2010 rawlings blake was sworn in after the then mayor sheila dixon resigned after she was convicted on corruption charges. now today, it will be a much different ceremony because this will mark the first elected termfor the mayor. elected officials dignitaries from the city and state as well as community members and citizens all are expected to be in attendance. mayor's speep for inauguration is expected -- speech for inaugust rails is expect-- inauguration is expecting to be building stronger communities. >> the theme of the speech the inaugust ration is baltimore a great place to grow. -- inauguration is baltimore a great place to grow. my administration will focus on ways to make sure baltimore is a vibrant growing city for the future. >> reporter: now the inauguration ceremony is set to get underway at 11:30-and the mayor is expected to be out here at 12:30 and they say it's going on rain or shine. if it rains they will move it across the street into the war memorial building. there will be an inaugurational bolt tonight at baltimore hilton. -- ball tonight at baltimore hilton.

nearly two years ago, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake, then city council president, took over the top job in the city after mayor sheila dixon resigned after an embezzlement conviction. this inauguration will start mayor rawlings-blake's first full term in office, the successful end of a campaign that brought the fiercest competition in the democratic primary. she will receive her oath from one of her former challengers, frank conaway, the clerk of the circuit court. 11 news caught up with the mayor for a preview of what her inauguration speech will focus on. >> the theme of the speech, the inauguration, is baltimore, a great place to grow. my administration is focusing on ways that we can make sure that baltimore is a vibrant, thriving, growing city for the future. >> the rest of the city council will also be sworn in this week. that will be on thursday at the war memorial building. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> one of maryland's most prominent conservative state legislators is considering a possible run for congress. nancy jacobs said she is planning at mounting a run to challenge

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he took over the role when stephanie rawlings-blake took over in 2010. >>> you might consider taking swim or crabbing in the inner har bormt mayor stephanie rawlings-blake plans to make the harbor swimmable by 2012. the plan hopes to have solutions for issues like trash, sewage leaks and storm water runoff. >>> so what a difference a day makes. this time yesterday the rain was coming down. we saw snow into western maryland. the radar is dry. it will stay that way. as we take a look at the temperatures. temperatures are cooling down. we have the chill in the air. baltimore at 38 degrees. easton at 37 degrees. we're cooler into winchester. you're seeing the blues on the map. 34 into frederick and hagerstown around 35. this evening the temperatures will remain in the 30s. it will be mostly clear and chilly. make sure you bundle up. i'll tell you when colder air will be moving back into the picture. >>>3÷9 dash isçóno carrierringc0 >> the state comptroller has placed a loan on that company. >> bwi-thurgood marshall will get a makeover. the plan was approved. the $100 million of renovatio

today senator ben cardin and mayor stephanie rawlings-blake were on hand. it's being led by the foundation. it gives them $4 million in con ri biewtions -- contributions. >> each library will feature new features, furniture and equipment, new reading materials, e readers, nooks from barnes & noble and a's for parents and guardians to visit the library, share time with their child, et cetera. >> southwest west charter, thomas and east baltimore schools have been chosen. they see it as a step in the right direction. >> our students cannot thrive without books. love of reading leads to a love of learning and continuing education for our children and their families. it is my sincere hope that we will be able to replicate this so that every student in baltimore will have access to the tools that he or she needs to succeed in school. >> design work is underway and construction work is expected to begin this summer. kelly swoope. >>> all right. it's a pretty good start. the ravens would not fall down on this december day. the ravens ran all over a sloppy cleveland

