of the north. the front did pass through and with that changed direction of the wind. and the temperature now at 68 degrees. 76 right now and 68 in darlington. it will be a nice fresh start. crisp air you can breathe that in. maryland's powerful radar is dry. we will stay that way as we head to the remainder of the day. enjoy it. let's get a check of the traffic with mike. you said you are quiet, right. >> there is nothing going on out there. and if you have to get your commute on go now because i'm sure that will change in the next half an hour to an hour. let's bring you up to speed in terms of construction across the area. 895, that's knocking down the northbound lane. they're doing repairs on the bridge that's a project that will go well into august. an issue out towards the west of us. this is an old frederick road and both directions between avenue and you are going to find issues due to construction out there. and it will take you down

towards baltimore city. what very a game at 7:05. expect traffic to pick up. outside we go. a live shot. 83 and not a bad looking commute just a few cars out. there another shot for you. 695 at harford road. how beautiful is that shot? traffic is good. right. >> well done. >> and dozens of people are without a place to live following a three alarm fire in prince george's county. this morning and we have reaction from a few of the victims. some of the people say they are heartbroken. >> reporter: a police officer saw the flames shooting out of the apartments and yelled for people to get out. they didn't have much time before the fire started to spread. we have all new video of the fire last night. and it started about 8:00 in the 1900 block of rochelle avenue. and when the crews arrived flames were shooting from the roof causing the third floor to collapse t took the cries -- it

took the crews an hour to put out the fire. those in the building stay happened so fast and a woman lost her two dogs. >> i looked out the window i see they are looking up, i see the smoke and fire on the other half of my building. >> i'm thankful i hope everyone is okay. >> now there were no injuries everyone was able to make it out of the september building. and investigators say that the fire started inside a lower level. if you live in one area be aware of making trips to the atm at night a robber targeted people and they believed that the robberies are linked to two similar crimes dating back to june. the man used various cars and locations and concealing his face. by the time victims see him, it is too late.

>> and the most important thing is be aware of your surroundings. use an atm after hours in a well lit area. avoid isolated areas especially during the overnight and after hours dark area. >> there could be a pattern. police say the robber strikes between 9:30 and 10:00 and it happens on saturdays and sundays. and sherman helpsly known as george jefferson has passed away. they found his body unresponsive at his home in texas. and the cause of death is pending the result of an autopsy. he was known as george jefferson. first, he was on all in the family and then had the spit off, the jeffersons. he is dead at 74. and it looks like an abduction and prank by one of the jack. a ss movies. and it show as woman being put in the trunk and it was ton in front of a security camera with

a number of witnesses watching in the parking lot. but you see three teens came forward and admitted that it was a hoax. they have not been charged. and they got the idea from the popular movie. and if you look out the window and see a lion asleep on a table. that's what happened to a woman in california but she was scared for no reason. >> it was a real cat but a dead cat, we thought let's put in in the neighbor's yard and scare the wife. before the neighbor came home another neighbor saw it. >> wonder where he got that from? >> the neighbor called 911 and it was a big mix up. she said she hopes the neighbor does not have any more stuffed animals. we are working for you here at. a bc 2, we're looking at what your kids are eating. and tips from a health advocate

and have your kid be educated on making better choices e the language you use could cost you a promotion or even your paycheck. you may want to patch your potty mouth at work. and maryland's powerful radar is dry as a bone. how long it will stay that way. that's coming up. mike? it is quiet here. we'll talk about delays going into tonight for the game. we have another baseball game at 7:05. a full look at traffic coming up. [ male announcer ] we've made verizon fios

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one in four children is either considered overweight or obese. and talking about the program apples to twinkies and this is from a series of reports. the first gas 2011 and the first came out today. the goal of the report was to ed wait the amount of tax money that will subsidise unhealthy food and educate children to make healthy choices.

what about those that say ignorance is bliss. we know our tax money goes everywhere. and groups are saying your tax dollars are doing this and this and this. >> and we're it is terrible we're giving out the money to special interests but especially at a time when one in four children in maryland is overweight or obese. >> how much is on the parents. you want to educate them where money is going, what about educating them toward better healthy choices towards the kids. >> that starts in the home schools are making an effort to provide more fruits and vegetables. the usda said half of the meals should be fruits and vegetables f you think about it as a pie chart make sure they are getting half fruits and vegetables in the male and you are substituting them for snacks. and for processed foods. >> now the charge made here the

-- now the thing here. and it corn farmers and soy, corn is the focus because it is being processed towards other means. >> the corn that's grown here in the u.s. is made into additives. so look on the list of your snack foods. breads. sodas. avoid the corn syrup. as well as the vegetable oils. and devil's advocate. twinkies, obviously a tasty but terrible foot. apples are better and healthier but apples are high in sugar, too. >> you know it is a healthy sugar. and so experts recommend we get more the those healthy sugars. >> thank you for the time. now a check of the roads. mike?

and good morning to you. let's get you to the maps and show you construction. and northbound and nursery road. you can see the speeds are coming down some. you will find more construction and reducing speeds on ordinance road between bay meadow and 173. and the a game tonight the o's and rays. expect delays around the stadium starting after 5:00 this evening. outside we go for a live shot. we'll show you not a bad looking commute. roads that remain clear and accident free. more coming up after this. okay, team! after age 40, we can start losing muscle --

