Maryland Back To School 2020 | County-By-County Decisions On School Reopenings Amid COVID-19
Several county school districts have already made a decision to be online-only for at least the first semester.
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Several county school districts have already made a decision to be online-only for at least the first semester.
One of Maryland's largest public school districts announced Tuesday that it only will have virtual, online classes through at least Jan. 29 and is cancelling all fall and winter sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland-based biotech company Novavax briefed the public on the progress of its vaccine candidate Tuesday.
Health officials from five Maryland counties and Baltimore City are urging Deputy Secretary of Health Services Fran Phillips to roll back the state's reopening restrictions due to an increase in the number of daily coronavirus cases being reported.
The National Park Services said Saturday that Billy Goat Trail-A in Montgomery County will be closed Sunday and Monday due to extreme heat in Maryland.
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the property.
In a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young and several other county executives urged the governor to consider a hybrid vote-by-mail election with some in-person voting options, after the governor directed the State Board of Elections to "follow existing state law and conduct the November election with enhanced voting options,"
The state of Maryland has fined four nursing homes for failing to test all residents and staff for the coronavirus.
A Maryland woman accused of starving her 15-month-old daughter for more than three weeks has been charged with first-degree murder in the toddler's death, police said Thursday.
The worldwide race is on to find a COVID-19 vaccine, and Maryland is on the forefront of some of that research.
A Maryland biotechnology company will receive $1.6 billion in federal funding to help them to continue to develop and hold a clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine this year.
Officials fined at least three businesses in Montgomery County that were not following local and state coronavirus-related reopening rules, the county said.
Severe storms moved through parts of Maryland on Saturday, causing damage across some of the region.
Severe storms are possible throughout parts of Maryland on Thursday evening.
Severe thunderstorms toppled trees and brought flooding rain and power outages to parts of Maryland Monday evening.
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a house fire in Montgomery County that caused more than $400,000 in damage Monday evening, officials said.
The county council in Maryland/s most populous jurisdiction is working to replace street names connected to the Confederacy.
Three teenagers have been charged after a drawing of a noose, the word "lynch" and "a racial slur" were found spray-painted at a Maryland high school, police said Tuesday.
The Gaithersburg-based company Novavax announced this week it plans to raise around $200 million to not only fund its coronavirus vaccine work, but also its flu vaccine, NanoFlu.
When you think of a dog park, you typically think of an open area where dogs can run free.
A search for a missing swimmer in the Patuxent River ended Tuesday afternoon when rescue crews recovered a body.
Montgomery County will move to the second phase of Maryland's Roadmap to Recovery coronavirus reopening plan Friday at 5 p.m., county officials said Monday evening.
A number of Maryland communities are embracing the idea of closing streets to allow for outdoor dining at restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Montgomery County officials announced Tuesday several streets will be closed to traffic in downtown Bethesda beginning Wednesday in an effort to allow businesses and restaurants use the streets for outdoor seating and curbside retail pickup.
John Damskey, 53, was one of at least two men who were falsely accused by internet vigilantes who posted their photos and personal information on Twitter before police on Friday arrested and charged another man, 60-year-old Anthony Brennan III, with assaulting the three protest supporters.
Some people in Baltimore County are upset after learning that the gun range they use has a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to serve as a training facility.
Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot in East Baltimore Wednesday night, according to police.
Members of Baltimore's Park Heights community made their voices heard Wednesday, telling the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) what they want to see in the city's next comprehensive violence prevention plan.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
The Maryland Department of Health is warning about possible measles exposure at three locations in Ocean City earlier this month.
Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot in East Baltimore Wednesday night, according to police.
A patient of Anne Arundel Medical Center alleges in a lawsuit that the hospital's parent company, Luminis Health, negligently failed to protect their medical information following a cybersecurity incident earlier this month, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
A man who was duct-taped to his seat during an American Airlines flight earlier this month said he had two drinks and didn't remember anything about the incident.
Some people in Baltimore County are upset after learning that the gun range they use has a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to serve as a training facility.
The Maryland Department of Health is warning about possible measles exposure at three locations in Ocean City earlier this month.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Towson Hot Bagels has teamed up with Chyno, The Baltimore Foodie, to create The Baltimore Foodie Bagel Sandwich in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
WJZ is live at Manor Hill Brewing checking out the Helmets & Harvest bike trails which run throughout the state and agritourism sites like breweries, wineries, pick your own farms, and markets.
Mathew Poletis joins us in studio to talk about the festival and demonstrate how to make a delicious traditional Greek Frappe.
Artist Simone Green stops by the show to discuss her newly released album, “Black Queen,” her new single, and her journey as a 2-time breast cancer survivor.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
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.
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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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer by end of week in Maryland
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
They were shot late Wednesday night on East Fayette Street. All seven are expected to survive. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Possible measles exposure reported in Ocean City, Maryland
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
MONSE leaders meet with Baltimore residents over violence prevention plan