Study: Chesapeake Cleanup Would Bring $22B To Region
Setting a dollar amount on the Chesapeake Bay. A new study released Monday compiled the numbers.
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Setting a dollar amount on the Chesapeake Bay. A new study released Monday compiled the numbers.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it wants to learn the extent of groundwater pollution from a Superfund site in Hagerstown.
Some federal workers back on the job Thursday morning were getting a personal welcome from Vice President Joe Biden.
A judge rejected a bid by farm industry and home builders' groups to block federal and state pollution limits designed to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay by more tightly regulating wastewater treatment, construction along waterways and agricultural runoff.
This spring, runny eyes and a stuffed up nose may not be the result of seasonal allergens.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says releases of toxic air pollutants were down in 2011 in the Mid-Atlantic.
The U.S. Navy has agreed to pay $38,500 to settle alleged hazardous waste violations at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
The federal government is pursuing a tough standard for cleanup of an asbestos-contaminated Montana town that concludes that even a tiny amount of asbestos can cause lung problems.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says a bill passed by House Republicans in Washington is an election year move that could threaten bay restoration efforts.
Environmental law experts are gathering this week in Baltimore where they will discuss the development of global environmental law following the Rio+20 conference.
Responding to a lawsuit from 11 states, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging New York to submit its overdue state plan for cutting pollution that flows into Chesapeake Bay, part of an effort by all six bay watershed states and the District of Columbia, a top EPA official said Thursday.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is defending the model used by the Environmental Protection Agency to create the federal agency's restoration strategy for the bay.
The Environmental Protection Agency says restoration of the Chesapeake Bay is ahead of schedule for two of three key pollutants, although the cleanup is being held up in some areas by tight budgeting.
Chesapeake Bay scientists say underwater grasses declined more than 20 percent last year, a blow to many fish and other species that need the grass to live or breed.
It's toxic enough to be declared the newest Superfund site by the federal government. After decades of waiting, a small dump near Dundalk is finally slated to be cleaned up.
A former Dundalk dumping site has been added to the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund priority list.
Maryland's bay restoration strategy is underfunded and may not get the job done as promised, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said Tuesday.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says proposed budget cuts in Annapolis are threatening bay restoration efforts.
Maryland's plan for restoring the Chesapeake Bay is now available for public comment.
Chesapeake Bay restoration advocates say Gov. Bob McDonnell's biennial budget proposal falls short of what's needed to fund the state's portion of the bay's cleanup.
The Environmental Protection Agency says paint-maker Sherwin-Williams has agreed to pay $570,000 for alleged hazardous waste violations at a Baltimore plant.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania says the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other groups can join a court fight over bay restoration efforts.
One of the nation's largest homebuilders must pay $625,000 to the federal government and seven states, including Maryland, for stormwater violations.
How has restoration of large ecosystems like the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico changed following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? That's what the head of the Environmental Protection Agency will be talking about in Baltimore on Friday.
Baltimore County firefighters and police are on scene Tuesday after a school bus slammed into a building in Parkville.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
A funeral was held Tuesday for a young brother and sister found shot to death in their Gwynn Oak, Maryland home earlier this month.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
Baltimore County firefighters and police are on scene Tuesday after a school bus slammed into a building in Parkville.
A funeral will be held Tuesday for a young brother and sister found shot to death in their Gwynn Oak home earlier this month.
Kaylee Hottle, an actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Two men are accused of using exotic animals and fire in a photo shoot in a parking garage of a Baltimore County mall.
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 is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.
Disability Pride Month is still unfamiliar to most, but in 2026, the conversation is bigger than awareness. Fello, a Maryland nonprofit, supports people with disabilities statewide to live the lives they choose and create inclusive communities.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
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.
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.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Stormy weather returns to Maryland on Tuesday
Severe storms to ramp back up on Tuesday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Eighty children and their families went on the harbor cruise Tuesday sponsored by the Casey Cares Foundation.
Fifteen-year-old Giovanna Myrie and her 9-year-old brother Steve Allen were found shot to death in their house in Gwynn Oak, Maryland earier this month.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.