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the storms in the area has long since passed but those in howard county are pretty upset about the outages and how long they lasted. now they want bge held accountable. and what they are doing. some people they are heated about this. >> that's right. a few people figured out if they get 100 to sign a petition. the public service commission has to investigate the

complaints about bge. customers sounded nov three hours' worth of testimony. they did not single out a storm but they discussed outages during irene and isabel and the june storms that kept them in the dark for days. and any given day they come home and clocks are blinking. now the psc will consider them and make recommendations for change. david rubben almost died when his machine shut off. >> i gasped for air so bad my throat is damaged and infected which is what happened during the eight day power outages after irene. >> look at the reliability of the area t is better -- it is better than other parts of the system. >> reporter: now it will hear another earful when the meetings on the june outages start next month. >> and groupon is a great way to get food and services.

but one restaurant owner said he had to close up shot because of that site. and it offered a 2 for 1 deal on groupon. customers flooded in with the owner said he never got his part of the money and could not cover his costs. >> they take half the money and they hold on to your half for months before they send you a check. >> they come here and get the cheap waffles. they will wait and see what sells going on. >> groupon said it paid out 2/3 of the restaurant's share of the revenue and sad to hear about the restaurant's closure. potty mouths beware. foul language could cause you more than a promotion. a survey found that 50% say they would be less likely to promote someone who uses swear words. regardless of the reason why, experts advise to you hold your tongue. >> keep that level of

professionalism because what you think may be an okay word in the office your co-worker may not. >> and the survey found the workers are most likely to swear in the office and denver and then chicago came in number 3. and things you may want to know. the teen accused of killing students and due back in court today. a trial conference is happening for the case against tj lane. lane is charged with killing three classmates and injuring two. the aclu is now challenging the constitutety of the photo id requirement in pennsylvania for voting. and they blast it on the law will disenfranchise voters. new stores about to open. j crew will hope today. and another on the ground floor. that will hope on friday. mac will open in the harbor in

the coming months. apple will release mountain lion t is available on a digital down load. and this is an up grade of $20.167890 less than the last one. and today the vice president joe biden is scheduled to address the association of firefighter's convention in philadelphia. they are asking for efforts to end the four-year contract dispute. ray lewis, rice and joe flacco gearing up for the season. and they will be back getting into practice today. training camp starts tomorrow with the first full team practice at 2:30. if you want to watch them get ready the fan practice is moving around. the first will be saturday august 4th. and for a list of other location goes to our web site. if you head to italy you will get more than a taste of

italy. and a bit of taste of patriotism. a restaurant the old bay first proportion. they will receive 70 pounds of seasoning for a - for a ceremony. and it beat out 35 other participants to come up with the most innovative menu using old bay. restaurant week starts friday and some previews of treats coming out today a number of chiefs competing giving you a preview of the treats. the first course appetizer pits restaurant against restaurant who creates the nest baltimore. >> you can taste the samples it is at noon today at the food court. and can be on a new game show. the show that let's ask america. if you are picked you will compete against people from all around the country answering questions for cash. and the research will be friday at the farm fair.

you will meet the host and you will be part of the casting calls from 3:00 to 8:00 on friday. the half hour show will be on. a bc 2 at 7:30. that's starting the 17th no. tkpwoá to our web site. let's head over to lynette for a check of the forecast. yesterday was perfect. >> you liked yesterday. >> it was good. you did good. today will be better i think because we'll have less humidity out there and lots of sunshine in the forecast. and this is telling the story. right now we're at 73 in baltimore. we look into the interior. look at the 60s and erie. this will linger one day only and then we'll start to see more of the heat back across the middle of the nation and go into our area again. we will get hot as we go through tomorrow and the day after that. now the moisture due to the fact that the front moved through. we're feeling good this morning.

yesterday we were in the 70s. today we're dealing with the 50s the and the low 60s. we will be comfortable as you step out satellite not picking up a lot there. the front bringing that drier air in. high pressure will do it again. that front has moved through. it is sagging to the south w that you are seeing showers and storms diving down at this time. now for tomorrow. and the chance for more showers and storms to pop up 234 the -- pop up in the picture. that will be the is as as we head into friday. we'll go with the 80s. we'll do more of the same. temperatures around 97 and a hot day on tap. and let's check traffic with mike. good morning. >> good morning to you. a couple of issues it is all

the construction related this morning. and it's where we find the construction. that's tying up the lanes between 195. we'll take it out towards parts of 895 and the right lane is blocked out on the northbound side. and between exits 7 and 8. construction continues an ordinance and root and highway 173. that will tie you up. we have a game at 7:05. expect delays starting at 5. 9-5. at route 43. that's not a bad looking ride. we know that given another hour that will change in a big way. we'll have another check coming up in a bit. there are the drive times 140 and i 695 beltway. 7 # 5. 11 minutes hitting the tunnel. charlie from 695. and take you 11 minutes. >> sounds great. any news cast kphraoefr

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shootings in a neighborhood. a caravan crashes into a river. the effort of getting the party goers. and we have a pleasant day on top. if it will stick around. fingers crossed. that's coming up. look at that. >> there is not much happening but construction delays to talk about next.

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