Maryland State Board Of Education To Review School Mask Mandate
With Maryland's COVID-19 metrics showing promise, the State Board of Education said it will evaluate the need for masks to be worn in schools when it meets later this month.
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With Maryland's COVID-19 metrics showing promise, the State Board of Education said it will evaluate the need for masks to be worn in schools when it meets later this month.
Images like the ones NASA shared on Friday can help the Webb team make sure the mirrors are perfectly aligned before the observatory sets its sights on exoplanets and distant galaxies, forever changing the way we see the universe.
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, including right here in Maryland, as opioid overdose remains among one of the state's leading causes of death.
T.G.I.F.! And that is the truth! What a great forecast we have to end a week and start a weekend. This is day three of what will be four days of really mid afternoon temperatures.
Hours before game time, betters are getting in early at Horseshoe Casino to cash in, hoping to avoid the crowd.
There was a 17 percent decrease in full-time equivalent medical examiners in FY 2021.
More than $32 million was wagered at Maryland sportsbooks in January, their first full month of operation, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported Thursday.
Fauci became a household name at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as a lead member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
A helicopter has crashed in Bel Air, according to the Harford County's Sheriff's Office.
The North East community and the student she saved came out to honor the officer for her bravery Wednesday.
The drug is available in limited supply and is only given to certain, high-risk groups of people.
Gov. Larry Hogan plans to make new recommendations on face mask requirements in the classroom to the State Board of Education.
There is a possibility of an area of precipitation developing by later Saturday and into Sunday.
Police had already ruled out that his wife's job, as a lieutenant in BPD internal affairs, was behind the killing.
While the supply chain crisis is impacting most of the U.S., the Port of Baltimore is moving & grooving.
A civil rights advocacy group is voicing concerns after a wave of bomb threats targeted more than 20 historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
The positivity rate in Maryland dipped below 6% for the first time in two months, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland candidate for governor Doug Gansler announced Tuesday that he has chosen former Hyattsville Mayor Candace Hollingsworth to be his running mate.
The fire originated in an enclosed front porch, officials believe, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday said he will present a citation to Cpl. Annette Goodyear, the North East police officer who saved a child and was hit by a car while working in a crosswalk outside a middle school.
A crossing guard in Cecil County saved a North East Middle School student and was hit herself after a motorist failed to stop in time at a crosswalk.
The positivity rate and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to go down, leading many counties to lift mask mandates. So many people want to see life go back to normal, and finally doctors are saying that is a possibility if we keep our safety protocols in place a bit longer.
The bird reportedly couldn't fly more than a few feet, and DNR was contacted.
The governor said he and the mayor "had a very productive discussion on a number of fronts."
The passenger who shot and killed the driver and a second passenger in Prince George's County, Maryland, later told authorities that he was high on PCP.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is calling on President Trump to send more federal law enforcement resources, instead of National Guard officers.
The weather in Maryland will improve this weekend, but coastal flooding will continue for some areas along and near Chesapeake Bay.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says star quarterback Lamar Jackson is "fine" after his foot was stepped on this week.
The Howard County school district unveiled a new strategic plan that aims to restructure and bolster its special education program.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is calling on President Trump to send more federal law enforcement resources, instead of National Guard officers.
The beaches at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland, are closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on by Hurricane Erin.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Maryland will enjoy fantastic weather. Coastal flooding will continue for some areas along and near Chesapeake Bay.
Longtime Baltimore businessman Ed Hale, Sr., formally announced his campaign for Maryland governor, switching parties from Democratic to Republican.
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.
WJZ gets an early look at the Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County.
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 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 could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
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.
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.
The weather in Maryland will improve this weekend, but coastal flooding will continue for some areas along and near Chesapeake Bay.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from custody as soon as Friday.
Friday is off to a beautiful start, while some concerns remain from Hurricaine Erin at the coast.
Maryland's weather this weekend looks great
Hurricane Erin moves away tonight into Friday. Nice weekend on tap.
WJZ gets an early look at the Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County.
The beaches at Ocean City, Maryland, and Assateague Island are closed to swimmers on Friday as dangerous conditions, brought on by Hurricane Erin, continue.
A Gelato store and SUV in Fells Point were damaged by gunfire overnight Thursday.
Newly unsealed and edited video shows TikTok employees and consultants expressing concern that potentially addictive features of the app could harm users' mental health.
Baltimore Police need help finding two people in connection to non-fatal shooting on South Charles Street near the Federal Hill area.