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April 3, 2015

Breaking bread – Friday, April 3rd

Highs around 70 today, but it’ll be rainy and windy. The wind will continue tomorrow, with highs in upper 50s. Sunday should be sunny, with highs in the mid 60s.

Schools and city government are closed today for Good Friday.

shooting

Four people, including a 15-year-old girl, were injured in a drive-by shooting in west Baltimore yesterday afternoon. The victims’ injuries are not life-threatening. Shots were fired from a stolen Honda Pilot that police already tried to pull over twice earlier in the day.

Two other people were shot and injured in separate incidences yesterday, one in Broadway East, and another in southwest Baltimore.

justice

At a pre-trial hearing yesterday, Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook pleaded not guilty to the charges against her in the December death of cyclist Thomas Palermo. Cook is accused of striking Palermo with her SUV, while intoxicated and texting, then leaving the scene of the accident. A trial date was set for June.

city

Visit Baltimore launched a new, celebrity-fueled ad campaign called “My Bmore,” highlighting what celebs with local roots love about the city.

community

With Easter and Passover this weekend, the Sun looks at Baltimore families celebrating both holiday traditions.

calendar

The return of the JFX farmer’s market leads this weekend’s event lineup.Baltimore magazine also has some dining picks for Easter and Passover.


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