this will not end up in money damages but end up in a settlement where they stay off of rawlings toeshey want wilson to stop selling anything that is gold. damages, you could be talking about a lot of money they could ask. >>randy: perhaps we should block out jeffrey jeffrey's las. seriously, all about deception and confusion and an intent to deceive and no one is getting confused. >>trace: last word, jeffrey. >> >>guest: remember in cast away there was a ball, maybe rawlings ought to get back at wilson and put out a rawlings ball from cast away, i believe it is silly but they are presenting their rights and they have a right to do that. >>trace: gentleman, thank you. this is a live look on the house of representatives floor and the vote going on right now. the time remaining 3:58 which is perfect because on the other side of the break we will have the final tally. you can see the yeahs and the nays, so this is winning. and we expect it to win easy. what does it mean? how does it affect you? that is coming up after the break. [ male announcer ] ok, so you're no marathon man. but thank

rawlings-blake...ngs-blake... (rydell) they met for about 90 minutes.and while about 90 minutes.they met for they met for about 90 minutes.and while most...supportexpanded gambling beyond slot machines...the big question... national harbor...in prince george's county. the governor...has been told...it should not be approved...if it would adversely impact...a (governor) "making sure that ..- if in fact the voters were to approve a sixth site that that would be to the detriment of baltimore city."one option...to set aside more gambling revenue for he city...and...anne arundel that would offset any drop in business...if thhe's a casino inp.g. county. but delegate curt anderson...remains skeptical. (andersonn "but until we see the actual numbers, the actual things they think will make baltimore city whole, not just baltimore city's casino but baltimore city, than we really don't have a response." (rydell).....at city hall, john rydell, fox 45 news at 5:30." the... money generated ...by took... center stage

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake isn't happy with the new census numbers. numbers.she claims census workers missed counting more than 15-thousand residents in the city.so now, her administration is formally challenging those numbers. (mayor) "any endeavor that would potentially yield additional federal resources is important so we are waiting to hear from the federal government on the results." results." rawlings-blake still vows to boost baltimore's population by ten thousand in the next decade. water is expected to be restored today to several shops near the water main break downtown... and some say it couldn't come soon enough. businesses near monday's break say business has suffered due to the repairs. some nearby restaurants are now even offering 'water main specials' to entice customers.but with only foot traffic allowed on two blocks of light street... business has been reduced. (ann pascale-victor pascale custom tailors)"it's effected by the fact people just cannot get down here." here." (kirby)"once the businesses are open we will be back on tra" t

the &pbill...also has support from mayor stephanie rawlings-blake.yor) "and my hope is with the expanded gaming, we'll have an opporttnitynot only to have more revenue but also more jobs."but some lawmakers wonder why so much attention...is being focused...on just one location. (reilly) "if we're going to open the door to a sixth location, should it be in harford county, should it be in frederick county?" (rydell) "a similar gambling bill passed the state senate earlier this year but it never came up for a final vote here in the house. house speaker michael busch tells me he does believe he has the 71 votes necessary to get it passed in special session.at the state house, john rydell, fox 45 news at 5:30." more... than.. .a... dozen businesses... and apartments... could... be... without power... for weeks, .../ while... crews... repair a sinkhole.../ that... led... to... a broken ... gas line.../ in... east baltimore. baltimore. this... the scene... wednesday.../ when ... the city... was forced to close... 4 blocks... from east monument... to... milt

is schhduled to meet with lley mayor stephanne rawlings blake and two other state leaders today....to discuss the future of gambliig in the state. lawmakers have had trouble reaccing an greement on how to allow table games like roulette... as ell as buulding additional casinos. o'malley says he will call a can work out an agreement..bt r they are facing an august 20th legislation, so voters can considerrthe proposal in november. a 133 year old maryland prison is about to be torn down.the "maryland house of correction" in jessup... will be demooished by inmates in august.the prison says that method of deconstruction will save the state million sof dollars.thh prison is being shut down after an especially violent years in whicc two correctional officers were stabbed. a weekend of seeere weather... leaves several people dead.as andrew spencerrexplains... lighttng strikes brought death and injuuies to ttxas, georgia... and ontarro, canada. three men'' soccer leaguu players weee struck by lightning in harris countt, under trees sunday.one died at the scene. a second was pronounced dead at

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake announces new funding for thh "citi-watch" program. a grant from "the abell foundation" will create a database for security allowing police to quickly identify cameras close to crime scenes.citizens and business owners register their security camera systems on--line giving police access when take a look at this shocking video.. .of a little girl fighting off her attackkr in philadelphia.just moments before... she was walking with her two year old brother... when the crook comes up from behind... picks her up off the ground.she starts kicking and screaming.the man eventually drops her.residents are shocked at the incident... but applaud the young girl's courage to fight off her attaaker. "for a little girl to be able to fight off a grown man and then remember a full description, it takes a lot. i'm very proud of her." the girl's father says his daughter the girl's fathhr says his daughter was walking from her mother's house to a block awwy... when the man put his hands over her mouth, and tried to take her. the child's father ays his da

