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.
An instructor for the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy was detained by ICE last month at Dallas Fort Worth airport.
Expect a muggy week ahead with several chances for drenching showers and thunderstorms possible.
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher who federal immigration officers detained on July 28 has valid work authorization, her attorney said.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water in the city's Harbor East neighborhood following a fight and later died at a hospital Sunday.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how the state redraws its congressional districts in the future.
Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water in the city's Harbor East neighborhood following a fight and later died at a hospital Sunday.
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher who federal immigration officers detained on July 28 has valid work authorization, her attorney told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
An instructor for the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy was detained by ICE last month at Dallas Fort Worth airport.
Expect a muggy week ahead with several chances for drenching showers and thunderstorms possible.
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.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
From Summerween , to back to school boarding drama, county CEO Mary Hastler joins us with her top picks for the month of August.
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.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
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.
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."
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.
Expect a muggy week ahead with several chances for drenching showers and thunderstorms possible.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances continue into the workweek in Maryland
Splash and dash weather in Maryland this week
There is a chance of showers and storms in Maryland on Sunday.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
From Summerween , to back to school boarding drama, county CEO Mary Hastler joins us with her top picks for the month of August.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from Annapolis.