RX For Baltimore Economy: More Residents With Money To Spend
The fragility of Baltimore's economy was exposed by Freddie Gray's death from a spinal injury suffered while in police custody.
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The fragility of Baltimore's economy was exposed by Freddie Gray's death from a spinal injury suffered while in police custody.
After a quick drop, gas prices are back on the rise.
Maryland lawmakers have extended a deadline for a commission to submit a report on the state's business climate.
Maryland Rep. John Delaney is hosting a roundtable discussion with business leaders.
Maryland's gubernatorial candidates put their campaigns on the line in the WJZ studios. The candidates' debate moderated by Vic Carter gives Maryland voters a chance to see what each intends to do as governor.
Orioles magic is in the air, and it's spiking sales for businesses across the region.
Baltimore is sold out! Crowds pack Charm City for the 200th anniversary celebration of the national anthem and the Ravens-Steelers game on Thursday Night Football.
What's a summer in Baltimore without Artscape? Saturday marked day two of America's largest free arts festival, welcoming thousands of people---which is a huge boost for our local economy.
The baby recession may be at an end: After a five-year span in which the number of children born in the United States dropped each year, 2013 saw a minute increase.
Finance officials of the world's major economies expressed confidence Friday that they can meet an ambitious goal of boosting global growth by $2 trillion over the next five years.
The National Association of Counties is citing Garrett County as a model of economic recovery.
Maryland tourism officials say more tourists than ever are visiting the state despite an anemic economy.
President Barack Obama says House Speaker John Boehner is the only thing standing in the way of reopening the federal government.
Baltimore has seen strong job growth in several sectors including construction and professional and business over the past year.
Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the Port of Baltimore to make a transportation announcement.
Maryland's comptroller on Thursday called on schools to start after Labor Day in hopes of boosting the state's economy, citing a report projecting a delay in beginning the school year could result in an additional $74.3 million in direct economic activity.
Rep. John Delaney is planning to push for a minimum wage increase in Maryland.
New technologies being developed in the University of Maryland biopark are making a difference to the state's economy.
Gov. Martin O'Malley will be emphasizing Maryland's aerospace industry as a big part of the state's innovation economy.
Some Maryland businesses are reporting brisk business from tourists attending Civil War anniversary events in nearby Gettysburg, Pa.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says "trickle-down politics" of the Republican party are primarily to blame for the nation's economic troubles.
After Hurricane Sandy dealt a devastating blow to a Maryland community, locals are now fighting to keep that community alive.
Baltimore's most famous doctor takes on President Barack Obama.World renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson makes national headlines, speaking out against the president's policies--with the president just feet away.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake hits highs and lows in her State of the City address.
Well, if you were in the business of anything that to do with the Ravens or the color purple, business has been good.
Under the program, Perdue will donate 1,300 meals to the Maryland Food Bank for every 100 rushing yards the Ravens gain during the 2026 NFL season.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the Francis Scott Key Bridge will be built on time, on budget, and with safety in mind, calling it a national priority.
A Baltimore family is pleading for the city's help as their matriarch continues to deal with issues they believe stem from vacant houses next door.
Two men are accused of illegally selling photoshoots featuring exotic animals, including a baby spider monkey and a lemur, in Baltimore County.
Police said at least two suspects got out of a vehicle and fired multiple shots at a group of six people in the 2600 block of Hollins Ferry Road.
Six people were injured after at least two gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire Sunday evening in South Baltimore, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley.
The search for a missing swimmer in Rock Creek, a tributary of the Patapsco River, in Anne Arundel County, is now a recovery operation, according to the Natural Resources Police (NPR).
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
Maryland residents are cleaning up after Saturday's powerful storms left a mess in many neighborhoods throughout the state.
Baltimore police are investigating a potential hate crime after a note from a white supremacist organization was reportedly found in Fells Point on Friday.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
BWI officials say the airport will remain fully operational and flight schedules have been modified to accommodate the work.
Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
WJZ-TV's Caroline Foreback joins us from a volunteer event at the Maryland Food Bank where the Baltimore Ravens and Perdue are announcing a new multi-year partnership.
WJZ is live in Annapolis with reigning Miss Teen USA, Mailyn Marsh, talking about her win, the upcoming pageant and what an honor it is to wear a handcrafted crown created by Bloomstone.
Baltimore Homecoming, a local nonprofit organization, opened nominations for its 2027 Homecoming Heroes Program, which will award three finalists the largest cash prize in the history of the program -- $20,000 each, supported by the T. Rowe Price Foundation.
Freddie Jordan, Senior Marketing Manager, joins us with Hape's latest collection of toys that are perfect to keep kids occupied this summer.
Friendly's is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 19th by giving every guest a FREE cone or dish of Friendly's ice cream.
Brandon Young allowed one run over seven innings, Coby Mayo homered, and the Baltimore Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Baltimore's winning streak is its longest since May 30 to June 5, 2025.
The Orioles' schedule was released on Thursday, highlighted by eight Interleague opponents at Camden Yards and 13 home weekend series.
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.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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."
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
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.
Cutter Martin has your First Alert Weather forecast for the Baltimore region.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Calm and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Nice and sunny start to the week in Maryland
Baltimore Ravens team with Maryland Food Bank, Perdue to feed hungry
Man convicted of killing Baltimore officer guilty of fraud in prison
Southwest Baltimore residents shocked after shooting injured 6
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Congress members check out Key Bridge progress
Research suggests smartwatches can pick up changes with pregnancy