Md. Accepts 667 Buyouts From State Employees
Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration has accepted 667 voluntary buyouts from state employees to save about $29 million in the state's general fund, which is less than the governor had hoped to save.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration has accepted 667 voluntary buyouts from state employees to save about $29 million in the state's general fund, which is less than the governor had hoped to save.
Questions of who will run Maryland's Senate have opened a rift in the Senate Democratic Caucus and spurred a rebuke from the longest-serving Senate president in state history.
If you watched Governor Martin O'Malley's State of the State Address on Thursday, you may have heard the governor tell the story about a woman who was unemployed but now has a higher paying job. WJZ tracked her down.
The state of Maryland is strong. That's the overall message from Governor Martin O'Malley as he lays out his priorities for his second term in office.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown says Gov. Martin O'Malley is supporting his brother and political confidant Peter O'Malley to be the next chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party.
Gov. Martin O'Malley again is blasting utilities that take too long to restore power outages.
Republican Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio is giving the Maryland GOP's response to Gov. Martin O'Malley's State of the State speech.
In less than 24 hours, Governor Martin O'Malley will address Marylanders about his vision for the next four years. But before he does that, he sat down with Vic Carter for a one-on-one discussion about his priorities.
The head of Maryland's Democratic Party says she's stepping down.
The lawyer for a U.S. Army private suspected of leaking classified material to WikiLeaks says his client does not hold dual U.S.-British citizenship.
Maryland's senate president wants lawmakers to "put on a happy face" as they slog through another tough budget year.
A former aide to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy has been found guilty by a federal jury of stealing more than $75,000 from the Senate by giving himself unauthorized salary and bonuses.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers say Gov. Martin O'Malley has told them he'll keep an open mind on new taxes as they seek a spending plan that minimizes cuts to education, health care and transportation.
Hancock's mayor and two members of the Town Council kept their seats in a municipal election.
Maryland Republican lawmakers are seeking recognition across the state for the late President Ronald Reagan as the 100th anniversary of his birth nears.
Tensions between Maryland's State House and the White House have been on the rise with President Trump and Gov. Wes Moore trading barbs at each other over the past week on everything from immigration to sewage in the Potomac.
Three 14-year-olds are facing charges after allegedly hitting a Baltimore Police officer with a stolen car while fleeing the scene of a reported attempted break-in, according to department officials.
Baltimore City's Department of Transportation says nearly 1,000 potholes were reported citywide since the major winter storm a few weeks ago.
An Anne Arundel County school is remembering a longtime substitute teacher who retired at 99 and died last weekend at 104.
Watching for the possibility of accumulating snow by the end of the 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.
WJZ hangs out with a Maryland horse who won top honors for steeplechase.
Sassanova boutique in Baltimore talks spring fashion trends.
Baltimore boxing trainer Calvin Ford talks about training Chrisean Rock.
WJZ visits the Henry G. Parks Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland debuts new programs and exhibitions in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
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.
Nice Saturday in Maryland, snow chances on Sunday
Maryland weekend starts nice, ends potentially snowy
Rainy weather returns to Maryland Thursday after foggy conditions impacted the morning commute.
Watching for the possibility of accumulating snow by the end of the weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
President Trump, Gov. Moore continue clash over sewage spill, immigration
Nice Saturday in Maryland, snow chances on Sunday
Baltimore Banner: YMCA employees got food pantry rather than pay raises
Nykayla Strawder Memorial Act aims to help curb juvenile crime in Maryland
Video shows BPD officer firing gun at teens in stolen car