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Doug Bither looks forward to the jobs that will be created when the 330,000-square-foot Maryland Live! casino opens adjacent to the Arundel Mills mall.
NewPage Corp. says it's planning $15.8 million worth of improvements to its paper mill in Luke despite the company's financial problems.
Looking for work. Even as the unemployment rate continues to drop, thousands of Marylanders are still struggling to find jobs.
On this St. Patrick's Day, some people who are feeling lucky headed to the casino. That's what thousands did Saturday morning.
A new budget proposal that would raise Metro fares also calls for the hiring of more than 1,000 employees.
States that borrowed billions from the federal government to keep unemployment benefits flowing through the recession now have to start paying those loans back, and they're hitting businesses with new assessments and higher taxes to make that happen.
Maryland lawmakers focus on getting people back to work. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin has proposed a change in the federal tax code to boost the construction industry.
Gov. Martin O'Malley joined U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to announce a public-private partnership with Discovery Communications to promote job skills.
Maryland labor officials say job seekers have a new online tool for finding green jobs.
The job market is tight, student loans are high and graduation is near. That's the dilemma many college graduates face this year.
The Smithsonian Institution is offering buyouts to its federal employees for the second time in two years amid federal budget constraints.
The superintendent of public schools in Baltimore County is set to meet with the County Council about a proposed $1.3 billion budget that would eliminate nearly 200 teaching positions.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has announced a new initiative to help transitioning veterans find jobs.
Whether it's convincing sports equipment companies to donate gear for city T-ball teams, posting a corporate logo on municipal vehicles, or selling naming rights to city parks or City Hall, Baltimore is hoping partnering with businesses will help the city pay its bills during difficult financial times.
Six Baltimore municipal workers and one supervisor have been fired as part of a probe into drinking and gambling on the job.
Officials at Fort Detrick say employees are being notified, if the federal government is shut down, whether they will work or be furloughed.
Major changes will be coming to 350,000 state workers and retirees. The state doesn't have enough money to pay what it promised to its retirees.
Maryland employers would be limited in using a job applicant's credit report or credit history as a basis to deny employment, under legislation approved by the House of Delegates.
The unemployment rate fell or held steady in 40 states in January, the latest sign that hiring is strengthening throughout the country.
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has voted to enroll the county in a federal program that will allow employers to determine if its workers are eligible to work in the U.S.
At nearly a hundred places around the country, the people who work for the Social Security Administration spent their lunch hour trying to get the attention of Congress and voters.
The Hagerstown City Council is refusing to take over a downtown telework center after federal funding expires March 31.
A play that explores how faith intersects with Black womanhood is being performed in Baltimore.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler says he's the best man to continue the job, pointing to his experience -- nearly 30 years on the Maryland State Police force, followed by 12 as sheriff.
Dr. Rogers gave her final end-of-year presentation on Wednesday, highlighting the successes and challenges throughout her term.
Howard County has cleared a big hurdle to build its 14th high school, and the first one in Elkridge.
Election leaders in Maryland say about 100,000 voters have made their voice heard during early in-person voting for the primary election through Wednesday, with one more day to go.
A Maryland mother who has been fighting for months to prove her United States citizenship is no longer subject to deportation, her attorney confirmed on Tuesday.
A chance of spotty storms arrives on Thursday, followed by wetter weather late Sunday into Monday.
A play that explores how faith intersects with Black womanhood is being performed in Baltimore.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler says he's the best man to continue the job, pointing to his experience -- nearly 30 years on the Maryland State Police force, followed by 12 as sheriff.
Dr. Rogers gave her final end-of-year presentation on Wednesday, highlighting the successes and challenges throughout her term.
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.
The new, expanded American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Baltimore is open for guests.
BucketGolf is one of the fastest growing backyard games in the world, co-founder Tyler Simmons, joins us and explains how he created the game.
Natalie Delgado, Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss how excessive screen time can severely impact childhood development, especially during the summer months.
WJZ takes a visit to the Bunny Hive in Maryland.
The Mirror Series by URBANHIPSTA and P A V E M E N T by Murjoni Merriweather are bodies of work centered on reflection, memory, material intelligence, and artistic evolution. Both exhibitions remain on view for two months following the opening.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Few storms in Maryland on Thursday, mostly dry weekend
Humidity and temperatures increase in Maryland and bring scattered storms Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.
A chance of spotty storms arrives on Thursday, followed by wetter weather late Sunday into Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Hampden bookstore Pride display vandalized during Baltimore celebrations
U.S. Naval ceremonial guard drill team prepares for SAIL250
Howard County clears way for first high school in Elkridge
Baltimore Center Stage production "Pray" explores faith and Black womanhood
Early voting for Maryland's primary election winds down