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.
The United States Naval Academy Class of 2029 officially became fourth-class midshipmen after completing the academy's annual Herndon Climb.
A prisoner who escaped from police custody in Baltimore was recaptured after five days, city police said.
Two Maryland men are facing charges after Aberdeen Police said they sexually assaulted a minor in a motel.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland, bringing back the crowds that once packed the venue to watch horse racing champions.
Baltimore leaders are expected to unveil the summer youth engagement strategy plan Wednesday evening.
Two more men are facing charges in connection with a Peeping Tom investigation in Towson, according to Baltimore County police.
Brief heavy rain and gustier winds are possible with a couple storms.
Two Maryland men are facing charges after Aberdeen Police said they sexually assaulted a minor in a motel.
Baltimore leaders are expected to unveil the summer youth engagement strategy plan Wednesday evening as the city is nearly a month away from the last day of school.
Lawyers for four of the men who died in the collapse expressed outrage over the alleged misconduct of the owner and operator of the cargo ship.
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.
Classic Consigns by KYS in Maryland talks about fascinator hats for Preakness.
Three-time Maryland horse trainer Brittany Russell is preparing for the 2026 running of the Preakness Stakes.
Sandbox VR, a virtual reality venue, is open in Baltimore.
Dick Hageman discusses how he plans to save the Preakness tradition of painting the winner of the weather vane despite a location change for the race this year.
The Bromo Arts Walk is returning to Baltimore on May 14.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland, bringing back the crowds that once packed the venue to watch horse racing champions.
Paul Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game, Trent Grisham hit a three-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Navy head coach Cindy Timchal won eight championships at Maryland, including seven straight from 1995 to 2001.
The Baltimore Orioles have moved their game time against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Orioles Park at Camden Yards to 1:05 p.m. due to the threat of rainy and stormy weather.
With the Triple Crown off the table, there's another bit of history that could be made in horse racing this week:
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.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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.
Sunny weather is expected to stick around through Wednesday afternoon in Maryland before rainy weather.
Brief heavy rain and gustier winds are possible with a couple storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rounds of showers and storms on Wednesday in Maryland
Storm and rain chances return to Maryland on Wednesday
College graduates are facing a challenging job market with about 60% having student loans.
The Social Security cost-of-living estimate have risen due to surging inflation.
The U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2029 reached the top of the Herndon Monument in two hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds.
President Trump traveled to China for talks with Xi Jinping on Iran, trade and AI.
A man accused of abducting a Baltimore County student was indicted on kidnapping, assault and sex offenses.