Baltimore Residents Arrested for Protesting BGE's Gas Regulator Installation in Federal Hill
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Residents in Federal Hill protested against Baltimore Gas and Electric's repairs in their neighborhood, with some being arrested after several warnings from police to leave the work area. BGE wants to install new, safer equipment, but residents disagree, saying their service has even been shut off for resisting the work. They are upset that BGE is placing external gas regulators on their historic homes, which they believe are an eyesore and a safety hazard. Lawyer Thiru Vignarajah is representing the residents as they prepare to file a legal challenge.
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