As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) said the company had restored service to more then 500,000 customers after they lost power during Friday night’s derecho storm. ...
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Local Connections
Being an American: 'It Means Everything'
As Independence Day approaches, I sat down with local residents who lived through some of America’s most historic moments. In the first of four interviews, hear from these deep-roote...
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The Neighborhood Files
The Aftermath: 5 Things to Know
Following Friday night's storm, tens of thousands of homes throughout Edgewater, Davidsonville and south county have been without electricity for days. Here are five things you shoul...
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Government
County Keeps Cooling Centers Open, Lifts Water Restrictions
UPDATE (3:15 p.m.)—In response to thousands still without power, cooling centers in Anne Arundel County will remain open on Monday. On Monday afternoon, Baltimore Gas and Electric (B...
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Summer
Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July
When you are heading out the door for your Fourth of July activities this week, you may want to think twice before bringing your pets along with you. The ASPCA has released a few tip...
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Police & Fire
Generator Nearly Kills Homeowner
An Anne Arundel County fire official offered tips to residents to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while using a generator after an incident involving a Jessup homeowner Sunday mor...
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Summer
UPDATE: BGE Making Progress in Restoring Power
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.)—Many people in Anne Arundel County went to sleep Saturday night hoping that they'd wake up with power. For some, that actually happened but there are still nearly 60,00...
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Summer
Where to Find Dry Ice
When residents are out of power, many turn to dry ice to help keep their refrigerators cold. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) said Saturday morning that some residents can expect to ...
