COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop Below 800, As Maryland Cases Surpass 61K
Coronavirus hospitalizations have dropped below 800 and decreased for the 17th day in a row, according to new numbers released by Maryland's Department of Health.
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Coronavirus hospitalizations have dropped below 800 and decreased for the 17th day in a row, according to new numbers released by Maryland's Department of Health.
As Maryland reports more than 60,600 coronavirus cases in the state, hospitalizations continue to decline.
Maryland residents can now eat inside at restaurants statewide starting Friday evening at 5 p.m. after Gov. Larry Hogan announced he would be lifting more coronavirus restriction earlier this week.
The headline, "The Overdue Awakening," references the worldwide protests over the deaths of black people killed by police in the United States.
A man in Baltimore County is charged with several sexual abuse charges of a former student while he was a teacher at Bel Air Middle School between 1999 and 2000, police say.
A missing 13-year-old girl from Clarksville has been found safe, police said Thursday evening.
While parts of the state are reopening at a higher capacity on Friday, the county will move into a modified Phase 2 of reopening starting Monday, June 15.
Hospitalizations go down for the 15th consecutive day as the state passes 60,000 infections, state officials report Thursday morning.
Baltimore County Public Library is revealing its next steps in reopening some library services.
The number of unemployment claims filed in Maryland increased by more than 10,000 last week, data from the state's labor department showed.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison will be one of three law enforcement leaders on the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Police Reform and Racial Justice Working Group, the organization announced this week.
Indoor dining will be allowed to resume in Maryland at 50 percent beginning Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
Brandon Scott claimed victory in the Democratic primary race Tuesday night after another round of results came in.
Protests continue in Baltimore for the 12th consecutive day as people rally in support of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
More than 60 employees rolled up their sleeves and participated in the first employee-only blood drive of the year.
The part-time and full-time positions range from delivery drivers to customer service to managers.
Kenneth Braxton was last seen on April 2 at around 7:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of Edgecomb Circle North.
State officials report 955 people are currently hospitalized due to the coronavirus, including 576 in acute care and 379 people in ICUs.
Maryland State Police are investigating after a motorcyclist died in a crash in Prince George's County earlier Tuesday evening.
Police are investigating after a man was shot early Wednesday morning in southwest Baltimore.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced new leaders for the state's highway system and Baltimore's port.
City Council President Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination for Baltimore mayor, according to the Associated Press.
A Great White Shark has been spotted off the side of a boat off of Ocean City, Maryland.
The Downtown Partnership works with residents, businesses and city leaders to make the downtown area as vibrant as possible- something that hasn't been easy over the last few months, forcing them to get creative.
Three Baltimore-area Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores will open their doors Thursday after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A woman is facing charges for driving her vehicle toward an officer who was attempting to issue her a traffic citation and striking the officer's bike.
The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Anne Arundel County Police are searching for the suspect behind a carjacking that happened Wednesday outside a Taco Bell in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Baltimore City Public Schools is warning students that its code of conduct may extend to times when they are transiting to and from school.
Police responded to a large gathering in the area of Allegheny Avenue Wednesday night, making multiple arrests.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
Baltimore City Public Schools is warning students that its code of conduct may extend to times when they are transiting to and from school.
A water main break is causing traffic issues around Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night into Friday, a whopping g 96%, making this an especially deep partial eclipse.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Greg Padgett is checking out the upcoming Bromo Arts Walk scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
In celebration of National Dog Day, meet the four-legged guardians keeping geese off the green at Golf At CA. These pups have undergone intensive training to become working geese dogs.
Dr. Kurt Ela, licensed clinical psychologist with MedStar Health, discusses perfectionism and how that can increase stress and anxiety.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Rain and possible strong storms Thursday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Hot dogs are having a moment in Baltimore — and not just at baseball games or corner stands. More and more of the city’s buzziest cocktail bars are putting the humble frankfurter on the menu. Christina Tkacik shares her latest piece with us on WJZ.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There have been no arrests since the shooting late Tuesday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.