EPA Proposes Stricter Standards For Soot Pollution
Responding to a lawsuit from 11 states, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.
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Responding to a lawsuit from 11 states, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.
Health officials in Cecil County say a cat that scratched a person in the area of Port Deposit has tested positive for rabies.
It's something most of us take for granted: our eyesight. But imagine losing it and then trying to navigate in this world.
Maryland state health officials are expanding a ban on shellfish from South Korea, saying consumers shouldn't eat any fresh, frozen, and processed products.
A local waitress comes down with a highly contagious disease. She's now recovering and speaking out about what she's gone through.
There's a breakthrough at the University of Maryland Medical Center. For the first time ever in Maryland, a patient with an artificial heart receives a heart transplant.
A crib is supposed to be a safe place for babies. But doctors say crib bumpers could turn it into a death trap.
A serious, often fatal disease found mostly in premature babies has a simple solution, one that a local hospital has put into place.
For more than 20 years, the Orioles have been collecting donations for the Maryland Food Bank. As part of our Continuing Community Commitment, WJZ will be at all three Orioles games in full force this weekend collecting canned food.
Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders says America is experiencing a crisis in dental care, and has introduced legislation to address the issue.
Maryland's health department on Friday officially proposed the first statewide ban on the sale of crib bumper pads in cribs to begin next year.
Thousands of football players team up against the National Football League (NFL). They say the League hid the dangers of brain injuries on the field. Now, some are paying with their lives.
It's a challenge many adults would lose-- no soda for the next 30 days. But it's a test that nearly 200 students at one Baltimore City school plan to pass.
WJZ is continuing to investigate the smell at the Inner Harbor and if raw sewage is to blame. The initial results are in.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a recall of an Illinois-based food company's lasagna products that contain egg and soy-- allergens that were not mentioned on product labels.
Maryland will no longer automatically charge some juveniles as adults for several serious crimes.
The Penn North community in West Baltimore acknowledged a milestone on Tuesday, an entire year without a homicide.
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
Maryland's Board of Elections (SBE) says replacement mail-in ballots are being sent this week to voters for the state's 2026 primary elections.
Sheriffs in Maryland are filing a class-action lawsuit against the governor, the state, and the attorney general over recent immigration legislation.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Shane Baz struck out a season-high nine and Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night.
After spending the last year-and-a-half struggling to build on an impressive rookie season, Colton Cowser is coming through in the clutch again.
Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
More wet weather on Wednesday in Maryland
Rain and storms in Wednesday's Maryland forecast
Storm chances return to Maryland on Wednesday
Scattered showers and storms are possible through Wednesday with high levels of humidity.
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
More wet weather on Wednesday in Maryland
Maryland replacement mail-in ballots on way to voters
West Baltimore neighborhood marks 365 days without a homicide
Rain and storms in Wednesday's Maryland forecast
Baltimore's Safe Streets Penn North has had 365 days without a homicide