Maryland court was 1 vote short of rejecting legislative map
Maryland's highest court was one vote away from rejecting a map of state legislative districts last April.
Maryland's highest court was one vote away from rejecting a map of state legislative districts last April.
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
The city of Havre de Grace announced on Thursday that they filed a lawsuit against Harford Country Government and Members of the County Council.
Gov. Larry Hogan is calling a special session of the Maryland General Assembly next month to adopt newly drawn legislative and congressional maps.
Board members voted in favor of moving forward with the plan in a straw poll ahead of a final vote scheduled for Thursday.
Governor Larry Hogan has signed Common Cause's "End Gerrymandering Pledge," in a reaffirmation of his support for redistricting in Maryland.
Of the more than 80 people who spoke out, no one agreed with the plan to send students to new schools.
A redistricting committee will meet several times in October to look into whether to change school boundaries in the Broadneck Cluster in Anne Arundel County.
Dozens of students, parents and Howard County community members voiced their concerns about a controversial school redistricting plan at another public hearing on the proposal Thursday night.
A crowd turned out at a Howard County school board meeting Tuesday to protest a controversial school redistricting plan.
Virginians will elect members of the House of Delegates using a map seen as favorable to Democrats, according to ruling Monday by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court is taking up its second big partisan redistricting case of the term amid signs the justices could place limits on drawing maps for political gain.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed on as a supporter of a U.S. Supreme Court challenge to Maryland's congressional redistricting map.
A dispute over Maryland's congressional redistricting map is being put on hold while the Supreme Court considers a similar case in Wisconsin that alleges partisan gerrymandering.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has testified it was "part of my intent" to shift a congressional district long held by a Republican to a Democrat, when the state redrew the state's eight districts in 2011.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday vetoed a congressional redistricting reform bill he described as "phony," because it requires five other states to agree before it would take effect.
Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley has been deposed in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's 2011 redistricting process.
Maryland Republicans are ridiculing a congressional redistricting reform bill supported by Democrats as an insincere "joke."
A panel is recommending Maryland reform its congressional and state legislative redistricting process by creating an independent commission to draw the districts.
Drawing new lines. Governor Hogan orders a commission to look at how the state's congressional districts are drawn.
Supporters of legislative redistricting reform are scheduled to speak at a forum at the University of Maryland.
Maryland's congressional redistricting process in 2011 reflected a common theme in a long-criticized process: There isn't much preventing a party with strong control of state government from drawing the state's congressional map to its benefit.
Maryland's newest congressman, Democrat John Delaney, took his House seat Thursday with a pledge to make restoring U.S. competitiveness his top priority.
Maryland voters could become the first in the nation to decide by popular vote to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges, provided the students have attended a state high school for three years and can show they have filed state income tax returns during that time.
Early voting is getting started in Maryland.
The Baltimore Ravens will look to add to their already talented roster through this week's NFL Draft.
Henderson homered, doubled, singled and was hit by a pitch while scoring three runs.
Bateman, drafted 27th overall, became the first first-round wide receiver to sign a second contract with the Ravens.
Expect a chilly breeze with temperatures falling into the 40s tonight. Thursday's highs stay in the 50s to near 60.
At least three people were struck - a woman and two children -- in the 900 block of Cherry Hill Road.
A fourth temporary channel is scheduled to open at the Port of Baltimore on Thursday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.
Expect a chilly breeze with temperatures falling into the 40s tonight. Thursday's highs stay in the 50s to near 60.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Baltimore is another step closer to a revitalized downtown.
At least three people were struck - a woman and two children -- in the 900 block of Cherry Hill Road.
The new charge accuses Clendaniel of illegally possessing a 12-gauge shotgun despite her spending more than a year in prison.
Since the Key Bridge collapse more than four weeks ago, the Port of Baltimore's main channel has been closed.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Without health insurance, healthcare can be expensive and limiting. Maryland wants to eliminate that challenge for immigrants.
April Hurley was bound, sexually assaulted, had her throat slashed and was set on fire along with another man days before Jason Billingsley allegedly killed Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
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The home on Crafton Road near Avenal Road caught on fire around 11 p.m. and exploded, shaking a neighborhood awake.
The Baltimore Ravens will look to add to their already talented roster through this week's NFL Draft.
Henderson homered, doubled, singled and was hit by a pitch while scoring three runs.
Bateman, drafted 27th overall, became the first first-round wide receiver to sign a second contract with the Ravens.
Chris Braswell is a name to watch during this week's NFL Draft.
Although he did not make the Orioles' opening day roster this year, Kjerstad has hit 10 home runs in 21 games for Norfolk.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
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The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Expect a chilly breeze with temperatures falling into the 40s tonight. Thursday's highs stay in the 50s to near 60.
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