Dr. Leana Wen

Maryland Dems urge Governor Hogan to cease efforts to end pandemic unemployment benefits early. A judge denies bail for a Baltimore police officer accused of hiding the body of his teenaged stepson. And Dr. Leana Wen argues for vaccination requirements at schools and workplaces.

The outspoken public health advocate has advice for keeping our families safe while the pandemic continues.

Baltimore’s plastic bag ban gets put off until October. And Dr. Leana Wen cautions against complacency with COVID vaccination progress.

Advocates for Baltimore’s homeless help clear an encampment under a city overpass and find temporary housing for those who lived there. Mayor Scott responds to WYPR about getting delinquent homeowners off the upcoming tax sale list before they face foreclosure. And Baltimore’s former health commissioner says the Biden administration blew a big opportunity last week to tout the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Maryland will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today after federal health agencies called for a pause in its use. Dr. Leana Wen says the FDA & CDC recommendation is precautionary and is no cause to second-guess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in general. And the Maryland General Assembly has just wrapped up a historic legislative session – we have the highlights.

Dr. Leana Wen sheds light on virus variants, the vaccine, and how much historical mistrust is really at play in vaccine inequities. We also hear candid…

Amid snow and frigid temperatures, Baltimore’s mayor tries to get more homeless residents into shelter. And Dr. Leana Wen offers her insights on efforts…

Governor Hogan calls for Trump to step down and let Mike Pence lead until the presidential transition. Baltimore County officials report on vaccine…

Governor Hogan says businesses and county leaders must step up their enforcement of Maryland’s mask mandate and other restrictions. Baltimore County…

Public health expert Leana Wen puzzles through the COVID-19 diagnosis timeline, medical treatment, and recovery status of President Trump. And…