hhw you pay mayor stephanie rawlings-bllke held a press conference sunday announcing that the baltimorr bucks incentives and debittcards can now be used to buy fresh pruits and vegetables at the city's largest farmers market. p halth officials say tte new payment options will encourage ffmilies to eat healttier. "the goal here is to increase access to healthier affordable food and bbing in those who are on snap beeefits to really be able to doubleetheir value here in the market and get fruits and vegetables." pegetables." more than 190-thousand ity residents get federal sspplemmnnal nutrrtion we're giving away 250 ddllar giant giitcards.it's our giant summer contest!this gift card between 6:30 and a - 6:45.yoo'lllhave 15 minutes to if the winner doesn't call pn... we'll draw another name. name.just go o our facebook page...facebook doo com slaah foxbaltimoree.. become a fan and complete the entry form to enter.go to our website for pompllte contest rules. 3cooing up on the early edition... &phow many ááweeksáá of extra wook you do every year... just by not turning off your cell work. af

&good stephanie rawlings-blake is offering chief clacc a two percent raise... and plans to extend his contract... through . 20-18.he'ssbeen leading the department for four years noww and makes more than 161-thousand a year.but the maaor believesshe deserves more and has earned a raise through his success on the job. (mayorr "we've had the lowest number of fire deaths in the city since the earlyy30's, i'm pleased with the workkof my fire chief and the department and i'm glad that he's staying d onboardin a statement... chief clack says he's very honored chief... and is happy that the mayor has askee him to but givvng him a raise... comes at a time when fire companies are closing and fire fighters aren't seeing any increase.coming up next half hour... hear from some lcoal fiie figgters... on the iming of it all.i'mmmegan gilllland, fox45 morning news. a baltimore city firefighter s under arrest raid uncovers a prostttution ri. ring.police arrested jamar pimmons... a firefighter andd paramedic.... and franklin coot... a convicted fflon wwo is nnt affiliated with t

hot debate in maryland today.governor martin oomalley is scheduled to meet with mayor stephaaie rawlings blake and two other state leaders today... to discuss the future of gambling in the state. laamakers have had trooube reaching an agrrement on how to llow table games like roulette... as well as building additional casinos. o'mallee says ee will call a special session, if lawmakers can work out n agreement.but they are facing an august 20th deadline to approve legislatiin, so voters can consider the proposal in november. a new multi-million dollar lending assistance program is coming to baltimore. it's part of the wells fargo settlement, and designed to help those who want to buy or renovate homes, and live in phe ciiy. city. joel d. smith is more on that prograa and another that's already working to bring ore residentssinto the city. good morring jool d. 3 gas prices have dropped nearly seven cents over the past three weeks -- but ttat recent slide may be coming to an 3eed. end.according to the lundberg survey ... prices will stop falling because ccude oil prices haven't realll dropp

mayor sheila dixoo.since then...his work has been praised by baltimore's current mayor.so stephanie rawlings-blake...is offering clack a two peeceet raise...and plans to extend his contract...thhough 20-18. he currently earns more ttan 161-thousand a year. (mayor) "we've had the lowest number pleased with the work of my - fire chief and the department and i'm glad that e's staying onboarr."(hoffman) "no one's getting laid off, no one's getting demoted."but rick hoofman...who heads the union representing fre fighters...is upset. he says his members...will receive no raise his coming yearr...at a time when the city...is trying to save money...by shutting down... two fire companiee. (hoffman) if ww're all asked to take a hit and we have been, we just closed two companies, theeaxe is still october, i think any percent raise is way too much." (rrdell) "that proposed two percent raise for chief clack is expected to be voted on by baltimore's board of estimates tomorrow. in west baltimore, john rydell, ox 45 news at 5:30." another baltimore police officer iissentencee in a towinggscheme.officer jamie lug

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake...owing her support behind the so-called maryland dream act.though the campaign commercial does not specifically mention the legislation. 06:58 "you show these beautiful little faces... do you wanna deprive them of an education."doctor richard vatz is a professor of political rhetoric. he says focusing on children as young as babiee may be an effective strategy.but doubts many maryladners will be swayed by a politician's endorsement.( from commercial) "it's right and it's fair."most voters - he believes - have already formed their own opinion on the fairness... and financial impact of the dream act.12:10 "when you're giving in-state... someobody's paying for that."critics of the law it it'll cost maryland taxpayers millions of dollars. one of the main points raised in the petition drive that successfully pushed the battle to the ballot.(file natpop from petition drive pkg)and while members of the "educating maryland kids coalition" recently gained and endorsement from one college preside

is telling mayor stephanie rawlings-blake...those problems...are nowbeing corrected.rudolph chow... says he'shiring more meter readers...and...and 14,000 hard to find meters...inside buildings...are being rrplaced... with meters outside.(mayor) "we need to be accurate with our water bills and we need to make sure that the customers have trust and faith in the work that work that we're doing."water customers have received...more than four million dollars in refunds.but many other residents...are still due nearly five million dollars. (mayor) "these problems did not develop overnight and therefore we all know it will take time to correct." but the mayor...says she's satisfied...that steps..."are" being taken...to ensure that folks...will "not" be charged...for water... they didn'' use. john rydell, fox 45...news at five. that brings us to our question of the day. do you think enough is being done to prevent overcharges on water bills? go to fox-baltimore dot com and tell us what you think. you can also sound off through facebook. send us a tweet.. at foxbaltimore. and you can text you

