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Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday
Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Gavin Schulte turns 18 today. While most teens mark the milestone with graduation parties and trips to the beach, Schulte is preparing for major chest surgery just inches from his heart, scheduled for next month.  His condition is real. His recovery will be long. And his story — thanks to a devoted Maryland community — is now anything but quiet. Do you know what's awesome? Our community! Gavin Schulte is 18 today. In a few short weeks he will be having MAJOR... Posted by Marlo Coppage on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Schulte has Pectus Excavatum — also known as funnel chest —…

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by Zak Failla
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MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland
Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland A small outbreak of canine parvovirus has forced the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) to temporarily halt all dog adoptions and intakes, officials announced. Four dogs at the Fallston shelter have tested positive for the highly contagious virus in recent weeks, prompting the precautionary measure to protect the current dog population, conduct testing, and contain the illness, according to HSHC. The shelter hopes to resume normal operations in about a week. "We are asking for the public’s understanding as we take these necessary precautions and focus on containing the illness," HSHC …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Active In Foster Care Programs In Maryland Charged With Rape, Sexual Abuse: Police Man Active In Foster Care Programs In Maryland Charged With Rape, Sexual Abuse: Police
Man Active In Foster Care Programs In Maryland Charged With Rape, Sexual Abuse: Police Police say a man that was active in several foster care programs in Maryland is facing charges for alleged sexual abuse and child pornography charges. Keith Savage was arrested in Baltimore, a spokesperson for the county announced on Monday, Oct. 17 on rape and other charges and is currently being held in home detention. Specifically, Savage was charged with: Second-degree rape; Sexual abuse of a minor; Child pornography; Other sexual offense charges. According to investigators, for several years, Savage was active in numerous foster care programs and police are searching for any additi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
1-Year-Old Baby Abducted In Baltimore Over The Weekend Still Missing 1-Year-Old Baby Abducted In Baltimore Over The Weekend Still Missing
1-Year-Old Baby Abducted In Baltimore Over The Weekend Still Missing A baby boy in Baltimore has been abducted from his foster family by his mother, authorities say. Raven Harris, 28, abducted Legend Parham, 1, from the custody of his foster parents in the 500 block of Laurens Street around 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, according to Baltimore police. Harris fled with Parham in an unknown sedan and the two have not been seen since. Legend Parham has not been seen since Sunday, Oct. 2.Baltimore Police Department Baltimore homicide detectives need your help locating an abducted 1-year-old boy. Anyone having seen , and or knowing the whereabouts of Raven Harris …

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by Annie DeVoe