United Airlines plans to hire 15,000 workers by year-end
Carriers are in hiring mode after shedding tens of thousands of jobs during the pandemic, contributing to flight disruptions.
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Marilyn Mosby's trial delayed, judge keeps perjury charges as defense argues she is being "persecuted"
Mosby is charged with two counts each of perjury and false statement on mortgage applications, relating to the purchases of two vacation homes in Florida.
COVID Infection Data In Maryland Could Be Skewed By At-Home Test Kits, Expert Says
COVID-related hospitalizations are high across Maryland, a key metric that health experts use to determine the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore City And Surrounding Communities Experiencing High Community Transmission Of COVID-19
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County are all areas of high community transmission of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. Moves To Make Antiviral Drug More Available Against COVID
The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Concerned About Rising COVID-19 Cases
At this very moment, the United States is approaching a very grim milestone of one million deaths due to COVID-19.
A New COVID-19 Wave Could Sweep Across Maryland This Fall
The new number of COVID-19 cases reported across the state on Monday is the highest it's been since January, and there are more than 250 hospitalizations for the first time since early March, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health.
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Modelers Do Not Anticipate Big 'Wave,' Despite Uptick
COVID-19 cases continue to pile up in Maryland and the state's positivity rate hovers above 6%. But even as cases rise, risk of serious illness remains low.
Event Planners Prepare For Artscape Preview In September 2022
Artscape event planners say the popular outdoor festival will bounce back from the pandemic in 2023.
Local Legislation Takes Aim At E-ZPass Problems
There is a new bill making its way through Annapolis that may help those struggling with E-ZPass problems.
What We Know About BA.2 -- Now The Dominant Cause Of Covid-19 In The US
Most predictions about BA.2 in the US haven't been dire.
Where The US Stands On Covid-19 Vaccines For Children Under 5
Moderna Seeks Green Light For Vaccinating Toddlers And Young Children
Moderna hopes to get the green light from the Food and Drug Administration "in the coming weeks" to give the youngest population a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Baltimore Community Reacts After Test Assessments Show COVID-19 Pandemic Impact On Learning in Maryland
The Maryland State Board of Education presented data on Tuesday that showed how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted students in the state.
Study Shows Harassment Prompted Some Health Officials To Resign During The Pandemic
A new study shows an uptick in the harassment of health officials during the initial phase of the pandemic.
Pandemic 'Not Over Yet,' But Possibly In End Phase, Epidemiologist Says
Maryland's case rate, positivity rate, and hospitalizations are all at their lowest points in more than eight months, per the Maryland Department of Health.
People's Convoy Truckers Make Protest Pit Stop In Hagerstown
Truckers from across the nation converged on the Hagerstown Speedway to protest COVID-19 mandates on Saturday.
How Should You Decide Whether To Keep Wearing A Mask? Dr. Leana Wen Weighs In
According to new CDC metrics, nearly 70% of the United States population resides in areas where masks are no longer required.
Baltimore's Mayor Terminates Indoor Mask Mandate
On Wednesday, the City of Baltimore dropped its indoor mask mandate.
Several Smithsonian Museums Prepare For Post-Pandemic Re-Opening
Some of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., are about to re-open after being closed due to staff shortages.
National Guard To Help DC Control Traffic For Truck Convoys
The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to the nation's capital as it prepares for trucker convoys that are planning protests against pandemic restrictions beginning next week.
Baltimore's Mayor Scott To Discuss City Mask Mandate With Health Commissioner
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will meet with the city's health commissioner, Letitia Dzirasa on Wednesday to discuss the city's mask mandate.
Hundreds Of Maryland Businesses Will Receive COVID-19 Recovery Awards, Hogan Says
Some of Maryland's well-known breweries, bakeries, and cafes are getting a financial boost from Gov. Larry Hogan's $25 million economic recovery initiative, which aims to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space through financial incentives.
Business Owners Throw Support Behind Franchot's Plan To Offer $500M In Relief
A group of local entrepreneurs on Thursday threw their support Comptroller Peter Franchot's plan to use a portion of the state's budget surplus to provide $500 million in small business relief.
Johns Hopkins Doctors Warn Of Post-Pandemic Mindset
Doctors with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said our community should not have a 'post-pandemic mindset' despite the decrease in COVID-19 metrics across the state.
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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight standoff in Carroll County
A man was shot and killed by a state trooper after an overnight barricade in Carroll County.
First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
A 19-year-old was shot and killed Sunday evening in Baltimore.
Jets intercept plane that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia
The pilot of Cessna 560 Citation V remained unresponsive throughout attempts to establish contact before it crashed.
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Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight standoff in Carroll County
A man was shot and killed by a state trooper after an overnight barricade in Carroll County.
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Two women and a man died after a car they were in plummeted to the bottom of a quarry in Frederick County Sunday morning, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Planned Parenthood responds after HonFest Baltimore denied vendor application, issued apology
Planned Parenthood says it will still impact the community next weekend despite being denied a vendor spot at HONFest, and then issued an apology.
Anne Arundel County leaders expected to take vote on plastic bag ban on Monday
Anne Arundel County officials are expected on Monday to vote on a plan to ban plastic bags.
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
First Maryland work zone safety group meeting held since I-695 crash that killed six workers
The crash happened in March when a driver crashed into a work zone. Investigators determined speed was a factor.
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Gordon Center for Performing Arts to hold Queer Jewish Arts Festival, community events
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon.
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
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Johns Hopkins one win away from reaching championship series of Division III World Series
Johns Hopkins is one win away from the best-of-three championship series in the Division III baseball World Series.
Maryland eliminated from Winston-Salem Regional with 11-10 loss to George Mason
Maryland's baseball season ended on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
Orioles bounce back with 8-3 win over Giants
The Orioles scored six runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore natives LaMonte Wade Jr., Bruce Zimmermann go head-to-head on MLB diamond
Completely across the country, two Baltimore natives stood 60 feet away from each other, staring each other down.
Frances Tiafoe's loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
It is the second year in a row that zero men from the United States will participate in the fourth round at Roland Garros.
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Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
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Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
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19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight barricade in Carroll County
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight barricade in Carroll County