Only blocks from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, shots were fired after a motorist struck an officer and a police vehicle while trying to avoid being pulled over.
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.
Bail reform supporters take their fight to the steps of the Maryland State House
arlier in the year, the Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously voted to change the standard used to determine if an individual should be required to pay a cash bail. Supporters of bail reform rallied Tuesday in Annapolis, saying Senate Bill 983 would undermine the Court of Appeals ruling.
Local store gives old materials new life
On Baltimore’s Federal Hill there’s an art shop collecting items that others might otherwise toss away proving that one man’s trash can truly be another’s treasure.
White Nationalists posters appear on UMCP buildings
Police at the University of Maryland are investigating the posting of white nationalist fliers that were found on March 13 on at least four campus buildings.
U.S. Senate committee holds hearing for deputy attorney general post
Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein was drilled by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about what he would do if he were given the second highest ranking post in the Department of Justice. Rosenstein is President Trump’s nominee to be Deputy U.S. Attorney General.
Metro’s Finance Committee approves budget with service cuts, fare hikes
Metro’s revised $1.8 billion budget was approved Thursday by the the Board’s Finance Committee. It now awaits approval by the full Metro board. The budget includes cuts which will likely mean a reduction in service and higher fares for riders.
Cherry Blossoms see early peak bloom in Washington
The National Park Service says because of the unusually warm weather the cherry blossom trees will likely bloom earlier than expected this year.
Maryland lawmakers asked to expand protective order criteria
More efforts at the State House to provide help for domestic violence victims around the state by changing how the law interprets the word “abuse.”
Maryland House Judiciary Committee hears new sexual assault legislation
The House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on the Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017, legislation that’s intended to strengthen prosecutors’ cases in sexual assault trials.