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Mayor Brandon Scott sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday formally inviting him to come to Baltimore and see the progress being made to reduce violence in the city.
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
"Enough, enough," President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into "killing fields."
Attila spent five years as the agency's CFO before leaving to be the Chief Human Resources Officer for Montgomery County.
"The AAA ratings ensure that the interest rates on the State's bonds remain low, saving Maryland residents millions of dollars. We can then invest those savings into schools, roads, healthcare facilities, and other community needs," Maryland State Treasurer Dereck E. Davis said.
In a letter addressed to Scott, the governor referenced a February meeting with the mayor in which Scott laid out his plan to battle Baltimore's sustained violent crime problem.
The deliberations come as the country mourns another tragedy, victims of gun violence plea for more action, and the political branches seem forever divided on a path forward.
"Please, please, please damnit - put yourselves in the shoes of these parents just for once," Schumer said as he opened the Senate.
"The problem is not the marginal impact of $0.06 inflation adjustment to the wholesale gas tax," they said. "The problem is big oil companies exploiting global uncertainty to drive the price of gas to more than $4 a gallon."
Gov. Larry Hogan called for the state's CFO to "halt or minimalize" the impact of a forthcoming increase in the state's gas tax, saying the price bump is "unconscionable" amid record prices and steep inflation.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen is recovering after suffering a minor stroke over the weekend.
Two council members will introduce a resolution calling on Mayor Brandon Scott and the council to create a public fund supporting local reproductive health organizations.
In addition to the $4 billion capital budget signed Monday, HB 1397 caps the copay or coinsurance of insulin to "no more than $30 for a 30-day supply."
Former Mayor Catherine Pugh, 72, talked with The Afro about her 19-month stint in the Federal Correctional Institution in Aliceville, Alabama. and how she plans to make a resurgence in Baltimore.
The Baltimore City Board of Ethics on Thursday said City Council President Nick Mosby violated the city's ethics law when he accepted donations to cover his legal expenses and those of his wife, Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
The Port of Baltimore experienced its second-best year on record in 2025 amid its ongoing recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
Parents and advocates said the proposed reductions to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration, included in Gov. Wes Moore's fiscal year 2027 budget plan, could have devastating consequences for families who depend on self-directed services to care for loved ones at home.
Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly Twitter, over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system Grok.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Maryland Food Bank is sharing more information about its nutrition program.
Baltimore’s Port Discovery is holding the Play It Forward fundraising event.
Actor Johnny Alonso talks about a new series where WJZ's Marty Bass has a recurring cameo.
The Black Wall Barn and Lodge is opening March 24 at the Rotunda in Baltimore.
We are getting a sneak peak inside the new Barn and Lodge located at the Rotunda in Baltimore, Maryland.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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.
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Temperatures ramp up through Baltimore Orioles opening day
Expect chilly, early spring weather in Maryland Tuesday, with highs near 50°. A warming trend quickly begins on Wednesday, with warm weather peaking on Thursday.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Baltimore sures Elon Musk's A.I. company over Grok's fake sexual images
Demonstrators attempt to stop cuts to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration
Maryland organization raises awareness about the importance of organ donation
Unhealthy menu items could be flagged in Maryland under proposed bill