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake emerged from city hall to assume the role of city top executive for another four years. >> i see a city where over the span of a decade, 10,000 more families will choose to live in baltimore and where we are made stronger because of it. this is our future together. >> rawlings-blake aassumed the role of mayor last year after her predecessor stepped down. her supporters say she's restored integrity to the office. >> she came into the blizzard, right into a budget blizzard. we even had a tornado. she's got a steady hand, and she's just the right kind of person for this kind in baltimore history. >> the people supported her. they believe baltimore is back on its way to being a city that can be put on a pedestal, a city that can be shopped around nationally. that's what we need. we need tourism, more jobs. >> reporter: rawlings-blake would have to seek another full term. the supporters say her unwavering commitment may help her overcome any obstacles that may stand in her way. >> today baltimore renews its spirit. state and federal government will not do the hard

baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake officially began her first full term today.uguration ceremony and her plans moving ahead. we'll have these stories and much more when you join usn >> the national weather service is adding another layer to its warning system so you'll know when to add layers. >> it is basically a wind chill warning without the wind. >> it was going to happen at some point. this past weekend, winter markets annual arrival with a lot of snow, and now frigid cold. but what is a few degrees below freezing? it is nothing for guys like luke, who prepared for his run this morning are around lake calhoun. >> if your dressed for it, this cannot as inviting as and when the wind is blowing. >> it is a phrase we will no doubt repeat over and over again, it is not the cold, it is the wind. today's 20 degrees felt more like eight with the wind chill. >> it feels very invigorating. >> what will be different this season is what the national weather service says when it gets really cold. forget the wind, blow away those wind chill warnings. anything 30-35 blowo

rawlings blake was a city council president and automatically second in line for the mayor. today she was elected and an easy victory for her during the election. and this will be her first time serving a four-year term as mayor. the mayor -- the ceremony will get underway at 11:30 a.m. this morning. they are expecting a lot of people and elected officials to come down. many people from the community are as well. it's expected to get underway at 11:30. it will take place rain or shine. if it rains everything will be moved-side to the war memorial building. corinne redman, abc2 news. >> now back to the video and the fire causing damage to a house in cecil county. leon alexander junior showed in this video. authorities say the fire started yesterday afternoon on calvert road in northeast. no word yet, again, on the cause or the damages in that fire. once against thank you mr. alexander. >>> u.s. postal service is trying to save cash and here's how it could be affecting you. postal service is going to slow down delivery and will close processing centers and cut 28,000 jobs. don

in january 2010 she was sworn inafter the -- stephanie rawlings-blake. in january, 2010, she was sworn in after the previous maine resigned. this is the first elected term for the mayor. officials from the city and state and community groups are expected to be here today in attendance. the mayor's speech is set to talk about her leadership for the next four years in the city and it's making city government more efficient and bidding stronger communities -- building stronger communities. >> the theme of the speech the inauguration is baltimore a great place to grow. my administration is focusing on ways that we can make sure baltimore is a vibrant thriving growing city for the future. >> reporter: the inaugurationwill get underway at 11:30 and the mayor will arrive at 12:30 and the ceremony will go on rain or shine. it's expected to be moved across the street to the war memorial building if it rains and later tonight there will be an inaugurational ball at hilton baltimore. reporting live, corinne redman, abc2 news. >>> today former governor ehrlich book

. >>> a big day downtown, as baltimore native, stephanie rawlings-blake is sworn in as the 49th mayor. >> reporter: stephanie rawlings- blake first became mayor of baltimore to replace sheila dixon who resigned in disgrace. as of today, she is now the city's elected chief executive. >> reporter: mayor rawlings- blake takes the oath of office. >> without partiality or prejudice. without partiality or prejudice. >> execute the office of mayor of baltimore. >> execute the office of mayor of baltimore. >> according to the constitution and laws of this state. >> according to the constitution and laws of this state. >> ma'am, you have been so sworn. may i be among the first to congratulate you. >> reporter: in the drizzle, amid a bloom of umbrellas, the mayor stated her goal. by making sacrifices and everybody pitching in to do their part. >> this is a new way of thinking for some of us. it will require a leap forward in renewed faith and trust. but it's how we begin to gather, to grow baltimore again. and we can get to work right now. >> reporter: hers is a 10-year- long plan and she hopes

