Coronavirus In Maryland: Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Increase; Case Total At 114.7K
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Maryland will get more than $1.3 million in grants for community policing efforts in the state from the Department of Justice, the agency said Thursday.
Gov. Larry Hogan is set to make an announcement about a "bipartisan interstate testing compact," at around 11:15 a.m. Thursday morning.
A flash flood watch is in effect through this evening.
The University of Maryland on Thursday announced a temporary salary reduction among other measures to shore up losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
A tow truck driver was killed in a crash while picking up a vehicle on Route 50 in Prince George's County Wednesday night, Maryland State Police said.
A group of states suing over service cuts at the U.S. Postal Service is asking a federal judge to immediately undo some of them, saying the integrity of the upcoming election is at stake.
A Prince George's County grand jury indicted two county police officers in separate criminal cases on Thursday.
A COVID-19 testing site will be up and running at the Ocean City Convention Center on Friday and Saturday.
The attorneys general of Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware and Virginia have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of not requiring Pennsylvania and New York to develop sufficient plans to reduce Chesapeake Bay pollution.
In the recently revealed interviews between President Donald Trump, his son-in-law Jared Kushner reported by journalist Bob Woodward, Baltimore managed to come up in conversation- again.
Police are investigating an armed robbery in Mount Airy early Wednesday morning.
A Centreville man was arrested Thursday on a number of charges stemming from allegations he sexually abused a minor in the early 2000s, state police said.
The University System of Maryland's chancellor announced he is taking a 10% pay cut and warned that employees could face furloughs, pay reductions or layoffs as the system struggles to close a budget shortfall caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment numbers in Maryland are rising just slightly, with more than 11,000 filing in the last week.
Maryland recorded just over 500 new coronavirus cases on Thursday as the state's total surpassed 114,000, data from the state's health department shows.
Howard County police have charged a Baltimore man with human trafficking at a hotel in Jessup.
The City Council in Annapolis, Maryland, has approved a $900,000 settlement in a federal race discrimination case that involved public housing.
Two men were killed, and another two injured in separate shootings across Baltimore within 20 minutes of each other overnight Thursday.
Maryland once again finds itself on a coronavirus-related travel advisory list for three states in the Northeast.
Moviegoers rejoice! A number of Baltimore-area movie theatres will reopen this week with new safety protocols in place due to the coronavirus.
As he seeks a second term in the White House, President Donald Trump on Wednesday released a list of potential Supreme Court candidates from which he would fill any vacancies.
Maryland Transportation Authority Police made hundreds of traffic stops and arrested more than two dozen impaired drivers over the Labor Day weekend, the agency said.
After 176 years, the Maryland Historical Society is reopening its doors as the Maryland Center for History and Culture.
Marriott International Inc. plans to lay off 17% of its corporate workforce next month as the coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on the hotel industry.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
People gathered in Howard County on Sunday, chanting and holding signs, protesting against immigration enforcement agents.
A young 32-foot humpback whale washed up on shore along the Delaware coast last week after it may have been struck by a large ship, according to the MERR Institute, a rescue and care facility for marine mammals in Lewes, Delaware.
A Baltimore community walked on Sunday in memory of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed last month in the Morrell Park neighborhood.
A person who was infected with the highly contagious measles traveled through Maryland last week, the Maryland Department of Health warned.
A person who was infected with measles traveled through Maryland last week, the state Department of Health warned.
People gathered in Howard County on Sunday, chanting and holding signs, protesting against immigration enforcement agents.
A young 32-foot humpback whale washed up on shore along the Delaware coast last week after it may have been struck by a large ship, according to the MERR Institute, a rescue and care facility for marine mammals in Lewes, Delaware.
A Baltimore community walked on Sunday in memory of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed last month in the Morrell Park neighborhood.
Several Baltimore County businesses were broken into early Sunday, according to police.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
Owner Betsy Wendell, of Octavia Boutique at the Village of Cross Keys, shares some of the top trends styling for 2026.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute shares invaluable tips for navigating the complex emotions and stress that often accompany medical appointments.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 1/10/2026
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/9/2026
Maryland will see some wet weather on Friday night and Saturday following spring-like weather this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has the latest on the measles warning in Maryland.
Several Baltimore County businesses broken into Sunday morning
Baltimore community holds walk and vigil for 14-year-old homicide victim
Demonstrators in Howard County protest against ICE