Maryland Weather: First day of school shaping up to be a scorcher
There will be tons of sun with a high near 94, but humidity will make it feel close to the triple digits this afternoon.
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There will be tons of sun with a high near 94, but humidity will make it feel close to the triple digits this afternoon.
The district currently has 17 schools without air conditioning.
"Everybody's happy on the first day of school. And so I don't have any anxiety," he said. "I'm just excited. I just want to make sure things are working."
Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises said she's feeling excited ahead of the start of the school year.
City Councilman Robert Stokes broached the idea of a curfew for teens 17 years old and younger.
"I found that yesterday my son will not have a bus in the a.m. or p.m. What are you going to do about it? I pay my taxes. Are you going to drive a bus? Are you going to pick my kids up?" one parent told the school board Wednesday night.
In less than a week, Howard County Public School students will see summer vacation in the rear-view mirror.
Drivers should always stop for pedestrians, obey traffic signs, observe the speed limit, look before backing out of the driveway and stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights, especially in school zones, the agency said.
a former teacher turned superintendent says between retirements, the coronavirus pandemic, and promotions, many teachers are leaving the classroom—just as he did.
Baltimore City Public Schools has a plan in place to deal with the nationwide teacher shortage and its impact on local education.
Baltimore County students have one more week of summer vacation but their teachers are already back in the classroom and preparing for the upcoming school year.
Teachers employed by Baltimore County Public Schools will be back on duty Monday and could encounter challenges stemming from an ongoing teacher shortage.
As children head back to school, we know it's a very busy time for parents. So WJZ's Linh Bui checked in with a couple Maryland moms to hear about their feelings and any concerns before school starts.
Back-to-school spending in total is expected to match the record high set in 2021: $37 billion.
With school days away from resuming, it's hard to imagine some parents and students aren't on edge about safety.
In just one week, teachers around the state will head back to their schools to prepare for the 2022 academic year.
Dozens of Anne Arundel County students are celebrating a milestone after securing enough credits through summer school to earn their diplomas.
Back-to-school shopping can be stressful even under ordinary circumstances. Add record-high inflation to the mix, and it's easy to understand why parents are much more stressed this year.
Dozens of Anne Arundel County teachers gathered together on Monday and rallied against how the public school district is addressing a staffing crisis.
With Maryland students about to head back to school, an issue on the mind of many parents and health care workers is children's mental health.
Shoppers, get ready for some savings. Maryland's Tax-Free Week is here.
To help students, parents and teachers, we've compiled a county-by-county guide to school start dates.
Andrew Coy, a nonprofit executive and former city schools teacher, has been appointed to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday.
Comptroller Peter Franchot is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the discounts, which would also give retailers a boost.
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
Baltimore police responded to a shooting involving officers at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.
Two Maryland brothers who were captured and held hostage in Venezuela revealed new details about their ordeal.
Howard County leaders unveiled a new initiative to improve the relationship between tenants and landlords, with the ultimate goal of ensuring housing is more stable in the county.
A 10-page report from the Harford County Auditor provides a closer look at the money spent by school board members while on a work conference in New Orleans in April 2024.
The property owner of Ashland Corner Shopping Center in Baltimore County said Baltimore City denied his request for reimbursement for spending thousands to clean up a water main break.
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days.
Baltimore police responded to a shooting involving officers at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.
Maryland's Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to recommend a new congressional map.
Two Maryland brothers who were captured and held hostage in Venezuela revealed new details about their ordeal.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he will not run for office again, according to a social media post.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Walter Clubb has spent decades making models of historic Maryland ships.
Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland discusses it art program.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up between Wednesday and Friday, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
Frigid temperatures will stick around Maryland Tuesday before a weather warm up on Wednesday.
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Bitterly cold temperatures in Maryland on Tuesday
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
A shooting involving officers is under investigation at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up between Wednesday and Friday, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
The Oribio brothers know firsthand about the human rights abuses in Venezuela after both were wrongfully detained while visiting their native country on January 7, 2025. Watch the full interview in Spanish.
A Baltimore judge sided with a tenant in a “Junk fees” case, the Baltimore Banner reports.