Frederick Legislators Vote To Fight Stormwater Fee
Frederick County lawmakers voted to support a bill releasing the county from charging property owners a stormwater runoff fee.
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Frederick County lawmakers voted to support a bill releasing the county from charging property owners a stormwater runoff fee.
There's been progress but there's still a lot of hard work to do. That's the message Maryland legislators received in a briefing on the state of the Chesapeake Bay.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it is seeking volunteers to teach children about the Chesapeake Bay and other state waterways.
Maryland Natural Resources officials are asking boaters to help stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels.
While grading the bay's health, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation did find some signs of improvement.
Educating young children, their parents and the public about agriculture is one of Charles Brault's top agenda items as the new Frederick County Farm Bureau president.
An aquatic hitchhiker, which caused millions in damage, is being spotted in Maryland in the upper Chesapeake Bay.
John Theofield helped start the 100-acre Christmas tree farm operation known as Hardee Farms in New Midway in 1962.
The annual oyster harvest is underway in the bay and this year, there's a positive twist.
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project is calling for tougher state permitting and oversight to achieve Chesapeake Bay restoration goals.
Maryland's environmental secretary says the state is delaying rules requiring offsets for water pollution from new development.
A Baltimore law firm is asking rural counties to band together to challenge the new federally led Chesapeake Bay restoration strategy, something a foundation dedicated to the bay's health called one of the most serious attacks on clean water it has seen in Maryland.
Maryland's goose hunting season gets under way this weekend.
While damage from Sandy hit fast and hard, the effects on the Chesapeake Bay have taken longer to gauge.
Across the environmentally fragile Chesapeake, researchers are spreading out to see what Sandy has wrought. So far, the indications are that the impact has not been as great as last fall when a pair of tropical storms caused widespread flooding that dumped mud, debris and sewage into the bay.
The Smithsonian is launching a new initiative to study coastal waters and create the first global network monitoring climate change and human impacts on ocean life with a $10 million gift.
A Hazmat scare led to major back-ups on the Bay Bridge Tuesday. A tanker truck leaking propane caused officials to shut down both sides of the bridge for nearly two hours.
Crime may not always pay but sometimes it can pay back--and it's benefitting the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Organizers of a weeklong commemoration of the War of 1812 in Baltimore's harbor say it drew more than 1.5 million visitors and generated $166 million in economic impact.
A record low number of young striped bass were counted this summer in the Chesapeake Bay.
Environmentalists are pushing harder than ever to get big agriculture to keep animal waste out of waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
Higher crop prices are being blamed for a drop in forest restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Environmental groups filed suit Wednesday to have pollution trading removed from the federal government's Chesapeake Bay restoration plan.
A new promotion seeks to restore the Chesapeake Bay by encouraging diners to order Maryland seafood.
Some Allegany County officials say a state proposal for reducing Chesapeake Bay pollution would make it harder to build homes and businesses in the western Maryland mountains.
A Sphere Entertainment venue could be coming to Maryland under a proposal announced by the governor's office.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
A wintry mix kept crews busy all day Sunday, clearing the roads as best they could ahead of freezing temperatures.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Interstate 83 overpass on Sunday in Baltimore.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
A Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Baltimore City from Monday through Wednesday, as dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to affect the state this week.
A Sphere Entertainment venue could be coming to Maryland under a proposal announced by the governor's office.
The fire truck collided with a tractor-trailer late Sunday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Interstate 83 overpass on Sunday in Baltimore.
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.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
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.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
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.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Arctic cold temperatures this week in Maryland
Blast of arctic chill this week in Maryland
Watch out for icy spots Monday morning. Tuesday will be even colder around Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The fire truck collided with a tractor-trailer late Sunday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Arctic cold temperatures this week in Maryland
Multiple cars involved in pile-up over I-83 in Baltimore
Blast of arctic chill this week in Maryland