Md. Lawmakers Move Forward On Marijuana Bills
Despite a negative reception from Gov. Martin O'Malley, lawmakers are moving forward on bills to stop arresting people for small amounts of marijuana.
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Despite a negative reception from Gov. Martin O'Malley, lawmakers are moving forward on bills to stop arresting people for small amounts of marijuana.
Two bills that would decriminalize marijuana will get their first hearing Tuesday in a Senate committee.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown said Friday that Colorado and Washington state should be applauded for moving ahead with legalizing marijuana but he wants to learn more about what happens in those states before he would support legalizing it in Maryland.
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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is expressing support for decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in Maryland.
District of Columbia lawmakers took a long-awaited first step Tuesday toward decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, but not before watering down the bill to maintain criminal penalties for smoking in public.
A group of Maryland lawmakers launched an effort Thursday to pass a bill in this year's legislative session that would regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol.
Anne Arundel County Police arrest a suspect they believe is behind a string of garage burglaries and thefts from vehicles.
District of Columbia lawmakers have advanced legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Advocates for marijuana legalization want District of Columbia voters to decide whether possession of up to two ounces of pot should be legal in the city.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old Myersville man set a fire that destroyed a $250,000 home because he wasn't paid for a half-ounce of marijuana.
Decriminalizing marijuana, raising the minimum wage and adjusting the fees paid to contain polluted stormwater are all likely to find their way into debates during this year's legislative session.
Two people are charged with selling crack cocaine in the Freetown area of Anne Arundel County.
Police in Baltimore County say a drug suspect was taken to the hospital after he was hit by an officer's car.
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in a plot to sell more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana in Montgomery County.
Police in Prince George's County make a shocking discovery: 180 pounds of marijuana.
Three men are arrested for marijuana after a routine traffic stop in Gambrills.
A candidate for governor wants to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and she's drawing passionate reaction.
Maryland State Police have arrested a man after troopers say they found 56 pounds of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop in Queen Anne's County.
Anne Arundel County Police seize a small amount of marijuana and several guns from a residence that also serves as a day care.
The former husband of a popular R&B singer is charged with operating a marijuana growing operation inside his Anne Arundel County home.
Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man they say was growing marijuana in his home.
It took nearly 15 years after voters approved medical marijuana for it to become available in the District of Columbia, but the next major change to pot laws in the nation's capital is on the fast track.
An employee at a city school under investigation for lacing cookies with marijuana has been arrested on gun charges.
An armed carjacking in the parking lot of Towson Town Center on Saturday afternoon has prompted more safety concerns from neighbors and shoppers.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has accepted an invitation from the Baltimore Ravens to next weekend's rookie minicamp in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Baltimore County police are still holding out hope of solving the homicide investigation of Morgan State student Deborah Scott, who died 50 years ago.
A 15-year-old was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 1-year-old brother on Sunday morning in Baltimore, according to police.
An armed carjacking in the parking lot of Towson Town Center on Saturday afternoon has prompted more safety concerns from neighbors and shoppers.
Baltimore County police are still holding out hope of solving the homicide investigation of Morgan State student Deborah Scott, who died 50 years ago.
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A Maryland man was convicted of premeditated murder after a deadly stabbing outside of a nightclub in 2019, according to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office.
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Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
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Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has accepted an invitation from the Baltimore Ravens to next weekend's rookie minicamp in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens added 11 new players to the team during the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
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The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
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Sunny with temperatures in mid-60s in Maryland on Monday
Chilly, gray weather is expected in Maryland on Sunday.
Cloud cover sticks around through much of Sunday, although Maryland stays dry and cool
Cool weather will stick around Maryland Sunday before rain chances return next week.
Rain continues to move through the Baltimore region Saturday night.
Sunny with temperatures in mid-60s in Maryland on Monday
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