School Board Votes To Eliminate Class Rank For Anne Arundel County High Schools
It will allow schools to select valedictorians and salutatorian based on qualities like character and leadership, in addition to grade point average.
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It will allow schools to select valedictorians and salutatorian based on qualities like character and leadership, in addition to grade point average.
A memorial dedication, gun violence forum and moment of silence are among the events scheduled for the one-year anniversary of the attack on The Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland that killed five employees.
A 26-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly brandishing a BB gun during a road rage incident on Route 295 south of Route 197 in Prince George's County.
Police responded to two calls of shots being fired within 30 minutes of each other.
Baltimore City Police have confirmed new information in regard to a fatal motorcycle accident on Tuesday night.
Crews responded to a Glen Burnie home Wednesday afternoon for a report of a drowning victim.
New technology has helped Anne Arundel County Police identify a body found in a trash can in 1985 as Roger Kelso, a Glen Burnie High School graduate.
A 15-year-old boy from Annapolis last seen Friday has been reported missing.
Police identified the driver as 59-year-old Brad Ferrier and the passenger as 60-year-old Linda Carter-Ferrier.
A teenage victim in Glen Burnie reported that a substitute teacher at their school had engaged in sexual activities with him, as well as supplied him alcohol, police said Monday.
At this point they have hit 13 banks, each time changing the style of the crime.
Two workers were injured early Monday morning while performing trash pickups in St. Margarets, Anne Arundel County Police said.
People inside the house reported smoke coming from the vents in the hallway and bedroom.
Detectives received information about a possible CDS distribution in the area of 101 North Crain Highway in Glen Burnie.
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a robbery at a Taco Bell in Hanover on Sunday.
A 54-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Lake Shore in Anne Arundel County early Sunday morning.
Two people died Friday night when the vehicle they were in flipped off of Route 295 onto the westbound lanes of Route 100 in Hanover.
The Coast Guard and the Anne Arundel County Fire Department rescued four people from a vessel taking on water in Herring Bay late Friday night.
Witnesses reported that a 16-year-old teenage boy was riding his skateboard down a hill when he fell and struck his head.
Anne Arundel County detectives need the public's help to identify two suspects who were allegedly involved in a distraction theft at a store in Gambrills.
Keyshawn Brandon Hudson, 21, of Dunkirk, Md., is charged with robbery, second-degree assault and theft of $100 to under $1,500.
An Anne Arundel County man was arrested on child pornography charges after police searched his home Thursday morning.
Both are being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond.
A Linthicum man was arrested early Tuesday morning for a series of thefts from cars in the Brooklyn Park area, Anne Arundel County police said Wednesday.
58 people were arrested in Maryland as part of a two-month nationwide initiative cracking down on offenders of child sexual exploitation, state police said Tuesday.
A masked driver was arrested after police said he drove aggressively through the University of Maryland campus in College Park while waving what appeared to be a weapon Tuesday morning.
Baltimore City's State's Attorney's Office launched a new data dashboard aimed at providing greater transparency into how the office handles criminal cases and the outcomes of those cases.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 29.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history.
Last weekend's Big Ten opener at home was a 54-3 shellacking by the Bruins, the type of defeat that can put a coach past the point of no return with his bosses.
A new law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, creates additional enforcement measures for Maryland residents who register their vehicles out of state to avoid Maryland's vehicle registration requirements.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
The tense legal battle between Baltimore's inspector general and mayor over access to documents is being closely watched across the country.
On Sept. 11, a Maryland woman traveling on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Miami allegedly removed her pants mid-flight and began touching herself inappropriately.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
Artist Ayana Gordon, AAMP'd, joins us in studio to talk about why she encouraging Baltimoreans to get outside and explore their neighborhoods to find custom artworks.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at the restaurant checking out their extensive menu and specialty craft-cocktails.
Executive Director Adam Frank joins us in studio to talk about his plans for the organization and the upcoming season opener "American Belonging".
Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library, shares some of the most challenged books of 2025, and talks about their upcoming Cheers to AACPL events.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 29.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history.
Last weekend's Big Ten opener at home was a 54-3 shellacking by the Bruins, the type of defeat that can put a coach past the point of no return with his bosses.
Tyler Loop's long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis.
A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
A Baltimore federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to follow additional measures at ICE holding facilities in downtown Baltimore.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Summer-like temperatures this week in Maryland
Temperatures to rise into 80s in Maryland this week
Improving weather Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Summer-like temperatures this week in Maryland
Judge determines Trump administration violated order for Baltimore ICE facility
Masked driver on UMD campus arrested after waving video game rifle
17 suspects, including 3 students, arrested after shooting near Towson University
Baltimore police search for suspect after 2 older adults attacked in Fells Point