This Maryland City Is Among 'The Best Places To Raise A Family,' WalletHub Says
When it comes to the best places to raise a family in America, Columbia ranks near the top.
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When it comes to the best places to raise a family in America, Columbia ranks near the top.
Nonprofit organizations in Howard County are invited to apply for a share of $500,000 in grant funds to develop ideas that will support the community.
Chances are you already know Maryland's a great place to live. But did you know that Annapolis, Columbia and Frederick are among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S.?
The pond is expected to help prevent a repeat of devastating flooding in the city.
Howard County announced Tuesday it has received $7.7 million in federal grants to help residents struggling to pay rent and utility bills.
Elsie Joel-Morse says over the past two weeks, thanks to word of mouth and dozens of generous hearts, she's been able to gather close to 1,000 winter coats for Afghan refugees housed at the Quantico Marine Base in Virginia.
A water main break affecting dozens of homes was reported Thursday morning in a Columbia neighborhood.
Howard County police are offering a $2,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest in Tuesday's shooting in Columbia that sent two men to the hospital.
Police are investigating a shooting in Columbia that left two people critically injured Tuesday evening.
With the cut of the ribbon, the plan to expand diversity in Maryland has been realized. Koreatown has officially made it to our state making it one of the very few in the country.
Columbia was ranked the "Safest City in America" by WalletHub for the fourth consecutive year.
Columbia's Books in Bloom Festival is scheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 10, officials announced.
Newly released charging documents show that just one day before the murders, Burnham told his mother he was upset his brother Brian, a pharmacist, was administering COVID vaccines.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Cumberland man charged with killing his brother, sister-in-law and an elderly family friend, allegedly wanted to confront his brother Brian Robinette, a pharmacist, because he believed the government is "poisoning people with COVID vaccines."
Jeffrey Burnham, the Allegany County man suspected of killing three people including his brother and sister-in-law, will be extradited to Maryland to face charges, a West Virginia judge ruled Tuesday.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the children of Brian and Kelly Robinette, the Howard County couple killed in last week's double homicide in Ellicott City.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is set to announce $1.5 million in funding to help support residential treatment centers, officials announced Monday.
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.
Paramedics delivered a baby at a Laurel fire station Monday morning, officials said.
The Howard County Public School System on Friday announced new vaccine and testing guidelines for student-athletes, visitors and other members of the public.
A Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and third person was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
Jeffrey Burnham, 46, of Cumberland, Maryland, is suspected of killing his brother, sister-in-law and a third person this week. WJZ has pieced together a timeline chronicling the killings and Burnham's subsequent arrest.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and a third person, was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
A Cumberland man is wanted by authorities after they say he killed three people, two of them in Howard County.
A former Hyattsville police officer was sentenced to jail time Friday for flashing a gun at a group of teens during a confrontation in Columbia last year.
The Baltimore Orioles will pick seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, after the Draft Lottery order was selected on Tuesday.
These driverless taxis are now on the roads in Baltimore for manual testing, meaning a driver is operating the vehicle so it can get used to the roads in the city.
U.S. Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a Democrat, filed for re-election in 2026, launching his bid for a second term representing Maryland's second Congressional district.
The head of the Baltimore County Public Library System, Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, is no longer on the job, the Board of Library Trustees said.
Santa Claus arrived in a helicopter on Tuesday, getting patients in the holiday spirit at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
These driverless taxis are now on the roads in Baltimore for manual testing, meaning a driver is operating the vehicle so it can get used to the roads in the city.
The weather briefly turns milder Wednesday with a few showers.
Despite cold temperatures in Baltimore, there's always a team that stays out in the cold to check in on those experiencing homelessness.
The U.S. Department of Transportation raised concerns about the cost of rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and traffic congestion in Maryland.
A former Maryland pediatrician was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Frederick County States Attorney's Office.
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.
WJZ is in Stevensville at the EBeauty Community for Cancer Support learning about their free wig restoration program for cancer patients and their holiday pay it forward campaign.
The Polar Express is returning to Maryland's B&O Railroad Museum for the holiday season.
WJZ is at the Lord Baltimore Hotel to see their couture-designed trees.
WJZ visits Krampus Haunted House at East Point Mall in Baltimore.
Boumi Shriners held their third annual FEZtival of Trees in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Orioles will pick seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, after the Draft Lottery order was selected on Tuesday.
A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn't satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made.
Ravens backup offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
A replay review showed that Likely lost control of the ball before taking a third step with it, and the incomplete pass turned out to be a significant factor in Baltimore's 27-22 defeat Sunday.
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.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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.
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.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
Wintry weather could return to Maryland this week
Temperatures a bit milder on Wednesday in Maryland
Cold temperatures are sticking around Maryland on Tuesday. Winter weather is expected during the weekend.
The weather briefly turns milder Wednesday with a few showers.
Frigid temperatures in Maryland Tuesday morning
Wintry weather could return to Maryland this week
Waymo, a futuristic driverless car, tests in Baltimore
Gov. Moore calls for special session to elect new House Speaker
Driverless taxis are now on the roads in Baltimore for testing
Temperatures a bit milder on Wednesday in Maryland