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There are growing calls across the country and right here in Maryland to raise the minimum wage. Struggling families are making an emotional plea to politicians.
Environment Maryland says more than 215 groups have written to the Obama administration supporting development of offshore wind power.
The owner of Maryland's largest casino has met with House Speaker Michael Busch to discuss the potential expansion of gambling in the state.
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett is skipping the Republican national convention in Tampa, Fla., next month to spend time campaigning.
The Maryland State Board of Elections has certified that the state's congressional redistricting map will be on the ballot in November for voters to approve or reject.
The state of Maryland is asking the federal government to designate part of the Eastern Shore as a national monument to abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Martin O'Malley says a draft of legislation to expand gambling in Maryland will not be available this week.
A campaign finance report shows that opponents of Maryland's same-sex marriage law spent more than $160,000 to force a referendum on the issue this November.
A military judge is barring the United Nations' torture investigator from testifying about the pretrial detention of a U.S. Army private charged with leaking classified information.
A military judge on Thursday largely barred an Army private from presenting evidence at his trial that the mountain of classified information he's accused of leaking did little harm to U.S. national security and foreign relations.
Congress faces another showdown over cuts and taxes. The deadline for automatic cuts to the Department of Defense and other agencies is rapidly approaching.
Water conservation is urged for much of the area and a temporary water system is finally in place on Light Street. Just hours ago, Sen. Ben Cardin spoke to Congress, alarmed about what could happen next.
State Sen. Brian Frosh says he is exploring a run for attorney general of Maryland.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed five judges.
The Baltimore County Council will vote on two bills Monday evening that could increase protections for immigrant communities.
Following a couple opportunities for snow, frigid weather returns this weekend.
Some Maryland schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Feb. 3, as some areas continue to deal with snow and ice on roads and frigid early morning temperatures.
Emergency legislation introduced in the Howard County Council could prevent privately owned buildings from operating as detention centers.
More people are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural diamonds.
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.
Maryland's Crab Hog did not see his shadow.
WJZ goes behind the scenes of Fences at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Maryland.
Marty Bass takes a tour of Baltimore's Mug Museum.
WJZ takes a trip to Twin Thrift Shop in Maryland.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman shares important filing information and deadlines for Maryland taxpayers.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
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.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
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.
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.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Maryland saw a slight weather warm-up on Monday after a week of below freezing temperatures. The state could see more snow this week.
Following a couple opportunities for snow, frigid weather returns this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures get above freezing this week in Maryland
There will be a few days above freezing this week across Maryland before more snow chances and colder temperatures return.
Emergency legislation in Howard County could prevent privately-owned buildings from operating as detention centers.
The Kennedy family is slamming President Trump’s proposal to close the Kennedy Center for two years.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, is missing in Arizona. She is 84 years old.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow as Maryland celebrated Crab Hog Day.
Baltimore-based band Turnstile won a Grammy for Best Rock Album.