South African Covid-19 Variant Found In Baltimore Area
Governor Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that the South African variant of the Covid-19 virus has been detected in the State of Maryland.
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Governor Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that the South African variant of the Covid-19 virus has been detected in the State of Maryland.
Anne Arundel County officials announced Saturday that COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Sunday are canceled due to the expected snowstorm.
Maryland continues to see decreases in positivity rate and hospitalizations as 31 more deaths were reported on Saturday, according to state health department data.
Maryland is launching a new outreach campaign to increase the public's confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday morning.
Some Baltimore City residents may have their COVID-19 vaccination appointments canceled next week due to "hundreds" of overbooked first dose appointments at the Baltimore City Community College mass vaccination site, officials said Friday.
Maryland launched their new GoVAX campaign aimed at convincing people the vaccines are safe.
As more people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, some troubling statistics are emerging, fewer people of color are getting vaccinated.
Downward trends in coronavirus data continue in Maryland, as the state surpasses 350,000 COVID-19 cases over the span of the pandemic.
Youth athletes will be able to suit up for amateur sports beginning Monday in Baltimore County.
Johnson & Johnson's long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
Baltimore officials confirmed to WJZ that they will follow the governor's emergency order to lift the 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants in the city starting Monday.
While Marylanders waits for more covid-19 vaccines and the state to open six mass vaccination sites, local health departments are setting up their own plans to manage the demand for vaccines.
Beginning Monday, bars and restaurants in Maryland will be able to stay open past 10 p.m., a reversal of a move made to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan's office said Thursday.
The Urban Oyster is the latest Baltimore restaurant to receive a donation from the Jimmy's Famous Seafood "Famous Fund."
A person involved in the meal distribution program at Overlea High School has recently tested positive for COVID-19, Baltimore County Public Schools said Thursday.
The Port Discovery Children's Museum received a $269,500 grant from The TD Ready Challenge to address the impacts of COVID-19.
Howard County officials say they have begun to vaccinate some priority groups in Phase 1B, but COVID-19 vaccine supply remains limited.
It's going to be the perfect weekend to be inside, so why not catch a movie?
Maryland-based Novavax announced Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine was 89.3% effective in the UK Phase 3 trial.
Maryland's positivity rate and hospitalizations are declining as nearly 2,200 new cases were reported by state health officials.
More than 44,330 unemployment claims were filed last week in Maryland.
The Maryland Department of Health said it has used a little more than 62% of the COVID-19 vaccines it has available. According to the state's website on Wednesday, 419,579 doses have been administered in the state.
The Maryland Senate plans to add about $520 million to Gov. Larry Hogan's proposal to help the state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, leading Democrats who control the chamber announced Wednesday.
As states desperately await for more doses of the limited coronavirus vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is hoping that another company will begin producing their version of their COVID-19 vaccine soon.
The Jimmy's Famous Seafood Fund continues to grow, as does the effort to save Baltimore bars and restaurants struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland will no longer automatically charge some juveniles as adults for several serious crimes.
Nearly 60 vehicles were stopped, and a stolen vehicle was recovered after police responded to reports of an illegal car meetup in South Baltimore last weekend.
Oscar Bladimir Argueta, 34, was charged with kidnapping and assault after he allegedly convinced the girl who was walking to Cockeysville Middle School to get into his car.
The accomplishment secured the HBCU's position as the top-ranked nursing program in Maryland for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Penn North community in West Baltimore acknowledged a milestone on Tuesday, an entire year without a homicide.
Another batch of bills was signed into law in Maryland Tuesday, with some aiming to reform the state's juvenile justice system and improve housing development opportunities
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
Maryland will no longer automatically charge some juveniles as adults for several serious crimes.
Sykesville Police said it took thieves about 30 minutes to steal two catalytic converters from parked cars, while also attempting to steal another one.
Nearly 60 vehicles were stopped, and a stolen vehicle was recovered after police responded to reports of an illegal car meetup in South Baltimore last weekend.
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.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
After spending the last year-and-a-half struggling to build on an impressive rookie season, Colton Cowser is coming through in the clutch again.
Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Rain and storms in Wednesday's Maryland forecast
Storm chances return to Maryland on Wednesday
Scattered showers and storms are possible through Wednesday with high levels of humidity.
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain and storms in Wednesday's Maryland forecast
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