. >>> i mayor stephanie rawlings-blake do swear. >> she start as new term with new ?as gift for your loved ones? gift cards are available but be careful of scammers. >>> if you've been outside, rain rain -- rainy and messy all day long. >>> hundreds of folks bore the rain as mayor stephanie rawlings-blake took the oath of office. >> reporter: spores say stephanie rawlings-blake hasn't backed down. she appears to be ready to step up and is encouraging citizens to do t

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coming up at 6:00, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake takes the oath. >>> rain in the region. but could some snow be next? don't miss the updated first warning forecast. >> check in for these stories and allidate breaking news. >> wjz eyewitness news at 6:00 starts you no. >>> guilty. the first criminal trial in the robocall controversy ends with a decisive verdict. >> what's next for paul schurick. >> the former campaign manager for bob ehrlich is now a convicted felon. today, a jury found paul schurick wouldy of trying to

rawlings-blake received 52% of the vote in a city where democrats outnumber republicans 9-to-1. she is not scheduled to speak until 12:40 p.m. in her speech, which we have not seen a copy of, she is expected to announce her intentions to l ure as many as 10,000 families into the city over the next decade. we will be listening closely to her speech to see how she plans to attract new residents and to keep those already here from leaving. her two years in office after dixon was forced to resign -- she has steered the city through budget deficits and soaring crime rate. she has also had to deal with 30,000 vacant properties and school buildings that need $2.8 billion worth of repair. she has already laid the groundwork to address these problems. she said she intends to seek another term in office after this one. we are currently being serenaded by the baltimore city school of arts. there's a lot more on the plate here in terms of the opening with songs and dance before the mayor takes the stage at around 12:40 p.m. we'll have much more tonight on tv hill at 5:00 and 6:00. >> we loo

. >> stephanie rawlings-blake is now officially the 49th mayor of baltimore. she is the second youngest person to hold the office, and the second woman elected to the city's top spot. david collins is live from city hall with more. >> good evening, lisa. the ceremony seemed to go off without a hitch. ♪ the ceremony was filled with songs, prayers, and when it came to conduct official business, the crowd under a canopy of umbrellas applauded mayor stephanie rawlings-blake, as she used her inaugural address as a call to action. she intends to entice 10,000 families to live in the city in the next decade. >> our number one goal in the next 10 years is to grow baltimore, strengthen our neighborhoods, create new jobs, and attract new people. >> the mayor does not plan to grow the city on her own. to challenge her administration, the business community, educators, and entire families to buy into growing the city, while at the same time, embracing less government. >> this is a new way of thinking for some of us. it will require a leap forward in trust. >> she will nee

mayor stephanie rawlings blake also said she is open for keeping a dialogue open with the occupiers. one final note hearing from several occupiers who have come by here saying that there's going to be some sort of meeting and a possible camp out at city hall starting at 8:00 tonight. live outside the square, lowell meltzer, wbal-tv 11 news. >> wbaltv.com was for three new video from the overnight evacuation. for its timeline, visit the home page, wbaltv.com. >> tense moments of high school after a fight at chesapeake high forcing police to use pepper spray. more than one dozen students rushed to the hospital. tim tooten is live in the newsroom with the very latest. >> those injuries were very minor, but one student has been charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and disrupting school activities. >> it was crazy. people were running around all over the place. >> have a dozen emergency vehicles lined the entrance to transport students overcome by pepper spray to the nearest hospital. >> fire and police responded to chesapeake high-school born incident involving a f

getting people out of the encampment, stephanie rawlings blake weighed in as well. that's more on abc2news.com. also head to facebook and let us know what you think. several of you giving two cents over what happened. >>> one of the largest retailers made a can feel move pulling commercials rom a reality show about muslims living here in america. what prompted the move and what is said about it. sherrie johnson is here with the story. >> reporter: charlie, lowes home improvement hit a nerve when the company decided to pull the ads from tlc show, all american muslim, set in dearborn, michigan and follows several families, an insides look in to their lives. conservative christian group called florida family association launched a campaign against the show with claims the show hides an islamic agenda. muslims appear to be ordinary folks while excluding islamic believers. >> i would hope people would not be quick to bigotry. there are people with negative perceptions. what is important is people with the positive image. >> lowes released a statement on the facebook fan

