Here Are Some Of The New Laws Marylanders Need To Know About
A series of new laws took effect Friday in Maryland, including measures intended to protect the environment, police reforms and new rules governing elections.
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A series of new laws took effect Friday in Maryland, including measures intended to protect the environment, police reforms and new rules governing elections.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded nearly $1.5 million to Johns Hopkins University for research to help determine the risks to human health along with the environment from pollutants found in biosolids from wastewater treatment.
Ethan Glover, 49, joined the Baltimore Police Department in 2003 and became a Federal Task Force officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration in 2013.
A two-car collision on I-83 south near Cold Spring Lane in Baltimore has closed all but one lane.
66.1% of all eligible residents aged 12 and up, have received their first or single dose of the vaccine while 59.1% of all eligible residents 12 and up, are fully vaccinated.
Two Baltimore teenagers face attempted murder charges in a home invasion robbery that sent a 24-year-old man to the hospital last month.
For Justin Tucker, fitting in isn't a problem.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, he is charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and firearms-related charges.
If you're heading out to the grocery store or mall in Baltimore, remember to bring a bag or two with you.
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Disturbing video appears to capture the moment 16-year-old Wilmer Ramos was beaten and stabbed on his way home from school.
When Catholic bishops from around the country gather again in Baltimore in November, a conservative Catholic media group wants to make their voices heard on the church's sexual abuse scandal.
The festival is now a fundraising endeavor of the Fell's Point Preservation Society, which helps preserve the history of the neighborhood, including its 18th- and 19th-century buildings, without cost to Baltimore City.
The Boston Red Sox were dealt another blow in their postseason push by last-place Baltimore, with Ryan Mountcastle hitting a three-run homer in the third inning of the Orioles' 6-2 win Thursday night.
A new report released Thursday by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore shows that the water quality in Baltimore's harbor is improving, and as a result, the non-profit is now working to boost on-the-water recreation.
The book bank is a book distribution program that helps to serve children in under-resourced communities. The program helps kids across the entire state have access to reading materials.
The conference focuses on dealing with trauma kids may be experiencing after enduring the coronavirus pandemic, the battle against systemic racism and ongoing violence in the community.
A rape survivor opens up to WJZ and shares why she founded a nonprofit to help people whose lives have been upended by wrongful convictions.
Werner's Restaurant, the former downtown institution and a favorite spot among the city's lawyers and politicians, will get new life from the owner of another iconic eatery.
Maryland lawmakers announced $7.5 million in federal funding for Morgan State University to help establish the Center For Advanced Electro-Photonics with 2D materials. It is the first of its kind at any Historically Black College or University.
"I chose to get vaccinated," Cuevas said, "because I wanted to be part of ending the pandemic. It is not just for me, but for all of those around me."
Two men face attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting that unfolded in Southwest Baltimore in July, authorities said Thursday.
Osilasu is six feet one inch and weighs around 150 pounds.
The Baltimore-based company is selling the colorful bagels at all six of its locations in Canton, Columbia, Owings Mills, Charles Village, Timonium and Towson from Monday, October 11, to Friday, October 15.
Cheryl Bost, a veteran educator and the head of Maryland's teachers' union, the Maryland State Education Association, told WJZ every school system in the state is having trouble filling positions, and the pandemic has sent those shortages into overdrive.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
A person was arrested after suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a dorm at Towson University, according to school officials.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
A person was arrested after suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a dorm at Towson University, according to school officials.
More than 150 pieces of jewelry worth approximately $14,000 were recovered from a Baltimore County scam that led to the arrest of three alleged thieves, police said Thursday.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori did not testify at a hearing Thursday over the church's bankruptcy case, despite efforts to subpoena him.
Maryland lawmakers passed a pair of bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session aimed at cracking down on speeding and vehicles registered in Virginia.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into 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.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Weber's PeachBerry Farm is hosting their first annual pick your own tulip event this month. Here's how you can get tickets.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot temperatures back off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot weather scales back in Maryland heading into weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There are reports that the airline could be going under very soon. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from BWI Airport.
1 injured in shooting in dorm at Towson University, officials say
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Annapolis man charged with making, possessing explosive devices