Fentanyl Is The Deadliest Drug In America, CDC Confirms
The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths.
The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths.
A police officer in Baltimore County is being treated at a local hospital for a possible exposure to fentanyl.
Funeral directors in Maryland are increasingly concerned their employees could be exposed to opioids. That's why some are stocking naloxone, the medication the reverses the effects of an overdose.
A multi-state drug investigation has led to seven more arrests with more expected as police attempt to dismantle a drug trafficking organization they believe was responsible for the distribution of heroin and fentanyl throughout Maryland.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for peddling a treacherous mixture of heroin and illicit fentanyl.
Two men have been sentenced to prison for possessing enough fentanyl to kill the entire population of New Jersey and New York City.
Charges have been dropped against two men who were arrested after police said they found 29 pounds of suspected fentanyl and morphine in a Baltimore corner store last month, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Three Baltimore County officers are recovering after becoming exposed to Fentanyl, police say.
Maryland State Police say they've arrested a man who regularly imported and sold a deadly opioid.
A search and seizure warrant lead to a major drug bust at a Baltimore City convenience store.
The parents of an 8-month-old girl who died last week have been charged with felony neglect after police said the potent opioid fentanyl was found in her system.
Last year two people a day died from overdosing in Baltimore City, a number that's only expected to rise when the stats are in for the end of this year.
The number of drug overdose deaths in Baltimore City was more than double the number of murders last year.
On Wednesday, Anne Arundel County Police executed a search warrant recovering more than 6,000 Fentanyl Pills, decoyed as Oxycodone.
A Baltimore man faces manslaughter and drug charges after police say he provided fentanyl to a man who fatally overdosed on the drug.,
Numbers are out for overdose deaths in Maryland during the first three months of 2017.
Fatal drug overdoses in Maryland are continuing to climb at an alarming rate.
A 10-year-old boy from a drug-ridden Miami neighborhood apparently died of a fentanyl overdose last month, becoming one of Florida's littlest victims of the opioid crisis, authorities say. But how he came into contact with the powerful painkiller is a mystery.
Baltimore has long been gripped by the curse of heroin addiction.
A man has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl told to a man who died of an overdose.
Federal agents are warning police and first responders around the country, including in Maryland, about the dangers of fentanyl.
A Harford County sheriff deputy speaks out after exposure to the opioid fentanyl during an effort to save someone's life.
Guns, knives, violent assaults. Now a new threat to first responders is surfacing.
Harford County reported its first case of a fatal overdose involving carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that's 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Police say an Ohio officer suffered an accidental overdose after a drug arrest when he touched powder on his shirt without realizing it was the powerful opioid fentanyl.
The public school system is rolling out a new weapon detection system from Evolv Technology. Digital Harbor High School was the first school to implement it.
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible through tonight. Sun and warm temperatures return Wednesday.
A suspect has been charged in a triple homicide and suspected arson at the Highland Commons apartment complex earlier this month.
The Baltimore Ravens are introducing field-level seats to M&T Bank Stadium this year as part of a major renovation plan.
The Dali ship is expected to be removed from the wreckage at the Port of Baltimore by May 10, according to an announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.
The Dali ship is expected to be removed from the wreckage at the Port of Baltimore by May 10, according to an announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.
WJZ is partnering with The Baltimore Banner, WYPR Radio, and The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore to host a debate on Tuesday, April 30 with the four leading Democratic mayoral candidates.
Joining universities across the country, student protesters set up tents for an encampment to pressure Johns Hopkins to disinvest from Israel as outrage grows over the mounting death toll in Gaza
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible through tonight. Sun and warm temperatures return Wednesday.
It's been two weeks since a seven-year-old girl was shot inside Mondawmin Mall after a fight broke out between two groups.
Shipping challenges have emerged after the Key Bridge collapse temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, throwing the agricultural community into a state of uncertainty.
Joining universities across the country, student protesters set up tents for an encampment to pressure Johns Hopkins to disinvest from Israel as outrage grows over the mounting death toll in Gaza
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Held annually over the past 25 years, the festival has evolved, embracing new technologies, formats, and voices while remaining true to its core mission of celebrating the power of cinema to inspire, provoke, and unite audiences.
Last year Harford Community College hosted the men’s championship for the first time. The NJCAA was so impressed by how Harford handled the championship that it awarded the men’s championship AND women’s invitational to the College through 2028.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and Hillen Homestead Farm have tips on how to build the best Mother's Day bouquet.
Pecorino the Kemp's ridley sea turtle arrived at the National Aquarium in September 2020 with injuries consistent with a boat propeller strike to his head, the National Aquarium said.
There are 22 local businesses participating in the second-annual Preak Weeks, including six returning from last year’s inaugural initiative.
The Baltimore Ravens are introducing field-level seats to M&T Bank Stadium this year as part of a major renovation plan.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez silenced the bats of the hot-hitting New York Yankees on Monday in the first of a four-game series at Camden Yards.
Baltimore native Chris Braswell was with his friends and family when his lifelong dream turned into a reality this past week.
The Ravens addressed voids in their secondary and on the offensive line, and also added an extra wide receiver.
The A's took two of three from the O's.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
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 nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
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 few showers and thunderstorms are possible through tonight. Sun and warm temperatures return Wednesday.
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With an aesthetic drawn from the 20th-century art and design movements, geometric forms and clean lines are reflected in the pieces La Loupe crafts.
Held annually over the past 25 years, the festival has evolved, embracing new technologies, formats, and voices while remaining true to its core mission of celebrating the power of cinema to inspire, provoke, and unite audiences.
The debate will involve current Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, former mayor Sheila Dixon, former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah and businessman Bob Wallace.
LA LOUPE is a Baltimore-based design studio that specializes in creating handcrafted interior lighting and home decor objects.
Last year Harford Community College hosted the men’s championship for the first time. The NJCAA was so impressed by how Harford handled the championship that it awarded the men’s championship AND women’s invitational to the College through 2028.