Chessie The Manatee Returns To The Chesapeake
Chessie, the wandering Florida manatee, is back in the Chesapeake.
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Chessie, the wandering Florida manatee, is back in the Chesapeake.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris' first bill, which would reauthorize the study of algae blooms and dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay, made it out of a subcommittee a day after he voted to limit the power of the federal Environmental Protection Agency to enforce the Clean Water Act.
After promising consequences if states in the Chesapeake watershed don't do more to clean up the bay, the federal EPA says some positive results are turning up.
Rosie Parks was built in 1955 and was one of the most famous skipjacks to ever sail the Chesapeake Bay. But now she desperately needs repairs.
The states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are following a "pollution diet" intended to restore the environmentally damaged estuary by 2025.
Maryland has almost reached its two-year milestones for cutting two key Chesapeake Bay pollutants.
The Chesapeake Bay Program's Executive Council meets next week for its annual meeting and efforts to meet tough, new pollution reduction goals are on the agenda.
If you're looking to save your lawn and the Chesapeake Bay, start with cutting your grass higher this summer.
Seafood dealers say crabs are plentiful in Maryland for the long holiday weekend.
An Eastern Shore school is holding a birthday celebration this weekend for workboats that have spent a combined 370 years on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
A homebuilder's group is challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's strategy for restoring the Chesapeake Bay.
It's a distinction no other state shares. Maryland is the first to require all high school graduates to be environmentally literate.
The National Park Service is holding a series of open houses to ask residents where to place piers, boat ramps, swimming areas and other means of accessing the bay and its tributaries.
Maryland Natural Resources Police say a boater has found human remains in the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says a House vote to cut farm conservation programs is a significant blow not only to farmers but local economies and Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.
There is a whole lotta shell-shaking going on along the bay these days. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is using volunteers to help restore the oyster population.
Wet behind the ears and they couldn't be happier. Now is the time of year when students from dozens of Maryland schools move out of the classroom and into the water.
Oysters and crabs are on the agenda for researchers meeting this week to discuss sustainable fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay.
Taking a dip to stay cool takes a deadly turn. A swimmer is feared dead after disappearing in a Montgomery County reservoir.
Maryland Natural Resources Police say they are still searching for a boater believed to have fallen overboard in the Chesapeake Bay.
More crabs. A healthier outlook for the Chesapeake Bay means the Department of Natural Resources has lifted some restrictions for commercial crabbers.
Authorities in Maryland are continuing to search the Chesapeake Bay for a missing boater.
Federal regulators have inspected seven dairy farms in the Shenandoah Valley as part of a restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
An organization representing sewer authorities nationwide says it is also seeking to join a court fight over Chesapeake Bay restoration.
It's a Maryland delicacy, and if you like them, this is your week to enjoy. Baltimore is celebrating soft-shell crabs.
Loved ones are mourning a father of five who died while on his way to work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology after police said a stolen Kia driven by a 13-year-old boy struck him.
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at a Maryland state park Wednesday morning tested positive for rabies, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed.
A West Baltimore family says their dog, a 3-year-old Shiba Inu named Bandit, was stolen from their front yard in broad daylight.
The Washington Commanders added needed depth at wide receiver with the signing of Stefon Diggs. They agreed Wednesday to the deal with Diggs, who could practice for the first time with his new team Friday.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon.
A deacon for the Catholic Church in Harford County has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at a Maryland state park Wednesday morning tested positive for rabies, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed.
Loved ones are mourning a father of five who died while on his way to work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology after police said a stolen Kia driven by a 13-year-old boy struck him.
Crews in Harford County are working around the clock to repair sewage lines in Bel Air following a major leak last week into the Bynum Run stream.
A West Baltimore family says their dog, a 3-year-old Shiba Inu named Bandit, was stolen from their front yard in broad daylight.
Catherine Hoggle is accused of killing her two children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, who disappeared in 2014 and were never found.
A deacon for the Catholic Church in Harford County has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Montgomery County police say one of the vehicles involved in the crash was being driven by a 13-year-old boy and was later reported stolen.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Owner Joy Owens joins us to talk about how she started her floral business, her new monthly flower subscription service, and shares how long it takes to hand paint each rose for an order.
WJZ is live in Owing Mills at Mama's on the Half Shell learning about how they recycle oyster shells through the Oyster Recovery Partnership program.
Briyanna Tiafoe and DJ K-Meta join us with what's new at this year's festival, a list of who's performing, and how they are incorporating immersive activations and wellness into the attendee experience.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
The Washington Commanders added needed depth at wide receiver with the signing of Stefon Diggs. They agreed Wednesday to the deal with Diggs, who could practice for the first time with his new team Friday.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon.
Baltimore native and WNBA star Angel Reese will make her World Cup debut, along with fellow newcomers Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, on the U.S. women's national team next month.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Wednesday night.
Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes — but not the Preakness — dominated the discourse.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
Possible severe storms to roll into Maryland on Friday
Heading into Maryland's weekend with storm chances
CBS News Baltimore's Tim Williams has the latest weather forecast.
Friday will be a First Alert Day, with the risk of numerous storms and feels-like temperatures near 100.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
A pipe that broke last week is now fixed, but the sewage in Bynum Run isn't clear yet. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Possible severe storms to roll into Maryland on Friday
Catholic Church deacon arrested, charged with sexual solicitation of a minor
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