BALTIMORE, Maryland— From homelessness to substance abuse to violence to single-parent homes, many residents of Baltimore face unending challenges. This special video report introduces just some of the people who are facing those challenges and takes a look at their efforts to try and rise above them.
Middle school students step out to protest violence
In the month following the Parkland, Florida shooting there were 19 homicides in Baltimore. Middle school students at Hampstead Hill Academy organized a walkout to voice their opinions on the violence in their city and across the nation.
We ran the numbers: Here’s how Democrats running for governor have been raising money
A crowded field of Democrats are elbowing for position before June’s primary, pulling in millions of dollars in hopes of being the party’s nominee to take on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
Legislation aims to improve oversight of nursing homes
Nursing homes in Maryland would get better oversight under two bills passed this year by the General Assembly.
One of Trump’s favorite words is ‘Hillary’
WASHINGTON – Presidential oratory has helped to define this nation. From Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to Reagan’s demand to “tear down this wall” to John F. Kennedy’s call to “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you…
District aims to boost infrastructure jobs with training academy
The District of Columbia and local utility companies aim to eliminate a shortage of qualified and trained professionals in the city’s infrastructure industry with a new training academy.
Md. police use DNA tool to identify the dead, find suspects
A recently developed DNA tool has already led to a murder charge in Maryland. Police think it will be useful in investigations to come.
Statewide Spay and Neuter program shows promising signs
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Humane Society of Somerset County van travels more than two hours every other Wednesday for low-cost clinic care for cats and dogs as a result of a state Spay and Neuter Grant Program.
Women sports journalists face new challenges on and off the field
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Decades of pioneering sports coverage by female journalists has put them in the locker rooms and on the field, but research shows it’s still daunting to be a women’s sports reporter. That research helped shape discussions…