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"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."
A new study from the CDC finds that overdose deaths surged during the pandemic as more drugs were laced with fentanyl.
Governor Hogan makes good on a promise to get a handle on Maryland's heroin problem.
Maryland's growing heroin epidemic has the state's attorney general teaming with neighboring states to tackle heroin trafficking.
Flu shot effectiveness. Health experts say the flu vaccine has been one of the least effective in a decade.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
A new study could shed some light on how the flu virus is spread. The doctor leading the groundbreaking research has ties to Maryland.
Sugary drinks have been under fire for the part they play in the fattening of America. Coca-Cola is now weighing in, saying it wants to be part of the solution to the obesity epidemic.
It's hitting harder than anyone expected. This year's flu is now considered an epidemic and Maryland is among the states impacted.
Fierce flu. The illness is spreading fast across the nation. Health workers across the country and in Maryland say the number of cases have reached an epidemic level.
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is planning to build new overhead transmission lines and upgrade others across parts of Maryland in response to the retirement of a coal-powered electric generating station.
Baltimore City leaders, including Mayor Brandon Scott, and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will announce the takedown of a group who they allege is connected to violence and fentanyl overdoses in South Baltimore.
A group of Maryland lawmakers is pushing for answers about how the Trump administration's retaliatory tariffs will impact the Port of Baltimore.
Four people were charged in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said.
Most of Maryland endured a hard freeze this morning. We turn milder later today before several days of rain.
International students at some Maryland colleges had their student visas revoked by the federal government, including the University of Maryland, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Johns Hopkins University.
A group of Maryland lawmakers is pushing for answers about how the Trump administration's retaliatory tariffs will impact the Port of Baltimore.
Most of Maryland endured a hard freeze this morning. We turn milder later today before several days of rain.
Photos were presented to the jury that show some of the evidence in the case against Victor Martinez-Hernandez, the man accused of raping and killing Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five, on August 5, 2023.
The wife of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will join lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to demand his return to the United States.
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.
Co-founder and Owner Samantha Illes takes us behind the scenes in the company's manufacturing facility and shares how the company got started back in 2014.
Laura Clary and Alexis “Lucky” Thompson talk about the walk which brings the community together with the victims and survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking.
Steve Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay, where he asked his viewers what were some of the craziest things they've seen and the responses were wild.
Alison Staples, a physical therapist at Kennedy Krieger, talks about the importance of workstation setup, hourly desk stretches and optimal postures that can have an impact on health and productivity at work.
Baltimore food influencer Chris Franzoni shares some new restaurants in the city.
Attorneys representing some of the student-athletes filed a motion on Tuesday requesting the court to expedite the collection of evidence in the case.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
The Baltimore Orioles ' bats were once again silenced, losing to the Kansas City Royals, 4-1, on Sunday in Kansas City.
Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and an NCAA national champion, played three years of high school basketball at Towson Catholic before transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.
A federal judge wrote Sunday there is little to no evidence to support a "vague, uncorroborated" allegation a deported man was an MS-13 member.
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
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.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
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 unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Most of Maryland endured a hard freeze this morning. We turn milder later today before several days of rain.
High temperatures will rebound into the mid-50s Wednesday afternoon under sunny skies and lighter winds.
Freezing temperatures expected overnight in Maryland
Frigid Wednesday morning in Maryland
Widespread freeze conditions expected tonight in Maryland
Co-founder and Owner Samantha Illes takes us behind the scenes in the company's manufacturing facility and shares how the company got started back in 2014.
Laura Clary and Alexis “Lucky” Thompson talk about the walk which brings the community together with the victims and survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking.
Steve Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay, where he asked his viewers what were some of the craziest things they've seen and the responses were wild.
Christina Tkacik talks about her latest column on Wye Oak Tavern, a new fine-dining concept in Frederick County.
Alison Staples, a physical therapist at Kennedy Krieger, talks about the importance of workstation setup, hourly desk stretches and optimal postures that can have an impact on health and productivity at work.