Maryland Holocaust Survivor Emanuel Kandel Dies at 86

Emanuel Kandel. (Courtesy of the Kandel family) Emanuel “Manny” Kandel was a beloved member of Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac who was devoted to Israel and the Jewish community. He was a grandfather of nine and father of three. “He was a...

Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor

Mouth taping trend to improve sleep quality, athletic performance poses serious health risks, says Maryland doctor. The social media trend of mouth taping to improve sleep quality and ultimately boost athletic performance is largely unproven, and...

Maryland Matters: After last Bay cleanup plan fell short, new proposal aims to be flexible, data-driven

When they last signed a Chesapeake Bay cleanup agreement in 2014, officials from seven jurisdictions set ambitious targets and a hard deadline of 2025. They didn’t quite make it. So as they drafted the next agreement, which was released to the...

Baltimore police investigate fatal shooting on Reisterstown Road

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore police are investigating a fatal shooting from Monday night in Northwest Baltimore. On July 7, around 9:56 p.m., officers were called to the 4900 block of Reisterstown Road for a reported shooting. On scene, officers...

Crash leaves tractor-trailer dangling off a bridge on I-495 in Maryland

The Beltway outer loop is closed between Old Georgetown Road and the I-270 spur due to the crash. BETHESDA, Md. — An early Thursday morning crash is causing delays on I-495 in Bethesda. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, a...

Adams County infant killed in Maryland crash

Maryland State Police said the crash occurred in Frederick County just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 6. FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Police are investigating a crash in Maryland that killed a 6-month-old infant from Adams County over the weekend....

Tick Bites Are Sending More People to the Hospital This Year

If you’ve come across more ticks on your outdoor adventures this summer, it’s not surprising — experts say it’s shaping up to be a bad tick season. In May and June 2025, emergency room visits for tick bites nationwide reached the highest rate...

Community speaks to Baltimore city officials on opioid deaths

BALTIMORE — The City of Baltimore is continuing to focus on the opioid overdose epidemic, a continuing issue for neighborhoods. WATCH: Community speaks to Baltimore city officials on opioid deaths Community speaks to Baltimore city officials on...

As major pharmacies close in Baltimore, local ones struggle to fill in

Former Maryland broadcaster Tim Strachan remembered for strength, perseverance

Tim Strachan was determined to watch his DeMatha Stags in the 2024 Washington Catholic Athletic Association championship. On a cold November night, while battling cancer from a bed at Sibley Hospital, he checked himself out against doctors’...

Displaced federal workers start journey toward new careers in Maryland’s K-12 classrooms

By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor The first cohort of Maryland’s displaced federal workers are on their way to K-12 classrooms. Ethan Taylor and Sonia Arias are two of dozens of former federal workers taking classes this summer in...

Two men arrested after fight, stabbing in Maryland over Trump sign

By Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun (TNS) Two men were arrested after a Sunday afternoon stabbing in North Baltimore that started over a dispute about a sign mentioning President Donald Trump. Thomas Christian, 55, and Matthew Middleton, 34, both face...

3 more heat-related deaths reported in Baltimore area

By JT Moodee Lockman July 9, 2025 / 4:12 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Three more people died from heat-related illnesses in the Baltimore region last week, bringing the total to 11 deaths across Maryland this...

Storms with 70 mph winds and lightning leave thousands without power, downed trees and road closures

After heat scorched the Baltimore region, heavy rain and 70 mph winds ripped through the area during Tuesday’s evening commute and led to power outages, road closures and a fire possibly caused by a lightning strike. Several weather alerts warning...

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service episode 7 recap: Celebrity chef finds health hazards at Callahan's Seafood Bar & Grill

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service returned with episode 7 on July 9, 2025. Titled Callahan's Part One, the segment saw Gordon Ramsay visit Callahan's Seafood Bar & Grill to inspect the working conditions at the family-owned establishment, renowned...

University of Maryland School of Medicine Launches Groundbreaking Study on THC/CBD Therapy for Dementia-Related Agitation at End of Life

BYLINE: Holly Moody-Porter Newswise — The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Palliative Medicine Program has launched a new clinical trial funded by the National Institute on Aging to explore a potential treatment for agitation in...

Trump administration warns Maryland to drop ‘gender ideology’ from federally funded programs

The Trump administration is threatening to defund grantees that promote different gender identities and certain sexual topics in schools — an effort set to impact two programs in Maryland that cost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. The U.S....

Travel nurse platforms draw scrutiny in health care gig economy 

Nurses using gig-work platforms like CareRev often face conflicting expectations, expected to follow hospital protocols like employees but lacking employee benefits and protections. The classification of gig workers as independent contractors is...

Trump's budget law could impact Maryland Planned Parenthood coverage

Some Marylanders seeking care at Planned Parenthood could feel the impacts of a new measure included in President Trump's domestic policy law.The law prevents people from using federal Medicaid coverage for services from health care providers that...

Trump administration threatens to defund Maryland programs promoting 'gender ideology'

Washington, D.C. (WBFF) — The Trump administration is threatening to defund its grantees that promote different gender identities and certain sexual topics in schools — an effort set to impact two programs in Maryland that cost tens of millions of...