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Delta is still the dominant variant in the US, the research team said.
With Maryland surpassing 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time since late April, Gov. Larry Hogan and state health officials on Friday directed hospitals to update their emergency plans to deal with increased patient capacity and expanded booster shots to 16- and 17-year-olds.
Maryland reported 1,027 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
The walkout comes just days after some students started to circulate a flyer that accused three male students of sexual harassment and assault.
The funding comes from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) at the Department of Justice through the BJA DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) program.
The Maryland Department of the Environment's Water Supply System said it is understaffed, overworked and underpaid.
The production called The Nutcracker: A Magical Tale in Mount Vernon is the brainchild of the school's dance department head, Laura Halm Hamilton.
The man was shot while sitting in his car in the 5300 block of Frankford Avenue.
While lawmakers overrode Hogan's veto of a redrawn congressional map, here are some of the measures approved by the Democrat-controlled legislature in the last session that were enacted this week.
The man's body had "no apparent signs of trauma."
Maryland reported 984 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest since May 1 when there were 957 patients being treated, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Hundreds of child care centers across Maryland have shuttered since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HoCo Holiday Lights is a mapping resource for residents and visitors to share and locate the best holiday light displays, residential or commercial, in the county.
The latest major injury for the Ravens was the loss of cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who went on injured reserve Wednesday.
A new congressional map for Maryland's eight U.S. House seats moved closer to final passage Wednesday, with supporters calling it an improvement on a map long criticized for gerrymandering, and opponents saying it remains unfairly drawn to favor Democrats
Maryland reported 925 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest since May 4 when there were 934 patients being treated, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
It is the second fatal shooting Tuesday night after a man was killed in West Baltimore
Information about a potential school shooting began to circulate on social media Monday morning, but police said the threat was fully investigated and was unfounded.
The rink and rental skates will be free for all participants.
Officers responded to the 1100 block of Calhoun Street for a reported shooting, where they found the victim shot multiple times.
Northwood Elementary School, off Loch Raven Boulevard, will open its door to students and staff after winter break.
Maryland joins 28 states and D.C. to legalize sports betting.
After waking up in the 50s, temperatures recover to the 80s this afternoon in Maryland.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
A large fight and a shooting that both happened in Fells Point on Friday morning are causing concern for neighbors and business owners in the area.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Weather looks great across Maryland this weekend into next week.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
Maryland leaders are weighing in after learning that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee and reunited with his family.
Weather looks great across Maryland this weekend into next week.
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.
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.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from pre-trial detention and head edback to his home state of Maryland — 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.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 8/22/2025
Weather looks great across Maryland this weekend into next week.
Beach and weather conditions improved Friday in Maryland as Hurricane Erin moved out to sea. The storm did not make landfall in the U.S., but moved north parallel to the East Coast.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Maryland leaders are weighing in after learning that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee and reunited with his family.
Come Monday, nearly 60,000 Johns Hopkins Medicine patients in the Maryland area could lose insurance coverage under UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for children, going beyond what the CDC currently recommends.
Local News Cell phone and backpack policies tightened in Harford County schools baltimore By Updated on: August 22, 2025 / 12:50 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Harford County schools are tightening backpack and cellphone policies for the 2025-2026 school year. The changes come after a deadly shooting prompted safety concerns among parents and county leaders last year.