at the same city board of estimates meeting, mayor stephanie rawlings bright and the comptroller spared. -- sparred. >> [inaudible] but you want to vote no to a contract that saves city money. >> today's vote was about a new contract ofor the city with ibm. it was rejected. the state elections board certified a petition today which allows the new law to be put on the ballot in november. the maryland marriage alliance which opposes bill law submitted -- which opposes the law submitted 160 two thousand signatures -- 162,000 signatures. the court of appeals decision categorizing pit bulls as inherently dangerous is not yet in effect. >> people live the is a sweet loving dog. -- but all -- pit bull livy is a sweet loving dog. >> people are not choosing between their homes or their animal. >> in april, the state court of appeals came down with a ruling categorizing pit bulls as inherently dangerous. that means that a victim no longer has to prove that a dog has a history of violence. just being a pit bull is enough for a claim. that means stiff penalties for people owners and the land war to

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is facing a new challenger in city council. those stories and more on 11 news at 5:00. and now your maryland lottery numbers. >> ♪ the maryland lottery, let yourself play ♪ >> i am angela jackson from wbal radio. let's get to pick three. hey, what you now? the maryland lottery presents the summer of like. like us on facebook and you could win prizes summer long. moving on to pick four -- let yourself play. >> lowell is back, and it is really heating up. >> getting progressively worse. 97 today, 99, possibly 100 tomorrow. once the humidity really kicks in, we're talking heat indices are and 105. >> couple days we will be passed it. thanks for joining us. >> watch stan and donna at 5:00. have a great day. have a great day.

stephanie rawlings blake passed out ice in a northeast baltimore community.y action program will operate five centers around the city, each will have cool air and free water. they will operate 6 additional cooling centers. on a code red day, the health department recommends that you remember to drink water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and try to way light colored clothing -- wear light colored clothing. >> check on those that you know don't have electricity or air- conditioning, make sure they have fans, make sure they have water. our seniors are extremely vulnerable in the heat. there is an increase in emergency room visits for heat exhaustion and heat related injuries. you can also call 311 with a heat related medical emergency and log on to abc2news.com for complete list of the cooling center, their addresses and phone numbers and it's located on the home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> the heat is not making things easy for a number of people in oh states. including the state of virginia. national weather service issued more than 100 tornado

baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings blake says everyone should have access to healthy food. >> when weindividuals using snap benefits, we want to make sure they have access to the more healthy food that affordable prices. >> customer not enrolled can still use the token system with their bank debit card. >> your live in insta-weather + forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> showing thunderstorms south of us mainly impacting the southern part of maryland, charles, calvert, and st. mary's county. down into eastern virginia. we do not want to hear about damaging wind gust and power outages, but they're certainly dealing with that in virginia. we may pick up a light shower, but the really bad stuff is down here that you can see pretty good storm down in southern calvert county which will slowly drift to the south and east over the next hour or so. severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 7:15. the entire area shaded here in this purple color is under a severe thunderstorm watch. there will to our south now and i would not be surprised at the weather system drops the system

what they discussed it with stephanie rawlings blake who declined to speak to reporters. isaiah leggitt. >> let the gaming commission said the raids. i think that the house alternative plan that they offer. >> they all support allowing a commission and they will press their case for table games with their delegations. the state board of public works that the property tax rate. the governor believes the house alternative could generate a compromise and lead to a special session. >> at the progress has been made. then again, i thought it was being made a up until the goal line when they took off their helmets. >> the breakfast meeting with the governor will include house speaker michael busch. even though this is a house proposal, getting the 71 votes needed could prove a difficult. they call the alternate proposal "not much of a selling point peak of the delegation is on record in opposition to a six the gambling side. david collins, wbal-tv 11 news. >> plenty of the baltimore city council tonight including auditing city agencies and term limits. lowell melter joins us liv

rawlings-blake... supports... cardin's efforts.../ on the issue.icials were called to the scene of a house fire early this morning in west baltimore. a three story store front caught fire near west lexington street and carrollton avenue. residents that lived on the second floor of the building were forced to escape the flames by climbing onto the roof of the house. "i opened my apartment door it was just big black smoke in the hallway so i heard my daughter screaming with the officer they told me to climb onto the roof when i climb onto the roof they told me to jump but a neighbor next door brought down a ladder." ladder."only one person suffered a mild case of smoke inhalation. no word on what caused the fire. baltimore county ... police... investigate... what.... pappearsá.../ to... be... pnother case... of... speed ...camera rage. rage. someone... slammed ...into a speed camera... on... smith avenue ...in pikesville.../ lifting... the... foundation... out... of the ground....// this... latest attack.../ follows ... several other ... attacks,,, t

