Maryland Senate OKs Ban On Releasing Balloons Into The Sky
The Maryland Senate has approved a measure that would create a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the atmosphere.
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The Maryland Senate has approved a measure that would create a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the atmosphere.
The fires caused several thousand dollars worth of damage but there were no injuries in any of the incidents.
Police are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting in Annapolis late Tuesday night.
There are now statues of two of America's pioneers inside the Maryland State House.
The 2017 murder of a Bowie State student has pushed his family to advocate for stronger hate crime laws in Maryland.
Police are investigating a shooting in Annapolis after a gun went off during a struggle between three people Monday night.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to break into a woman's home in Annapolis in the middle of the day on Monday.
The Maryland Department of the Environment announced Monday that it has reclassified parts of the Rhode and West rivers in Anne Arundel County for shellfish harvesting.
The statues of abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass will be unveiled Monday night in the Old House Chamber.
Five people were displaced after a fire ripped through a home in Brooklyn Park early Sunday morning, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department said.
Police are searching for two men who allegedly invaded a Pasadena home Monday morning.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program reached a 12-month high of $1 billion in reservations in 2019.
Annapolis Police responded to two calls for shots fired in the area of Madison Street in Annapolis Sunday night into Monday.
Anne Arundel County police are investigating suspicious activity at a Chuck-E-Cheese Saturday afternoon in Annapolis.
Detective Scott Ballard and Det. Ian Preece were both injured while investigating the murder of a Glen Burnie man on February 5.
The U.S. Naval Academy has identified the Midshipman who died on Saturday as Midshipman 3rd Class Duke Carrillo of Flower Mound, Texas.
A midshipman died at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis Saturday morning during a "semi-annual physical readiness test," the academy said.
Good news for Maryland drivers: the state's average gas price is down 21 cents from this time last month, AAA Mid-Atlantic said.
Heads up, Bay Bridge commuters: mid-day lane closures on the bridge will resume Monday.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is warning the public that several unauthorized "Go Fund Me" pages have been started for the two detectives who were shot earlier this week.
A 22-year-old Pasadena man is being charged in the shooting of two Anne Arundel County Police detectives and the murder of a Glen Burnie man.
A small cargo plane hit navigation equipment while landing at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport early Friday morning, an airport spokesperson said.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge's westbound span is temporarily closed due to a car accident Friday morning.
Police now say they have a person in custody after a manhunt Thursday for an "armed and dangerous" suspect who police say shot two police officers in Anne Arundel County late Wednesday night.
The news that police had arrested a person of interest in the shootings of two Anne Arundel County detectives Thursday came as a huge relief to neighbors who spent hours on edge.
The first day of Artscape may have been rainy, but it didn't stop people from showing up to support local artists.
Bunny's Buckets and Bubbles, a southern-style restaurant located in Fells Point, took what seemed to be some minor damage after a hit-and-run on Saturday night.
A Marine Corps veteran who recently graduated from Towson University is an example that it is never too late to pursue your passion.
Two people are facing non-life-threatening injuries after two separate shootings in Baltimore overnight, according to police.
More rain returns on Memorial Day Monday
The first day of Artscape may have been rainy, but it didn't stop people from showing up to support local artists.
Two people are facing non-life-threatening injuries after two separate shootings in Baltimore overnight, according to police.
Bunny's Buckets and Bubbles, a southern-style restaurant located in Fells Point, took what seemed to be some minor damage after a hit-and-run on Saturday night.
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA — but they could be dealing with packed highways, crowded airports, and higher travel costs.
More rain returns on Memorial Day Monday
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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
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.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 5/23/2026
Steady rain and breezy winds are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
More rain returns on Memorial Day Monday
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
The first day of Artscape may have been rainy, but it didn't stop people from showing up to support local artists.
Morgan State expands student housing to meet demand, more than 300 beds added
Bunny's Buckets and Bubbles, a southern-style restaurant located in Fells Point, took what appeared to be minor damage after an attempted hit-and-run.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 5/23/2026
Baltimore City park pools closed early on Saturday due to inclement weather