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"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."
A new study from the CDC finds that overdose deaths surged during the pandemic as more drugs were laced with fentanyl.
Governor Hogan makes good on a promise to get a handle on Maryland's heroin problem.
Maryland's growing heroin epidemic has the state's attorney general teaming with neighboring states to tackle heroin trafficking.
Flu shot effectiveness. Health experts say the flu vaccine has been one of the least effective in a decade.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
A new study could shed some light on how the flu virus is spread. The doctor leading the groundbreaking research has ties to Maryland.
Sugary drinks have been under fire for the part they play in the fattening of America. Coca-Cola is now weighing in, saying it wants to be part of the solution to the obesity epidemic.
It's hitting harder than anyone expected. This year's flu is now considered an epidemic and Maryland is among the states impacted.
Fierce flu. The illness is spreading fast across the nation. Health workers across the country and in Maryland say the number of cases have reached an epidemic level.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
An Annapolis man was arrested on several counts of manufacturing and possession of destructive devices during an investigation into illegal deer hunting, according to police.
A lieutenant with the Anne Arundel County Police Department was charged with assault. He has been suspended without pay, the police department said.
The system provides officers with the tools and skills they need to safely bring someone into custody while protecting everyone involved in the encounter.
HaystackMRD, made by Haystack Oncology within Quest Diagnostics, looks for signs of cancer that conventional methods may miss.
Maryland lawmakers passed a pair of bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session aimed at cracking down on speeding and vehicles registered in Virginia.
An Annapolis man was arrested on several counts of manufacturing and possession of destructive devices during an investigation into illegal deer hunting, according to police.
Tourism is on the rise as crime declines in downtown Baltimore, according to the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's 2025 State of Downtown Report that was released on Thursday.
Temperatures trend a bit cooler as the weekend begins, then much cooler heading into next week.
The system provides officers with the tools and skills they need to safely bring someone into custody while protecting everyone involved in the encounter.
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.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Weber's PeachBerry Farm is hosting their first annual pick your own tulip event this month. Here's how you can get tickets.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he has seven facial fractures and a broken jaw after he was struck by a line drive in the fifth inning of Monday's game.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line drive, then returned after receiving treatment to embrace the guy who sent the baseball whistling into the dugout.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hot temperatures back off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot weather scales back in Maryland heading into weekend
Record spring heat is sticking around Maryland for another day, bringing an increased fire risk.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures trend a bit cooler as the weekend begins, then much cooler heading into next week.
Annapolis man accused of possessing and manufacturing explosive devices
Hot temperatures back off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Baltimore-based blood test makes treatment plans clearer for cancer patients
School bus company Zum signs 5-year contract with Howard County schools
Maryland lawmakers pass bills cracking down on speeding, cars registered in Virginia