Due To Coronavirus, Maryland Book Bank Turns Book Collection Into Giveaway
Thanks to the Maryland Book Bank, more than 400 kids now have a new selection of books to read while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thanks to the Maryland Book Bank, more than 400 kids now have a new selection of books to read while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are now more than 24,000 coronavirus cases and more than 1,000 deaths in Maryland, according to new data released Saturday morning.
The Orioles announced this week that they will host a blood drive at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, as the urgent need for blood donations continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two new banners now hang near the University of Maryland Medical Center's Midtown Campus to honor and thank healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Flyovers in Baltimore will start at 11:30 a.m. and last around 15 minutes.
After a rocky launch for Maryland's new unemployment filing website amid the coronavirus pandemic, the state has created a new virtual tool to help people get answers to their unemployment-related questions.
There are at least 23,472 cases of coronavirus in Maryland, according to new numbers released Friday morning.
Maryland's education department said it has caught up on all payments to child care providers caring for the kids of essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young on Friday mourned the 102 people who have died in the city during the coronavirus pandemic and urged people to continue practicing social distancing.
Multiple employees of a Whole Foods store in north Baltimore have tested positive for the coronavirus, a store spokesperson said Friday.
Baltimore County's fourth coronavirus testing site will open in Dundalk on Monday.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced some organizations to take on roles they've never done before, but businesses aren't the only ones stepping up to the plate.
Many comedy and improv groups are participating in online sketch shows or classes during Maryland's stay-at-home orders.
Regular allergy sufferers know the sniffles alone can mean business, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, some wonder whether their coughs and shortness of breath are from allergies or COVID-19.
Five groups have donated thousands of masks, gloves and other medical supplies to the city of Baltimore amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young's office said Friday.
One organization serving children and families in a west Baltimore neighborhood said their closer now than ever, even though they're physically staying apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have all had to postpone routine appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, that includes getting our teeth cleaned.
A Baltimore recreation center that serves as a meal site amid the coronavirus pandemic is temporarily closing its doors due to possible exposure to the virus.
MedStar Health announced it has sent home its 1,000th COVID-19 patient treated at its hospitals.
Lime electric scooters will return to the streets and sidewalks of Baltimore Saturday morning to help essential workers get to work amid the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Friday.
Chief Niles Ford said Friday that 14 members of the Baltimore City Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that a CDC field team is working to slow the spread of coronavirus among poultry workers along Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Whole Foods announced Thursday that it will begin offering free, disposable masks to customers in all of its stores in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
This federal funding will enable Maryland to provide community-based outreach, counseling and other mental health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The town of Bethany Beach announced Thursday it would keep its beach closed through June 1.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Banner Neighborhoods says its rent has doubled on East Preston Street, meaning it has to move once summer camps are over.
The arrest and detainment of a Johns Hopkins researcher is one of the latest examples of increased immigration enforcement at airports.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The arrest and detainment of a Johns Hopkins researcher is one of the latest examples of increased immigration enforcement at airports.
The Baltimore County judge who handed down the sentence in the August 2024 carjacking called Darius Wolfe "irretrievably depraved."
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Attorneys representing the operators of the ship that struck Baltimore's Key Bridge have pleaded not guilty to all counts in a criminal case brought by federal prosecutors.
The first weekend of August will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and Infinite Legacy is holding a block party to connect families with health screenings, resources, food, activities and clear information about organ donation.
Gladys & John Springsteel stop by with 410 Empanadas to talk about how they started and display some of their popular flavors.
Coppin State University president Anthony Jenkins joins us in studio to discuss how the school is making college more affordable, growing its national recognition and continuing to invest in Baltimore.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
The first weekend of August in Maryland will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice weather in Maryland to end July
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
As CBS News Baltimore's Kaicey Baylor reports, the rising cost of rent is forcing the nonprofit to move, putting its youth programs in jeopardy.
The community in Mount Airy, Maryland is raising funds for two storm sirens to alert neighbors of imminent weather threats and prevent tragedy from striking again. CBS News Baltimore's Tara Lynch reports.
More than a dozen men are facing charges for allegedly operating an open-air drug market in West Baltimore, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.