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Reisterstown, MD
Lifestyle
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House hunting in Maryland just got a whole lot easier for one New York couple, thanks to a scratch-off ticket that turned into a $50,000 jackpot.  Juan Infante, a longtime lottery fan and diehard Orioles supporter, scored big during a visit to Baltimore, proving that sometimes Lady Luck shines on baseball fans too. Infante and his wife have been eyeing homes in Maryland’s competitive market when a pit stop at Sam’s Lobby Shop on North Calvert Street added some serious cash to their down payment fund.  “Maryland’s doing a great job,” Infante joked after claiming his prize. “This i…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING) Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING)
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (Developing) Baltimore was burning on Sunday morning as crews worked to battle a six-alarm blaze that broke out in a restaurant and rapidly spread, authorities announced. A six-alarm fire was reported in downtown Baltimore early on Sunday, Sept. 22, as crews worked to contain the flames that were reported in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street, leading to closures in the area for several blocks as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which damaged several area residences. Avoid S Lombard St and S Eutaw St area. 5-alarm fire in progress. @BaltimoreMayor @BmoreCityDOT — Baltimo…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Who says nothing good happens after midnight?  Certainly not a Frederick woman, who gave her husband a scare after screaming over a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot she realized she had won in the middle of the night. Tawny Barnwell told Lottery officials that she shouted with joy after checking her golden ticket while claiming her six-figure prize in Baltimore this week.  The timing caused her husband to be stirred after midnight, but he was happy to start his day learning about the jackpot win after matching all six numbers. “I looked at it. I looked at it and I kept looking at it…

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by Zak Failla
Middletown, NJ
Sports
Friends Rally For Yankees Cameraman From Jersey Shore Seriously Injured By Baseball Friends Rally For Yankees Cameraman From Jersey Shore Seriously Injured By Baseball
Friends Rally For Yankees Cameraman From Jersey Shore Seriously Injured By Baseball Friends are rallying for a Yankees cameraman from the Jersey Shore who was seriously hurt by an errant baseball. Pete Stendel, 68, of Long Branch was diagnosed with an orbital fracture to his left eye and has since been released from the hospital, reports said. Stendel was struck in the head when Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson tried to complete a double play, Daily Voice reported. The ball was reportedly traveling 87 mph during the July 5 game. "He suffered facial fractures and has a long road to recovery," a GoFundMe page said. "Anyone who knows Pete also knows that he would give the…

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by Jon Craig
Arlington, VA
Sports
Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report
Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report Whether it's a stadium selfie or shots of peanuts and Cracker Jack, some MLB stadiums have become decidedly more "Instagrammable" than others, according to a newly released report. A new report from agamble.com, an online casino and betting promo site, highlighted the ballparks that have seen the most play on Instagram and other social media sites, with both the Orioles and Nationals ranking in the top half of the league.  Despite their lowly record and standing in the NL East, as well as poor attendance, Nationals Park landed 12th on the list, with more than 40,000 Instagram hashtags repo…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
Sports
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus The Yankees and the Mets are hitting a home run with a variety of new additions to their stadiums’ menus. Yankee Stadium’s menu is chock full of traditional American eats like ribs and Buffalo wings with a unique array of chef-inspired sauces and dry rubs, the team announced. Also new on the Yankee Stadium menu are specialty milkshakes: the Tres Leches shake, made with tres leches cake, churro and condensed milk, is the newest addition. The stadium offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Those who are in the mood to grab a drink during the game can do so at the City Wi…

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by Valerie Musson