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February 7, 2024

US journalists awarded American Mosaic Journalism Prize for work impacting underrepresented communities

Two freelance journalists have been awarded the American Mosaic Journalism Prize for their projects focused on Black nationalism and the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting.

February 7, 2024

Parents of murdered Baltimore tech CEO urge state to end good behavior credits for imprisoned rapists

The parents of tech CEO Pava Marie LaPere, who was killed in Baltimore by a convicted rapist out of jail early, urged Maryland lawmakers to end good time credits for imprisoned rapists.

February 6, 2024

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby found guilty of 1 count of mortgage fraud

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was found guilty of one count of mortgage fraud on Tuesday and not guilty on another, after a jury turned in a split verdict.

February 5, 2024

Another dead whale beaches in Maryland amid rapid offshore wind development

State officials in Maryland reported a second humpback whale death in three weeks as developers and government agencies race to construct more green energy.

February 3, 2024

Maryland sanctuary jurisdiction released El Salvadoran MS-13 gang member arrested multiple times: ICE

An El Salvadoran citizen with a long criminal history in Maryland faces deportation after immigration authorities took him into custody last month.

February 3, 2024

Snake in Maryland is recovering after accidentally swallowing a gear shift knob: Very 'unusual case'

Animal rehabilitation workers in Maryland were shocked to find that a rat snake had swallowed a car's gear shift knob. The snake likely mistook the knob for a chicken egg.

February 3, 2024

Maryland man charged for cutting officer with knife during theft at Safeway

A Maryland man was arrested after cutting a loss prevention officer with a knife in a Safeway after the officer tried to stop him from stealing merchandise.

February 2, 2024

Maryland woman finds $2M worth of items, including Dyson Airwrap and Le Creuset cookware, by dumpster diving

A Maryland woman has found $2 million worth of items while dumpster diving over the last 20 years — including Dyson hairdryers, robot vacuums, kids' toys and more.

February 1, 2024

Maryland cat rescue launches 'neuter your ex' fundraiser for Valentine's Day

A cat rescue in Maryland has an innovative and funny way to raise funds for its trap-neuter-release program: naming soon-to-be-neutered cats after exes.

February 1, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore and lawmakers propose more collaboration within juvenile justice system

Key elements of Maryland lawmakers' proposed juvenile justice system reforms are increased time on probation, new processes for cases involving firearms, and cooperation with police.