After Losing Their Daughter To Sickle Cell Disease, One Family Hopes To Help Others Fight It By Urging Blood Donations
Deanna and Bobby lost their daughter to Sickle Cell disease -- a death they say was preventable.
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Deanna and Bobby lost their daughter to Sickle Cell disease -- a death they say was preventable.
More than a million children around the world have lost a parent to Covid-19, and a total of 1.5 million have lost either a parent, a grandparent who helped care for them or some other relative responsible for their care, a new study finds.
A new effort has been launched to get more shots into the arms of members of hospitality workers in Baltimore.
Maryland Department of Health along with the Maryland State Department of Education announced a request for applications from state K-12 public and non-public schools to receive funding to facilitate Covid-19 screening testing programs for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Maryland reported 155 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning. It's the eight straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.
Health officials across the state are concerned about the rise in the dangerous and more contagious Delta variant, which now makes up almost half of Maryland's new cases.
As Covid-19 case numbers overall are on the rise again across the United States, breakthrough infections, while rare, are making headlines.
Maryland reported 136 new COVID-19 cases and one new death, according to state health department data released Monday morning. It's the seventh straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.
Governor Larry Hogan signed a support order for the 45-day administrative grace period, which will allow certain regulations to continue to be relaxed.
The pandemic has taken its toll on many fundraisers and drives, and blood donations are no different. But in the summer months, the national need is dire.
Covid-19 is putting younger, healthy and mostly unvaccinated people in hospitals at higher rates as cases continue to climb in much of the US, health experts say.
"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that 84.2 percent of eligible residents in the county have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, leading the state in vaccinations.
Maryland reported 166 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. It's the sixth straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.
Maryland reported 183 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths. It's the fifth straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.
The family of Dontae Melton Jr., a man who died in the custody of Baltimore Police, is set to speak after his death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Baltimore continued to see historically low violent crime numbers in August, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.
Rain chances return to Maryland by late week.
Harford, Carroll, and Cecil County students and teachers return to the classroom on Tuesday, which are some of the final districts to go back in Maryland.
Several Maryland communities are holding "Workers Over Billionaires" protests on Labor Day to call for better working conditions, solidarity with unions, and to call out the Trump administration's policies, according to organizers.
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.
It’s been 30 years since former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak.
WJZ is looking forward to the 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Maryland.
Six-year-old London Haynes is launching her first book: Princess London and the Magical Flying Unicorn.
WJZ checks out the pickles at the Maryland State Fair.
WJZ visits the Birthing Center at the Maryland State Fair.
Dylan Beavers singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning, two batters after All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed in pain on the mound, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Monday.
On Sunday night, the Ravens open the 2025 season in Buffalo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
Rafael Devers homered, doubled and drove in two runs to help Justin Verlander earn career win No. 265 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 to take two of three games in their series.
Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland's defense scored twice to help the Terrapins beat Florida Atlantic 39-7 on Saturday for their 16th consecutive nonconference victory.
Kentrel Bullock ran for two touchdowns, Bishop Davenport passed for two more and South Alabama defeated Morgan State, 38-21, on Saturday night.
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
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.
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.
Rain chances return to Maryland by late week.
After a cool morning, temperatures will peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s late Tuesday afternoon. Humidity remains low and a breeze will add to the pleasantly warm feel.
Tuesday starts with cool weather across Maryland
Calm, nice weather resumes across Maryland
Fantastic weather streak continues across Maryland
It’s been 30 years since former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak.
WJZ is looking forward to the 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Maryland.
The family of Dontae Melton Jr., a 31-year-old man who died in custody of Baltimore Police, is set to speak Tuesday afternoon after his death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
A report by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters says Maryland leaders have fallen short achieving the state's environmental goals.
An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away, police said Sunday.