Opioid Epidemic Ravaging Lives Across America, Maryland
In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
One woman's son went to rehab seven times in five years before he overdosed and died. Now she's working to save the lives of others.
Organizations across Baltimore are trying to shoulder some of the responsibility to stop the epidemic.
The number of people hooked on heroin or other prescription opioids has skyrocketed, but there are some finding relief in another prescription drug.
If you need help with addiction, here's a list in every county near Baltimore, Maryland
One Maryland facility is using scientific-based treatment to address the opioid epidemic and lead the way in recovery efforts.
Md. Congressman Elijah Cummings is co-sponsoring a bill that would provide $100 million to help fight opioid addiction.
Addiction and overdoses happening on an epic scale impacting thousands of families. Where do we go from here?
Baltimore County has announced plans to renovate a building for a privately operated opioid treatment facility.
Stories and resources from the Feb. 28 town hall.
Reducing overdoses by creating safe spaces for people to take drugs is an initiative under consideration in Maryland and other states.
Dr. Susan Sherman talks about creating safe spaces for those addicted to opioids.
Baltimore's 11 hospitals are pledging to do more to combat the opioid epidemic.
Opioid addicts in Anne Arundel County can find help in police and fire stations.
The Chairman of the DEA Educational Program discusses how Maryland can continue to fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland's opioid crisis is setting off alarms throughout the state, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a call to action.
Hear how the Opioid Operational Command Center is helping Maryland fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings has introduced federal legislation to fight the opioid epidemic nationwide.
As opioid-related deaths skyrocket across the country, local police and public health officials are fighting the epidemic from their cellphones.
Cities like Baltimore are feeling the financial squeeze as they rely on naloxone to try and counteract rising overdose rates.
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction and fatal overdoses? Two new studies in the debate suggest it may.
Click to watch the Baltimore Standing Together town hall meeting in its entirety.
BeHEARD Baltimore is a citizen engagement project of the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore.
An elite Hartford County task force is gaining international recognition for its progressive approach to getting drugs off the streets.
Rain chances to close out the week later Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
The Baltimore music community will come together to support the families of the Key Bridge collapse victims on Thursday night.
WJZ is partnering with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR Radio to host a debate on Tuesday, April 30 with the four leading Democratic mayoral candidates.
Key Bridge salvage crews Thursday are pre-rigging a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
For almost 100 years, Prigel Family Farm has continued to sustain and transform their agricultural heritage.
Key Bridge salvage crews Thursday are pre-rigging a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
A Montgomery County high school student is facing charges after allegedly planning to commit a school shooting, according to police.
WJZ is partnering with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR Radio to host a debate on Tuesday, April 30 with the four leading Democratic mayoral candidates.
Rain chances to close out the week later Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
It is certainly a seller's market right now, but if you're looking to buy a home in Maryland you won't want to wait around too long.
Kenneth Davis, 32, allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old Tracey Elizabeth Carrington as she was leaving a Baltimore bar.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
Baltimore prosecutors will reportedly announce an arrest Wednesday afternoon in the 2017 killing of an off-duty Washington DC police officer.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
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Renowned Gospel artist Donald Lawrence is set to take that 2024 GospelFest at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, led by conductor Dr. Henry Panion III on April 27
City Ranch says its lessons are designed to be educational and engaging for people from all walks of life.
All of the proceeds from wellness day at Four Seasons will benefit Camp B'more, a weeklong urban summer camp
The event supports the medical center's sexual assault and domestic violence program, which provides confidential services to victims of all ages, at no cost to the patient.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
Former Baltimore Ravens' second-round draft pick J.K. Dobbins is reportedly signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Orioles (12-6), winners of four in a row, defeated the Twins, 4-2.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed two runs on four base hits in six innings.
BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore City brought their adorable pups, including "Analu" and "Liko" to play on the field with some of the Baltimore Orioles.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
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.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
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.
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.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The state aims to force the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
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