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. >> mayor rawlings blake defended her administration's actions of saying, "while she is committed that it was long overdue for the camp to be cleaned out." [inaudible] quite later tuesday afternoon, and much cleaner square as city officials power washed stained areas. passers-by could once again enjoy their city park. >> it is great to have the park back or regular public use without the campers. >> they say all the trash and it tends that were collected earlier were taken over to the western sanitation yard in cherry hill. the mayor surprisingly said she is open to discussions with the occupiers and possibly talk about permits. we spoke to some of the protesters and there are rumors circulating that they may move their encampment to and from the city hall. live outside the square, lowell melser berkman wbal-tv 11 news. >> did you have any pictures or video from the last few months, we invite you to share them with us online, wbaltv.com. >> breaking news. we go live to capt. roy taylor in the sky team 11. >> southbound at jones falls expressway. the ramp to get off here, a single vehic

the mayor stephanie rawlings-blake says she will protect free speech but camping out in public areas is simply not allowed. >> i certainly appreciate and respect the right to free speech but as i said numerous times the square is not a place for encampment. >> i think it was inappropriate of them to have us -- to evict us while we were in the process of negotiating for a permit to stay there. >> protesters claim they have been fighting for more jobs. many are without work and homeless. the city offered services and more than 20 people were taken to a shelter in the early hours. >>> when 144 characters are left an elementary school got a famous geflt in his room. jeremy guthrie twittered to wanted to meet a third grade class and he did. he visited students and it was a treat for all the kids. >>> no snow in maryland but in other parts of the country, well, they are the lucky ones. in arizona, flagstaff tuesday, they got a direct hit. it's the holidays and it's also the the flu season. we're going to make sure we've got you covered for flu. you're watching "good morning maryland." we'l

coming mayor stephanie rawlings blake hopes you will spend it in baltimore.at the city has in store. >>> if you need the last-minute ingredients for the holiday meal, the grocery chain. one specifically is going to have you covered. you watching "good morning maryland" on this wednesday, december 21 1á9. we want to thank you for starting your day with us. traditions are not for keeping. they're for keeping us together. ♪ [ boy ] to dad, love sam. [ mom ] say "merry christmas." [ boy ] merry christmas. [ female announcer ] hallmark recordable storybooks. [ boy ] charlie brown spotted a small, scraggly pine tree. ♪ >>> mayor stephanie rawlings blake and office of of promotion and art pronouncing details for the new year's eve spectacular present by baltimore sun. it's at the baltimore visitor's senter. >>> a hundred mid at safeway stores had remain open around the clock 86 hours leading into christmas. some stores are going to be open christmas day. some are opening as early as 7 and others by as late as noon. all stores close on christmas day by 5. >>> officia

. >>> and today mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will make it official at the inauguration and there's pomp and circumstance surrounding this a little special. corinne redman joins with us more on what's in store for the mayor today. corinne. >> reporter: well, charley, this is the mayor's first time being sworn in for her full term as mayor. city hall behind me is fully decorated for today's inauguration ceremony. there's draping and bleachers are out and the stage is set and city hall is preparing to have a great inauguration this morning. now this is the second oath of office for the mayor. first time around she was sworn it was in january 2010 shortly after then sheila dixon resigned after being found guilty of embezzlement. rawlings-blake stepped in to the mayorship because she was the city council president and she was automatically second in line for mayor. this is the first time she serves as an elected official as mayor. today will mark a different type of ceremony for the mayor. she is elected into office. and today the mayor is expected to talk about how she plans to lead th

