Some Maryland firefighters want statewide off-duty, medical cannabis use
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
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A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
Howard County firefighters are pushing for off-duty medical marijuana use to be allowed in Maryland.
Former Long Reach baseball star Aidan West’s jersey was retired in Howard County.
The Howard County Council formally accepted requests to withdraw resignations from two of three Board of Appeals members.
The Howard County Council accepted the resignation withdrawal requests from two out of three Board of Appeals members.
A man is dead, and another is facing murder charges after a shooting in Jessup, according to Howard County police.
A man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in a 2022 firebombing attack that happened in Columbia, according to the Howard County State's Attorney's Office.
A man is dead, and another is facing murder charges after a shooting in Jessup, according to Howard County police.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says not all funding passed by council will go toward public schools.
Howard County firefighters will be allowed to use medical cannabis while off-duty following an update to the county's Fire and Rescue Services Substance Policy, County Executive Calvin Ball said.
Howard County's Jewish community is celebrating a big milestone: 40 years since the county's first Chabad came to be.
The Jewish community in Howard County is gearing up for a big Hanukkah celebration.
With winter underway in Maryland, here is a list of warming shelters in the Baltimore area.
Howard County leaders are aiming to end homelessness through a five-year plan, Executive Calvin Ball announced.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Marty Bass gets an up-close look at the bore machine being used in Howard County’s tunnel project.
An 18-year-old accused of killing two teens in a Maryland shooting was sentenced in a prior home invasion and assault case, according to court records.
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in Howard County, Maryland. Residents from Columbia to Burtonsville in Montgomery County said they felt the quake.
Maryland's Board of Public Works approved $18.2 million in funds for an ongoing flood mitigation project in Howard County.
A Maryland woman is facing charges in Queen Anne's County after she was arrested for several home break-ins that were caught on camera.
A Maryland woman who was arrested after a string of break-ins were caught on camera is now facing charges in a third county: Queen Anne's. She was also charged with burglaries in Anne Arundel and Howard counties, according to law enforcement officials.
Howard County Public Schools said it canceled its flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics due to “extenuating circumstances.”
The union representing Howard County school bus drivers voted to authorize a strike.
A Maryland woman was arrested after she was caught on camera breaking into multiple homes in Anne Arundel and Howard counties, according to law enforcement officials.
A Maryland woman was arrested for breaking into several Maryland homes in Anne Arundel and Howard counties. Shannon Gough, 43, was allegedly captured on video burglarizing the homes.
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
Travelers are packing Maryland's roads, rails and skies once again, returning home from their holiday destinations before the new year.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and sudden drop in temperature.
Travelers are packing Maryland's roads, rails and skies once again, returning home from their holiday destinations before the new year.
If you're looking for free activities to help kids beat the winter break slump, Baltimore County Public Library has dozens of events, including a special New Year's celebration.
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured after they were struck by a car on the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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
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.
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.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Stronger winds, cold air arrive in Maryland on Monday
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Sunday forecast and update on two First Alert Weather Days next week.
Wintry mix tapers off in Maryland Saturday morning
Wintry mix lasts through Friday evening in Maryland
Stronger winds, cold air arrive in Maryland on Monday
Maryland travelers battle traffic in return from holiday destinations
Travelers face heavy traffic as they return from holiday destinations
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
U.S. Park Police officer struck by car in Maryland