1 Of 2 Reactors At Calvert Cliffs Plant Shut Down
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at the Calvert Cliffs power plant shut down automatically after a malfunction.
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Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at the Calvert Cliffs power plant shut down automatically after a malfunction.
Since construction ended on the Conowingo Dam in 1928, it has been the best management practice to prevent sediment flow into the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna River, said Bob Judge, spokesman for Exelon.
The Anne Arundel County Council has voted to override the county executive's veto of a stormwater remediation fee and will now consider emergency legislation to modify the fee.
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has vetoed a stormwater remediation fee, asking the county council to consider phasing-in fees for some property owners.
State officials say they are seeking proposals for Maryland's Stream Restoration Challenge.
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey just released. The winter dredge survey is an indication of the supply we expect this summer.
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey released Friday, and Maryland officials said they will work with the crabbing industry to reduce bushel limits by about 10 percent for female crabs this year.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it is looking for communities interested in helping raise baby oysters.
Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay continued to decline last year, and Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee the year before are to blame, researchers said Thursday as they released results of an aerial survey of the ecologically important aquatic plants.
Rain on the roof. That's often a comforting sound. But soon it's going to mean money out of your pocket.
An accident temporarily closed the eastbound span of the Bay Bridge Saturday afternoon.
Pulling good news out of a troubled Chesapeake Bay doesn't happen every day. But it's turning up, at least for now, on the half shell.
Environmentalists got some of what they wanted from Maryland lawmakers during the legislative session that headed toward adjournment Monday, including an offshore wind bill and a divisive measure designed to help farmers comply with Chesapeake Bay restoration regulations.
Gwen Globus hurried from a large, black container to a nearby bucket of water, carefully placing live oysters from the container into the bucket.
For months, there's been a countdown on the Maryland Seafood website, ticking down the months, days, hours, minutes and even seconds to the most anticipated seafood season of the year: crabbing season.
A Virginia-based energy company is submitting a 12,000-page application to federal regulators to build a $3.4 billion plant in southern Maryland to export liquefied natural gas.
Oyster season officially ends with the arrival of April 1, which is the start of blue crab season in Maryland.
Every year, 38 million vehicles drive over its spans: They are tractor trailer drivers ensuring food gets to the grocery store, minivans packed with brightly colored towels and antsy kids who want to know if they are there yet.
Gwynns Run got a mass cleanup Friday. City workers hauled away tons of trash and debris from the watershed.
Students from Maryland and Virginia are spending an alternative spring break working on environmental projects and learning about the Chesapeake Bay, rather than escaping to Cancun or the Caribbean.
A Calvert County man has been sentenced to probation for illegally discharging fill material into the Chesapeake Bay.
Environmental groups are splitting over a bill designed to give farmers more certainty about how Chesapeake Bay restoration regulations will affect them.
Top state officials led by Gov. Martin O'Malley hosted Maryland county and local officials at a meeting Monday dedicated to reducing stormwater runoff, a major source of Chesapeake Bay pollution. But many worry about the cost of reducing it.
The Stream Restoration Challenge says it has $6 million in grant money available for organizations seeking to improve the Chesapeake Bay.
Saving sea turtles is the subject of a meeting this week in Baltimore.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Across the city, since Thursday, June 4, there have been two triple shootings and two double shootings, according to Baltimore Police.
A 20-year-old was killed and two others were injured after a shooting near a North Baltimore McDonald's on Sunday afternoon.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
A Baltimore County police officer is expected to recover after being shot in Pikesville on Sunday morning, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
A Baltimore County police officer is expected to recover after being shot in Pikesville on Sunday morning, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
Hundreds of Baltimore City student-athletes celebrated a huge milestone for their accomplishments this past school year at Under Armour's headquarters on Saturday.
Across the city, since Thursday, June 4, there have been two triple shootings and two double shootings, according to Baltimore Police.
Heat, humidity, and rain chances return by midweeky
A 20-year-old was killed, and two others were injured after a shooting near a North Baltimore McDonald's on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State, stops by on WJZ AT 9 to tout the college's historic 2026 commencement ceremony, the legacy of Maryland's oldest HBCU, and more.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Nice start to the workweek in Maryland before heat blast
Dry, sunny, warm to start the week in Maryland
Heat, humidity, and rain chances return by midweek
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 6/6/2026
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
Nice start to the workweek in Maryland before heat blast
Baltimore County officer, suspect injured after gunfight in Pikesville
Dry, sunny, warm to start the week in Maryland
Baltimore County police officer, suspect shot near park in Pikesville
20-year-old killed, 2 injured in North Baltimore shooting