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake says she will protect free speech but camping is simply not allowed. >> i think it was inappropriate of them to evict us while you were in the -- we were in the process of negotiating for a permit to stay there. >> protesters fought for more jobs. many of them are without work and are homeless. the city offered services and more than 20 people were taken to area shelters. >>> continuing coverage of the jerry sandusky and penn state trial from the assistant head it didn't happen. he waived his preliminary hearing on 52 child abuse sex charges. what is garnering more attention, his lawyer talked about a sex phone line while trying to protect his client. amidala says he was using a phrase to tell people they needed to get a life. >>> syracuse now where two men who say they were sexually abused by former assistant basketball coach bernie fine are suing the university. the boys say the head coach suggested if they are lying about the allegations against fine they will talk about jim boeheim. >>> still to come on "good morning maryland" -- a new study suggests

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake says she will protect free speech but camping in a park, a public parkat that is simply not allowed. >> i think it was inappropriate of them to have us -- to evict us while we were in the process of negotiating for a permit to stay there. >> among the protesters' claims they say they are fighting for more jobs. many of them are without work and remain homeless. the city offered services and more than 20 people were taken to city shelters. >>> hopefully things will be a lot better, calmer, rather at the chesapeake high school. yesterday two students got no a slugging match. the school resource officer used pepper spray to calm things down and 16 other students and two fighters all got caught up in it. some went to the hospital for minor treatments. >> it was crazy. people were rolling around all over the place yelling, the teachers were just standing there. telling us to just go to class. >> parents are very upset about this. including the use of the pepper spray but the county felt this was the best way for the officer to gain control of the situation. o

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake first took the oath of office to replace sheila dixon, who resigned in disgrace. today, she becomes mayor as an elected city official. >> reporter: mayor rawlings- blake takes the oath of office. >> without partiality or prejudice. >> without partiality or prejudice. >> execute the office of mayor of baltimore. >> execute the office of mayor of baltimore, according to the constitution and laws of the state. >> according to the constitution and laws of this state. >> ma'am, you have been so sworn. may i be among the first cocongratulate you. >> reporter: in the drizzle, amid a bloom of umbrellas, the mayor stated her goal growing the city by 10,000 families, by making sacrifices and everybody pitching in to do their part. >> this is a new way of thinking for some of us. it will require a leap forward in renewed faith and trust. but it's how we begin together to roll baltimore again. and we can get to work right now. >> hers is a 10-year-long plan, and she hopes for another term of office after this will new one. >> a shrinking city simply cannot stand. a

this inauguration will start rawlings-blake's first full term in office. she will receive her oath from frank conaway, the clerk of the circuit court. 11 news caught up with the mayor with a preview of her speech. >> the inauguration is baltimore is a great place to grow. my administration is focusing on ways that we can make sure that baltimore is a thriving and growing city for the future. >> the rest of the city council will also be sworn in this week. that will be on thursday. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> increasing concern regarding dangerous dogs running loose in baltimore city. there was a meeting last night. some were pushing for tough restrictions on pit bulls. each dog is just on a case by case basis. there was an incident where two pit bulls attacked a poodle. >> both dogs were on my dog. he was pressed to the ground. >> i feel bad. this tore me apart. >> perez was cited for failure to contain his dogs. police are cracking down on dogs that are running loose. the owner of the pit bull attacks hopes the fine will make owners be more responsible

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mayor stephanie rawlings blake will be on hand to do the official countdown to 2012. officials encourage those spectators to take public transportation since street parking will be limited. >>> the state is reporting the first case of the flu. where in maryland was it at? >> and countdown to caucuses leading the way. who's leading the pack or is anyone still in the race? details straight ahead. >>> and what are you going to remember about the year 2011 in maryland. from the east coast earthquake to the [ female announcer ] help i need a holiday party idea. mmm... pillsbury crescent wrapped brie just unroll, wrap the brie and bake. it's so easy. now this might even impress aunt martha. pillsbury crescent wrapped brie. holiday ideas made easy. here's a better idea... pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits. in just 15 minutes, the light delicate layers add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. pillsbury grands! dinner ideas made easy. >> this morning's medical alert, maryland health officials are confirming the state's first case of the flu. the department of health an

