Maryland launches monkeypox data dashboard
A total of 2124 Marylanders are now vaccinated against monkeypox.
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A total of 2124 Marylanders are now vaccinated against monkeypox.
"The main thing is educating the student body about what they can do to prevent the disease and also recognize it early."
Educators are working to reduce the public health risk while some students worry about how their campus experiences might be affected by the virus.
Monkeypox is becoming a reason for concern across the United States.
Over 4,600 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed throughout the United States, 101 of them here in Maryland, a CDC tracker shows as of Thursday morning.
The outbreak has touched over 70 countries and led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
There are nearly 3,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox throughout the United States, 71 of them here in Maryland, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health officials tracking the spread of monkeypox say they have documented the first case of the virus in St Mary's County, Maryland.
There are now 22 documented cases of monkeypox in Maryland, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Howard County Councilwoman Liz Walsh is criticizing a recent filing by the county in the lawsuit regarding the proposed ICE facility in Elkridge.
A Baltimore County 5-year-old boy and his big brother have been deemed heroes in Perry Hall for saving their grandmother's life, not just once, but twice.
Words, Wings, and Wine, a combo that's being used to foster relationships, spotlights Black excellence, and makes room for local artistry and vendors.
Neighbors in Baltimore's Belair-Edison community are asking for help because bulk trash has been building up in the backyard of a home for years.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he would be willing to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica despite a push by the federal government to deport him to Liberia.
A trial continued Wednesday for a Maryland mother who is accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in June 2025.
Both heat and a chance of rain increase heading into the weekend.
Maryland's gas tax is set to increase on July 1, with the Comptroller's Office setting the tax rate at 46.6 cents per gallon.
A 77-year-old man was severely injured during an explosion in a shed in Annapolis, Maryland, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal's Office.
Howard County Councilwoman Liz Walsh is criticizing a recent filing by the county in the lawsuit regarding the proposed ICE facility in Elkridge.
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.
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss UMES' upcoming 140th anniversary, goals to open Maryland's first veterinary school, and more.
Keyes Creamery in Maryland is celebrating National Dairy Month.
Great Big Game Show comes to Arundel Mills in Maryland.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers summer activities.
For Marty Bass’s final Where’s Marty segment, he visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see the Star Spangled Banner.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers on Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday.
Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Summer heat and scattered storms this week in Maryland
Summer-like temperatures are expected to stick around Maryland through the end of the week.
Both heat and a chance of rain increase heading into the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Hotter weather in Maryland this week
Annapolis man critically injured after explosion of mixed chemicals in garage
Judge grants delay for plea hearing for Maryland man charged in wife's murder
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Baltimore County 5-year-old, brother honored for saving grandmother's life
Summer heat and scattered storms this week in Maryland