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Marching through history: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more about the cause, its history and how you can get involved.

Lawmakers blast Trump budget cutting Chesapeake Bay cleanup

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers from states surrounding the Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday expressed bipartisan criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end federal support for cleaning up Chesapeake Bay. “The president’s budget that would zero out the Chesapeake Bay Program is…

#EqualPayDay hashtag sparks conversation on Twitter

Today, April 4, is Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in the previous year alone. People are using their 140 Twitter characters to spread awareness for income inequality.

Fanalytics Ep. 4: Unstoppable Bulls, the Sleepy Floyd Award & Baseball

Connor and Gabe discuss odd basketball trends, present the first ever Sleepy Floyd award, take credit for the Cavaliers losing spell and hit hypothetical baseballs.

Hogan signs budget, teacher retirement plans; Pugh visits

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed two bills on Friday, Baltimore mayor discusses veto of minimum wage increase, Maryland Senate urges Hogan to oppose Trump’s budget cuts.

Maryland’s Women’s History: Katie Ledecky

March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Katie Ledecky has earned the title “First Lady of Freestyle” by demolishing and setting world records in Olympic swimming.

Maryland’s Women’s History: Gloria Richardson

March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Gloria Richardson was the leader of the Cambridge Movement, that revolutionized the way African-Americans were treated in Cambridge,MD.

As Trump touts regulation rollbacks, CNS analysis shows Maryland coal jobs didn’t evaporate under Obama

A CNS analysis of coal mining employment and production shows that the number of coal jobs fell sharply in Maryland well before President Obama got to office, and stayed relatively constant during Obama’s first term.

Baltimore says its final goodbye to Cardinal William Keeler

Thousands gathered to honor the life and legacy of Cardinal William Keeler, Baltimore’s 14th archbishop, who led the Maryland Catholic community for more than twenty years. Tuesday was the last public viewing before Keeler’s body was laid to rest at the Baltimore Basilica.

Meet Maryland’s Superfoods: Elderberries

Each week, CNS will introduce you to a new “superfood” that is grown, raised, produced and sold in Maryland. This week’s superfood: Elderberries.