Baltimore

Can Baltimore Provide Addiction Treatment On Demand?

5:43pm February 24, 2016

Andrea Towson, who has used heroin off and on for 30 years, is eager to get treatment. "I just want to wake up and eat breakfast and be normal, no matter what that might be," she says.

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Sharlene Adams rode three buses to get to an East Baltimore medical supply store.

When Getting A Blood Pressure Cuff Takes All Day

8:59pm February 18, 2016

by Rachel Bluth, Capital News Service

Sharlene Adams has hypertension but no car, computer or credit card. Insurance will pay for a blood pressure cuff, but the many small hurdles in her life make getting one a time-consuming ordeal.

A recurring bone infection landed Robert Peace in the hospital five times after a 2004 car accident fractured a hip. He blames his readmissions on a lack of follow-up care.

In Freddie Gray's Baltimore, The Best Medical Care Is Nearby But Elusive

10:04pm February 15, 2016

by Jay Hancock

The death of Freddie Gray highlighted distrust between Baltimore's African-American community and the police. There's also a divide between impoverished neighborhoods and the city's health system.

DeRay Mckesson, protester, activist, and now mayoral candidate, is seen in St. Louis, Mo, in Aug., 2015.

Running For Baltimore Mayor, Activist DeRay Mckesson Draws Donors

7:43pm February 04, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Black Lives Matter advocate entered the race on Wednesday night in a surprise move. Less than 24 hours later, he has raised almost $40,000 from nearly 700 donors.

A man prepares to smoke synthetic marijuana on a street in East Harlem in New York City.

Young People Surprised By Risky Synthetic Drugs They Considered Safe

10:43am January 23, 2016

by Leana Wen

Cities across the U.S. have seen surges in ER visits and hospitalizations tied to an evolving category of chemical substances, such as K2 or Spice. What can be done?

A memorial is seen on a West Baltimore street at the site of the city's 300th homicide on Nov. 19.

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In A Sea Of Homicide Stats, A Familiar Name — And A Heartbreaking Story

12:30pm January 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Baltimore journalist Adam Marton was looking at homicide data when he saw the name of the man he says stole his car, and remembered the scene: a subwoofer, a baby seat, a pile of job applications.

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Protesters march through the streets after a mistrial was declared in the trial of Baltimore police Officer William G. Porter on Wednesday.

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LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of A Mistrial

12:33pm December 17, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The few protesters who lingered into the night were wracked by disillusionment. Every part of their government is broken, they said, and fixing it will be a tough battle.

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Judge Declares Mistrial In Baltimore Police Case After Jury Deadlocks

5:50pm December 16, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The jury couldn't reach a verdict on involuntary manslaughter and three other charges Officer William Porter faced over the death of Freddie Gray.

William Porter, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection to the death of Freddie Gray, is seen in this Nov. 30 photo, walking to a courthouse for jury selection in his trial.

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Jurors In Baltimore Police Trial Say They're Deadlocked

6:05pm December 15, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The judge instructed the jurors to keep working toward a verdict after receiving a note from the panel Tuesday afternoon.

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Jurors Begin Deliberations In Freddie Gray Death Trial

5:40pm December 14, 2015

by Merrit Kennedy

A Baltimore jury is deliberating whether a police officer is guilty of manslaughter and assault in an incident that sparked protests and raised questions about police negligence.