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.
On Sept. 11, a Maryland woman traveling on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Miami allegedly removed her pants mid-flight and began touching herself inappropriately.
A robbery and assault Tuesday morning in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood left a 60-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman injured, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to rebuild the beach in Ocean City after a powerful nor'easter storm that hit the area last weekend.
The caregiver accused of hiding the death of a Baltimore woman's father and taking control of his finances has been arrested on fraud charges.
A Baltimore County softball coach has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges involving a girl he coached.
The caregiver accused of hiding the death of a Baltimore woman's father and taking control of his finances has been arrested on fraud charges.
Baltimore's inspector general is asking a judge to hold the city in civil contempt for failing to comply with a court order requiring access to city records and computer systems.
A Baltimore County softball coach has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges involving a girl he coached.
Baltimore's City Council voted Monday to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law by selling unlicensed cannabis or controlled dangerous substances.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
Artist Ayana Gordon, AAMP'd, joins us in studio to talk about why she encouraging Baltimoreans to get outside and explore their neighborhoods to find custom artworks.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at the restaurant checking out their extensive menu and specialty craft-cocktails.
Executive Director Adam Frank joins us in studio to talk about his plans for the organization and the upcoming season opener "American Belonging".
Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library, shares some of the most challenged books of 2025, and talks about their upcoming Cheers to AACPL events.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Tyler Loop's long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis.
A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys, 34-31, on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
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.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Skies eventually brighten this week as temperatures rise
WJZ-TV's Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Baltimore's City Council has voted to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law.
A bill allowing Baltimore police to padlock smoke shops that repeatedly break the law passed the city council. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Baltimore City passes bill allowing police to padlock nuisance smoke shops