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Same-Sex

Mayor To Preside At Pride Festival Mass Wedding

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will officiate a mass wedding for same-sex couples during the Baltimore Pride Festival next month.

2013/05/20

Same-Sex Couples To Marry In Mass Wedding Next Month

Same-sex couples from all over the country will flock to Baltimore next month for a historic event.

2013/05/19

Md. Hopes To Say ‘I Do’ To Huge Economic Gains From Same-Sex Marriages

As wedding bliss continues for some of Maryland same-sex couples, many more are making their plans to tie the knot in a big celebration. Maryland businesses are ready to cash in on the excitement.

2013/01/02

Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies Begin In Maryland

Maryland couples make history this New Year’s Day by getting married.

2013/01/01

Same-Sex Couples Ready To Say ‘I Do’ On New Year’s Day

Wedding bells are in the air. Many same-sex couples are getting ready to tie the knot. On New Year’s Day, the unions will be legal.

2012/12/31

Washington County Extends Same-Sex Benefits

Washington County is extending spousal benefits to county employees married to same-sex spouses.

2012/06/14

Md. Court Of Appeals Recognizes Same-Sex Divorce

Controversial decision. Maryland’s highest court unanimously rules to allow same-sex couples to divorce in the state.

2012/05/18

Same-Sex Couple’s Divorce Case Heads To Court After Judge Refuses To Recognize Marriage

A same-sex couple is fighting for a divorce in Maryland. But a judge says they’re not even married here. Now, they’re headed to the state’s highest court.

2012/04/04

Gov. O’Malley Signs Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage

A major victory for Governor Martin O’Malley. Same-sex marriage signed into law. And right after the signing, he speaks only to WJZ.

2012/03/01

Churches At The Center Of Md. Same-Sex Marriage Debate

Last week’s Senate approval of the state’s same-sex marriage bill marked another victory for supporters. But the campaign to give the last say to voters is underway.

2012/02/26

Md. First Lady Apologizes For Calling Delegates Opposed To Gay Marriage ‘Cowards’

Maryland First Lady Katie O’Malley issues an apology for calling members of the House of Delegates “cowards” for failing to pass same-sex marriage legislation last year.

2012/01/27