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If you need a baby animal fix this spring, the National Zoo has plenty of fluffy residents you can visit or watch online.

Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution, after the House of Delegates voted Thursday to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to expanding procedures relating to gender-affirming care that are covered by the state’s Medicaid program.

Melwood Recreation Center’s second annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt aims to be inclusive to all children. News4’s Molette Green as a preview of Saturday’s event. Find more information here: https://melwood.org/event/melwoods-2nd-annual-eggstravaganza/

It will be another busy weekend in the District: Thousands are expected to hit the pavement for the The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Parents and students went to Spotsylvania County’s school board to condemn proposed budget cuts that would close school libraries and eliminate jobs. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d’Arnaud and beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on a sunny, chilly opening day. All but two of the Braves’ 12 hits were singles. They got some help from three errors by Washington...

Temi Oni, the owner of MStreet Co., talks about her new maternity clothing line that aims to be fashionable, sustainable and practical. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

The family of a 15-year-old boy shot in D.C. last year is furious after learning the accused killer is being offered a plea deal.

The family of a man left paralyzed during a violent arrest in Prince George’s County settled a federal civil rights lawsuit.

Bowie State University is teaming up with one of the greatest vocalists of our time, naming the main stage of its performing arts center in honor of Dionne Warwick.