Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
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U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to make new hires in the region. To attract new employees, USPS is holding hiring fairs in Maryland and Virginia, according to post office officials.
The job market remains surprisingly resilient despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to weaken it.
Charm City Live Festival will unfold for the first time at the Lawn at War Memorial Plaza in front of Baltimore City Hall Saturday.
Employees in America's vast hospitality sector--hotels, restaurants, public pools, ice cream parlors--say they cannot fill many of their summer jobs because the number vacancies far exceeds the number of applicants, even at increased wages.
Maryland gained 8,400 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.4 percent in November, according to jobs and unemployment data the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.
Members of the military, veterans and their spouses looking for work can participate in a job fair specifically for them Monday.
With the 2021 season about to kickoff, the Baltimore Ravens will hold two job fairs in early September to hire food and beverage providers, security, custodians and parking staffers, the team announced Monday.
Six Flags America is looking to hire 200 ghouls, performers and make-up artists as they ramp up for Six Flags Fright Fest.
Morgan State University will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for hourly workers, university President David Wilson announced Tuesday.
The Ravens hosted their second job fair at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium are hosting a job fair Sunday. They're looking for game day staff to join their team ahead of the football season.
Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025.
First, restaurants struggled to stay afloat during the early days of the pandemic last year. Now as capacity restrictions are being lifted, many restaurants are facing a new struggle - staffing.
Kohl's is looking to fill more than 4,000 seasonal positions at its fulfillment center in Edgewood.
Summer may feel like it's far away, but Maryland State Parks are already hiring for summer jobs.
During the last three months, 27,400 jobs have been gained- the largest three-month gain since 2010, the data showed.
McDonald's is adding hundreds of new jobs to locations across the City this fall and is offering up more college financial aid to employees.
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
"I enjoy walking away from a successful event or detail when no one has gotten hurt and the client is relieved that we were there and we handled any given situation professionally" says Ginger Happe.
Summerlike temperatures are moving into Maryland this weekend along with a few showers
After the family and their attorney requested unedited footage of the police shooting that left Isaiah Kirby of Owings Mills dead, officials in Michigan released the videos Friday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Two teenagers were injured after a shooting took place in Southeast Baltimore early Friday evening.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
A D.C. man has been convicted for his role in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years today with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Summerlike temperatures are moving into Maryland this weekend along with a few showers
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/15/2026
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
Warming trend in Maryland starts on Friday
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/15/2026