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February 1, 2019

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Judge dismisses Maryland suit to preserve Affordable Care Act, saying there's no firm evidence of impending harm

Friday, Feb 1

A federal judge has dismissed Maryland's attempt to protect the Affordable Care Act, known as "Obamacare," from any Trump administration efforts to dismantle it. The office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh had sought a declaration that the national health care act is constitutional.

As Ed Reed prepares for Hall of Fame call, he remembers the relationships that got him there

“This is not an individual award,” said Reed, who's set to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon.

Parts of the Chesapeake Bay are starting to ice over amid polar vortex chill

Parts of the Chesapeake Bay began to ice over Wednesday as an Arctic front brought the chill of the polar vortex into Maryland.

Son pleads guilty, agrees to testify against his mother and her boyfriend in trial of bartender killing

Hours of courtroom negotiations ended Friday with a 21-year-old man agreeing to testify against his mother and her boyfriend as they stand trial for the killing of Locust Point bartender Alex Wroblewski.

Gun control advocates push to ban build-your-own guns, expand background checks on private sales

Although Maryland already has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, members of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America say the state needs to continue to be a leader on gun control. They support bans on 3D printed guns and “ghost guns” made from kits, among other measures.

Food Market owner to open new Hampden eatery, with more restaurants on the way

TigerStyle, a new ew Asian-influenced restaurant from the owner of The Food Market, is set to open in Hampden Feb. 9.

On 'Analytics in Baseball Operations' panel, new executives Sig Mejdal, Koby Pérez outline Orioles' future

On the 'Analytics in Baseball Operations' panel Saturday at Orioles FanFest, assistant general manager Sig Mejdal and senior director of international scouting Koby Pérez outlined how the analytics that will drive the Orioles' rebuild can produce results on the field.

Go solar, or save the trees? Georgetown University solar farm would clear 240-acre forest in Charles County

Georgetown University is building a massive solar farm in Charles County as part of a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. But Maryland environmentalists aren't cheering the plan because it requires clearing 240 acres of forest.

While Boy Scouts go coed and Girl Scouts pursue lawsuit, Howard families say choices are welcome

This week, Scouting takes another step toward its coed future, when the movement’s signature Boy Scout level officially begins allowing girls to advance to Boy Scouts.

Extreme cold this month in Baltimore has resulted in deaths; homeless shelters filled, trains delayed Thursday

Seventeen Marylanders, including six in Baltimore, have died as a result of cold weather this month. Thursday's single-digit temperatures have prompted more people to seek refuge at homeless shelters and created train delays.