Md. Man Gets Probation For Dumping Fill Into Bay
A Calvert County man has been sentenced to probation for illegally discharging fill material into the Chesapeake Bay.
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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.
Bay grasses, crabs and rockfish are showing signs of resilience in the Chesapeake Bay. But the bay continues to suffer from poor water quality hampered by a growing population.
A new Chesapeake Bay watershed access plan calls for more ways to get to the water.
Some brave souls took an icy plunge into the Chesapeake Bay to support Special Olympics Maryland.
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.
While the Chesapeake Bay is seeing record numbers in growth in some underwater grass, Osprey breeding has continued to struggle and reached new lows in 2026.
Baltimore Police (BPD) have made an arrest in an armed carjacking where a 53 year-old man was forced from his moped scooter.
The Town Council in Mount Airy, Maryland has approved a contract to install storm alert sirens to warn residents of immediate, severe weather activity.
Parents in Harford County have been warned about a suspicious person who approached some children over the weekend at the Churchville Recreation Center.
Fall-like weather continues across central Maryland. Summer heat returns later this week.
Parents in Harford County have been warned about a suspicious person who approached some children over the weekend at the Churchville Recreation Center.
The Town Council in Mount Airy, Maryland has approved a contract to install storm alert sirens to warn residents of immediate, severe weather activity.
While the Chesapeake Bay is seeing record numbers in growth in some underwater grass, Osprey breeding has continued to struggle and reached new lows in 2026.
Baltimore Police (BPD) have made an arrest in an armed carjacking where a 53 year-old man was forced from his moped scooter.
Fall-like weather continues across central Maryland. Summer heat returns later this week.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Larry Noto talks about the festival's exciting new chapter and how it celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment.
WJZ is live from Baltimore County Animal Services checking out the animals that are currently available for adoption and looking for a new home.
It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a time to recognize the important role that DSPs play in supporting people with disabilities. Fello, a Maryland-based nonprofit, joins us to provide a better understanding what being a DSP looks like.
Reid Wiseman joins us on TV Hill to talk about his Artemis II mission, which he made history with three other crewmates and how he's sharing his experience in his hometown of Baltimore.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
The Baltimore Ravens could reportedly be without rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for several weeks after he fractured his wrist during Sunday's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jesse Minter couldn't have asked for much more out of his debut as coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Fall-like weather continues across central Maryland. Summer heat returns later this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Coolest morning since June on Tuesday in Maryland
Another nice, fall-like day on Tuesday in Maryland
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Larry Noto talks about the festival's exciting new chapter and how it celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment.
WJZ is live from Baltimore County Animal Services checking out the animals that are currently available for adoption and looking for a new home.
It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a time to recognize the important role that DSPs play in supporting people with disabilities. Fello, a Maryland-based nonprofit, joins us to provide a better understanding what being a DSP looks like.
Reid Wiseman joins us on TV Hill to talk about his Artemis II mission, which he made history with three other crewmates and how he's sharing his experience in his hometown of Baltimore.