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XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.
Maryland surpassed 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday as hospitalizations and positivity continue to fade, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 500 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, the fewest patients the state has seen in six months, according to data released Thursday by the Maryland Department of Health.
A little over 500 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, the lowest number of hospitalizations the state has seen in nearly four months, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the statewide positivity rate has fallen to just over 3.5%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Just over 700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the positivity rate remains below 4%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 800 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, and the positivity rate has dropped below 4% for the first time in three months, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's reported 718 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths, according to data released Sunday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's reported 941 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below the 5% mark for the first time in nearly three months, according to data released Friday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 1,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 for the first time in roughly two months, according to data released Thursday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Slightly more than 1,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the positivity rate hovers just below 5.5%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Fewer than 1,200 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as the statewide positivity rate hovers just above 6%, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 1,124 new COVID-19 cases Sunday as hospitalizations and the positivity rate continues to decline, according to data released by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 1,627 new COVID-19 Saturday as hospitalizations and the positivity rate continue to decline, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen below 1,400 patients and the statewide positivity rate is below 7%, according to data released Friday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen to a little more than 1,500 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped below 8%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Masks are still required in government buildings in the three counties that lifted the mandates Tuesday.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen below 1,700 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped below 9%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Slightly more than 1,700 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and the statewide positivity rate has dipped to roughly 9%, according to data released Monday by the Maryland Department of Health.
The fading COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate in Maryland show progress in the fight against the Omicron variant, Gov. Larry Hogan said.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations and statewide positivity rate continued their descent Thursday in what Gov. Larry Hogan has indicated is a sign of the state's progress against the Omicron variant.
Like any virus, COVID-19 has mutated and will continue to do so with new strains emerging in the future. How you protect yourself now can make all the difference, health care experts say.
Maryland added nearly 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitalizations rose slightly and the statewide positivity rate dipped below 14%, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday signed an executive order allowing select nursing students to serve as licensed practitioners, among other measures, as part of an effort to shore up nursing home and hospital staffing.
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The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.
A horse died shortly after a race at Laurel Park in Maryland, one day before the Preakness Stakes, according to the State Racing Commission.
Maryland farmers are asking for federal assistance after a cold snap in April led to crop losses of nearly 67%, according to the State Farm Bureau.
A man was arrested in New Jersey weeks after he allegedly set a fire in a Maryland Walmart and stole from the store, according to State Police.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
A man was arrested in New Jersey weeks after he allegedly set a fire in a Maryland Walmart and stole from the store, according to State Police.
The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.
A judge ruled that a man accused of killing an elderly philanthropist and shooting at a Maryland trooper was incompetent and "dangerous," court officials said.
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.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
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.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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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.
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
Warming trend in Maryland starts on Friday
Maryland temperatures ramp up heading into the weekend
Warmer weather sweeps back into Maryland
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President Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” with China during the Beijing Summit.
The Supreme Court has preserved access to abortion medication and mail delivery.
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Two teens are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a double shooting in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police.