Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
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Hiring slowed in March as job market shows signs of cooling
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, blowing away forecasts
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
Job fair aims to increase number of U.S. postal service employees in Maryland
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.
Hiring stayed strong in November, with 263,000 jobs added
The job market remains surprisingly resilient despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to weaken it.
Charm City Live festival combines food, fun, and employment opportunities
Charm City Live Festival will unfold for the first time at the Lawn at War Memorial Plaza in front of Baltimore City Hall Saturday.
Hot Summer Job Market Awaits American Teens As Employers Sweat
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 Adds 8,400 Jobs In November As Unemployment Rate Drops To 5.4 Percent
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.
Virtual Job Fair For Military Members, Veterans, Spouses To Be Held Monday
Members of the military, veterans and their spouses looking for work can participate in a job fair specifically for them Monday.
Penn-Mar Business Development Helps Those With Disabilities Find Customized Employment
Ravens To Hold Two Job Fairs At M&T Bank Stadium In September
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 Seeks Ghouls And Goblins For Fright Fest
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 Raises Its Minimum Wage, Makes Contractual Workers Full-Time
Morgan State University will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for hourly workers, university President David Wilson announced Tuesday.
'This Is Absolutely Awesome' Ravens Host Second Job Fair Sunday
The Ravens hosted their second job fair at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium To Host Job Fair For Game Day Staff 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 Will Raise Its Minimum Wage To $25 By 2025
Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025.
Restaurants, Retailers Struggle To Find Workers As Capacity Restrictions Ease
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.
More Than 4,000 Seasonal Jobs Open At Kohl's Fulfillment Center In Edgewood
Kohl's is looking to fill more than 4,000 seasonal positions at its fulfillment center in Edgewood.
Think Ahead | Maryland State Parks Already Hiring For Summer Jobs
Summer may feel like it's far away, but Maryland State Parks are already hiring for summer jobs.
Maryland Adds 10.7K Jobs, Unemployment Drops To 3.6 Percent, Labor Stats Say
During the last three months, 27,400 jobs have been gained- the largest three-month gain since 2010, the data showed.
McDonald's To Add 700 New Jobs Across Baltimore, Offer Up To $3K A Year In College Financial Aid
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.
New Business: Auto Suppliers Expected To Usher In Hundreds Of Jobs
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
Security Director Enjoys Assisting Corporations In Risk Management
"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.
Baltimore Director Leads Multidisciplinary Treatments For Eating Disorders
"My absolute favorite part of the day is working directly with patients, getting to know them over time and seeing them learn and grow," says Heather Goff.
Baltimore CEO Continues His Company's Mission
"For anyone that's looking to get into the field, dedicate yourself to become the expert, and people will ultimately pay you for what you know," says Dave Mattson.
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Student describes how Seed School of Maryland changed her life
The second annual run-up to the Juneteenth 5K Run hosted by the Seed School of Maryland is just a few days away.
Firefighters free injured tree trimmer from tree in Baltimore County
Fire crews have rescued an injured tree trimmer who was seriously injured and stuck in a tree in Baltimore County.
Community MVP: I Believe In Me Girls empowers young women to thrive and lead
A local non-profit is empowering young women to thrive in their communities.
Fire-damaged buildings in Cockeysville need to be stabilized before investigation can begin
The buildings are more than a hundred years old—originally built in 1920, according to state property records.
Jazzy Summer Nights offers reschedule option over air-quality concerns
Maryland endured dangerous and unhealthy air conditions this week stemming from the smoke from Canada's wildfires.
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Indictment against Trump in documents case unsealed
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Harrison explains why he's leaving Baltimore Police, acting commissioner promises stability
Michael Harrison's departure follows a city council hearing earlier this week where he faced questions about his future with the Baltimore Police Department.
Air quality alert downgraded in Baltimore, but health risks from smoke remain
Though the air quality improved Friday, not everyone is safe.
First Alert Forecast: Brief evening shower or storm possible
Haze and smoke will continue to decrease this evening, but there is the chance of a shower or t-storm.
2 dead, including Baltimore man, in Harford County I-95 crash
Investigators said excessive speed and possible impairment are possible causes of the crash.
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Move your cars: Baltimore City still ticketing while residents are advised to stay inside
Residents will still need to move their cars if they're parked in a restricted area or risk landing a hefty ticket, despite advice from state and city authorities to limit time outdoors.
Maryland school districts cancel after school activities over wildfire smoke
Howard County and Montgomery County announced Thursday morning there will be no outdoor afterschool activities held.
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
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Mitchell School of Fine Arts hosting art summer camp in Baltimore
The Mitchell School of Fine Arts is hosting a summer camp for 10 to 17 year olds where art is centerstage.
Food Truck Fridays: Did you know Jimmy's Famous Seafood can come to you?
Jimmy's Famous Seafood has been based in Baltimore since 1974
Baltimore-bred comedian Jess Hilarious on her upcoming performance at MGM National Harbor
Born and raised in Baltimore, Jess has appeared on MTV's WILD N' OUT, Russell Simmons' ALL DEF COMEDY on HBO, and various shows on VH1, BET, and many others.
Black bear gets stuck in DC tree; roads closed
A black bear got stuck in a tree Friday morning in Northeast DC, Metropolitan police said.
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
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Orioles return home to face the Royals
Baltimore has gone 17-12 at home and 38-24 overall. The Orioles have a 16-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
Gunnar Henderson's blast helps Orioles beat Brewers, 6-3
Gunnar Henderson belted a late two-run home run as the Orioles beat Milwaukee, 6-3, on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
MLB postpones games as wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
The highest level of poor air quality - level 6 of 6 - became widespread over Washington, DC, and Baltimore, according to readings from the airnow.gov website.
Brewers roll to 10-2 victory over Orioles Wednesday night
Baltimore avoided the shutout by scoring two runs off Bennett Sousa in the ninth.
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Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Horses at Arlington National Cemetery will be suspended for a year for rehab
The horses tasked with leading the caissons carrying the caskets of fallen service members during funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery are taking a year-long pause for rehab.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.
Air quality alert downgraded in Baltimore, but health risks from smoke remain
Though the air quality improved Friday, not everyone is safe.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
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Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
First Alert Forecast: Brief evening shower or storm possible
Haze and smoke will continue to decrease this evening, but there is the chance of a shower or t-storm.
How does air quality impact our health? Johns Hopkins experts discuss air pollution
Johns Hopkins experts gathered today to provide updates on air conditions in the region, and tips for avoiding pollution exposure.
Marty Bass has your Friday afternoon forecast 6/9/2023
Marty Bass has your Friday afternoon forecast 6/9/2023
Marty Bass has your Friday morning weather 6/9/2023
Marty Bass has your Friday morning weather 6/9/2023
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Seed School of Maryland student describes how her life changed for the better
The second annual run-up to the Juneteenth 5K Run hosted by the Seed School of Maryland is just a few days away.
Community MVP: I Believe In Me Girls empowers young women to thrive and lead
A local non-profit organization is making sure the voices of girls are not only heard but amplified.
Fire-damaged buildings in Cockeysville need to be stabilized before investigation can begin
The buildings are more than a hundred years old—originally built in 1920, according to state property records.
Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/9/2023)
On the Job: Preparing for your career
Experts will tell you how a summer job can help you succeed in the future.