Coronavirus Closures: Here's What's Considered An 'Essential Business' In Maryland During COVID-19 Closures
There are many questions on which businesses are deemed "essential" and can stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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There are many questions on which businesses are deemed "essential" and can stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
An employee of the District Court of Maryland in Howard County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
The Maryland State Board of Education held a meeting via teleconference Tuesday morning, but due heavy site traffic, the live stream crashed several times leading the board to end the call early.
Millions of Americans are working and going to school from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns about cybersecurity.
If the business stays closed a full week, Harmon said she and her cousin will lose about $1000 in business. If they stayed closed longer, it will be a big financial hit.
Catholic High School in Baltimore is joining a growing list of organizations donating medical supplies to hospitals in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young called President Donald Trump to not just bail out corporations during the coronavirus pandemic, but cities and states as well.
There are no plans to move the 2020 festival, but they said they are planning on the June 2021 festival.
Maryland's response to the coronavirus is the third-most aggressive of any state in the country, a WalletHub study found.
The fourth death is a man from Prince George's County in his 60s who suffered from underlying medical conditions, the state said.
There are now at least 349 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Maryland, including a fourth child case.
Gov. Larry Hogan orders all non-essential businesses to close as of 5 p.m. Monday, but didn't go as far as issuing a "stay-at-home" order to combat the spread of coronavirus.
The Baltimore Police Department plans to increase business checks to make sure stores are complying with Gov. Larry Hogan's order that all non-essential businesses close their doors at 5 p.m. Monday to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Saturday night, a father of three and part-time DJ hosted a virtual party in his Ellicott City basement, and it drew in an audience he never expected.
A group of professors from the biology department at Towson University is donating unused medical supplies to St. Joseph's Medical Center as hospitals across the country grapple with shortages of critical gear.
The Baltimore Police union is asking for donations of cleaning supplies to keep officers safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Many authorities and experts, in fact, recommend outdoor activity — with caution.
The nation's governors kept pressing the federal government for supplies and economic aid to battle the new coronavirus in a conference call with the White House on Monday without getting the assurances they were hoping to hear.
Want to grab a cup of coffee or a donut while out pumping gas? You'll have to ask an employee for help at Wawa and Sheetz.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down, impacting millions of workers nationwide, but a handful of companies are hoping to ramp up their workforces in order to keep up with the demand for their services.
A midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has tested positive for the coronavirus, the academy said Monday evening.
Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias said most of his players left the spring training facility in Sarasota last week and have gone to their homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Adding to the gear they already have, Baltimore County Police are taking health precautions while still performing their duties.
The test results are pending, and the store, located in Centreville, ordered a level one decontamination. Walgreens did not provide any other information on the case.
Olszewski is asking them to help support food distribution operations at school and recreational sites around the county and give additional logistical and planning support to help their emergency response.
An unidentified man was killed Saturday afternoon in the East Baltimore neighborhood of Midway, according to Baltimore police.
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
A Baltimore County school counselor, credited for tackling a school shooter at Perry Hall back in 2012, has been arrested on a misdemeanor count of attempting to patronize a prostitute.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
An unidentified man was killed Saturday afternoon in the East Baltimore neighborhood of Midway, according to Baltimore police.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
Banner Neighborhoods says its rent has doubled on East Preston Street, meaning it has to move once summer camps are over.
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.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and Infinite Legacy is holding a block party to connect families with health screenings, resources, food, activities and clear information about organ donation.
Gladys & John Springsteel stop by with 410 Empanadas to talk about how they started and display some of their popular flavors.
Coppin State University president Anthony Jenkins joins us in studio to discuss how the school is making college more affordable, growing its national recognition and continuing to invest in Baltimore.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
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.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
There is a chance of showers and storms in Maryland on Sunday.
A cloudy, humid weekend is expected in Maryland
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
The first weekend of August in Maryland will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
A Johns Hopkins infectious disease physician explains what you should know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Artopolis, a new art market created by Baltimore artists, comes to R. House.
There is a chance of showers and storms in Maryland on Sunday.
WJZ's Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ's Kaicey Baylor reports.