Calvin Hawkins, a Prince George’s County council member, is teaming up with Young Mindz Inc to put an end to youth violence and crime in the county.
U.S. sends cabinet member to Israel, pledges American support
Hamas and Israel continue to battle as Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israel’s prime minister. Meanwhile, President Biden sends a warning to Iran not to get involved.
Endometriosis affects 200 million worldwide but many suffer in silence
Endometriosis is a whole-body disease affecting women, transgender and non-binary individuals. EndoMarch is an organization spreading awareness worldwide about the disease which currently has no guaranteed treatment or guaranteed way to diagnose without surgery.
Contradicting federal court rulings on abortion pills have jeopardized states’ access to it
The Texas and Washington court rulings have sent states’ access to medical abortion in question. The Maryland Attorney General joined with 17 other state attorney generals in order to ensure Washington state’s ruling protected Maryland’s access to Mifepristone, a widely used and FDA-approved abortion pill.
Rescued horses help veterans on their path to healing
Non-profit Lifeline Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation provides therapy and healing for veterans and current service members struggling with PTSD and depression. Many of the horses in the program are rescued and go through rehabilitation to then be adopted.
Years later a victim and her family still suffer after Las Vegas mass shooting
So far this year there have been about 160 mass shootings since the beginning of the year. Gun violence in the United States has led to hundreds of family members’ lives changed forever. Mary Moreland shares the story of her and her daughter, Tina Frost’s, path to healing.
Early voting starts for special mayoral election
Early voting has started for the May 6th special mayoral election. This is after now-former Mayor Patrick Wojahn stepped down in light of child pornography charges.
High school cosmetology students open one-day fundraising salon
Thomas Edison High School of Technology gives students the ability to explore their interests hands-on. Cosmetology students open a one-day salon to fund those who will participate in the SkillsUSA local and national competition.
Non-profit shields kids and families from anti-LGBTQ protestors like the Proud Boys
The group also helps support victims of human trafficking, many of the victims are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Maryland Governor announces plan to stop sale of gas powered cars by 2035
The plan includes pushing for more electric vehicle use and more charging stations across the state.