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The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
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The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
More than 20 families sought assistance from the Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region on Wednesday following a fire at an apartment complex in Laurel Maryland, according to first responders.
The Red Cross held a special memorial blood drive in Annapolis on Saturday.
The local Red Cross is running an emergency shelter to help families impacted by an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Silver Spring.
The Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region announced that they are helping families affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
The pandemic has taken its toll on many fundraisers and drives, and blood donations are no different. But in the summer months, the national need is dire.
The pandemic has created a severe blood shortage across Maryland and the U.S. The red cross says it needs to collect more than a thousand donations a day to keep up with the demand.
There is a severe blood shortage in Maryland and across the nation, and donors are needed.
January is National Blood Donor Month and the American Red Cross says the need for blood is now even greater during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A two-alarm fire leaves two residents displaced in Towson on Sunday morning, according to Baltimore County Fire Department.
The American Red Cross says there will be a great need for blood this winter, and they're hoping their holiday blood drives can help fill that need.
The Y is partnering with the Red Cross to host blood drives throughout the region.
The American Red Cross is in need of blood and now, as a service to their donors, they'll be testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
The exhibition hall at the fairgrounds will open for the American Red Cross to hold upcoming appointment-only emergency blood drives.
Crews responded to Willow Bend Drive in Glen Burnie before 7:30 p.m. Monday night.
A blood drive was held Saturday in honor of Wendi Winters, a journalist who lost her life in the Capital Gazette shooting.
The Red Cross says house fires kill seven people every day in America.
Saturday, local officials of the American Red Cross held a blood drive honoring the memory of Wendi Winters, a Capital Gazette journalist who was killed last year.
At the Red Cross office in northwest Baltimore, officials are keeping a close eye on the hurricane's path as volunteers wait to see when and where Dorian could make landfall.
Marylanders are ready to assist in the event of possible hurricane relief efforts.
A Disaster Assistance Center opens Wednesday through and into the weekend for anyone looking to file a claim.
American Red Cross Volunteers responded to a multi-family fire Friday morning in the 700 block of Fairview Avenue in Annapolis.
Back to back devastation from hurricanes has thousands of Red Cross volunteers on the move, including many from Maryland.
A former guitarist for the Baltimore-based rock band Turnstile is facing second-degree attempted murder charges after he allegedly hit the lead singer's dad with a car near his Maryland home.
If passed, House Bill 938 would apply to Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel counties, allowing local jurisdictions to install automated crosswalk cameras.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
Log Cabin Homemade Chocolates, a Maryland family-owned business, is set to close after 66 years in business.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
A mother is being praised for returning money that her son took from a Baltimore food truck run by a popular Twitch streamer.
Temperatures Thursday afternoon will be 30° colder than they were Wednesday afternoon.
An armed man was shot and injured by police after officers responded to a fight in West Baltimore that led to a foot chase Thursday afternoon.
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.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ragina Ali, AAA, shares tips on how drivers can maximize their money at the pump.
Maryland's J.O. Spice shows how their crab spice is made.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is showing off its two new exhibits.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
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.
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.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland ahead of potential Easter storms
Warming up in Maryland ahead of storm chances on Easter
Cooler weather returned to Maryland Thursday with rain in the forecast for Easter.
Widespread rain is expected on Sunday.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
A mother returns tips her son stole from Baltimore food truck
Armed man critically injured after fight, chase ends with police shooting in Baltimore
Baltimore mother explains why she returned tip money stolen by son to food truck vendor
Police say officers shot man who was armed and in a fight in West Baltimore