Md. Regulators Consider Solar Farm On Prison Land
Maryland's Public Service Commission is considering plans for what developers say would be the state's largest solar farm on state prison land near Hagerstown.
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Maryland's Public Service Commission is considering plans for what developers say would be the state's largest solar farm on state prison land near Hagerstown.
A minor-league baseball club in Hagerstown is ensuring that the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart isn't forgotten by hometown fans.
Swedish truck maker Volvo AB says it's getting $19 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to help develop more fuel-efficient tractor-trailers.
Authorities in Hagerstown are holding 26-year-old John Titus of Williamsport and 31-year-old Sean Andrews of Hagerstown on multimillion-dollar bonds.
Miss Maryland would continue to be crowned in Hagerstown for another five years under a new contract.
Maryland State Police say a seven-mile stretch of eastbound Interstate 70 in western Maryland has reopened after a fatal crash.
Hagerstown is making the most of its crossroads connections as the host city for a Civil War seminar.
Prosecutors say the former boyfriend of a slain Hagerstown woman called her at least 15 times and sent her eight text messages on the day he allegedly killed her.
U.S. National Guardsman Derrick Miller of Hagerstown was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of an Afghan civilian in Eastern Afghanistan.
A state senator from western Maryland is pushing for a higher lease rate on state prison land near Hagerstown where the governor's administration envisions a large-scale, solar-energy project.
Maryland State Police say a Washington County child abducted from foster care has been returned unharmed.
The executive director of the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is leaving to become vice president of academic affairs at Hagerstown Community College.
A Hagerstown man is facing animal-cruelty charges for allegedly tossing his stepdaughter's dog in front of a moving car, killing the animal.
A short documentary film about the Civil War Battle of Hagerstown is making its premiere.
A Hagerstown cement plant targeted by federal regulators for alleged air pollution says it's been trying for nearly three years to get a state permit for its increased sulfur dioxide emissions.
Twenty-three young women are competing in Hagerstown for the title of Miss Maryland and a shot at becoming Miss America.
The Hagerstown City Council has amended its charter to move the city's municipal elections to coincide with the presidential elections.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a man sought in a shooting incident earlier this month in Hagerstown has been arrested in New York City.
Washington County's animal control board has ordered a pit bull destroyed for an attack that proved fatal for 14 sheep in Funkstown.
A bicycling club is kicking off a racing weekend in Washington County with a race on the streets of downtown Hagerstown.
A woman who tried to extort money from the owners of a lost dog has been sentenced to 10 days in jail.
An economic development group says it has purchased 173 acres for a technology business park in the Hagerstown area.
Authorities say a Hagerstown woman shot in the head last week has died and new charges against her former boyfriend are possible.
A Hagerstown man convicted of sexually assaulting four women in two states while sometimes wearing a mask made from duct tape faces a new rape charge.
The owner of The Herald-Mail newspaper in Hagerstown is announcing the appointment of a new publisher.
The Blue Angels returned to the skies over Annapolis on Wednesday, drawing huge crowds to the waterfront during the U.S. Naval Academy's annual Commissioning Week.
Orange cones decorate downtown Baltimore as the city begins preparing to transform the area for Artscape, an annual free celebration of the city's arts and culture.
Harford County residents say they do not want 45 acres of solar panels placed in their Jarrettsville neighborhood.
A judge denied a request to delay the civil trial for the owner and operator of the ship, Dali, which was involved in the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
Strong evening storms usher in much cooler, wetter weather across Maryland.
The Blue Angels returned to the skies over Annapolis on Wednesday, drawing huge crowds to the waterfront during the U.S. Naval Academy's annual Commissioning Week.
Orange cones decorate downtown Baltimore as the city begins preparing to transform the area for Artscape, an annual free celebration of the city's arts and culture.
Thousands of people packed the Annapolis, Maryland, waterfront on Tuesday as the U.S. Navy's elite flight squadron, the Blue Angels, performed a full rehearsal over the Severn River ahead of Wednesday's official air show.
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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.
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.
Parts of Maryland could see severe storms on Wednesday after days a extreme heat.
Strong evening storms usher in much cooler, wetter weather across Maryland.
Alert Day on Wednesday for strong to severe storms in Maryland
Hot weather and storm chances Wednesday in Maryland
Extreme heat will continue through Wednesday in Maryland before some wet weather moves into the Baltimore region.
Today In History: Blue jeans were created on May 20, 1873
Experts say the risk of lead exposure for kids can increase during warmer months.
Very few sunscreens are considered safe and effect, according to a new report from an environmental working group.
Four new traffic cameras have been added near Baltimore City schools.
President Trump’s hand-picked candidates won in the GOP primaries.