Where Maryland's abortion laws stand one year after Roe vs. Wade was overturned
June 24 marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
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June 24 marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
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.
Like most couples in love, Jim Obergefell and his partner, John Arthur, always dreamt of getting married.
Representatives from Black Girls Vote and the Baltimore City Youth Voter Registration Committee joined the mayor, stressing the importance of voting to trigger change.
Frosh and 21 other attorneys general -- almost all Democrats in jurisdictions with a Democrat executive -- declared: "Abortion care is healthcare. Period."
Marylanders are protesting across the state over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion on Friday.
Maryland has some of the strongest abortion protections in the country, and many women from other states are expected to turn here for access to the procedure.
The City of Baltimore will provide $300,000 in grants to organizations that offer abortion and family planning services, according to city officials.
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.
Although Maryland has had abortion protections in place since the early 1990s, many state lawmakers on Friday expressed disgust at the court's 6-3 ruling.
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.
Nicholas John Roske was arrested near the justice's home with a gun earlier this month, officials said.
A man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in Maryland after threatening to kill the justice.
Laws were enacted in Maryland, Connecticut, Washington and Delaware this year to help shore up their provider pools by allowing non-physicians to perform certain early term abortions.
Supreme Court officials are escalating their search for the source of the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, taking steps to require law clerks to provide cell phone records and sign affidavits, three sources with knowledge of the efforts have told CNN.
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 governors' letter comes amid questions about whether local or state authorities could bring prosecutions under state law, like a Virginia law prohibiting picketing that "disrupts" an individual's "right to tranquility in his home."
Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Solutions say the violence is concentrated in neighborhoods that have experienced economic issues and had issues with racism in the past.
Heightened concerns over the fear of violence breaking out triggered by the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to potentially overturn federal protections of abortion rights has some churches, clinics and conservative Justices working with state and local law enforcement.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being shot in a vehicle and crashing into a home in West Baltimore on Christmas Eve, according to police.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being shot in a vehicle and crashing into a home in West Baltimore on Christmas Eve, according to police.
A man was shot after he attempted to run over an immigration officer with a van Wednesday morning in Anne Arundel County, according to police.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury.
Unless something wild happens in the next two weeks, Baltimore's 2025 season will be remembered as a colossal bust.
It's been a challenging season for the Ravens, but six members of the team have been named to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games.
A former Howard County baseball star had his jersey retired after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after their 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Winter weather could impact post-Christmas travel in Maryland
Wet weather possible for Christmas morning in Maryland
Rain possible for Christmas Day in Maryland
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day. A wintry mix may cause rough travel conditions.
Winter weather could impact post-Christmas travel in Maryland
Lawyer says woman detained by ICE was born in Maryland
ICE agents shoot man trying to run over officers in Anne Arundel County, officials say
Man shot, crashes car into West Baltimore home
Wet weather possible for Christmas morning in Maryland