Maryland Adds 3,900 Jobs In March, Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.6%
Maryland added 3,900 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell below 5%, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maryland added 3,900 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell below 5%, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fifty-four local business districts and 250 nonprofit organizations have received $10 million in grants for security enhancements as part of Gov. Larry Hogan's $500 million "Re-Fund the Police" initiative, state officials said Thursday.
Women's clothing store Brightside Boutique is relocating its Fells Point store to Harbor East, but owner Christie Vazquez is planning a new concept for the space at 732 S. Broadway.
Wegmans, the Rochester, N.Y.-based gourmet grocery store chain with eight locations in Maryland, said Thursday it plans to phase out plastic bags in all its stores.
Marylanders are due to receive $1.86 billion in savings after Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson signed into law a package of tax cuts, including a bill that eliminates the income tax for most retirees in the state.
Morgan State University has agreed to buy the former site of Lake Clifton High School and plans to invest $200 million turning an approximately 73-acre parcel into a new satellite campus, city officials said.
A major Baltimore business is leaving the heart of the downtown, and while the move isn't too far away, it's one that's becoming all too familiar for the Inner Harbor.
Fanatics, one of the leading e-commerce retailers offering licensed sports apparel and collectibles, has signed a lease at a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, the Maryland Department of Commerce said.
Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson have reached an agreement on tax cuts that over the next five years will provide savings to retirees, small businesses and low-income families, the lawmakers announced in a joint release.
Maryland added 16,700 jobs in the month of February and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 5%, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Friday put out a call for businesses to employ young Baltimoreans through the city's YouthWorks program.
The U.S. has been undercounting the number of Americans living in poverty by millions, according to a Johns Hopkins economist.
Heavy Seas Beer is releasing a new beer to raise money for humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine, and they're using a recipe from a brewery based in the country to do it.
Labeling the current schedule "overly conservative," Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday renewed his call for extending the gas tax holiday in Maryland to 90 days, saying the state can afford to provide more relief at the pump.
An Amazon warehouse in Essex delivers millions of packages every year, and nearly all that work is powered by women.
Harford County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson's contract will not be renewed when it expires in June, the school board announced on Monday.
Baltimore is the latest jurisdiction in Maryland to propose bills in response to immigration enforcement.
Officers responded around 2:15 p.m. for a reported shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Montgomery County, where a student was found in the hallway with a gunshot wound.
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
There is a brief chance of a few showers Tuesday night, followed by a greater chance of unsettled weather this weekend.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass checks in with Jeff Provenzano, whose team devised a plan to transport, store and melt snow at the parking lots between Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
WJZ is at Green Spring Station checking out a selection of Valentine’s Day gift and outfit items.
Coach Tre shares a few beginner-friendly workout moves for those who are looking for a fresh start. He focuses on nutrition, physical, and mental heath in all his clients.
Marty Bass is with Chef Antoine Thomas learning how he uses his special Chef's Blend seasoning to create the ultimate game day spread.
WJZ visited the special Valentine's Day edition of the haunted attraction. Cupid's Revenge, presented by Bennett's Curse, is open February 6th and 7th.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
Buzz Williams' first season at Maryland is producing the wrong kind of history.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.
Doyle takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this season as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson dealt with injury problems.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Warm-up in Maryland this week
Maryland will experience a weather warm-up this week before a chance for snow and rain returns this weekend.
There is a brief chance of a few showers Tuesday night, followed by a greater chance of unsettled weather this weekend.
Warmer temperatures are on the way in Maryland this week
Dangerously cold conditions continue in Maryland on Sunday
Former Baltimore DPW manager sues city, alleges "racially hostile" workplace
Student arrested after shooting inside Maryland high school
Maryland law enforcement back 287(g) agreements
Harford County school board to determine superintendent's contract
Charges dropped against Baltimore County teacher accused of abusing students