mayor stephanie rawlings blake proposes he gets a raise and contract extension. this sparked anger from firefighters who are upset about the shutdown of two fire companies with another set to close in october because of budget cuts. >> i have worked for this fire department for 20 years, i have never seen this in my life. this is disgusting, it makes me sick. >> calling for the salary to jump from one letter 61,000 to more than 164,000 last -- next year with increases to follow until he reaches 195,000 in 2018. >> the city has no money, they're cutting companies. we're down economic times and he is accepting a raise. he also gave a raise of 9% to his assistant chiefs in january and february. it is downright disgraceful. >> the mayor says the race is justified saying -- the raise is justified. he made efforts to reduce fire deaths and modernize the department and work for grant money to allow the fire department to offer thousands of free smoke alarms with 10- year batteries. the chief claims he has been happy to continue serving selling despite the challenging th

. - since then e's won the praise of our current mayor. 3 and now stephanne rawlings-blake is offerinn chief clack a two percent paise... and plans to extend he currently earns more than ..- 161-thousann a year. but at closing because of budget re cuts... and fire fighters aren't seeing ann increase at all... the union rrpresenting them... wants to now hoo this is ffir. (campbell) we wereetold to live with zero percent, i don't have a problem with hat if everyone's going to feel the pain, everybody feels the with it, and as ffr as i'm concerned, the chief of the fire department should just turn the raise down and say if my folks get a raise, i'm not going to accept a raise." clack says he'' very honnred - to have served as fire chief... and isshappy that tte mayor has asked himmto continue serving. cooing up next half our... hear from the mayor herself... &pis right for this raise.i'm news. baltimore's grand prix raae is just 8 weeks away... but already... the new ooganizers of the race say it will be a loss for the ity. city.the jarring prediction comes after last year's race ended wi

wage...how much more mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants to raise it.. and when.plus...idea for their employees. employees. you're watching fox 45 morning news.. all local.. all morning. philanthropist of the year... why it not just about the money...on fox45 news at five. 3 3 we have a winner in our giant gift card giveaway.renell sparks wins 250-dollars in free groceries. groceries.but don't worry if you didn't win...you still have another chance.we'll be drawing another name tomorrow morning.in the meantime... go to facebook dot com slash fox baltimore to fill out the form. and for contest rules go to fox baltimore dot com. 3 fiber map 3 3 3 we are continuing to follow breaking news this morning... cal ripken's mother.... has been found... after being reported missing last night. night.we've been talking to police since this news broke around 5:30 this morning.megan gilliland joins us now with the latest. good morning guys,right now mrs. ripken is being interviewed by police... about what happened. happened.we do know... the 74-year old mother of the ironman... is saf

. >> mayor stephanie rawlings blake issued a statement saying that the license award is an important and positive step forward for baltimore. david collins, wbal-tv 11 news. >> there is much more ahead. >> times sally kidd in washington. governor romney finishes up his overseas trip and comes out with a new app. [ cat meows ] [ woman ] ♪ i just want to be okay ♪ be okay, be okay ♪ i just want to be okay today - ♪ i just want to know today - [ whistles ] ♪ know today, know today - [ cat meows ] - ♪ know that maybe i will be okay ♪ [ chimes ] travelers can help you protect the things you care about... and save money with multi-policy discounts. are you getting the coverage you need... and the discounts you deserve? for an agent or quote, call 800-my-coverage... or visit travelers.com. >> how would you like to be one of the first to no man romney's presidential -- vice- presidential pick? there's an app for that. sally kidd has tonight's 2012 presidential update. >> it has drawn a lot of criticism and today, he's blaming it on the news media. wrapping up a three-nation tour, romney met

(rydell) "governnr o'malley met this morning wiih mayorr & steppanii rawlings-blake and the county xecutivesrea trying to ddtermiie wwether there is consensus &pspecial session."they're still puusing to expand gambllng - beyond sloo maahines.but the prince egroge's county executivee..also wants a - casino...at the new nattonal harbor on the potomac riverr (baker) "it's a bbg creator for us, it ould cceatt fivv thoosand jobs in the permanent jobs once the siit is uu..a bill to expand gambling asseddthe senate...during the regular &psession earlier this year.but it faiied to pass in the house...where opposition is -3 preattr...especially to adding another casino at ational harbor. (ggorge) "i now you don't aveesuppoot from the pnne arundel couuty deleeation, more thannhalf of the prince george's delegation, there's people in baltimore that know ttis will draw from balttmore's asinoo also."other lawmakers feaa a casinn in p.g. ccunty...poseea serious threat to maayland -3 live...thenew casino...at arundel mills. (rydell) "and the gooernor plans another 3 speaker michael busch and pryinggto dete

you need mor b odies on the ptteet to make baltimore a safer city no you need to mayor stephanie rawlingske's offiie did issue a explains how she apprecieates the suugestions from the fop and her office will horoughly review the recommendations. joy lepola fox 5 ews at 5:00. a promising, young swimmer is his school. school..lec cosgarea (coo- g'arra) was killed in a car accideet monday night.he had just leftta inner itt his swim team when he lost control of his car on greenspring avenue neer his owings mills home.cosgarea was aa incoming senior at the mcdonough school, where hissteachers erik posegay, swim coach: "you can't replace an alec cosgarea...because of all the pooitive qualities hat hee brrught. he was more than just the times. we're gonna miss his enthusiasm day n and day o" out."cosgareaas unneal is phis saturday morning at 10 mary our queennon north of - charlls street. as clean-up continuesfrom haa devistatingstorm...b.g.ee customers...arr now wondering how theyyll be impacttd.john rydell tells us...many ratepayerss..maywind up paying less...john... jennifer... many pussomers

baltimore's fiie chief could get a raise.mayor stephanie rawlings blake is goinggto make a request to extend fire chief jamess lackks contract and give him a raise at &ptomorrow's board of estimates meeting.under tte proposal he would get an extra three thousand dollars a year.this news comes just one day after twoofire companies closed.. and another company.. ttuck 10.. was sllted forrclloure in october duu to lack of funds. pome disappointing news ptday... for tourists.the washington monument will remain closed for another year. the tallest structure in d-c &phas already been closed... following an earrhquake llstt paguut.engineers found the quake left several cracks in the monumeet... and damaged pnterior support beams. national park service officials say repairs will begin this fall. soon be a thing of the past. that's if a proposed bill becomes law. law.congress is looking at legislation that would require you to pay your state's sales tax on all internet purchases. a coalition of internet companies including ebay and the proposed legislation saying this is going to hit mom and p

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake today announced a new chief technology officer for the city. chris tonges... the former head of internett dccpublic library. washington library.earlier this week fox 45 uncovered evideece that a key employee oo moit failed to disclose his previous job with a contractor who sold phone eqqipment to the city that &psays bypassed the city's - competitive bidding process. tonges replaces rico singleeon, who esigned in february after a scathing state whichhaccused him of using his pooition to ootainn how are the roads looking tonig? tonight?brandi proctor has our traffic edge report. report. mapbblairfiier295 3map 895map some tenanns ii london go to court to stop deployment of anti-aircraft missilee on their roof tops. 3 a soccer star accused of shoutinn racial slurs at another player..... why he's not backing down from what he said. and want to compete in american iido?candace dold invitation from fox 455to do just that... coming up in the lowdown. 3 --adblib weather tz-- the car on the left was filled up with low detergent gasoline. the car on the

those concerns...were voiced today in a private meeting with governor o'malley,mayor stephanie rawlings-blake ten city delegates. (governor) "the big issue affecting baltimore city is making sure that if in fact the voters were to approve a sixth site that that would be to the detriment of baltimore city." (mayor) "i'm confident that we'll have a top quality facility that will rival national harbor, atlantic city and i don't think they'll be any impact."but city delegate curt anderson remains skeptical. (anderson) "we're supporting more gaming, we're supporting more gaming, all we're saying is that why does there have tt be more gaming and a sixth site? well, that's because mike miller wants a sixth site."delegate anderson blamessenate prrsident mike miller...for tying expanded gambling...to another casino at national harbor. (rrdell) "some lawmakers say when they adjourned the regular session back in april, therer were only 41 delegates who were committed to supporting expanded gambling and a new casino, which means that they'll have to round up at least 30 more votes to get that bill enacte

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is expected to make the request tomorrow. she said that are chief james clack deserves the raise because of the recent drop in fire fatalities. two city bar companies were shut down because of a budget gap and a third is to close this fall. >> this is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a raise when you've told your members there are no raises? how can you yourself accept a raise? >> we are told the mayor will also request that chief black received a contract extension. receive akiev contract extension. >> the 14th officer to be sentenced before the final officer is set to be in federal court sometime next month. >> a man suspected in a hotel shooting in downtown baltimore. detectives say this man shot a 21-year-old victim in the leg and saw a hotel room on ease larboard street round-the-clock on the night of june 30. the victim's injuries are considered non life-threatening, but anyone with information is asked to call the police department. we now know

. >> we just received updated information from baltimore city mayor, stephanie rawlings blake's office, the heat alert has been extended through tuesday because of dangers from hot temperatures. today, at 10:00 this morning, ice will be passed out to people at four locations, the community action program will operate five centers around the city, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will operate six additional cooling centers and the health department recommends that you remember to drink water or juice, avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. 25 people have utilized the five cooling community rooms are open as cooling centers as well. local pet stores like pet smart and animal control centers offered facilities to help pets. call 311 to report downed trees in the roadways and call 911 for police, fire and medical emergencies and log on to abc2news.com for a list of those cooling centers we have all the information and telephone numbers on our home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> nu

