Report Finds Improvements in Chesapeake Bay Health
A new report finds water clarity in the Chesapeake Bay is the best it's been in decades.
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A new report finds water clarity in the Chesapeake Bay is the best it's been in decades.
In his first press conference of the new year, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a series of new environmental initiatives worth $65 million.
Fishermen rescued a man whose sailboat capsized near the mouth of the South River in Anne Arundel County Saturday.
Baltimore City's recycling center on Sisson Street started taking in oyster shells last spring.
Out on a recent education experience on the Susquehanna Flats, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Baltimore Urban Outreach Educator Angelica Willis is in awe of a giant blue crab.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted a photo on their Facebook page of Captain Ian Robbins with a giant blue crab. According the foundation, Robbins caught the crab on the Susquehanna Flats.
According to a federal report, 2015 saw fewer pollutants in rivers feeding the Chesapeake Bay.
Fishers in the Chesapeake Bay captured an exciting sight Saturday--sharks!
A federal agency is ordering up some oysters—hundreds of millions of oysters.
The governor has signed off on a new study looking into a third crossing across the Chesapeake Bay.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $800,000 to Maryland to help restore the Chesapeake Bay's oyster population.
Just when it looked like the Chesapeake Bay was getting a break, a big setback has hit.
Cleaner air, cleaner bay? University of Maryland researches are finding solid evidence for it.
Researchers have found a surprising explanation for the improved water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.
It takes a lot of work to duplicate nature.
A special treat for those out on the West River Friday morning. A pod of dolphins was sighted!
A man has been badly injured in a jet ski accident on the Chesapeake Bay.
A report from the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee shows the blue crab population in the bay has grown.
The Chesapeake Bay has been showing major signs of improvement this year.
Back where they belong after starting life in a lab. Tens of thousands of new oysters have been planted in bay waters, thanks to human help.
Twenty-three people were rescued from a boat southwest of Bloodsworth Island in the lower Chesapeake Bay Wednesday afternoon.
A report by environmental scientists says the health of the Chesapeake Bay has improved as efforts to produce runoff from land continue.
Underwater grass beds in the Chesapeake Bay, in decline for decades, are making a strong comeback.
A report says islanders in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay could be among the first "climate change refugees" in the continental United States.
Hard barriers to stop erosion may be hard on the bay.
The Maryland State Highway Administration is asking for public input on possible improvements along MD 450, also known as West Street, during a public workshop scheduled for Wednesday.
Crews have been working for years on a series of projects to prevent devastating flooding from happening again in Ellicott City.
A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison for a 2024 shooting that killed 36-year-old Antonio Peoples and injured his girlfriend in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood.
Two men are wanted by Baltimore Police after they allegedly tried to rob a delivery driver and fired a gunshot, which was caught on camera, on Saturday morning.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order that bans state employees from using government information to make wagers on prediction markets.
Two men are wanted by Baltimore Police after they allegedly tried to rob a delivery driver and fired a gunshot, which was caught on camera, on Saturday morning.
One person was killed, and six others were injured after a shooting during an illegal car meet-up in Columbia, Maryland, Howard County Police said Monday.
Crews have been working for years on a series of projects to prevent devastating flooding from happening again in Ellicott City.
Parkinson's disease is rapidly growing, and while there's no cure for the disease, exercise can help ease symptoms. That's why the Maryland Association for Parkinson Support, known as MAPS, offers free exercise classes.
Wednesday appears to be the wettest day; a possible First Alert Weather Day.
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 Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore is highlighting the baseball player's legacy for Babe Ruth Day.
WJZ is at Arundel Mills in Maryland, checking out the latest spring fashion trends.
Chef Francisco Lopez and Ricardo Espinosa join us in studio to showcase some of their featured Mother’s Day Brunch menu items.
The 13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk raises funds for Cancer LifeNet, which provides more than 300 free-of-charge, supportive care programs and services to nearly 2,500 residents of Harford, Cecil and Northern Baltimore counties each year.
WJZ is live with co-founders Yussy McManus and Travis McManus as they prepare to sheer the alpacas of their coats as weather temps begin to rise and show us what the fleece is then made into.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has accepted an invitation from the Baltimore Ravens to next weekend's rookie minicamp in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
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."
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.
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.
Rain chances return this week in Maryland
Rain chances return midweek in Maryland
Maryland will start the week with sunny weather before rain chances return.
Wednesday appears to be the wettest day; a possible First Alert Weather Day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Union representing workers at Towson Apple store file Unfair Labor Practice charge
Rain chances return this week in Maryland
State highway officials ask for feedback on improvements to Maryland 450
Former Maryland reporters describe chaos at White House Correspondents Dinner
Maryland boxing class helps improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease