Stink bug habitat could expand in northern U.S., study suggests
Now that it's autumn, people could see stink bugs creeping into their homes "by the thousands." One study suggests that within a few decades, even more people will be impacted.
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On Thanksgiving, Gov. Hogan Lauds MD Farmers, Urges Residents To Shop Local
On Thanksgiving Day, Gov. Larry Hogan released a video message lauding the work of local farmers and encouraging Marylanders to shop local.
Gov. Larry Hogan Thanks Cecil County Farmers, Tours Business Park
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday visited the Cecil County Fair and got a bird's eye view of a major business park in North East.
Maryland Farmer Uses Specific Farming Techniques To Fight Climate Change
Trey Hill started adopting "climate-smart" farming techniques 20 years ago.
Effort Underway To Show Kids Where Food Comes From
An effort is underway to teach kids in Harford County that food doesn't come from a store but is grown on a farm.
Gov. Hogan Launches Task Force To Bring New Push In Solar, Wind Energy Projects
It will also examine how the state can promote clean power while minimizing the impact that large solar and wind energy projects can have on rural communities and agriculture-focused areas in the state.
Franciscan Friars' 'Little Portion Farm' Restores Land While Providing Produce For Those In Need
A little farm in Ellicott City has an ambitious goal: to grow fresh, organic fruits and vegetables for the people of west Baltimore and do it in a way that will restore tired farmland.
Antietam Blush, Maryland's First Native Apple, To Debut In A Few Years
The "Antietam Blush" is being developed at the University of Maryland, bred specifically for the climate and growing culture of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Wet Weather Could Be Affecting Urban Farms' Harvest, But Farmers Stay Positive
Many city residents have come to rely on small urban farms to put fresh crops on their tables as they supplement what they buy at the grocery store.
Maryland Farms Taking Precautions To Prevent Avian Flu
This week's cold weather is a warning for the Maryland agriculture industry.
State, Poultry Industry Take Precautions Against Bird Flu
Agriculture officials and poultry farmers in Maryland are taking extra precautions against bird flu after outbreaks devastated flocks in other states.
Howard County Officials To Discuss Farming
Howard County officials will be talking about the future of farming in the county.
Md. Wants Nominees For Agricultural Hall Of Fame
Officials in Maryland are accepting nominations for the Governor's Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Maryland Ag Leaders Promote 'Ice Cream Trail'
The Maryland Agriculture Department is promoting an ice cream trail stretching from western Maryland to the Eastern Shore.
Farmers Learn Of Changes In New Farm Bill
The U.S. Agriculture Department is offering Maryland farmers a chance to learn about changes in the 2014 Farm Bill affecting natural resources conservation.
Md. Urges Awareness Of Invasive Species
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help reduce the spread of invasive species that pose a threat to agricultural and natural resources.
New Fertilizer Regulations Aimed To Cut Chesapeake Bay Pollution
Maryland agriculture officials say new fertilizer regulations may be phased in over the next year, instead of being implemented all at once in the fall.
Saying Goodbye To The Last Of Summer At The Maryland State Fair
Though we're still three weeks away from the last day of summer, for many, it effectively ends Labor Day. Also wrapping up is the Maryland State Fair.
Chicken Skeletons From China Prevented From Entering Baltimore
Chicken skeletons from China arrived to Baltimore by sea. But Baltimore U.S. Customs and Border Protection wouldn't allow them in the city.
Fresh Feed: Marylanders Encouraged To Buy Locally Grown Foods
Keeping local dollars local--that's the challenge Maryland officials are asking residents to do this week.
Giant Hogweed Plant Can Burn Skin, Cause Blindness
A massive plant with sap that burns like acid. It's not the latest Hollywood monster. It's real.
UMES Acquires Farm For Agricultural Research
Organic and sustainable farming are among the areas that will be studied at a 365-acre farm recently acquired by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for use as an agricultural research facility.
Conference Highlights Growing Hops Industry
Maryland's first Northeast hops conference held in Frederick proved that the industry is rebounding.
Senate Committee Passes Agriculture Certainty Bill
A Maryland Senate committee has approved an agriculture certainty bill that has split support from environmental groups.
Smithsonian Begins Creating U.S. Agriculture Archive
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is collecting stories about agriculture innovations for a future exhibition on American business.
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Temperatures will begin to soar by week's end
Orioles Cedric Mullins sidelined with groin strain; team prepares for his absence
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is sidelined with a right abductor groin strain
Guardians rookie Allen brilliant as Cleveland blanks Orioles 5-0
Logan Allen has joined some impressive company with this start to his career in Cleveland.
$4000 reward offered for info on persons of interest in Eutaw Street shooting
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street that left five victims injured.
Shooting on Hollywood, Florida boardwalk leaves nine wounded
At least 3 children were among them. People ran frantically from the scene. One suspect was in custody and others were being sought.
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Memorial Day weekend sees surge in travel as Marylander's return home
This holiday weekend, has been pegged as the busiest Memorial Day weekend in years.
First Alert Forecast: Summer-like weather ahead
Temperatures will begin to soar by week's end
Orioles Cedric Mullins sidelined with groin strain; team prepares for his absence
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is sidelined with a right abductor groin strain
$4000 reward offered for info on persons of interest in Eutaw Street shooting
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street that left five victims injured.
Guardians rookie Allen brilliant as Cleveland blanks Orioles 5-0
Logan Allen has joined some impressive company with this start to his career in Cleveland.
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Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Woman shot near Parkville shopping center
The victim was hospitalized but is expected to survive, police said.
Rush of travelers expected Monday as Memorial Day weekend wraps up
The Transportation Security Administration tweeted that roughly over 2.7 million passengers were screened at airports nationwide Friday.
Memorial Day travel: The best times to cross the Bay Bridge this holiday weekend
AAA predicts that 39 million Americans will be traveling Thursday through Monday, up more than 8% from last year, including 814,000 Marylanders.
Maryland's most popular baby names in 2022 revealed
The Social Security Administration has been releasing lists of the top U.S. baby names since 1997.
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Pool Manager Jennifer Rafiq on the opening of Pools in Anne Arundel County
The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department announced the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park opened over the weekend
CBS Mornings co-anchor and Maryland-native Tony Dokoupil discusses coming home to throw out the firs
Along with a first pitch from a familiar face, the Orioles kick off their Birdland Summer Music Series on Saturday with a postgame concert featuring Andy Grammer
Where's Amy? Learning about the Wine Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Where's Amy? Learning about the Wine Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
WJZ checks in with Geresbeck's Food Market for Food Truck Friday
WJZ checks in with Geresbeck's Food Market for Food Truck Friday
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for Memorial Day weekend
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for Memorial Day weekend
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Baltimore Orioles host, honor families of fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, known as TAPS, cares for the families of fallen military members.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs, marking 12 deaths this month
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Baltimore Orioles lose to the Texas Rangers 5-3
Baltimore failed to score until Austin Hays connected in the seventh and trailed 5-1 before an uprising in the ninth was blunted with the potential tying run at the plate.
Savacool and Keister lead Maryland into Big Ten title game, defeating Nebraska 4-2
Jason Savacool pitched six shutout innings, Kevin Keister drove in two runs and Maryland advanced to the Big Ten Tournament championship game, defeating Nebraska 4-2 on Saturday.
Baltimore Orioles debut new look on the baseball field
The new uniform has already been a big seller at Camden Yards.
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Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Advocates concerned Anne Arundel Schools' flag policy could harm inclusivity, education efforts
The first reading of the AACPS policy happened during a meeting last night, allowing people to publicly express their concerns.
Missouri man, 19, arrested in U-Haul crash at White House
Video from the scene showed officers confiscating a Nazi flag.
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
John Waters to receive honorary degree from the University of Baltimore
Mayor Brandon Scott will deliver the commencement's keynote address.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Move over axe throwing, Baltimore's going Footbowling
You throw a football, and knock down your opponent's bowling pins. And it's trickier than it sounds.
Howard County native plays Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" musical at the Hippodrome
Caroline Bowman went to Glenelg High School, where she met "the best drama teacher in the entire world" Sue Miller. She then went to Penn State to pursue acting.
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Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
Are you who you say you are? TSA tests facial recognition technology to boost airport security
TSA says the goal of the pilot is to improve the accuracy of the identity verification without slowing down the speed at which passengers pass through the checkpoints — a key issue for an agency that sees 2.4 million passengers daily.
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Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
Maryland Supreme Court reverses ruling on digital ad tax
Last year, the circuit court ruled that the tax on digital advertising violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, which prohibits discrimination against electronic commerce.
Maryland awards $3M in grants to developers in disinvested communities
The funding, which is the first awards announced under the Emerging Developer Fund, would create or preserve nearly 500 affordable housing units in Baltimore and Chestertown, the governor's office said.
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Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
What does the end of the Covid-19 national emergency mean? Dr. Leana Wen explains
The national public health emergency around Covid-19 officially ends in the United States on Thursday, May 11, more than three years after it was first declared.
FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill, teeing up approval
Perrigo wants to sell its Opill brand birth control pills in stores without a prescription.
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Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Looking for cheap Taylor Swift tickets? Here's where to look.
Some Twitter accounts can help fans score last-minute tickets to the pop star's sold out shows, although consumers should beware of scams.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Spokesperson: Harry, Meghan in "near catastrophic" chase
The NYPD says there were no "reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests."
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First Alert Forecast: Summer-like weather ahead
Temperatures will begin to soar by week's end
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/2023
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/2023
Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 5/29/2023
Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 5/29/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast
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Catholic charities in Baltimore focus on opening conversation around mental health
Catholic charities in Baltimore focus on opening conversation around mental health
Police seek to identify three people for shooting that injured five
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street near Lexington Market last week that left five victims injured.
Last day of holiday travel weekend proves to be busy for BWI travelers
Last day of holiday travel weekend proves to be busy for BWI travelers
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
Governor Moore speaks at Memorial Day event in Baltimore
Governor Moore speaks at Memorial Day event in Baltimore