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Early Voting Begins In Maryland

Early Voting Begins In Maryland

Apr 14, 2016 | 9:37am
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Early voting is starting in Maryland. Voting centers will be open from 10 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m Early voting for Maryland’s April 26 primary runs through April 21. There is at least one early voting center in each county. Ballots should be cast at designated early voting centers in […]
John Kasich, Campaigning in Md., Says GOP Convention Will Choose ‘Electable’ Nominee

John Kasich, Campaigning in Md., Says GOP Convention Will Choose ‘Electable’ Nominee

Apr 14, 2016 | 9:33am
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, making his first campaign swing through Maryland on Wednesday, predicted that his party will re-evaluate the race for the GOP nomination when it holds its convention this summer — and will choose a nominee who can win the presidency. The Ohio governor, who has won only his home state this […]
3 Charged in Shooting at Police Station Held 30 More Days

3 Charged in Shooting at Police Station Held 30 More Days

Apr 13, 2016 | 5:47pm
POLICE SHOOTING-MARYLAND 3 charged in shooting at police station held 30 more days UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Three brothers charged in a shooting outside a police station that led to an officer’s death will be held in jail for another 30 days. Judge Robert Heffron Jr. found probable cause to hold the men in […]
Blue Crab Boom: 553 Million Crabs Estimated In Annual Winter Dredge

Blue Crab Boom: 553 Million Crabs Estimated In Annual Winter Dredge

Apr 13, 2016 | 5:44pm
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Dust off your crab mallets because it’s shaping up to be a great crab season in Maryland. Alex DeMetrick reports on what’s behind the rise in crab numbers in the bay. Like a lot of watermen, Blair Baltus is rushing to get his crab pots ready, for a season that’s starting earlier than usual. […]
Woman Found Dead Inside Her Parkville Home

Woman Found Dead Inside Her Parkville Home

Apr 13, 2016 | 9:16am
A 59-year-old woman was found dead inside of her Parkville home Wednesday morning. Baltimore County Police say the woman was found with injuries to her upper body. Someone living in the home, located on Luddy Court, called police around 1:30 a.m. The woman’s name has not yet been released. Police believe the woman was targeted and […]
2,817 Bills Introduced, 834 Passed; Here’s the Fate of Some

2,817 Bills Introduced, 834 Passed; Here’s the Fate of Some

Apr 13, 2016 | 9:10am
There were 2,817 bills introduced at the Maryland General Assembly this session; 834 passed both houses (listed here) and have been sent to the governor for his approval. Many were local legislation, relating to only one or two counties, including almost 100 bills tweaking the crazy quilt of liquor laws throughout the state. Here is […]
Top Candidates For Mayor Of Baltimore Go Head-To-Head

Top Candidates For Mayor Of Baltimore Go Head-To-Head

Apr 13, 2016 | 9:08am
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s the home stretch in the race to run the city. Voters head to the polls in just two weeks to cast their vote for the next mayor of Baltimore. On Tuesday night, the candidates were grilled on hot topics affecting Baltimore. Meghan McCorkell has more on the debate. From crime to […]
Governor Larry Hogan Signs 106 Bills Into Law

Governor Larry Hogan Signs 106 Bills Into Law

Apr 12, 2016 | 4:08pm
Governor Larry Hogan Signs 106 Bills Into Law Bills Will Provide Savings Plan Option for People with Disabilities, Strengthen Monitoring of Police Training Program ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today was joined by Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch for a bill signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis, […]
Maryland General Assembly Session Ends With Criminal Justice Reforms, NO Income Tax Breaks

Maryland General Assembly Session Ends With Criminal Justice Reforms, NO Income Tax Breaks

Apr 12, 2016 | 10:38am
The General Assembly agreed Monday to sweeping changes in Maryland’s criminal justice policies, but failed to reach a deal that would have given residents their first major income tax break in nearly two decades. “We wish we had come to an agreement, but we didn’t,” House Speaker Michael E. Buschsaid. The tax negotiations unraveled in […]
Police: Man Tried to Bring Gun to Baby Shower After Fight

Police: Man Tried to Bring Gun to Baby Shower After Fight

Apr 12, 2016 | 9:23am
WALDORF, Md. (AP) — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office says a man who tried to bring a gun to a baby shower after an earlier fight was arrested. The department said in a news release that two men attending a baby shower Saturday afternoon in a Waldorf recreation center got into an argument. Deputies say […]