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Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay has dozens of historic lighthouses, including the Thomas Shoal Lighthouse, built in 1875. The lighthouse served as a navigation tool and a lifeline for trade, travel and fishing communities along Maryland’s waterways. The lighthouse was automated in 1964 and is now run by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S. and has shaped Maryland’s identity with its rich natural resources and cultural heritage. In 1608, Captain John Smith led the first voyages through the bay. During the War of 1812, the Chesapeake Bay was a crucial location for American and British troops.
A group of Congressmembers representing the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region is calling for a new agreement to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay saw historically low oxygen levels in June, after heavy rain in May, according to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The blue crab population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is among the lowest it's been in 35 years.
A proposed bill in Maryland would pay seafood processors and pet food makers to help address an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay.
A group of cycling advocates is petitioning to add bike and pedestrian lanes to Maryland's new Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
The Chesapeake Bay declined in health in 2024, according to an annual report published by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Progress in teaching environmental education in Maryland has rebounded after a slight decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass the Chesapeake National Recreation Act, which designates parts of the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park Service (NPS) property.
The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay has received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists: a C-plus.
The man, a worker on the Abtenauer, a bulk carrier cargo ship, was injured after falling more than 10 feet from a ladder.
The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
They look like scruffy, oversize rats armed with large, beaver-like orange teeth and flat noses. They're called nutria, and they've ravaged thousands of acres of marshland on the Delmarva Peninsula that stretches along the coasts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
The aftermath of the tornado that struck Smith Island is still visible two months after it carved a destructive path through the sparsely populated Chesapeake Bay archipelago.
The assessment comes just days before a meeting in Washington of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a high-powered consortium.
Researchers are predicting this summer's dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay will be smaller than the long-term average taken between 1985 and 2021, according to environmental staff.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust will be steering over $1 million toward 13 environmental projects in Maryland and its surrounding states, according to trust staff. Nine of those projects are in Maryland.
Maryland is undertaking a $28 million study as part of its efforts to relieve traffic congestion for drivers crossing the Chesapeake Bay, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday.
The Chesapeake Bay watershed received an overall grade of C+ on its latest report card, released Monday by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
The Department of Natural Resources says they're reeling in anglers to learn more about the fish's population and where they migrate.
Found in parts of the Chesapeake Bay and the Blackwater River, the northern snakehead eats other fish, and is one of the top predators in the upper parts of the bay and the river.
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced Thursday.
A 102-year-old military veteran sang the national anthem on Sunday at a Veterans Day Parade in Frederick County, Maryland.
Far western Maryland is forecast to receive a significant snowfall.
Lamar Jackson played it patient and smart in his second game back from injury, and the Baltimore Ravens continued their defensive resurgence to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 for their third straight victory.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
An assault inside Towson Town Center led to the arrest of four juveniles Saturday night and attempted murder charges against one of the teens, who allegedly used a screwdriver in a stabbing.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days, due to the sudden drop in temperature.
Far western Maryland is forecast to receive a significant snowfall.
Governor Moore announced another set of resources to support Marylanders who have been affected by the government shutdown.
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.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
The Whitman Coin Expo is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from November 6 to November 8.
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink in Baltimore will open on Friday, Nov. 7.
Marty Bass is at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in Maryland to learn about their bike recycling and pumpkin composting programs.
Lamar Jackson played it patient and smart in his second game back from injury, and the Baltimore Ravens continued their defensive resurgence to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 for their third straight victory.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
The Ravens acquired Jones in a deadline deal with the Tennessee Titans, and now he'll try to provide his new team some much-needed help in the pass rush.
Notre Dame (6-2, No. 10 CFP) hosts rival Navy (7-1). on Saturday in South Bend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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 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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
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.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
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.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Arctic chill blows into Maryland overnight
Arctic chill blows into Maryland behind Sunday storms
Scattered showers and storms this evening
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/8/2025
Blustery air moves into the region after Sunday. Brace for colder temperatures.
Arctic chill blows into Maryland overnight
Teen charged as an adult for assault with screwdriver at Towson mall
Arctic chill blows into Maryland behind Sunday storms
4 juveniles arrested after reported stabbing at Towson Town Center
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there has been "intentional chaos" from the Trump administration as it says it cannot fund SNAP benefits amid the shutdown. "They got money for everything but when it's to supporting the people, that's now when they are crying, well, we are broke and that's not what the law requires us to do," Moore said.