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President Biden says he’s visiting Baltimore to tout his $1 trillion infrastructure package, which is expected to give Maryland as much as $6 billion. The future of telemedicine services, made more accessible by expiring laws, is uncertain. And Baltimore food bloggers are trying to help local restaurants and bars survive the pandemic.

The State Board of Education got an earful from parents at a hearing yesterday as they near a decision to lift or keep in place the statewide mask mandate in schools. Baltimore’s mayor announces how $55 million will be allocated in the next round of ARPA funds spending. And we have more from our City Hall reporter on a package of bills that may bring back Baltimore’s dollar housing program.

5 to 11 year olds are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. We have the latest from the state health department, Baltimore City and surrounding counties on vaccine rollout... plus a conversation with a pediatrician about the vaccine for children. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski shares his plans for spending $160 million in ARPA funds. Meanwhile in Baltimore City, Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration is now required to give monthly reports on federal relief spending. And the latest on what the Maryland Food Bank is doing to fight food insecurity.

The child care industry across the state is suffering financially, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only partly to blame. The debate over how to redraw Baltimore County Council maps to represent racial equity is an unsolved conundrum. And President Biden paid a second visit to Baltimore, this time drumming up enthusiasm for his recently passed trillion dollar infrastructure package.

Why are so many of Baltimore’s Jews now in the northwest corner of the city?

Johnny Olszewski proposes Baltimore County’s first public campaign financing system to equal the playing field...but some opponents are already crying foul. Baltimore City Council’s president has a bill to bring back the dollar housing program. And as we near the end of another year under the pandemic, the so-called ‘new normal’ has taken a tremendous toll on families of school aged children and teachers. We'll hear from a local teacher about why so many have left the profession and why she’s staying.

The state health department is creating a “surge operation center” as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and the U.S. reaches a grim milestone. Cases of COVID-19 doubled this month in Baltimore County Public Schools. Baltimore’s homicides rose this year – and so has success in solving them. Plus we’ll hear from doctors on what we know about COVID-19 “long haulers.”

Where did the marble come from for all those Baltimore rowhouse steps?

The State Health Department’s website has been hit with a cyber attack. Maryland is now among the 17 states with the omicron variant. The State Senate overrides most of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes in a special session. A new Towson high school is out, but debate over how to spend billions on Baltimore County schools continues. Our City Hall reporter untangles something called “tangled titles,” and how they strip Black families of shelter and generational wealth. Plus a quick guide on applying for Baltimore City rental assistance.

COVID-19 hospitalization rates in Maryland are at their highest since May. Baltimore County will give bonuses to school employees hoping to stem a tidal wave of resignations. Mayor Brandon Scott marks his first year in office…still facing a pandemic but with hundreds of millions in ARPA dollars to address many issues. Republicans in Maryland’s Senate try to rally support for Hogan’s tough on crime measures in this special session. And Dr. Leana Wen shares what’s known about omicron.

More than 1,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 for the first time since April. State health officials are urging people to get their vaccines and their booster shots. 16 to 17 year olds are now eligible for COVID-19 boosters. And the General Assembly overrides Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the Congressional redistricting maps.

We asked the artist, Jonathan Borofsky

The Maryland Department of Health’s website continues to be affected by a cyber attack that happened earlier this month. Anne Arundel’s County Executive touts his administration’s accomplishments in his state of the county speech. The Baltimore County Council is set to hold a public hearing on a redistricting map tomorrow that opponents say weaken the voting power of minorities. And an infectious diseases doctor tells us why boosters are no longer an option, but a necessity.

It didn’t take long. A case of Omicron has been discovered in the U.S. The Maryland State School Board votes in favor of what’s called, “off-ramps” that could gradually end the statewide schools' mask mandate. Governor Hogan urges adults to get their booster shots. Unvaccinated Baltimore County employees started mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing today. A state delegate gets a big union endorsement in the state comptroller’s race. Baltimore school children could soon get the free Wi-Fi they need. The City’s often embattled Inspector General gets a big nod of approval. Congressional Redistricting plans could boot a longtime Maryland republican out of his district. And in the midst of all of this...today is World AIDS Day. We’ve got a packed show for you!

Omicron has been detected in Maryland. Baltimore police have made an arrest in one of the city’s most recent heinous crimes. Maryland’s General Assembly convenes for a special session next week to tackle Congressional redistricting maps and Gov. Hogan’s vetoes. And the four-term State’s Attorney for Baltimore County will face his first Democratic primary challenger since he first ran for office.

In this sixth episode of Your Child's Brain, a podcast series about the mysteries of the child’s developing brain, we discuss cerebral palsy.

Is there any rhyme or reason to how the reds and greens are coordinated?

Health officials are trying to learn more about the new COVID-19 variant known as omicron, which the World Health Organization is calling a “variant of concern.” No cases of the omicron variant are reported in the U.S. yet, but Maryland has also seen a sharp increase of new COVID cases this month. As Lung Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we have tips from a surgeon on prevention and screening. And we’ll hear from a grief counselor on how to cope with loss during the holiday season.

Maryland's positivity rate is the highest it’s been since the summer of 2020. Hospital leaders in Baltimore County are warning of a severe bed shortage due to the ongoing COVID surge. And the President of the Maryland Hospital Association tells us what we have to look forward to in the new year.

Health experts warned us of a possible post-Thanksgiving surge. Well…that COVID surge is here, and Maryland hospitals are already feeling the impact. Baltimore City’s Health Commissioner gives a spin down on what we now know about omicron. Environmental advocacy groups are gearing up for the 2022 Maryland Legislative session. And a Baltimore task force aims to build a pathway between vulnerable communities and the trauma informed care they need.