Autism Speaks Walk Helps Bring Attention To Those With The Disorder
There are 3 million people in America with autism---and the number is growing.
There are 3 million people in America with autism---and the number is growing.
More than 200 children with autism gathered on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a 6-year-old autistic boy is on life support after he was beaten by his mother's boyfriend.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
A missing 11-year-old boy with autism has been found "alive and well," according to Baltimore County police.
There is new hope in the fight against autism and it starts before a child is even diagnosed.
A supervisor at an Anne Arundel County facility for vulnerable adults is accused of sexual abuse.
A recent autism study found that pregnant women who lived near farms where pesticides were used had a two-thirds higher risk of having children with autism.
New developments in the case of the Southern Maryland boy who suffers from autism allegedly abused by two girls.
The prevalence of autism is growing in the United States. It now affects one of every 68 children.
New numbers released this week show more and more children are being diagnosed with autism. It's 30 percent higher than it was two years ago.
The government's estimate of autism has moved up again to 1 in 68 U.S. children, a 30 percent increase in two years.
Montgomery County Police say a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old autistic student has fled to Hong Kong to avoid prosecution.
A Thurmont man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fondling a 13-year-old girl who has a form of autism.
More than a million people in America are living with autism. As part of WJZ's Continuing Community Commitment, we are sponsoring the ROAR for Autism event at Oregon Ridge this Sunday.
It was a joyous day at a Southwest Baltimore grade school. There were five finalists for the Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher Of The Year, but only one winner.
It's Autism Awareness Month, and researchers at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute have developed a new initiative to help identify autism in infant siblings of children with the disorder.
A new government report suggests the number of children with autism in the U.S. is underestimated.
Ten years in the making, the rewritten manual has been embroiled in controversy.
Lisa M. Daly has developed a shield for the elements. But forget wind, rain and fire.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute is marking a milestone anniversary Wednesday. For 75 years it's been serving children with disabilities.
Kennedy Krieger's 8th Annual ROAR For Autism Race works to break the silence and misconceptions surrounding autism. The day's events include cycling, a fundraising walk, a festival and distance participation through SNORE for ROAR. Expect to start early and stay late to take in a fun day in Cockeysville for the whole family.
April is Autism Awareness Month.
Stunning new numbers are out on the rate of autism in America. It is much more prevalent than previous estimates.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
The ship is still a mangled mess underneath the massive steel structure even after crews removed 182 containers.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A business in North Baltimore specializes in shepherding people through the process while Maryland lawmakers consider legalizing some of the substances.
The ship is still a mangled mess underneath the massive steel structure even after crews removed 182 containers.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
An infant was hospitalized after she was hit by a bullet last week in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said Monday.
One of the culprits of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are gas-powered lawn appliances.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are working on removing a massive portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
This year the Orioles have already swept a three-game series at Boston and won three of four over the Yankees at home
Towson will take on Syracuse; Maryland plays Princeton; Johns Hopkins plays Lehigh.
Maryland women's college lacrosse team will be making its 34th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's ownership wouldn't commit to whether the colt would race in the 149th Preakness on May 18 in Baltimore.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
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.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
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.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
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.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/6/2024)
Muggy and cloudy start to your work week. More showers are possible Monday afternoon. Today will be another mainly cloudy and humid day. With an easterly wind, high temperatures will stay mainly in the middle to upper 70s. Some areas west of Baltimore may touch the 80 degree mark.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast: May 6, 2024
Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (5/5/2024)
Mayoral candidate Bob Wallace says he is a 'change' from previous Baltimore mayors
Baltimore business provides psychedelic services to help with trauma, grief, depression
2-year-old girl recovering after she was shot in Anne Arundel County
Video shows complexity of salvage efforts to refloat Dali
Stevenson University mourns former lacrosse player found dead in Mexico