Maryland Has Three Confirmed Cases Of The Omicron Variant Of COVID-19, Hogan Says
Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced three Marylanders have the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced three Marylanders have the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
On Tuesday, President Biden signed the first bill in the "Momnibus" package in to act, putting $15 million dollars behind maternity care for women veterans.
With the Delta variant still spreading -- and travel expected to increase this month -- vaccinations are key to safely enjoying end-of-the-year festivities.
Maryland reported 1,828 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Local experts say stress, anxiety and social isolation will make Seasonal Affective Disorder worse for you.
Benzene is created by natural and man-made processes.
When the pandemic first started, hospitals were concentrating on treating covid patients. There were no systems in place for social distancing during routine exams.
"It's way too soon to tell. But I do worry, because we know people are afraid to go to work," Raimondo told CNN during an interview at her Washington office.
Attorney General Brian Frosh is calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to provide more funding for the Maryland Department of the Environment program tasked with keeping the state's drinking water supply safe.
Omicron has more than 50 mutations and more than 30 in the spike protein, the part of the virus that causes the infection.
The variant has not yet been detected in the US. But if it's not already in the country, it's arrival is almost inevitable, said Dr. Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health.
The Baltimore City Health Department will distribute a limited number of free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to community organizations across the city, the agency said Tuesday.
As soon as South Africa announced the spread of a new and troubling variant last week, scientists went to work.
After a new variant with the unwieldy scientific name of B.1.1.529 was discovered last week in South Africa, observers might have expected WHO to name it after the next Greek letter on the list: Nu.
The University of Maryland's School of Public Health is set to receive a $100,000 federal grant to upgrade an Environmental Protection Agency mapping tool that tracks issues such as the concentration of homes with lead paint, proximity to traffic, the ozone level in the air and other hazards.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally invited President Trump to visit Maryland and participate in a public safety walk.
Maryland's Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is honoring grants to hundreds of college students who initially had their money canceled following a computer glitch.
Towson Manor Village residents told WJZ that two dogs in the neighborhood recently contracted leptospirosis, a bacterial disease carried by rodents.
Maryland teachers who contract with a program that provides arts education in local schools, including in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, are demanding their money after what they call lengthy delays and partial payments.
On Thursday, at a Board of Education meeting, the school district unveiled a new strategic plan that aims to restructure and bolster the program.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Getting an inside look at M&T Bank Stadium's new venue for events.
Universoul Circus is returning to Baltimore
Dr. Gary Sprouse talks about how parents and kids can manage stress during the back-to-school season.
WJZ checks in with the Franciscan Center of Baltimore after the nonprofit was awarded a $200,000 grant.
Baltimore Water Taxi is celebrating its 50th year in operation.
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says star quarterback Lamar Jackson is "fine" after his foot was stepped on this week.
The Midshipmen football team, coming off a 10-3 record and a win over Army last season, is looking to ride the momentum into this season.
The Baltimore Ravens held their breath as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice early Wednesday after he was knocked to the ground.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista has had another major operation, this time to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.
Samuel Basallo drove in the go-ahead run on a groundout in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Maryland's weather this weekend looks great
Hurricane Erin moves away tonight into Friday. Nice weekend on tap.
Stretch of ideal weather starts Friday in Maryland
Hurricane Erin creates dangerous conditions along Maryland's coast
Maryland beaches are seeing dangerous conditions and high tides as Hurricane Erin remains offshore and moves along the East Coast.
Maryland's weather this weekend looks great
Howard County rolls out strategic plan for special education
Mayor Scott calls on White House to make commitments to Baltimore's needs
Gov. Wes Moore invites President Trump to Maryland for public safety walk
Mother arrested in Pennsylvania after son was murdered in Maryland