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Lawmakers are making a major move toward ensuring that reproductive rights are permanent in Maryland.
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Lawmakers are making a major move toward ensuring that reproductive rights are permanent in Maryland.
It has been two months since Roe v Wade was overturned and shockwaves are still rippling across the country.
Members of the Baltimore City Council held a hearing Wednesday to try to prepare for a potential influx of women seeking an abortion in Maryland.
A Maryland law taking effect Friday will enable nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants who receive special training to perform abortions, as some states seek to expand access to the procedure after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised fears that it could have "far-reaching ramifications" on people looking to get pregnant and the clinics providing services to help them.
Clinics operators are moving, doctors are counseling crying patients, donations are pouring into nonprofits and one group is dispatching vans to administer abortion pills.
The Baltimore City Council pledged on Tuesday to protect the women residing in the city and across the country.
With Maryland's July primary election just a few weeks out, three Democratic candidates for the state's highest elected office are running neck and neck, according to the results of a new poll.
Frosh and 21 other attorneys general -- almost all Democrats in jurisdictions with a Democrat executive -- declared: "Abortion care is healthcare. Period."
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Baltimore's Federal Courthouse Friday afternoon in support of abortion rights, knowing that people living in nearby states that could see abortion restricted or banned in the days to come.
In Maryland, Catholics will have to work harder to "convince everyone about the sanctity of life, and to love both the mother and the child," Archbishop William Lori said.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Two council members will introduce a resolution calling on Mayor Brandon Scott and the council to create a public fund supporting local reproductive health organizations.
The shockwave of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion about the possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade is still being felt across the country.
Maryland already has strong protections in place for abortion access and the General Assembly recently voted to expand that access. But analysts say the court's decision could have an impact far beyond abortion rights.
Pro-choice activists came together to make their anger known outside of the federal courthouse in Baltimore Tuesday.
As word spread about a leaked document that suggested the U.S. Supreme Court is considering overturning Roe v. Wade, the decision which legalized abortion, personal conversations on the topic were suddenly out in the open.
A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report.
Maryland lawmakers voted to override Gov. Larry Hogan's vetoes on Saturday of measures to create a paid family leave insurance program, expand access to abortion in the state and other bills.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state was overridden on Saturday by the General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats.
Earlier this month, the Maryland House of Delegates voted for a bill sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne Jones that would have given voters the final say in November on whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the constitution.
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a document on Communion that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians such as President Joe Biden who support abortion rights but offers plenty of tacit justification for individual bishops to do so.
U.S. bishops deliberated at their fall meeting in Baltimore on a sensitive document about Holy Communion that emerged amid debates over Catholic politicians' support for abortion.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has joined a coalition of his peers urging the Supreme Court to protect a woman's right to choose.
The market is located underneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Streets, and will be held rain or shine.
There are now 382 horses eligible to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont.
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A cold front will move through the region overnight bringing cooler weather for Thursday.
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
A new state report shows that over 82,000 customers were potentially overcharged for using one or more of Maryland's toll facilities.
The market is located underneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Streets, and will be held rain or shine.
There are now 382 horses eligible to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont.
A cold front will move through overnight bringing slightly cooler weather for Thursday.
The police vehicles were responding to an emergency call for service when they collided.
Clean Harbors announced that they will not treat the contaminated wastewater from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The Cumberland clinic will be the only independent reproductive health care center in the area and the western-most provider of surgical and medical abortion and gender-affirming hormone therapy in Maryland.
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The Democratic governor's office believes that by the time the legislature adjourns in early April, they'll have passed more bills than recent governors did in their first year.
A woman died in the hospital three days after the fire, officials said. The identities of both victims have not been disclosed.
The Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) is a slam for poets who identify as women.
The Orioles will unveil new food offerings, renovated team store ahead of Opening Day.
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The Hamilton Broadway star will take the stage in Baltimore on April 1. He's also released a children's book he wrote with his wife.
The Maryland Department of Human services is offering reimbursements to those who have been victims of EBT fraud and had their SNAP benefits stolen.
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Baltimore said it has not closed the door on the possibility of Campbell returning to the team in the future.
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Towson qualified this year by winning their conference, a first for the program, something that gives them a boost headed to the big stage.
Head Coach Mike Locksley called the situation a test of the program.
As the nationwide wide search continues, a new book on McGrath was released Wednesday.
The Maryland Senate debated a major funding shift in the state budget Wednesday that would set money aside for future K-12 education reforms, rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans that would have steered $300 million to help pay for tax relief for senior citizens.
The Baltimore NAACP is calling for City Council and Mayor Brandon Scott to take immediate action for fair housing compliance.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
The Maryland General Assembly headed into the last three weeks of its annual legislative session on Monday, advancing legislation on its deadline known as "crossover day."
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Cold-stunning is a phenomenon in which sea turtles experience medical issues after extended exposure to cold water.
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Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling the beef chuck after shipping it to states from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
Dollar Tree says they will stop selling eggs at stores because the company can't make money offering them at flat prices.
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Whether they've heard the term "pink tax" or not, most women have noticed their products cost more than men's.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
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More than $31 million was wagered at the state's seven sportsbooks in September during the first month of the NFL season and early part of the college football schedule.
US factories are humming, and manufacturers are scrambling to find workers as the pace of hiring hits levels not seen in decades.
According to the casino, the limited liability corporation formed for the license includes 40% women and minority membership.
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
The Cumberland clinic will be the only independent reproductive health care center in the area and the western-most provider of surgical and medical abortion and gender-affirming hormone therapy in Maryland.
Ever since Buffalo Bills player Darmar Hamlin's life was saved on the field, there has been a push to get more people trained to learn how to perform CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
Anticipation is building in Texas as a federal judge gets ready to make a ruling that could potentially restrict access to a widely used abortion pill nationwide.
The expanded programs would provide resources for healthcare, substance abuse assistance and housing.
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The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is inviting you to an evening with award-winning musician and actor Leslie Odom Jr.
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