so gross has joined mayor stephanie rawlings-blake...and union leaders...in callingon congress...to increasetheederal minimum wage to nearly ten dollars...by the end of 20-14. (rydell) "but some retailers say increasing the minimum wage will have a longterm financial impact on their businesses well beyond just raising the pay for entry-level workers."(santoni) "those come in the form of higher employment taxes which are all predicated on gross payroll."and when the minimum wage goes up...retailers must then increase wages for most other employees. but for bruce gross...it's a matter of survival. (gross) "i mean i want my dignity back personally, the struggle i'm in its every month and i want it to end."in baltimore, john rydell, fox 45...news at 5:30. checks for ten thousand dollars were being handed out in downtown baltimore today.... kathleen cairns witnessed the event... and has more on áwhoá was giving that money away.... kathleen.... 16 workers for the weinberg foundation had the lucky opportunity to choose a charity in the baltimore region that is making a difference. 160 -thousand dollar

major stephanie rawlings blake spent sometime addressing the power outages that the city experienced last week and the way the outages were handled. christian shaffer is live with more on what happened. >> reporter: kelly , the mayor stopped short of directly criticizing bge for its response but said she and leaders of other large counties sent a letter to bg expe pepco in suburban dc asking what could have been done better. she said we could do more. baltimore and other jurisdictions asked whether they could get greater disclosure about where the power outages were. here in the city of baltimore, there were tens of thousands of people without power. the city had workers knocking on doors trying to find these people and in some cases rescue them in the intense heat we had after the power went out. they are asking for a study to find out where some power lines might be buried and whether that could be helpful. the mayor knows people needed help and hoping the power companys will provide it in the future. >> with the heat continuing to rise and the length of times out power continued t

. >>> stephanie rawlings blake is joining notre dame helping kick off the national cancer preventionstudy, the american cancer society is looking for volunteers to help researchers understand the genetic environmental and lifestyle factors that cause and prevent cancer. president obama and his wife are on the campaign trail. first lady in florida for events in orlando and miami. the president is rallying supporters in cedar rapids, iowa. republican in nominee, mitt romney, a town hall meeting this afternoon. new report reveals areas in the u.s. where houses are being sold where homeowners owe less than a hundred dollars in overdue property taxes. according to the report the most at risk include elderly and poor homeowners, also those who don't keep track of personal finances. >>> joined by lynette charles, you are back. she leaves, it gets hot. she comes back, we have a cooldown. you need to stick around. how are the roads? >> charlie, i have an update on the house fire i just mentioned. lynnwood at fayette, no one has been injured. the roadway is still shutdown. 95, nice and clear t

. >> reporter: now that the power is is back on, find out what mayor stephanie rawlings blake wants fromge. a painkiller, addictive for adults. why would oxycontin be tested on children? details coming up. up to the minute on top stories, families and friends remembering the life of aleck, a swimmer died in a car accident mondaying remembered as a great swimmer and a really nice guy. funeral services will be held this saturday at the cathedral of mary r queen in baltimore. fop wants to use recommendations to find a new police commissioner and asking the department to require two years of college or military se vis for new recruits. >>> ravens running back rice is launching an effort to launch awareness because of a bullying suicide incident. it start friday at 6:00 p.m. at the mary weather pavilion in columbia. find more information about this antibullying event on abc2news.com. more upheaval for the leadership in arundel county after john leopold was indited in march, the counsel voted and

. >>> governor o'malley meets with stephanie rawlings blake and other leaders over expanding gamblingay call a special session before the august 20th deadline to get the issue on the november ballot. >> if you are experiencing low wa pressure, the department of public works is replacing a water main in baltimore. conserve your water until the work is complete. a busy day at fort meade, bradley manning will be in caught for motions hearings manning is accused of giving classified information to wikileaks. his trial is set to begin at the end of september. >>> trustees will hold an emergency meeting in tallahassee talking about outgoing school president and the transition fad. it comes after a band member was killed when police say he was hazed by other bands members. >>> drew brees is officially extremely rich. he signed a $100 million, fife- year contract before the deadline, the çdbzagreement gi him the highest average annual pay in nfl history. >>> let's talk about what is going on outside. satellite and radar picking up on clouds and sunshine as well. that's what we will see throu

degreessspecific to the towing incident alllthe officees that were involved in hat didn't - mayor stephanie rawlings blake's officce id ssue a statement.... in which she explains how she apprecieates & the suggeetions from the fop and her office will thoroughly 3 3 an owings mills teenager is beinggremmmbered tonight for his characcer and athletic talent.paul eesler joonssus with more on an accident that claimee the life of a promiiing young swimmer.paul-- 3 you say the last name - 'cosggrea' around area swim clubs, and people turn heads. alec cosgarea is the middle chill of a swimming family. aleccwas killed in a caa accident this week near his owingg mills homee 3 it haapened mondayyon greenspring avenue after alec's swim team dinner. investigators say he as speeding around a turn....- ...lostt ontrol of his ford focus......and crashed into a tree..e was flown to maryland shock trauma, where he later died.cosgarea was an incoming 3 schhol, where teachers today calllhim "a quiet leader, with 3 3 erik possgay, swim ccach: -3& 2.01.04 "he just had the -3 can-do aatttude yyu wiss all yoor athletes had

stephanie rawlings blake is scheduled for the meeting. o'malley will meet with the senate president hoping to reach an agreement about blackjack and to build a casino in prince georges county. consumers today have a legitimate concern about the chicken they eat. they want to know more about how they were raised, what they were fed. we spend a lot of time on the feed because a chicken is what it eats. [ jim ] this seal verifies we feed my fresh all-natural chickens an all-vegetarian diet including corn, soybeans, and marigolds. we actually ask the usda to come check us. we have never fed steroids or hormones and never will. no blood meal, no meat and bone meal. yuck. no animal by-products. it means when you put my chicken on the table, you know where it came from. >>> now, good morning maryland. >> it is turning out the be another searing summer, make sure you are not burned by scammers. joce sterman has a warning about the top five summer scams targeting your home. . >> the plan to resurface their driveway was paved with good intensions.