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mayor stephanie rawlings-blake released this statement op the occupy baltimore raid. the city of baltimore is committed to protecting individual's rights to protest. however our public parks and green spaces should not be treated at permanent camp grounds. individuals are free to asell bell and demonstrate within the guidelines p.d protesters were given the option of going to a nearby homeless shelter. the city made arangements for them to pick up their belongings at a sanitation area in cherry hill. >>> a police officer mr. not face charges in the shooting death of elk ridge teenager jeffrey nichols. prosecutors said the actions were justified. police said they were aware of nichols and had responded to his home b the investigation showed nichols had a pellet gun that looked like a semiautomatic weapon. >>> we first brought you this video of how intense this fire was. today it was still smoking as we went back to see how the family was doosmght the fire leveled the home and everything inside, including killing the couple's three dogs. the homeowners were not home at

it's a part of mayor stephanie rawlings-blake's efforts to run the center despite tough economic times the groups that could be approved are the boys and girls clubs of metropolitan baltimore, the omega baltimore foundation and reclaiming our children and community project and the stars are the brooklyn o'malley center, eastern wood center and collintont( and jones strs. >>> the governor is calls his trip to india a huge success. o'malley said two indian companies plan to invest in our state and eight will have deals with indian partners. >>> governor o'malley sent out a tweet that has everybody talking tonight. he's invited pop superstar lady gaga on a dinner date. the governor wrote thanks for your advocacy against bullying. katie and i would like to invite you to dinner to discuss eliminating bullying. earlier this fall she and the governor took part not stop bullying speak up -- in the stop bullying speak up campaign. >> did you buy anything online today? did you know that hundreds of bises were shut down because they were selling counterfeits online? what to watch out for so you d

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will join in the lighting of the giant men nor ra. a parade of cars will drive from park heights avenue. there will be live music and lots of hot drinks. >>> although it can be jolly this time of the year, it's one of the busiest times on the road. aaa is anticipating more than 800,000 calls for stranded motorists. so they put together some very helpful tips to bring your chances of a -- avoid your chances of a breakdown. check the antifreeze. lower temperatures means reduced tire inflation. check your tire pressure before you head out. make shower your battery is connected and free of corrosion. always check all of your fluid levels before taking that long trip including the windshield wiper fluid and oil levels. >>> giving away free jewelry, it sounds too good to be true. it's a game of finder's keepers. >> no strings attached, finder's keepers. the jewel vie real. the gift is yours. >> reporter: the gift is yours indeed. the small family-owned jewelry store has been playing secret santa for the past three years. >> a different empl

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mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will be speaking.e will have more on this event tonight on 11 news. a controversy christmas display has people in one texas neighborhood fired up. we will tell you if a homeowner says it is supposed to mean. [cheers and applause] you did not sleep through new year's eve. for parents with young children [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> the prime minister of iraq declared december 31 a national holiday to mark the end of the u.s. presence in the country. the prime minister called a new dawn for iraq and said the country was now free. he called on the iraqi people to preserve sovereignty and unity. the last u.s. troops withdrew earlier this month as part of a security agreement. controversial holiday display has some people in texas riled up. neighbors near the home say it was disgusting and unnerving. it was a life-size santa hanging from a noose in a tree. the homeowner said the display was to send a message that christmas is about more than santa. the display has been taken d

. >>> stephanie rawlings-blake has been sworn in for a four-year term. it is her first full term since taking over from sheila dixon. she announced new goals including getting 10,000 new families to move to the city. she has occupied the position for two years already. >>> in anne arundel county detectives are investigating a sexual assault at an anne arundel high school. a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in the bathroom during the school day. the 14-year-old is charged as a juvenile with attempted second degree rape and sexual assault. >>> gift cards are a multibillion dollar industry and naturally, scammers are constantly trying to find new ways to take advantage of that. the better business bureau has a couple of preace men dation -- recommendations. try top find cards from behind the counter and check for tampering. >>> pretty ugly out there. take a look, maryland's most powerful radar tracking heavy and steady rains. you're getting another wave coming down now. there's more rain in waldorf, moving through charles county, talb

