Black Voters Group Files Redistricting Lawsuit
A group representing black voters has filed a civil rights lawsuit in hopes of changing Maryland's recently approved congressional map for the next 10 years.
A group representing black voters has filed a civil rights lawsuit in hopes of changing Maryland's recently approved congressional map for the next 10 years.
A Maryland man has sued over Gov. Martin O'Malley's congressional redistricting map.
Governor O'Malley signed a new Maryland congressional district map into law, setting the stage for a fight over a congressional seat long held by a Western Maryland Republican.
State Sen. Rob Garagiola says he's getting close to announcing whether he will run for Congress.
Who can you vote for in 2012? You may have to look it up. Maryland's new Congressional District map gets approval in the House of Delegates Wednesday after the Senate passed it Tuesday.
The Maryland Senate approved Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley's congressional redistricting plan on a 33-13 vote on Tuesday, and Democrats said the new map reflects necessary demographic changes while Republicans contended it favors party politics over the people.
Gov. Martin O'Malley defended his congressional redistricting map on Monday as balanced and fair, as lawmakers gathered for a special session to vote on new districts for the state's eight representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next decade.
Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards has submitted an alternative congressional redistricting map that she says addresses concerns about diluting minority voting strength.
Maryland's congressional redistricting process this year has shown it's getting harder for Democrats to make gains against Republicans in the state's eight seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gov. Martin O'Malley unveiled his congressional redistricting map Saturday, avoiding significant changes to an advisory panel plan that maintains two black-majority districts.
Legislation containing Maryland redistricting plans that are different from Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal will get full hearings in a special session next week.
House Speaker Michael Busch says lawmakers will discuss options for trying to increase jobs in Maryland during next week's special session on congressional redistricting, but legislation aimed at spurring job growth won't be taken on until the regular 90-day session in January.
A Republican state lawmaker from western Maryland will be advocating a congressional redistricting plan backed by a minority political action committee.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has formally announced that a special session on congressional redistricting will begin next week.
Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards says she doesn't support a redistricting plan in its current form because it doesn't adequately represent minorities.
A state senator says he will introduce legislation in Maryland's upcoming special session on redistricting to preserve the 6th congressional district from changes made under a draft plan.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he's still considering the possibility of pushing for legislation to help spur job growth in this month's special session on congressional redistricting.
Gov. Martin O'Malley met Thursday night with the two congressmen whose districts are seeing the biggest changes under a proposed congressional redistricting plan.
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday he plans to introduce a map for congressional redistricting that won't be much different from the map recommended by the panel he appointed.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's advisory committee on legislative redistricting has issued its recommended map for Maryland's eight congressional districts.
The NAACP and other groups are asking Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to release redistricting plans early so that the public can review them.
Democrats urged a legislative redistricting panel Saturday to redraw a congressional seat in western Maryland long held by a Republican so it will include more of Democratic-leaning Montgomery County, and Republicans said they were surprised by the overtly partisan tone of Democratic comments.
A panel on congressional redistricting in Maryland has scheduled the first of three of 12 hearings across the state.
A panel on legislative redistricting in Maryland is releasing its schedule for 12 hearings across the state.
A panel on legislative redistricting in Maryland is planning to release a schedule of public hearings.
In a new effort to crackdown on weapons in Baltimore City schools, the district is installing weapons detection scanners at some schools.
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore announced the return of the annual Baltimore Floatilla, which will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
After near record heat Monday, more summer-like temperatures are on the way Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
This simulator modeled the exact conditions during the bridge collapse to determine whether it could have been prevented.
Harford County will celebrate National Clean Commute Month in May with the 27th annual Bike to Work Week from May 13 to 17.
This simulator modeled the exact conditions during the bridge collapse to determine whether it could have been prevented.
The MSC Cargo Passion III made it through the 35-foot temporary channel on Sunday carrying nearly 1,000 containers.
After near record heat Monday, more summer-like temperatures are on the way Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
It's been two weeks since a seven-year-old girl was shot inside Mondawmin Mall after a fight broke out between two groups.
In a new effort to crackdown on weapons in Baltimore City schools, the district is installing weapons detection scanners at some schools.
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and Hillen Homestead Farm have tips on how to build the best Mother's Day bouquet.
Pecorino the Kemp's ridley sea turtle arrived at the National Aquarium in September 2020 with injuries consistent with a boat propeller strike to his head, the National Aquarium said.
There are 22 local businesses participating in the second-annual Preak Weeks, including six returning from last year’s inaugural initiative.
Soul Smoked is a mobile BBQ and smoked meat concept based in Baltimore
The Baltimore Community Foundation has connected people passionate about their city and purposeful in their philanthropy.
Baltimore native Chris Braswell was with his friends and family when his lifelong dream turned into a reality this past week.
The Ravens addressed voids in their secondary and on the offensive line, and also added an extra wide receiver.
The A's took two of three from the O's.
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jayden Daniels was not sure the Washington Commanders would call his name, after months of questions about which quarterback they wanted. He's glad they did.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
After near record heat Monday, more summer-like temperatures are on the way Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
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