spending so much money now. alarming new research that suggests that fap -- african-american women in baltimore may be contracting hiv at a rate five times previously thought. >> reporter: at a mobile health clinic on pennsylvania avenue people come to get a free hiv screening, knowing the aids virus continues to playing their neighborhood. many know of victims first hand. >> they're not doing good and really think people should get tested. >> reporter: a new study out of johns hopkins shows that african-american women in baltimore are contracting hiv at five times the rate. the study showed new cases emerging at a rate that rivals

that of women in african countries, but the assistant health commissioner said compared to the infection rate among all women you can expect to find a higher one in poor, inner city subjects where drugs, binge drinking and unprotected sex with multiple partners make them higher risk. >> you don't want to generalize and say therefore all african-american women in baltimore fit that profile. >> reporter: she is a patient advocate at johns hopkins. she contracted the virus in the mid-'90s. >> they said they had bad news for me. they told me i had full blown aids and had three to four months to live. >> reporter: henry said one of the biggest challenges is the lack of health coverage. most of them don't seek out hiv testing and only chic medical care when they have to she's there to help them deal with it once they learn they're infected. >> some have laved life-style of

substance abuse and they feel that some deserve it because of the life-style. others say i don't deserve this. i wasn't dog this. i wasn't dog that. i share with them my story and that's what makes the difference. >> reporter: in baltimore, jeff hager. >> the city says there are seven mobile vans six days a week. now on to calvert county where tonight authorities found what they believe to be a newborn infant in the trunk of a car. the family that owns the car was cleaning this out when they opened the trunk and found the body. they called police or investigating. they are interviewing members of the family. the turnage family will be spending the weekend laying 13-year-old monae turnage to rest. she was shot and killed last weekend. while two juveniles were

charged, baltimore city police are currently investigating one of their own. while monae turnage is being laid to rest, her story is alive for her family and strangers. >> reporter: the viewing of monae turnage started today at 9:00. it's the beginning of what will be a long emotional weekend for her family. it's not just family and friends, but complete strangers have been stopping by the funeral home. while the story of what happened to the 13-year-old is not quite solved, it's tragedy that many in their community feel need their condolence. >> i lost a child in '08. her death was tragic. >> reporter: now the formal wake for monae turnage goes until

7:00 tonight. at 10:00 tomorrow morning the family will receive friends at at -- pat southern baptist church. police say they are still working on the investigation and have not released any new developments today. the -- first rocky road and now princess. for the second time in a month a dog has been brought in to anne arundel county showing evidence of dog fighting. she was found on ritchie highway near 11th avenue. this happened weeks after someone found this dog, rocky road in the same area. we're told rocky road is recovering and will need veterinarian care for a few weeks. >> she's wrapped up and bandaged at this point. she's recovering well. they have her in an isolated area and they're monitoring her

wounds. >> anyone with information about the cases is asked to call police or animal control. an update on a story we first brought you at 11:00. anne arundel county's fire chief is responding after firefighters said they have no confidence in the leadership. the case against john robert ray came less than a week after a grand jury indicted county executive john leopold. it's being seen by some has fallout from that indictment. in a statement chief ray wrote i have proudly served the citizens of anne arundel county for 34 years and believe my record speaks for itself. he will work closely with the firefighters union to resolve any issues. leslie johnson is expected to serve time in prison today. johnson was sentenced for a year

and a day for her role in a corruption scheme with her husband and jack johnson. in a telephone conversation she was told to get rid of a $100,000 check and money she hid in her underwear. looking at temperatures. they are running cooler than they have bfnlt 50 in baltimore. 50 in easton. the overall setup is one of chilly breezes. temperatures continuing to drop. you look good on this friday march but realize this will be getting chillier by 8:00, 9:00, 10:00. tomorrow it's a steady climb to 47 degrees, another wild swing for sunday into next week. we talk about that in just minutes. >> the debate over medical marijuana is being hurd.

one of the measures would establish a medical marijuana commission. it would require applications from medical centers wishing to operate in the state and include provisions for monitoring and overseeing the program. those who need it want to use it without the worry of prosecution. >> it's a real risk for me. i have gone through the legal process. >> even if it passes the general assembly, governor martin o'malley said he would veto the bill. lawmakers are discussing an issue that would make it illegal to remotely start your car. the bill up for discussion would exempt drivers who start it with remote starters. a delegate said her promakes --

her proposal makes sense. gas prices seem to be leveling off but don't get too comfortable with that. they will likely go up as we get closer to spring. the average price is $3.75. there are several places around the baltimore region with prices much lower than that. we're working with you. just go to abc2news.com. hover over the traffic section and click on the gas prices. we thought we were in the clear from the solar flares last night. turned out they got stronger over the night. scientists say it's the most potent solar storm in eight years. no power outages have been reported. we could see another storm early sunday morning. solar flares, but the weather has been beautiful. could it be playing tricks on the economy. why people are spending money that they normally wouldn't be

spending. plus, what's taking so long for the tax refund, uncle sam? we have some answers. we did hit 66 degrees just after midnight last night. this was a tricky call with that cold front pushing through. 57 your two-degree guarantee. clear but colder ox -- our tomorrow for the first half of the weekend.

