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Baltimore Sees Increase In Maternal Mortality; Officials Work To Reverse Trend
With some of the best hospitals in the world right in our backyard, the number of mothers dying after childbirth has doubled over the past two decades.
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With some of the best hospitals in the world right in our backyard, the number of mothers dying after childbirth has doubled over the past two decades.
New research suggests that high levels of BPA might raise the risk of miscarriage in women.
The way some women are choosing to make extra cash is raising eyebrows, and it could open them up to civil or criminal liabilities.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo says it's on 24-hours-a-day panda watch as a female giant panda shows behavioral changes consistent with a pregnancy or pseudopregnancy.
Arrests in Ocean City are sparking controversy after police took down a pregnant woman on the beach Sunday. She was part of a large group that says it was being harassed. But police have a very different version of what happened.
A divided federal appeals court gave new life Wednesday to a Baltimore City ordinance that a judge had ruled violated the free-speech rights of anti-abortion pregnancy counseling centers.
New research suggests that light drinking during pregnancy may not be harmful.
Drinking caffeine raises the risk of a baby being born small by up to 62 percent, study says.
A federal appeals court in Virginia is set to reconsider the constitutionality of two ordinances requiring Maryland anti-abortion pregnancy counseling centers to post certain disclaimers.
The debate over the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy has been going on for a long time.
Bentley Charles Nalley was born the perfect baby -- 10 fingers and 10 toes, weighing 6 pounds and greatly loved by his parents.
The mystery surrounding the killing of a pregnant woman deepened Monday, as investigators looked into a strange note left at the scene and discovered that her fiance was still married to another woman.
Romney might say he won't restrict a woman's right to choose, but his message is clearly coded for his rightwing base: you do not have to worry about the Supreme Court. Relax, I'm with you, but I'm running for president for Pete's sake.
Veterinarians at the National Zoo say an ultrasound examination on the female giant panda Mei Xiang can't yet determine whether she is pregnant.
The National Zoo says it's watching its female giant panda Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) closely for a possible pregnancy.
A bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy has failed to pass the House.
The nation's capital once again served as a battleground in the national debate over abortion Thursday as a Congressional subcommittee aired a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
An expert from China and scientists at the National Zoo are attempting to artificially inseminate the zoo's female giant panda Mei Xiang.
A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it's unconstitutional for two Maryland communities to require anti-abortion pregnancy counseling centers to post signs stating that they do not provide medical services.
Proponents of a bill to require hospitals and abortion providers to report the number of pregnancies they terminate say the measure would improve women's health care.
A new study released this week reveals the hidden dangers of women who drink alcohol while pregnant.
Teams of panda fans are keeping a 24-hour-a-day watch on the National Zoo's giant panda, Mei Xiang to see if she might give birth.
A federal judge has ruled that a portion of a Maryland county law targeting pro-life pregnancy clinics with signage requirements cannot be enforced.
The New York City Council has passed a bill that would force pregnancy counseling centers to disclose whether they provide abortions, emergency contraception and prenatal care.
Supporters of a Baltimore ordinance that requires pregnancy counseling centers to post a disclaimer if they don't provide abortions or birth control say they will appeal a court ruling that the law is unconstitutional.
A string of burglaries targeting small businesses in Southeast Baltimore over the last week remain under investigation.
Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°.
Three men are facing charges after a police officer was hospitalized in an incident involving illegal fireworks in southwest Baltimore on July 4.
A man is dead following a fatal fire in Gwynn Oak due to improperly discarded smoking materials.
Baltimore City is under a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert, as sweltering heat is expected through Saturday.
Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°.
A string of burglaries targeting small businesses in Southeast Baltimore over the last week remain under investigation.
One person was killed and multiple were injured in a shooting Thursday night in Taneytown, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said.
Three men are facing charges after a police officer was hospitalized in an incident involving illegal fireworks in southwest Baltimore on July 4.
Thousands of people will travel over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge during this long holiday, raising questions about how vulnerable bridges are after the disastrous Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
One person was killed and multiple were injured in a shooting Thursday night in Taneytown, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said.
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.
The Brooklyn Homes community came together to mourn and heal one year after Baltimore's worst mass shooting.
A Baltimore City high school teacher is charged with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl who lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents.
A new law in Maryland makes it easier for adults to order alcohol for delivery from the comfort of their homes.
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Half-truck, half mobile Stage. This wagon will bring free performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Baltimore Neighborhoods this summer.
The festival will feature music, food trucks, activities and the launch of three art-based projects by the Youth Resiliency Institute
The Baltimore Orioles allowed five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning in their 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ryan O'Hearn had a key two-out, two-run double and later added a solo home run, Dean Kremer threw five shutout innings in his first start since late May, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman will represent the Baltimore Orioles as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings, and Anthony Santander drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning RBI single as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
Here's a list of 4th of July Fireworks shows in the Baltimore region this year.
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Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111°
Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°.
Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111° Friday afternoon with excessive heat warnings in place for southern Maryland and heat advisories in and around the Baltimore metro area.
ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat in Maryland
Our second heat wave of the season will be long and intense. ALERT DAYS have been issued Friday & Saturday.
Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111°
A string of burglaries targeting small businesses in Southeast Baltimore over the last week remain under investigation.
Three men are facing charges after a police officer was hospitalized in an incident involving illegal fireworks in southwest Baltimore on July 4.
WJZ is learning more about this fire, and how the neighborhood is feeling after losing one of their own.
Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111° Friday afternoon with excessive heat warnings in place for southern Maryland and heat advisories in and around the Baltimore metro area.