Some people need abortions later in pregnancy – ma | RSS.com Maryland is one of the few places in the United States serving people who need later abortions, home to two of the only clinics in the country that perform…
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Patients travel hundreds of miles to Maryland for abortion care
Patients travel hundreds of miles to Maryland for abortion care Patients seeking abortion care travel hours, often crossing state lines, to reach Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Rachel Kashy and her colleagues at the Women’s Health Center of Maryland. “Why are…
If only birds were ‘puppies’: Lights Out Baltimore tracks 3,000 window collisions since 2018
In downtown Baltimore, Nicole Hartig and Jon Merryman are on the frontlines of a global problem, collecting data and rescuing birds during peak migration seasons. Their work helps raise awareness to prevent avoidable, deadly window strikes.
Carroll County’s transgender policies clash with Maryland Department of Education guidelines
In Carroll County, schools are required to notify parents if a student wishes to change their pronouns or otherwise identify as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth, according to guidelines published by Carroll County Public…
Maryland’s Senate race drives record outside spending
Outside groups poured over $57 million into Maryland’s congressional races during the 2024 cycle – over five times more than any prior election, according to FEC data that stretches back two decades. The vast majority – 90% of it –…
Maryland adult-use cannabis sales expected to yield over $100 million in tax revenue in 2025
Cannabis retail sales in Maryland for fiscal year 2025 are expected to reach over $1.1 billion according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), with the state anticipating to yield over $100 million in tax revenue based on the state’s 9%…
Many Americans get their news from influencers with a conservative lean, according to Pew study
Some demographics of Americans whose support for Trump grew between 2020 and 2024 are also likely to get their news from social media influencers.
Journalist fatalities are rising, a memorial is going up in their honor
Planned for completion in Washington, D.C., by 2028, the Fallen Journalists Memorial will honor journalists worldwide who have lost their lives in the line of duty. With over 3,100 fatalities recorded, including a recent sharp rise in conflict zones like Gaza, the memorial will stand as a tribute to the risks journalists face in their quest to keep the public well-informed and uphold democracy.
Maryland video game studio reacts to volatile industry by unionizing
The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs?
Antisemitic incidents surge across the U.S. in the wake of the October 7 attacks
Michael Chelst was notified of property damage at his kosher restaurant in Northwest Washington. He was met with shattered windows.