Maryland Ends 2021 Fiscal Year With $2.5 Billion Budget Surplus
Maryland will have a head start on next year's spending thanks to a $2.5 billion budget surplus.
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Maryland will have a head start on next year's spending thanks to a $2.5 billion budget surplus.
Traevon George, 35, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to murdering Andre Giles after the two men had a dispute on The Block last January, the Office of the State's Attorney For Baltimore City announced on Wednesday.
The federal government awarded $18.2 million to five Maryland organizations to increase access to mental health services and substance use treatment, Maryland's Congressional Democrats announced on Wednesday.
Attention, lords and ladies: The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration declares that heavy traffic is expected on state roads during the Maryland Renaissance Festival, open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 24.
The gas and energy provider committed $200,000 to each school for $10,000 scholarships to 15 "BGE Scholars."
The white No. 9 jersey, black pants and socks Justin Tucker wore as he kicked his record-setting 66-yard field goal last Sunday are now on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
According to CDC data, more than 125,000 pregnant people have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 through Sept. 27, resulting in 22,000 hospitalizations and 161 deaths. Twenty-two of those deaths occurred in the month of August, the agency said.
A 30-year-old man faces a murder charge in a shooting last month in Northeast Baltimore.
Officials said the house sustained over $1,000 in damage.
Dead rodents, water leaks and HVAC problems that could potentially spoil medical tests are just some of the problems plaguing the Baltimore City Health Department's Druid Sexual Health Clinic in Druid Heights, according to a new report by the Office of the Inspector General.
A person was found dead at a house fire in northeast Baltimore City.
The federal government may be headed toward another shutdown. How could that affect you?
Maryland reported 1,125 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Officers responded around midnight to the 900 block of Broadway for a shot spotter alert, where they found a 44-year-old man who was shot in the abdomen.
The crash happened on I-97 at exit 10 to Benfield Boulevard
A 16-year-old boy is now facing first-degree murder charges in the shooting deaths of a young brother and sister in Gwynn Oak, Maryland earlier this month.
A new audit shows Maryland administered SNAP benefits to ineligible residents, including lottery winners and people who are incarcerated.
The cyberattack impacted Chick-fil-A One Loyalty accounts in 10 states, including Maryland.
The Baltimore group Families for Safer Streets says both the city and state roadways have design challenges, and it's time to make the roads safer.
Two men were arrested for stealing more than 100 bronze memorial vases worth more than $100,000 from a cemetery in Waldorf, Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
A new audit shows Maryland administered SNAP benefits to ineligible residents, including lottery winners and people who are incarcerated.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
WJZ is live at Nora Blú, a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon district, checking out their menu items and hand-crafted cocktails.
Heidi Ackerman, Charm City Sings, and Katie Long, Friends of Patterson Park, join us to talk about their upcoming performance on July 26 with Down Range, the U.S. Army rock band, for an evening that blends voices, genres and community spirit.
Dr. Mona Gahunia explains what people should know about the current outbreak, how the parasite spreads, and warning signs that warrant medical attention.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
The 2026 lineup has been announced for Baltimore's Charm City Live music festival, including performances from Boyz II Men and Case.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
Nice, pleasant weather on Thursday in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachel Jay has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
The forecast trends cooler and drier heading into late week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Baltimore County Police arrested 16-year-old Keith James Jr. Wednesday for the murders of 9-year-old Steve Allen and his sister, 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Nice, pleasant weather on Thursday in Maryland
Safety advocates push for changes on Maryland roads after recent deaths
Teenager critically injured in Northeast Baltimore shooting
16-year-old arrested for murder of young siblings in Baltimore County