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The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded more than $4.2 million in federal funding to over 180 elementary schools across the state to help promote healthy eating habits.
Pfizer said its COVID vaccine is safe and effective for children five to 11 years old.
All across the United States, there's a shortage of school bus drivers. The issue is so severe, even the youngest riders notice it.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
Ninety-one skilled nursing homes and congregate facilities statewide have gotten at least 90 percent of their staffs partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students are back in school and scientists along with doctors are trying to get a handle on how the pandemic is being tracked as large numbers of kids are congregated in school buildings.
The vaccination effort continued Saturday across the state including in one of its zip codes hit hardest by COVID, 21215. The New Psalmist Baptist Church worked with the University of Maryland Children's Hospital to offer more shots of the vaccine for kids who are going back to school so that more of this community is protected against the virus.
The increase was especially high in younger children and those with obesity.
The Maryland Department of Health reported Thursday morning that 10,011 total Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.
Only around 54% of the US population is fully vaccinated, which experts agree is the best form of protection against the virus.
The concern in our state right now is the arise of Covid-19 variants. Doctors from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health spoke Wednesday about vaccine efficacy and whether or not a booster shot will be needed.
Early detection for breast cancer makes all the difference. Unfortunately, many women delayed those routine tests during the pandemic.
Maryland reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Ultimately, 62% say the public health benefits of restrictions are worth the cost, while 37% say they are not.
A Federal Hill man said he lost vision in one eye after he was allegedly attacked while bringing home dinner on Saturday, November 23.
Expect dry travel today with thickening clouds. Rain develops tonight and continues into Thanksgiving Day morning.
Three men have been charged in the murder of a 19-year-old woman who was shot in Federal Hill on October 27.
The Baltimore County Police Department is enforcing its "Holiday Deployment Initiative" to slow down criminal activity during the holidays.
Baltimore police are asking for the community's help to identify several people in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old woman at a hotel near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Allen Brewington and Dre Salley show us all the plank variations we need to know in order to stay fit this holiday season.
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early on.
Mayor Brandon Scott and activist Erricka Bridgeford join us as they share their experience filming the documentary and seeing pivotal moments come alive on film.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been declared inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
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 TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Expect dry travel today with thickening clouds. Rain develops tonight and continues into Thanksgiving Day morning.
Rainy weather for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Dry on Wednesday, rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Rain moves in for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Rain approaching for Thanksgiving Day in Maryland
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and travel off peak times to avoid major highway congestion as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations.
Rainy weather for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
WJZ gets behind-the-scenes look at Baltimore County's holiday crime plan
Dry on Wednesday, rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Many Marylanders traveling by train for Thanksgiving holiday