wage.it's currently 7.25 an hour.but mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants the minimum wage increasedto nearly ten dollars anhour by the end of 20-14. (mayor) "and you hear the detractors say well it'll shut down the economy, no. when you raise the minimum wage, that's just more money into the econom" economy."but some retailers say increasing the minimum wage will force them to increase wages for all their workers... and could wind up causingsome employees to be laid off. you've heard the saying - one man's trash is another man's treasurer. well... government officials in anne arundel county are now turning trash from the local landfill... into cash.melinda roeder explains how it's being used to fuel homes. homes. melinda: coverting trash into electricity. it cost 6-and-half million dollars - just to get the project started... but they say it'll pay for itself in no time. ------------------------ take vo---------------------when trash decomposes, it creates methane gas. and until now... the county would collect and then burn off that unwanted gas.but with new generators... and gadgets

stephanie rawlings blake joins notre dame kicking off the cancer prevention city.ancer society is looking for volunteers to understands what factors from genetics lifestyle can cause or prevent cancer. the city expected to last between 20-30 years. leaders from the food bank along with at&t will have an announcement today about the improved connectivity between the food bank's building allowing staff too be in constant contact with one another. the o. s o's are well represented. three players in kansas city tonight. jones got the nod by voting in from the fans and catcher weeders and johnson, picked by the coaches. this is adam jones second all star game. he is not just out there relaxing. >> i'm doing other stuff while i'm here. i'm working. i should be relaxing, enjoying it. i'm working. i'm letting my family enjoy it. brought them here, let them take it in. >> who could blame him. this is his second trip for mid summer classic. johnson, his first. first pitch from coughman in kansas city, set for 8:15. before making the trip to kansas city, the rangers got a big

he met with mayor stephanie rawlings-blake and some county executives....to discuss the matter.dation &pincludes creating a gaming commission to see the state's proceeds... instead of llaving it up to lawmakers to deccde. supporters want to legalize another casino at the national harbor in prince george's county.but opponents say... special session. (george))"if we wants to call &pit in august, you're talking meeting again talking about e - four months later we're meeting again in regular session, e can deal with the issue much more fully at that t" time." goverror o'malley hopes to makeea decision on a special seesion within ten days. the body of boater who's been missing since sunday... national resource policeesay the ody was found around 7- thrity this morning. morning.the coast guard was called in sunday... after two men jumped into the bush river... and were seen sunny sing... made it to shore with the help of strangers who heard his cries for help.again thh other victim's bodd... was recooered just about 2 &phours ago. a number of deaths on maryland wwterways has official

. >>> stephanie rawlings blake is joining health officials to help kick off the cancer prevention studysociety is look for volunteers to help researchers understands the genetic environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent certain fathers or forms of cancer. >>> guitarist slash will be honored on the hollywood walk of fame. guns and roses was inducted this year and received fan fay because axle rose was a no- show. monument closed until 2014. seriously damaged by earthquake last year, the project will require massive scaffolding to be built. the damage is above the 475- foot mark of the monument. >>> flash floods in north carolina, motorists forced to abandon 30 cars along the interstate because of the flood waters. crews were out by rafts checking the cars. the waters are engulfing the cars. as much as 5 inches fell in greensboro, north carolina monday and urging everyone to stay off the roads until the waters reseed. >>> relief from the heat is expected to continue. temperatures above 100 degrees was part of the record breaking year for the weather across the country. nat

i was pleased to join mayor rawlings-blake and the baltimore office of promotion in the arts to announce renee as this year's winner of the prize. she received a coveted $30,000 prize for her work explores for african-american heritage and a variety of media. five other finalists received a $2,500 honoraria established by m&t bank. it starts on friday and wbal-tv is a very proud sponsor. >> now your 1 insta-weather- plus1 forecast with john collins. >> humidity is up today and temperatures up at 84. at the airport. the inner harbor did make it to 90. it got sticky. 67 and 69 the morning lows. there was some rain this morning. 1/2 at the -- inch at the inner harbor. it was terrible this morning with thunder shower activity moving through the area. the rain has been to the south of us and the west of us. it has been avoiding the immediate viewing area. and there are, if you watch this batch of rain, there are some that -- thunder showers moving into garrett county. we have a chance to catch some rain, but a lot of this will start to deflate later on as the atmosphere stabilizes. but there

