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The Howard County Public School System is still facing a budget shortfall after the county's fiscal year 2026 budget was approved on Wednesday.
Maryland residents are pushing back against a possible court order that would allow surveyors on their property to assess the controversial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP).
Johns Hopkins Hospital is celebrating thousands of inspiring recovery journeys, and the medical care teams who helped save their lives.
Classmates and witnesses took the stand as testimony started on Wednesday in the case against a 16-year-old charged in a deadly shooting inside Joppatowne High School in September 2024.
Memorial Day marks one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, signaling the unofficial start of summer.
Baltimore County Public Schools is working to finalize its budget ahead of a key vote by the County Council on Thursday.
Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial for a teen accused of a deadly Harford County high school shooting.
Maryland added 2,300 job in April, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
An Anne Arundel County woman died after she was found by police as they were responding to a reported overdose in April, according to law enforcement.
Maryland officials are pushing federal regulators to step in as Baltimore Gas and Electric customers face a $16 monthly bill increase starting June 1.
Maryland has settled with three companies accused of housing discrimination, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown.
A Baltimore County police officer has been identified in the shooting that killed 43-year-old Glenn Pettie during a mental health crisis on Sunday, May 18.
The world-famous Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron, flew over Annapolis despite rainy Maryland weather.
The Mexican Navy's tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17, previously visited Baltimore and was set to return to the Inner Harbor in 2026.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Howard County residents are worried about possible pollution from the W.R. Grace plant. "The Board of Appeals completed its review of this matter, and we operate our Columbia site in full compliance with all zoning and regulatory requirements," the company said in a statement.
Cool and blustery on Thursday in Maryland
Baltimore shares plans for summer youth engagement and curfews
Teen severely injured in deadly crash gets emotional reception at rugby game
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland, on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day.
A man attempted to rob a Beltsville bank with a kitten he stole just minutes before.
While most people search for ways to beat the brutal heat, there are others who welcome it.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said ineffective responses to multiple calls about a suspected gas leak led to a 2024 house explosion in Harford County, which killed the homeowner and a contractor.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
Magdalena, the signature restaurant at The Ivy Hotel, has just launched Hollywood in Baltimore — a cocktail collection created by mixologist Max Burge that pays homage to the iconic films that called our city home.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Heat, poor air quality linger in Maryland through Friday
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the tough combination of intense heat, humidity and poor air quality across much of Maryland.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Families sue Baltimore housing authority over Brooklyn Homes mass shooting
Tractor-trailer goes off road, slams into Dundalk homes
$2 million in grants to Anne Arundel nonprofits
Heat, poor air quality linger in Maryland through Friday