the job market appears to be

getting better. we added 227,000 jobs in the u.s. while that news is encouraging, some analysts say the weather could be playing a part and giving a false sense of security. john matarese explains why. >> reporter: some of the recent good economic news the result have warm weather? that's what one report is claiming saying the warm weather may be cooking the data. consumers don't really stay inside when the cold winds blow in january and februaryy. cold weather means empty restaurants and car lots. this winter, the fourth warmest in history has changed that and people are getting out. it meant retailers saw near record sales in february of this year. auto dealers report big jumps in new car sales. even home sales are ticking up with warmer days for home biers. the report said this winter's heating bills are a factor with

consumers seeing more money in their pockets. the real test how can consumers do in april and may. for more, go to abc2news.com and look for the money tab up top. i'm john matarese. with another ipad on the way from apple, many are wondering is it worth it. it all depends on what you plan to do with it. if you already have one of these, it will have a high definition display and all other kinds of wonderful warm things. it also has a faster processer that will help with gaming. as far as how it looks -- >> all around not a huge difference but they've left in place a lot of what was working for them on the old ipad but for people let's say who aren't in that market or who have the original ipad, they may wanto

step up. i think they'll find a significant jump in performance. >> they all come down to price. there are more affordable tablets from amazon, barnes & noble. the new one will cost about $500. >> you did your taxes early so you can get your hands on that refund cash. many pel are being told they have to wait. the irs has run into glitches. the new system is aimed at cutting down on identity theft and other fraud. the good news is the irs said it's caught up and you should be get being that refund check very soon. in health news, several drugs that are now only available by prescription could soon be available over the counter. the fda is looking for public comments about eliminating the drugs. the goal is to help give people more access to the drugs. the fda will have a meeting later this month. part of the discussion is to

make sure people understand the risks and side effects of the medications if they go over the counter. all right. days getting longer and longer. once we spring forward, sunset will go from 6:07 to 7:10. so, man, days getting longer. 50 at bwi, still. we'll be falling through the 40s, that northwest wind lighting up but filtering in some chilly hair that will make its presence felt overnight and into the day on saturday. clouds held tough most of the day in ocean city. the sun came out under a beautiful orange hugh. chesapeake beats today. looking good here. we look the other way on the bay. kent island looking at one of

those fantastic friday sun sets. look at that, outstanding. all right. let's get into it. maryland's most powerful radar. it's clear and radar should stay clear through monday evening before we have the slightest chance of a shower. right now temperature wise you can see the contrast. central maryland still hovering near 50. central western maryland 40s and 32 out in oakland. you get the idea. there is colder air to the north and west. with the steady wind it will continue to funnel in. we'll be down to 30s tonight and struggle to get out of the 40s tomorrow. we'll get to the upper 40s. winds gusting now to 30. they were gusting to 40 in the last hour or two, so beginning to diminish a little bit. the atmosphere is a little mixed up, more so in the afternoon. we should see the winds relent. you can see the cold front that

came through and brought all the gusty winds. that's all the way down into savannah, georgia and cooler drier air punching in is going to be the theme tonight, tomorrow, tomorrow night a true cold shot but a brief short lived cold shot last temperatures will bounce back on sunday to above 60. our miesh levels are un-- moisture levels are clear. very dry air cools off and heats up more efficiently. this would make sense to see slightly cooler temperatures. sunday we get a south breeze. the nearest weather will be way out in the nation's mid-section. overnight down to 30. we turn colder. tomorrow up to 46 or 57 at the airport. downtown could make it to 50s. most of us will struggle to get out of the 40s. then mostly clear and don't forget, whatever you do, rosie,

do not forget saturday night before you go to bed, it will suddenly be 3 a.m., spring forward. your seven-day forecast as we look at springing forward sunday mornings the weather springing into a more spring-like pattern. >> wow. that's pretty cool. >> think about that's really the full week of winter there and looking more like spring really. >> very, very nice. >> well, how many times have you thought, hey, back on your life and thought maybe i should write a back or something like that? well one woman not only said it but did it. as jamie costello tells us it's an unlikely family. she has heard no more than a two -- 2-year-old. she rose like a skyscraper by the age of four only to have

cerebral palsy. >> it's like someone who was able to dance and someone who lost the ability. whatever we did we never had. so we don't know what we're losing or gaining. >> the first eyes she laid eyes on was her father. that meant attending college when others said no. >> don't expect to stay here. you don't even have to unpack your trunk because you're going to get out in two weeks. >> reporter: she would walk across the stage to get her masters and walk down the highly to mary the second man she ever loved -- michael. >> we've been married over 50 years. then he passed away. >> reporter: together they became the first challenged couple in our state to adopt

challenged children all the while she was working as a speech pathologist for the same doctor who told her she had cp. the place would become kennedy krieger. >> i actually worked with kids who talked for the first time. it knocks you out. i would dismiss them and go in the bathroom and cry. >> reporter: she has the ability to inspire. she never understood why she was treated differently. but then she never understood the word, no. >> i started something and i wanted to finish it. >> jamie costello reporting. her family has passed. she said she's up for the challenge. her book is available at amazon. if you would like to have her speak to your group, go to abc2news.com and look for

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of mold problems. the four things you can do to cut down on mold in the washer. over yorked, yes, running out of steam? yes. we reveal the ways experts say you can destress your life. those stories and a lot more when you join us for abc2 news at 11. a final look at what will ab great forecast. >> a cooler night. we will bounce back. nothing says maryland like a fantastic eastern shore over the chesapeake bay. i want to show this one more time as we take a look from the bay bridge marina and those days getting longer big time, rosie, and especially on sunday. remember, don't forget to set the clocks ahead an hour as we spring forward there on sunday morning. there's the outlook. >> that's what i like to see. >> cooler day. look at by tuesday and wednesday we're back in the low to

mid-70s. it is what it s that's the last full week of winter into st. patrick's day. >> that's it for us right now. go to the website, abc2news.com and we'll be back here at 11.