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Now that it's autumn, people could see stink bugs creeping into their homes "by the thousands." One study suggests that within a few decades, even more people will be impacted.
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Now that it's autumn, people could see stink bugs creeping into their homes "by the thousands." One study suggests that within a few decades, even more people will be impacted.
An assistant professor of physiology at Salisbury University has received a grant to host a fishing competition from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, according to state officials.
Sometimes the bright lights of Ocean City are more than they seem, especially if the light pollution they produce impact sea life.
The funding is part of a five-year $238 million plan to clean up the 64,000-square-mile watershed, federal officials announced.
The University of Maryland's School of Public Health is set to receive a $100,000 federal grant to upgrade an Environmental Protection Agency mapping tool that tracks issues such as the concentration of homes with lead paint, proximity to traffic, the ozone level in the air and other hazards.
Maryland is suing agrochemical giant Monsanto over the toll the government believes the company's chemicals have taken on the state's environment, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said Tuesday.
Howard County submitted its application for the vital Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to finance the Extended North Tunnel as a part of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan.
The Environmental Protection Agency added Maryland and three other states to the existing public health emergency exemption for the use of Grignard Pure, the only antimicrobial air treatment effective against COVID-19, Grignard Pure LLC said in a statement this week.
The attorneys general of Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware and Virginia have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of not requiring Pennsylvania and New York to develop sufficient plans to reduce Chesapeake Bay pollution.
Six states, including Maryland, are suing the Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator for continuing to allow a widely-used and possibly dangerous pesticide to be used on food.
A woman confronted Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt at a Washington restaurant on Monday and urged him to "resign before your scandals push you out."
A federal judge has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to respond to Maryland's request for a declaration that power plants in five upwind states are contributing to Maryland's air quality problems.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it plans to deny Maryland and Delaware petitions seeking emissions reductions from power plants in five upwind states.
Maryland is among 14 states and the District of Columbia suing the Trump administration over allegations of failing to enforce smog rules.
A federal judge has approved a $1.6 billion plan to repair Baltimore's aged sewer system and stop wastewater from leaking into the Inner Harbor.
The Chesapeake Bay's 2016 report card is being released.
President Donald Trump's budget cut major federal funding to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
It's a Trump proposal that threatens to gut efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay.
President Donald Trump's budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for the program that coordinates Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts.
President Donald Trump's proposed budget is generating worry that it could be bad news for the Chesapeake Bay's health.
At least three government agencies now have unofficial "resistance" Twitter accounts.
A Delaware family is fighting for their lives after becoming seriously ill while on vacation. As Linh Bui reports, federal investigators are trying to find out who's to blame.
Democrats on a congressional oversight panel are stepping up their investigation into how well states are regulating the disposal of oil and gas waste, citing continuing public concern about the potential environmental and health risks of hydraulic fracturing.
With the recent dip in oil prices, the Environmental Protection Agency wants the State Department to "revisit" how much of a toll the Keystone XL oil pipeline would have on global warming.
A proposed bill aims to give individuals serving lengthy prison sentences an opportunity to reduce their sentence.
Arctic cold continues across Maryland with highs below freezing into Friday morning. Snow showers likely Thursday.
Correctional officers at some Maryland prisons will start wearing body cameras during their shifts as the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) launches a pilot program to increase transparency.
A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday for the 2022 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, according to court officials.
New legislation in Maryland would establish stricter requirements for landlords handling tenant evictions and property, requiring two weeks' notice before executing eviction orders and giving tenants 10 days to reclaim possessions.
The Carroll County Board of Education is considering cutting more than 90 positions over the next two school years to become fiscally compliant under the "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" plan.
The leader of a cultlike group connected to six killings in three states was ordered held without bail Tuesday in Maryland, where she faces trespassing and other charges.
Howard County residents voiced their concerns on Tuesday over a Maryland-based chemical plant looking to build a pilot plastic recycling plant for research in Columbia.
A proposed bill aims to give individuals serving lengthy prison sentences an opportunity to reduce their sentence.
Squatters took over a Baltimore County home in a "cash for keys" scam that left a homeowner frustrated. A proposed law in Maryland could make it easier to remove squatters.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Dr. Megan Cobb joins us with tips and reminders for parents of the most commonly seen choking hazards and what they need to know to keep their children safe.
Frank Remesch, General Manager of CFG Bank Arena, joins us with a list of artists from Mary J. Blige to Katy Perry that will be making their way to the arena this year.
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Alexus is live in Catonsville learning about the difference between permanent and custom jewelry pieces and the popularity of the business' charm bar.
Meander Art Bar in Fells Point combines art with nightlife.
Tomoyuki Sugano, a 35-year-old who for the past decade shined in Japan, threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
David Rubenstein, who is entering his second year as owner of the Baltimore Orioles, says there aren't any financial constraints when it comes to making the team better.
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence in Georgia, according to police.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points, and No. 25 Maryland scored its most points in a Big Ten game since entering the league a decade ago, routing Iowa 101-75 on Sunday.
Baltimore's Carmelo Anthony, who played 19 years in the National Basketball Association, is a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalist.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
A federal judge lifted a previous order pausing the program Wednesday. Soon afterward, the Office of Personnel Management announced the program was closed.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
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 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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
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Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
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A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Arctic cold continues across Maryland with highs below freezing into Friday morning. Snow showers likely Thursday.
Colder temperatures overnight in Maryland
Cold with chance of Wednesday afternoon snow in Maryland
Cold weather will continue across the area for the next couple of days, with temperatures tonight dipping even lower than last night. Overnight lows will drop into the teens and 20s across the region. High temperatures on Wednesday afternoon will only reach the upper 20s and lower 30s under mostly cloudy skies.
Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures to Maryland Tuesday, but less wind will minimally add to the comfort level. A mix of sun and clouds are expected through the afternoon.
Dr. Megan Cobb joins us with tips and reminders for parents of the most commonly seen choking hazards and what they need to know to keep their children safe.
Frank Remesch, General Manager of CFG Bank Arena, joins us with a list of artists from Mary J. Blige to Katy Perry that will be making their way to the arena this year.
It's Wednesday and we're hanging with Huber. Today we are talking nicknames and how some follow us from childhood through adulthood.
Alexus is live in Catonsville learning about the difference between permanent and custom jewelry pieces and the popularity of the business' charm bar.
The much-discussed winter storm will approach from the west, but the heaviest snowfall still appears likely to stay well south of Baltimore. Southern Maryland will have the best chance for accumulating snow as the system moves through. Currently, snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected across parts of the lower Eastern Shore and far Southern Maryland, including St. Mary's, Somerset, and Worcester counties. Areas farther north will see lower accumulations, with up to an inch possible as far north as Calvert, Talbot, and Caroline counties.