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Baltimore Crime and Corruption March 7, 2024

Baltimore man convicted of murder in ambush of police officer, but motive was never presented

Baltimore man Elliot Knox was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting ambush of police officer Keona Holley and civilian Justin Johnson. His motive remains unknown.

Maryland March 7, 2024

Maryland abortion clinic grant proposal would fund security as abortion demand rises

Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal that would provide funding to abortion clinics from unused Affordable Care Act money as the state sees a rise in abortion demand.

National Parks March 6, 2024

Maryland national parks see 1st cases of ‘zombie deer disease’

Two white-tailed deer at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease, National Parks Service said.

Media March 5, 2024

Maryland lawmaker wants to raise taxes, alter tax bracket to fund reparations for Black residents

A Maryland lawmaker's bill, the Maryland Reparations Act of 2024, seeks to raise taxes in order to fund reparations efforts that would support "communities of color."

Maryland March 4, 2024

Rise in Maryland juvenile auto thefts motivates lawmakers to pass juvenile justice bills

The Maryland House and Senate are both advancing bills designed to improve the juvenile justice system in response to an increase in crimes like auto theft and handgun violations.

Fires March 4, 2024

Maryland fire departments face recruitment shortage as young job-seekers look elsewhere: 'We'll be in trouble'

Maryland fire departments are struggling as fewer recruits are applying for jobs, forcing firefighters in some districts to work longer and harder hours.

EDUCATION March 4, 2024

University of Maryland suspends fraternities, sororities over safety concerns

The University of Maryland has directed fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend activities indefinitely pending an investigation into reports of unsafe activities.

Maryland March 2, 2024

Teenage girl dies at Maryland Metro station in suspected train surfing incident: police

A teenage girl was reportedly killed after a suspected train surfing incident at a Maryland Metro station Friday, with police reporting to the scene early that morning.

LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024

Meet the American who first achieved sainthood, Elizabeth Ann Seton, mother, educator, miracle worker

Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, the first American-born saint, converted to Catholicism, became a prominent educator and faith leader, and was credited with three miracles.

Crime February 28, 2024

ICE called for Salvadoran illegal immigrant to be deported twice before shooting death of 2-year-old

An illegal migrant from El Salvador who was arrested in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old in Maryland was the subject of an ICE deportation request.

Illegal Immigrants February 28, 2024

Maryland county open to ICE cooperation after past stonewalling, release of illegal immigrants

A Maryland county is now promising to work with federal immigration officials after hundreds of detainers were not honored by the county in the last two years.