Operation Underway In Sparrows Point To Remove Abandoned Crab Pots From Chesapeake Bay
The crab pots are typically lost during storms or cut loose by boat propellers.
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The crab pots are typically lost during storms or cut loose by boat propellers.
The patient was flown to Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.
A coastal flood warning is still in effect for much of the Baltimore area region and the Eastern and Western shores.
If you live in this state, chances are you know and adore these little guys.
Genome sequencing isn't simple or easy. The center said the sequencing needed a special computer running night and day for over six months.
The Great Baltimore Oyster Partnership has set its sights on an ambitious goal of growing over a quarter million oysters in Baltimore's harbor over the next 10 months.
A junior at Towson High School found a way to connect his two passions, music and the Chesapeake Bay, by organizing a free music festival in Baltimore that will double as a fundraiser for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
New cranes for the Port of Baltimore halted traffic on land and in the bay Thursday.
The group says it's the first time an analysis of the concerns has been conducted publicly at military sites across the nation's largest estuary.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources shared that they spotted a few bottlenose dolphins south of Cambridge on Monday!
Saturday is National Lighthouse Day, but any day can be spent exploring Maryland's dozen historic beacons of local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
A father-son duo just completed a 200-mile journey down the Chesapeake Bay, all to raise money for a good cause.
In 2020, the abundance of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay dropped for a second straight year, according to the Chesapeake Bay Program.
In an effort to keep the Chesapeake Bay healthy, the Maryland Office of Tourism and National Park Service is training water-based business owners on how to educate their customers on the Importance of this natural resource.
A father and his son are taking on a 200-mile kayak journey down the Chesapeake Bay to raise money for families who've been hit hard by the pandemic.
A Maryland father and son will begin their 12-day kayak journey down the Chesapeake Bay to raise money for hunger relief on Friday.
The blue catfish have become a growing challenge in the Chesapeake Bay, threatening other native species and depleting other food sources.
Governor Larry Hogan announced the awarding of $22 million to 25 ecological restoration projects geared toward improving the water quality and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay Program released the 2021 Blue Crab Advisory Report and it found that the blue crab population is not being overfished and is not depleted.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the female hard crab catch limits for commercial crabbers. The rules will apply in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
The health of the Chesapeake Bay improved to a grade of C in 2020 — up from a C-minus in 2019, according to an annual report card by scientists released Tuesday.
The market-size oyster population in Maryland rose slightly over the past year, and spat estimates increased to the highest level in the previous 20 years, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' 2021 Oyster Stock Assessment Update released Tuesday.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission and Maryland Department of Natural Resources released the results of the 2021 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, an annual estimate of the blue crab population in and around the Chesapeake Bay.
Harford County neighbors attended an information meeting Thursday night to meet with the developers behind a proposed community solar farm in Harford County, with many expressing concerns about the project's impact on their homes and quality of life.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
One of the most unique ships featured in Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore can be found docked at the Baltimore Peninsula.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
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.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
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.
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.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on Friday's welcome ceremony.