. >> reporter: councilman bill cole and mayor stephanie rawlings-blake addressed the possibility that a takeover by an investment firm would clear the debt. cole and the mayor were outspoken about the race. >> i want to make certain that the city taxes are paid, the amusement taxes are paid, and if there isn't a 2012 race, we don't want to have to do this every year. >> reporter: according to the wjz media partner, they will sling capital in baltimore racing development for 58% of the company. and cut racing expenses by half to turn a profit next year. but mayor rawlings-blake says she's standing firm on the december 31st deadline, regardless of what is run -- who is running the company. >> and the state is also issuing a lean against the officials -- lien against the officials of baltimore development for unpaid taxes. reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you on tv hill. >> calls to wilks lane capital were not returned today. >>> candidate newt gingrich is enjoying his front runner status, but knows the race for the republican race is far from over. danielle nottingham reports fro

but mayor rawlings-blake says she's standing firm on the december 31st deadline, regardless of what -- who is running the company. >> reporter: and the state has a lean against the officials of baltimore racing development for unpaid taxes. reporting live from downtown on federal hill, i'm pat warren. >> pat, thank you. >>> calls to wilks lane capital were not returned today. >>> president obama will be in the stands when army and navy meet at fedex this weekend. they say the president, along with vice president joe biden, will attend saturday's game. you can watch that live here on wjz. tune in saturday at 2:30. >>> growing concerns over the sate of certain birth control pills. >>> tourists killed in a las vegas helicopter crash. what went wrong. and the obstacle making things different for investigators. >>> the lady ravens go shopping for a good cause. i'm monique griego. coming up, we'll have more on how they're making christmas happen for baltimore. >>> clear and chilly. bob will have more on the weekend weather in the updated forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> a food and drug ad

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake said the centers are up for grabs because the city does not have the fundsn them anymore. >>> seems like governor martin o'malley got a lot plished during his trip to -- accomplished during his trip to india. two businesses plan investments in maryland. he said deals like these create more jobs and opportunities in maryland. >>> consumers can get wine directly from the winery now. according to the maryland wine association, 24 wineries have paid the $200 fee to get transactions up and running. >>> coming up, for some breast cancer survivors, the battle is not over once the cancer is gone. some patients have to deal with the side e feblghts. why the form of treatment used may not play a role in long-term issues. >>> the list of the healthiest states are out. how healthy is maryland? we'll fill you in. ? >>> some new analysis being pub licked by the american cancer society said the side effects from the most common breast cancer treatments can affect women for years. researchers previously found women treated with chemotherapy were more likely to end up with

. >> mayor stephanie rawlings- blake elisse a statement. "the city of baltimore is committed to protecting individuals'' rights of protests. however, our public parks and green spaces should not be treated as permanent campgrounds, and camping is prohibited. individuals are permitted to peaceably assemble and demonstrate within established guidelines. my administration is committed to providing outreach and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness." wbal tv was the first website to bring you video from the evacuation overnight. for more video and a timeline of the protests, log onto our website, wbaltv.com, and you will find a link on the home page. it was a quick trip to court this month for a former penn state coach, jerry sandusky. he was scheduled to face his accusers and a preliminary hearing. his attorney at a different plan. >> jerry sandusky arrived at court, ready to face the media and also his alleged accusers, who were set to give emotional and damaging testimony. just as the judge called a court into session, sandusky

