Experts agree that transitioning from military life to civilian life can be challenging, but having a plan in place increases the chances of success.
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Murphy Firm secures groundbreaking $750,000 settlement for transgender inmate with State of Maryland after brutal beating and discrimination by corrections staff
Amber Canter won a $750,000 settlement against the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services after being brutally beaten at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility, in a case that established individuals with ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected class under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wins reelection and plans to combat city violence in 2nd term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott was re-elected to a second term in office, pledging to tackle violence, invest in younger generations, and revamp downtown Baltimore during his second term.
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Maryland voters have their say in U.S. House races
Neil Parrott won the 6th Congressional District race against April McClain Delaney, while John Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and Andy Harris all won reelection to their respective districts.
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Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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Rev. James Willie Smith celebrates 101 years of faithful promises
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrated his 101st birthday on Nov. 6 with family and friends, reflecting on his remarkable life of faith and resilience, and continuing to preach the gospel.
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Angela Alsobrooks makes history in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland, becoming the first Black person to do so, and is committed to making the lives of Marylanders better through her public service.
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Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
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Maryland enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution
Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom, making it a constitutional right, despite concerns that the broad language may allow lawmakers to apply unrelated concepts to the amendment.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
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Uber, Lyft to offer free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day
The NAACP has partnered with Lyft to offer free and discounted trips to election polls across the country, while Uber is offering 50% off rides to polling places and 25% off food orders to watch election results.
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More than 1 million Marylanders cast early votes in general election
Marylanders voted early in the General Election 2024, with 994,663 people submitting their ballots, and many emphasizing the importance of voting and the impact it can have on future generations.