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In Heartbreaking Essay, Raskins Memorialize Life Of Their Son
Jamie and Sarah Bloom Raskin memorialize their son Tommy in a "widely circulated and deeply personal essay."
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One Last Look Back: Our Most-Read Stories Of 2020
This Top 10 list covers topics ranging from tragedies to public health crises, odd politics to intensive political debates.
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Union Members Say Hogan Discriminated Against Them, Group Fails To Reach Contract
Members of Maryland's largest union allege that Gov. Larry Hogan is discriminating against them, a report indicates.
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2020 In Review: What Happens In Maryland If The Supreme Court Strikes Down The Affordable Care Act?
Striking down the Affordable Care Act could have a profound effect on Maryland families, the report states.
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Opinion: Governor Should Be Removed From The Parole Process
Second of two parts on incarceration in Maryland
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Volunteers Working Harder As COVID Heightens Need For Food
The spread of COVID-19 has "intensified the problem" of food insecurity in Baltimore, according to the report.
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Labyrinth Of Pipelines And Cables Could Be Disrupted By Highway Plan ― And Who Pays?
Many companies with underground assets could be impacted by the Department of Transportation's plan to widen the Capital Beltway.
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Raskin Family Sets Up Memorial Fund In Honor Of Congressman’s Son
The family of U.S. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) announced it has created the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals.
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2020 In Review: Lawmakers Get Creative To Bring Supporters Together For Fundraisers During Pandemic
Lawmakers used creativity, yet at times found it challenging to sponsor effective fundraisers.
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2020 In Review: After Rejection, Advocates Continue Push To Remove Confederate Talbot Boys Monument
A public defender found the debate on removing the Talbot Boys Monument "personal," as a family member is memorialized on it.
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Juvenile Detention Declined, Yet Black Children Detained At High Rate
The number of Black children admitted "remains disproportionately high," according to the report.
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Rep. Raskin’s Office Announces His Son Has Died
Sarah and Jamie Raskin's 25-year-old son, Thomas, was a student at Harvard Law School. No cause of death was provided.
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Attorney Marlon Amprey Nominated For District 40 House Seat In Baltimore
Mr. Amprey is expected to fill an opening in the House of Delegates. The General Assembly session begins Jan. 13.
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Opinion: No Place For Redemption In Maryland’s Criminal System
Maryland ranks last in its administration of juvenile justice, according to Human Rights for Kids’ 2020 State Report Card.
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MDOT Accelerates Timetable For Next Steps On Beltway Widening, Rearranges Project Phases
Montgomery County Executive Elrich (D) called "absurd" the quick turnaround on deadlines ordered by the state Dept. of Transportation.
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2020 In Review: An $18K Door Knock? Lawmakers Canvass To Raise City’s Census Response Rate
Volunteers, state lawmakers coordinated an aggressive plan to get the 2020 Census filled out by all citizens.
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2020 In Review: Alanah Davis’s Year Of Ferment
The author -- a single mom and full-time student as well -- muses on 2020 and the fear and uncertainty it brought.
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Lawmakers Eye ‘Housing Justice Package’ For 2021 Session
They hope to overhaul the state’s eviction process and provide relief to tenants, homeowners during the 2021 legislative session.
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Frank DeFilippo: Wealthy Man, Pauper’s Bequest
This is the way the Trump presidency ends, not with a bang but with chaos, confusion and sleaze – just as it began.
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When ‘Focus On Survival’ Trumps Learning: 2020 In Review
Students lounged in bed during Zoom classes. Some forgot their passwords. Others struggled to get Wi-Fi. These were common scenes in 2020.
