Medical scare reshapes Pasadena teen's future, perspective on life
Krista Jacobs, 16, of Pasadena has had a new kidney for nearly three months.
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Army Doctors Transplant New Ear From Soldier's Arm
An Army soldier who lost her ear has received a revolutionary transplant which saw doctors grow a brand new ear on the patient's own arm.
Injured Afghanistan Vet Receives 1st Total Penis, Scrotum Transplant
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Injured Veteran Receives First Total Penis, Scrotum Transplant
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Veteran Injured In Afghanistan 1st To Receive Total Penis, Scrotum Transplant
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Burned Firefighter Feels Normal Again After Face Transplant
A Mississippi firefighter who received the world's most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed on him said Wednesday that he feels like "a normal guy" for the first time in 15 years.
Maryland Boy With Double-Hand Transplant Leaves Hospital
An 8-year-old boy who became the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant has left the Philadelphia hospital where the procedure was done and was returning to his Maryland home.
Boy Who Lost Hands To Infection Gets Double Hand Transplant
A Baltimore County boy makes history, becoming the first child in the world to have a double hand transplant.
Md. Man Recovering After His Body Gives Out During Triathlon
A heat stroke caused his organs to fail, requiring an emergency transplant.
After Transplant, Md. Woman Finds Chance At Life
Sweat beaded on Debra Long's brow and dripped down her face. She clutched her red Gatorade bottle, stepping out of the 90-degree heat and into the air-conditioned lobby of a building on the campus of St. John Catholic Church.
Donations Pouring In To Help Little Girl Waiting To Get A Heart Transplant
In North America, about 100 times a year, a heart is transplanted into a child four and younger. Now, a little girl from Baltimore is waiting for her chance.
See New Photo: Face Transplant Patient Celebrates Life In Public
His story is both tragic and amazing. A Virginia man who had a face transplant in Baltimore has a new outlook on life.
6-Year-Old Fighting For Her Life After New Heart Stops Beating
A Catonsville family is praying for a miracle. Their daughter, who just received her second heart transplant, is on life support.
CDC Probes Mystery Of Rabies Transplant Survivors
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is trying to understand why three of the four people who got organs from a rabies-infected donor in 2011 didn't develop the disease, the agency's top rabies expert said Wednesday.
23 Urged To Get Rabies Shot After Transplant Death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 23 people have been urged to get rabies shots following the disclosure that four patients received organs from an infected donor.
N.C. Airman At Center Of Rabies Case Was Outdoorsman
A North Carolina woman said Monday that her child's father is the Air Force aviation mechanic whose rabies-infected organs were transplanted into other recipients, including a Maryland man who died.
High-Tech Transplant Procedure For Hair Loss
Two-thirds of American men experience hair loss by age 35.
Soldier Who Lost 4 Limbs Has Double-Arm Transplant At Hopkins
The first soldier to survive after losing all four limbs in the Iraq war has received a double-arm transplant.
Carney Girl Wins 4 Medals At Special Games For Transplant Recipients
With more than 100,000 people waiting for organ transplants each year and only 30,000 getting them, the survivors and donor families find every opportunity they can to celebrate life.
Md. Hospital's Memorial Honors Organ Donors
The Prince George's Hospital Center is honoring more than 50 people whose organs were donated after they died with a new memorial.
Md. Nonprofit Encourages People To Donate Organs & Save Lives
People around the country, including those in Maryland, are waiting for transplants. A local group is rallying to help those in need by getting them the gift of life.
Hagerstown Woman Dies From Hit-And-Run Collision
A family member says a Hagerstown woman has died 11 days after she was hurt in a collision with a hit-and-run tractor-trailer.
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Family of 9-year-old girl hit by car in Northwest Baltimore needs help with recovery expenses
A school bus crashed into a car, sending that car to where 9-year-old Jordan and 22-year-old Milan were standing.
Harrison explains why he's leaving Baltimore Police, acting commissioner promises stability
Michael Harrison's departure follows a city council hearing earlier this week where he faced questions about his future with the Baltimore Police Department.
Baltimore City Public Schools announces air-quality precautions for students
Schools that lack air-conditioning systems will be provided with extra fans.
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality through Friday
Air quality levels reached their most dangerous levels earlier today, we'll see tough air quality through Friday.
Baltimore has unhealthy air quality. Here's what that means
We are situated in the middle of dangerous and unhealthy air conditions.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison to step down
Harrison came to Baltimore in 2019 from the New Orleans Police Department, where he served for 26 years, most recently as superintendent.
Family of 9-year-old girl hit by car in Northwest Baltimore needs help with recovery expenses
A school bus crashed into a car, sending that car to where 9-year-old Jordan and 22-year-old Milan were standing.
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Move your cars: Baltimore City still ticketing while residents are advised to stay inside
Residents will still need to move their cars if they're parked in a restricted area or risk landing a hefty ticket, despite advice from state and city authorities to limit time outdoors.
Maryland school districts cancel after school activities over wildfire smoke
Howard County and Montgomery County announced Thursday morning there will be no outdoor afterschool activities held.
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
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.
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Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Wine and Food Festival Returns
Greg Nivens, owner of Drink Eat Relax Events tells WJZ what to expect at the Baltimore Wine and Food Festival.
Bmore Broadway Live's first season continues with the Black music festival
Bmore Broadway Live is spotlighting African American musicians
How to avoid summer brain drain
Lifestyle and parenting expert, Amanda Mushro joins us to share some fun, and engaging ways to keep students engaged during the summer break period.
Weekend pop-up brings free medical, dental services to Baltimore
Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit, will be hosting a two-day pop-up clinic offering free dental, and medical services to attendees.
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Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
Gunnar Henderson's blast helps Orioles beat Brewers, 6-3
Gunnar Henderson belted a late two-run home run as the Orioles beat Milwaukee, 6-3, on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
MLB postpones games as wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
The highest level of poor air quality - level 6 of 6 - became widespread over Washington, DC, and Baltimore, according to readings from the airnow.gov website.
Brewers roll to 10-2 victory over Orioles Wednesday night
Baltimore avoided the shutout by scoring two runs off Bennett Sousa in the ninth.
Johns Hopkins drops game one in DIII finals
The top-seed Johns Hopkins Blue Jays will have some work to do on Thursday in order to win their first-ever DIII baseball championship.
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Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
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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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Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
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.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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.
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First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality through Friday
Air quality levels reached their most dangerous levels earlier today, we'll see tough air quality through Friday.
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)
Marty Bass has your Thursday afternoon forecast 6/8
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Marty Bass has your Thursday Alert Day forecast 6/8/2023
Marty Bass has your Thursday Alert Day forecast 6/8/2023
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
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Harrison explains why he's leaving Baltimore Police, acting commissioner promises stability
Michael Harrison is stepping down following four years as Baltimore's police commissioner, one of the longest recent tenures.
CSX announces 5$ million donation to B&O Railroad Museum in Southwest Baltimore
The CSX Corporation announced Thursday, a $5 million donation to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Thursday he is stepping down
Harrison came to Baltimore in 2019 from the New Orleans Police Department, where he served for 26 years, most recently as superintendent.
Deadly crash stops traffic on I-95 in Harford County
One person died and two others were seriously injured Thursday evening in a serious crash on I-95 northbound in Harford County.
Baltimore has unhealthy air quality. Here's what that means
We are situated in the middle of dangerous and unhealthy air conditions.