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake &psays the city will be openin mmre shelters for people without power.ower.meantime, govvrnor o'malley progrees is slowly beiig made since he storms hit.he's been keeping watch from the operation center at the maryland emergency management agency. agency.megan gilliland is &pstreeming now from mema with the latest on the recovery effo. &pefforts.good morning guys,ad lii... 3 3- 3 3 3 3 coming up... it's a bathroom... unlike any other. someone talk to you while you're going to he bathroom is kind oo weirr you know." know."tte strategy behhnd these talking urinals... and the surprising group... that's funding it all. you're watching oreo and dunkin' are the perfect match for the perfect moment. enjoy the new oreo coolatta and donut today. america runs on dunkin'. there's one bright spot in this week of power outages and high temperatures.a holiday! holiday! meteorologist emily gracey is live in lee burnie with your julyy4th forecast. 3 map belair295fiber 8955aps 3 new details are merging today ... about tom cruise and katie holmes' brrak-up. what holmes is

. >> mayor stephanie rawlings lake today announced a partnership that will help baltimore city police fight crime. the city watch committee partnership inc. database a public and private security that allows quickly identifying surveillance tape in proximity to crime scenes. >> it will support the police department efforts to further reduce crime in our neighborhoods. >> authorities in queen anne's county say a half-dozen marijuana plants for found at the scene of that brush fire last month. the sheriff office says the plants, some of which were burned, were turned over to the county drug task force. natural resources officials confirmed there was evidence of a pot growing operation at the fire scene, but so far no arrests have been made. it is unclear if the fire was somehow related to the plants. several residents were forced from their homes. a prominent drug counselor in the region says he is seeing a dramatic shift in the use of opiates. deborah winger found out it is taking a deadly toll on the young people of suburbia. >> these women are bound by grief, loss, and heroin. all th

wage.it's currently 7.25 an hour.but mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants the minimum wage increasedto nearly ten dollars anhour by the end of 20-14. (mayor) "and you hear the detractors say well it'll shut down the economy, no. when you raise the minimum wage, that's just more money into the econom" economy."but some retailers say increasing the minimum wage will force them to increase wages for all their workers... and could wind up causingsome employees to be laid off. another hot day but no significant storms to deal with today. today. let's go to chief meteorologist vytas reid for a look at what's happening now. now. 3 no honor among thieves. why these shoplifters are going to lose more than freedom. common sense says crack and babies don't mix. how a 13 month old wound up getting high. your phone could disable you. why you may want to go hands-free after our latest product safety investigation. turning trash - into cash. a multimillion dollar project in anne arundel county is created electricity at the local landfi. landfill.as trash decomposes... it creates methane gas. until no

with mayor stephanie rawlings-blake...and... some... county executives...//. supporters.. want ...to legalize... black-jack... and poker../. and... build... annther casiio... at the national harbor.../ in... p.g. county. ...///but.. one delegate...says... this... doen't... justify... another special session. (george) "if we wants to call it in august, you're talking about four months later we're meeting again in regular session, we can deal with the issue much more fully at that t" time." governor o'malley... hopes... to... make a decision... on... a special session... within... ten days. a... plan ...to keep... a... closer eye ...on city government ... moved... ahead tonight. "our budget is built sand of decades of no audits." audits."mary pat clarke... spoke... for... council members... who... voted in favor... of a plan... to require 14 ... city agencies... to be audited... at... least once ...every... four years.../. a... tougher version... failed... to get enough votes../. and... the... whole issue... will go before voters in november ... if... council gives... it...

stephanie rawlings blake passed out ice at a northeast baltimore community.l operate five centers around the city, they will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each will have cool air and free water. the health department's office of aging and care services will offer 6 additional centers on a code red heat alert day, the health department recommends that you remember to drink water or juice. avoid alcohol and caffeine and wear light colored clothing. check on your senior citizens, call 311 with the heat related medical emergency and log on to abc2news.com for a complete list of the cooling centers and that story is located on our home page. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> mta wants everyone to know public transportation is operational and up and going this morning. crews said they were able to meet the needs of people to get somewhere if they need to today. bus service will arun but commuters could face diversions because of the streets blocked by fallen trees or power outages. >>> back over to mike, we thought we were out of the woods last night, around 12

mayor stephanie rawlings-blake held a press conference tooay announcing that the áfederal supplementaltion assistance program benefitsá, the baltimore bucks pncentivee..... and debit cards can now be used to buy fresh fruits nd health offfcials say thee encourage families to eat healthier. ""he goal here is to increase access to healthier affordable food aad bring in those whh here in the markee and get lly - pegetablee." more than 190-thousand city resideets get federal supplemental nutrition benefits. 3 a chinese tightrope walker falls almost 700 feet and survives.whatt made this walkkmuch more difficult. "for ssmebody toojust come up and do that sort of thingg i dont know why anybody would want to mess with that nasty stuff (laughs)." (laughs)." thieves are finding unusual things to steal.... what these itemm are... and how they are helping the planet. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt or add egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt, perfect for breakfast or any time of day