. >> it was breaking news tonight from mayor stephanie rawlings blake that the city of baltimore has ended its partnership with the racing development. officials are demanding immediate payment of debts owed by the group. the cost stems from admission and amusement taxes. there is also a race event feet, clocking in at $2.5 million. -- a race events fee, clocking in at $2.5 million. another $50,000 will go to the use of the parking facility. the city now has the right to move forward with other individuals and organizations ever interested in conducting motorsports events in baltimore. >> people in hartford county raised thousands of dollars for a teacher after learning she was dying of cancer. they now tell us she was never sick. how does this information come out? >> a school employees who became suspicious of the teacher contacted the hartford county sheriff's deputies. charges are pending. the alleged fraud was reported december 12. deputies have not released the teacher's name. >> concern for a teacher at baker field elementary has changed toanger. co-workers who gave financial

stephanie rawlings-blake said she would like to growth city by 10,000 over the next four years. >> our number one goalt next 10 years is to grow baltimore, strengthen our neighborhood and attract new people. that means we must do something that's counter intuitive, grow our city at the very same time the economy is forcing us to reduce the expense of government. >> the mayor said everyone must play a role and citizens can't just pay their taxes and wait for it to get better on its own. we'll cover the inaugural party tonight. >>> former governor -- the aid to former governor bob ehrlich was found guilty. paul schurick was found guilty on attempts to influence a voter's decision. the 110,000 calls went out to voters in prince george's county. the calls stated that the voters should relax because governor martin o'malley had already won. the maximum sentence is 16 years in prison and his attorney said they will appeal. >>> former prince george's county executive jack johnson sentenced for taking more than hundreds of thousands in bribes for a pay for play investigation. investigators tap

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. >>> a special lunch for elementary school students at noon, mayor rawlings blake and members of itill ravens will join students at cecil elementary for the luncheon. >> luke scott became a free agent in a injury plagued season, he played 64 games. he was acquired by baltimore in december of 2007, he was voted the orioles most valuable player in 2010, an injury kept him off the field for the 2011 season. >>> starting waff temperatures this morning 24 baltimore. basically it's 20s, teens across the fine states. some wham stuff along the coastline. we are locked underneath high pressure that carved out this bubble of dry air. we got our zest mild stuff down to the deep south. not the exact same set up of last week. that's important. high pressure in control, that is the reason for the winds adding the rough surf and showers to florida and igniting the showers across the midwest. i say the set up not like last week, there will be other elements similar. the wave of moisture across the heart lands. we've got to stretch that back to the pacific. this is a deep trough in atmosp air provid

kicks off at 10:00 this morning right here at the school, also center ben will be here, stephanie rawlings blake and dr. andre will be here. >>> when you have run for 200 yards, you are bounds to win the game on sunday, cleveland, it was rice. ravens running back, rushed for 204 yards in the win. touchdown in the forty quarter helped baltimore keep pace with pittsburgh atop the afc north. embarrassment of the browns final score ravens 24-10. >> total team effort. i mean, i know i get all the glory, because i had all the yards. my offensive line, joe, receivers blocking down the field, that's how big plays happen. i think it was my first 20-yard game. it felt good. >> rice and wail yams had short touchdown runs. web rattled off the punt return. the ravens could have beat didn't browns worse, 24-10, a great win nonetheless. >>> details about a mystery shopping scam. new twist, what you need to know to look out so you are not ripped off. @Ñ >>> giving you an idea of where this is. the fog was thick, you see the sign there on the right happened side of the screen. the barns and noble become sellers

mayor stephanne rawlings-blake...had imposee a december 31st deadline...for the grand prii... to repay its debt ...to the city. but that didn't happen.and in a statement... released...a short time ago...the mayor says..."it's with great disappointment...that we announce...the termination of thecity's agreement with baltimore racing development." one state lawmaker...is disappointee...with that news. he says he hopes...that some type of agreement... can still be worked out...to bring the race bbck next year. panderson) "this is sometting that we just have to work out way through because i think in the long rrn....that will be as big hopefully something like the preaknees or any of the ravens games." but in light of today's announcement...that appears unlikely.however...the mayor's officesays... "thh city...now has the rightto move forward...with other individualsand organizations... interested... in "motor-sports" events in baltimore. live in downtown baltimore, john rydell, fox 45 news at 5:30.. 3 baltimore.../// is... on pace.../ to... have... less than.../ 2000--murders.../