Baltimore City Employees Should Get Vaccinated For COVID-19 Or Face Weekly Testing, Comptroller Says
City Comptroller Bill Henry on Wednesday urged Mayor Brandon Scott to implement what would amount to a vaccine mandate for city workers.
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City Comptroller Bill Henry on Wednesday urged Mayor Brandon Scott to implement what would amount to a vaccine mandate for city workers.
More than 80% of eligible Howard County residents are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, County Executive Calvin Ball announced Wednesday, citing state metrics.
The day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for a return to face coverings in schools, Frederick County Public Schools administrators announced Wednesday that all students and staff will have to wear masks inside school buildings for the start of the year.
The change in CDC guidance recommending all Americans wear a mask indoors in areas with high Covid-19 transmission is a sign of the change the Delta variant has carved into the pandemic landscape, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN.
A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant -- beyond the protection afforded by the standard two doses, suggests new data released by Pfizer on Wednesday.
The CDC is now advising even fully vaccinated people to wear masks again indoors in areas with high transmission rates.
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a tweet by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Tuesday, the Maryland State Board of Education had their first full in-person meeting in several months.
Two more Marylanders have died as a result of the coronavirus as 309 new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday, according to the Maryland Health Department.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to recommend everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status, as it updates its masking guidelines on Tuesday, according to an administration health official.
The US could see nearly four times the current rate of Covid-19 cases in the next four to six weeks as the Delta variant spreads and the population hits a wall on vaccinations, a former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told CNN.
The Baltimore NAACP announced that they will host a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday to address the increasing dangers of the Covid-19 Delta variant.
Dr. Letitia Dzirasa is particularly concerned about low vaccination rates in zip codes 21223, 21216, 21207 and 21213 as the more contagious Delta variant spreads.
Despite the recent uptick in covid cases, live venues, theaters and museums are continuing with their reopening plans but that doesn't mean they're in the clear.
Jason Gallagher, an infectious disease pharmacist in Philadelphia had gotten the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine through a clinical trial in November, but this summer he didn't like the direction Covid-19 cases were taking due to variants.
As coronavirus cases continue to increase in Maryland, officials are monitoring the numbers.
One more Maryland has died as a result of the coronavirus as 256 new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday, according to the Maryland Health Department.
For anyone who loves freedom and hates mask mandates or remote learning, Dr. Jerome Adams has a blunt message: Get vaccinated.
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising? It depends on your situation, but masking in public can provide another layer of protection and help prevent the virus from spreading to others who aren't protected.
The positivity rate reached over 2% as over 300 new COVID-19 cases are reported Sunday, according to the Maryland Health Department.
The Biden administration is debating a series of steps to further contain the Covid-19 pandemic, which, after 18 months, is again surging in parts of the country where vaccination rates are low.
Over 300 new COVID-19 cases are reported here in Maryland, making it the 12th straight day the state has reported more than 100 new cases.
Maryland reported 288 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning. It's the eleventh straight day the state has reported over 100 new cases.
As the new school year quickly approaches, at least nine of the 20 largest school districts in the US are making masks optional for students in school while another nine are requiring masks.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) says it has issued 58,000 warning letters to Maryland drivers with Virginia tags so far this year.
A judge issued a proposed order for Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) to continue with its controversial powerline project in Harford, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties.
Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation that would keep cellphones and other personal devices out of students' hands in public schools.
Parents and advocates said the proposed reductions to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration, included in Gov. Wes Moore's fiscal year 2027 budget plan, could have devastating consequences for families who depend on self-directed services to care for loved ones at home.
Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly Twitter, over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system Grok.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) says it has issued 58,000 warning letters to Maryland drivers with Virginia tags so far this year.
Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation that would keep cellphones and other personal devices out of students' hands in public schools.
The Port of Baltimore experienced its second-best year on record in 2025 amid its ongoing recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Maryland Food Bank is sharing more information about its nutrition program.
Baltimore’s Port Discovery is holding the Play It Forward fundraising event.
Actor Johnny Alonso talks about a new series where WJZ's Marty Bass has a recurring cameo.
The Black Wall Barn and Lodge is opening March 24 at the Rotunda in Baltimore.
We are getting a sneak peak inside the new Barn and Lodge located at the Rotunda in Baltimore, Maryland.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Temperatures get warmer leading to Orioles' home opener
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Temperatures ramp up through Baltimore Orioles opening day
Expect chilly, early spring weather in Maryland Tuesday, with highs near 50°. A warming trend quickly begins on Wednesday, with warm weather peaking on Thursday.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
Temperatures get warmer leading to Orioles' home opener
Judge orders proposed order for BGE to move forward with Brandon Shores Project
Maryland House of Delegates passes bill limiting student use of cellphones at school
Maryland cracks down on residents registering vehicles in Virginia
Maryland lawmakers push to close loophole allowing drivers to register out of state