Anne Arundel County prepares for new school year with improved staffing
As Anne Arundel County students prepare to head back to school, district leaders are celebrating progress made in and outside of the classroom.
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As Anne Arundel County students prepare to head back to school, district leaders are celebrating progress made in and outside of the classroom.
Maryland education leaders said Wednesday that they plan to focus on attendance, core instruction and teacher recruitment for the 2025-26 school year.
Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes is preparing for his second school year in the role.
Tax-free week in Maryland ends on Saturday, August 16.
St. Francis Academy is partnering with NCIA to pack backpacks with school supplies at the 20th annual Res Fest, a community resource fair.
Save up to 59% off on back-to-school supplies from Amazon, Target, Walmart and more.
With the school year in full swing, many children are going back to daycare.
Hundreds of high school seniors in Anne Arundel County wrestled with the decision to attend the brand-new Severn Run High School over returning to their previous school.
Baltimore County school buses are now equipped with cameras inside and outside to capture video of drivers who fail to stop when a bus picks up or drops off students.
Baltimore City students celebrated their back to school on Monday looking to continue their progress with attendance. The district saw a 5% increase last year.
More than 21,000 Anne Arundel County students, impacted by the district's redistricting, started a new year on Monday at a different school.
Monday was the first test to see if Howard County leaders did enough to make sure history won't repeat itself with school bus blunders.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.
Students in Anne Arundel County are heading back to school Monday, with some significant changes designed to set them up for success.
Speed cameras have been installed in dozens of school zones throughout the Baltimore area with a focus on keeping students safe from reckless drivers.
Students in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County are going back to school on Monday.
Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Roquan Smith visited a Baltimore City school on Sunday to make sure students are prepared for Monday's first day of school.
2024-2025 is the first full academic year for Maryland's new state superintendent of schools Dr. Carey M. Wright.
One in five people in the United States struggle with learning or attention disabilities, according to the Learning Disability Association of America.
Dr. Mark Bedell is about to embark on his third year as superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
This week, about 250 first-year teachers are participating in new teacher orientation at Havre de Grace Middle/High School in Harford County.
Baltimore County school teachers are getting their classrooms ready and finalizing those lesson plans with the first school bell set to ring on Monday.
As Baltimore City students prepare for a new school year, it also marks the ninth and final year for its school CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises.
As you get your child ready to go back to school, put vaccinations on your to-do list.
The Howard County Public Schools are kicking off a new year with a new superintendent.
If passed, the bill would allow certain counties, including Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel, to install cameras at crosswalks.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
Log Cabin Homemade Chocolates, a Maryland family-owned business, is set to close after 66 years in business.
An armed man was shot and injured by police after officers responded to a fight in West Baltimore that led to a foot chase Thursday afternoon.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Temperatures Thursday afternoon will be 30° colder than they were Wednesday afternoon.
An armed man was shot and injured by police after officers responded to a fight in West Baltimore that led to a foot chase Thursday afternoon.
If passed, the bill would allow certain counties, including Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel, to install cameras at crosswalks.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, made a visit to an award-winning Baltimore restaurant this week.
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.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ragina Ali, AAA, shares tips on how drivers can maximize their money at the pump.
Maryland's J.O. Spice shows how their crab spice is made.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is showing off its two new exhibits.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
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.
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.
Warming up in Maryland ahead of storm chances on Easter
Cooler weather returned to Maryland Thursday with rain in the forecast for Easter.
Widespread rain is expected on Sunday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cooler temperatures follow storms in Maryland
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Family of paralyzed man in Baltimore County police shooting concerned over mental health response
State lawmakers consider bill to bring crosswalk cameras to some Maryland intersections
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Popular Harford County chocolate shop closing after 66 years