Despite vaccination rate drops, Maryland is in the clear for measles herd immunity

Maryland is well protected from measles, mumps and rubella, despite some declines in vaccination rates compared to the beginning of the pandemic. The data comes from a new study from Johns Hopkins University that shows a 2.7% decrease in vaccination rates …

Maryland turns to fired federal workers to solve teacher shortage

Dive Brief: Maryland is providing $1 million in grants to 11 colleges and universities within the state to create or expand online programs that will allow federal employees laid off by the Trump administration to earn a teaching license. The move is part …

Fall for stand-up paddleboarding on a tranquil Maryland creek

Paddleboarders and kayakers enjoy a May evening on King's Creek, a tributary of the Choptank River in Talbot County, MD. Dave Harp Ask just about any stand-up paddleboarder familiar with the Eastern Shore of Maryland’s slow-moving streams, and they’ll …

Firefighting drones under development at University of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — With wildfires growing more intense and destructive across the globe, a team of researchers at the University of Maryland is developing autonomous drone technology aimed at stopping fires before they spiral out of control. Their …

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, leaving intact a lower court ruling that upheld the law. In declining to review the decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th …

Senator predicts big changes coming to Maryland Blueprint, but after mid-term elections

MARYLAND — The struggle continues for many local school systems as they implement Maryland’s new multi-billion-dollar public education spending plan. During this year’s legislative session in Annapolis, changes were made to the Blueprint for Maryland’s …

Plagued by staffing shortages, Western Maryland juvenile facility struggles with safety

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Unsafe conditions continue to plague a Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) facility in Western Maryland, according to a longtime employee and verified by the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit. Due to staffing shortages, juveniles at the …

Maryland temperatures will be ramping up

Warmest Temperatures of the Year Expected Across Maryland This Week

By Derek Beasley Updated on: June 2, 2025 / 8:46 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Hazy, sunny, warmer Tuesday in Maryland Hazy, sunny, warmer Tuesday in Maryland 02:48 Marylanders can expect a taste of summer this week as the region warms up to the highest …

Maryland makes impression on four-star SLOT CJ Sadler

The Terps hosted the no. 42 player in the nation for an official visit when SLOT CJ Sadler visited this weekend. Maryland is battling the likes of Michigan, Michigan State, USC and many more for his pledge. According to his coach Marvin Rushing, the visit …