USDA Approves Maryland's Plan For New Meal Assistance For Kids Who Would Get Free, Reduced-Price Lunches
The Maryland Department of Human Services estimates that about 427,000 children will benefit from the program.
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The Maryland Department of Human Services estimates that about 427,000 children will benefit from the program.
A Washington, D.C.-based analytics firm is using its skills to help the public track and better understand coronavirus cases by ZIP code.
During an appearance on CBS' Face The Nation Sunday, Gov. Larry Hogan said President Donald Trump's recent messaging during White House Coronavirus Taskforce briefings has "not been great."
First Lady Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen joined other lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Treasury Department to ensure families who qualify receive their additional COVID-19 stimulus payment.
The Redskins held onto the second overall pick Thursday night and selected Ohio State pass-rusher Chase Young.
The famed Navy Blue Angels will fly over multiple U.S. cities to thank health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump said Wednesday.
The full Maryland congressional delegation announced Thursday $422,690 in federal funding for Maryland Legal Aid to provide legal services to low-income Marylanders.
Three Maryland lawmakers announced Thursday nearly $90,000 in federal funding for the University of Maryland, College Park to conduct research related to the COVID-19 pandemic through the National Science Foundation.
More than one-fifth of the nation's federal workforce lives in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
McDonald's is offering a free "Thank You Meals' to healthcare workers and first responders through May 5 as a token of their appreciation during the coronavirus pandemic.
With the aid of lawmakers, seafood businesses in Maryland, Virginia, Alaska and North Carolina last month won federal approval of an additional 35,000 visas for non-immigrant workers, but the timing couldn't have been worse.
Nationwide, Amtrak ridership is down 95 percent. Baltimore's Penn Station has also seen a major drop in traffic.
According to a report from the SBA, 26,068 businesses in Maryland got more than $6.5 billion as part of the Paycheck Protection Program as of noon on Thursday.
Long linked by proximity and the hundreds of thousands of federal workers who live and work in their jurisdictions, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are now connected by the growing numbers of coronavirus cases they are battling.
Governors Larry Hogan and Andrew Cuomo are renewing their call for $500 billion from the federal government for states to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Public schools in Washington D.C. will close early on May 29 and remain online through the remainder of the year, city officials announced Friday morning.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams tweeted Wednesday the appropriate way in which to wear a face covering to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue announced Tuesday it has found forever homes for more than 300 dogs and cats in three weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Maryland man who operated an online drug dealing website engaged in extensive plans to bomb and burn down a competing pharmacy in Nebraska, an FBI agent testified Monday.
Strong winds and severe weather are possible for parts of Maryland on Monday.
A number of insurance companies, including State Farm and Progressive, are giving customers bill credits since many drivers aren't taking their vehicles out of the garages.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced Friday it will launch the "Get My Payment" web app next week.
The full Maryland congressional delegation announced Friday the award of nearly $750 million for Maryland hospitals and health care providers through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
The XFL has suspended its operations and laid off its staff, according to multiple reports.
Firefighters responded to the blaze around 10 p.m. at the former Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary/Middle School on Greenspring Avenue.
Anne Arundel County officials said Monday that Empire Towers in Glen Burnie remains structurally unsafe after unpermitted construction work compromised the building last week.
A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
More community-led exchanges are popping up, from a trinket library to exchanges for artwork, movies, and handwritten notes.
Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate the life of former WJZ reporter and sports anchor Stan Saunders, who died on Friday, June 26.
Anne Arundel County officials said Monday that Empire Towers in Glen Burnie remains structurally unsafe after unpermitted construction work compromised the building last week.
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for temperatures soaring to near 100 degrees and heat indices topping out above 100
A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
Kai Wilson was sentenced Monday for the attempted murder of Mark McKenzie outside his Towson home in 2024.
Businesses in Glen Burnie, Maryland, say the uncertainty is taking a financial toll four days after the nearby Empire Towers office building was evacuated due to structural concerns.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Sammy Pirrone from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Julie Hershman from Meals on Wheels sit down with us in studio to discuss their partnership and how it embodies Girl Scouts’ mission.
The BSO is performing two concerts at Boordy Vineyards this summer as part of its Summerfest schedule, including a night of opera.
Emily Williamson joins us with three great reads including a famous race in the early 1900's, an immigration story with a twist and a small-town suburbia shake up.
DJ Quicksilva and museum founder Jeremy Beaver join us to talk about the museum, showcase some unique merchandise from the museum’s retail store and share how you can celebrate Hip-Hop’s birthday right here in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Amy Kawata and Greg Padgett test Rita’s newest summer flavor straight from their food truck.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Extreme heat returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures ramp up this week in Maryland
Steamy temperatures ahead in Maryland this week
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for temperatures soaring to near 100 degrees and heat indices topping out above 100
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat returns to Maryland this week
Video shows pet spark fire to Harford County house
Officials say construction work at Glen Burnie high rise was not permitted
Fire sparks at decommissioned Baltimore City school
Temperatures ramp up this week in Maryland