Marijuana Bills, Civil Rights On Week's Agenda
Two bills that would decriminalize marijuana will get their first hearing Tuesday in a Senate committee.
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Two bills that would decriminalize marijuana will get their first hearing Tuesday in a Senate committee.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown said Friday that Colorado and Washington state should be applauded for moving ahead with legalizing marijuana but he wants to learn more about what happens in those states before he would support legalizing it in Maryland.
A Nebraska man has been charged in connection with alleges sales of drugs, gun and counterfeit currency on the Silk Road website.
The outcome of the 2014 gubernatorial race could mean some changes in the state's approach to marijuana.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is expressing support for decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in Maryland.
District of Columbia lawmakers took a long-awaited first step Tuesday toward decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, but not before watering down the bill to maintain criminal penalties for smoking in public.
A group of Maryland lawmakers launched an effort Thursday to pass a bill in this year's legislative session that would regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol.
Anne Arundel County Police arrest a suspect they believe is behind a string of garage burglaries and thefts from vehicles.
District of Columbia lawmakers have advanced legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Advocates for marijuana legalization want District of Columbia voters to decide whether possession of up to two ounces of pot should be legal in the city.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old Myersville man set a fire that destroyed a $250,000 home because he wasn't paid for a half-ounce of marijuana.
Decriminalizing marijuana, raising the minimum wage and adjusting the fees paid to contain polluted stormwater are all likely to find their way into debates during this year's legislative session.
Two people are charged with selling crack cocaine in the Freetown area of Anne Arundel County.
Police in Baltimore County say a drug suspect was taken to the hospital after he was hit by an officer's car.
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in a plot to sell more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana in Montgomery County.
Police in Prince George's County make a shocking discovery: 180 pounds of marijuana.
Three men are arrested for marijuana after a routine traffic stop in Gambrills.
A candidate for governor wants to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and she's drawing passionate reaction.
Maryland State Police have arrested a man after troopers say they found 56 pounds of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop in Queen Anne's County.
Anne Arundel County Police seize a small amount of marijuana and several guns from a residence that also serves as a day care.
The former husband of a popular R&B singer is charged with operating a marijuana growing operation inside his Anne Arundel County home.
Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man they say was growing marijuana in his home.
It took nearly 15 years after voters approved medical marijuana for it to become available in the District of Columbia, but the next major change to pot laws in the nation's capital is on the fast track.
An employee at a city school under investigation for lacing cookies with marijuana has been arrested on gun charges.
Baltimore City Police are investigating whether students at REACH! Partnership School ingested cookies laced with a drug.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to make a major horse racing announcement on Wednesday after the Preakness Stakes was left out of a new six-race championship series.
Morning scattered drenching downpours will slowly taper off to isolated storms this afternoon and evening.
Families, community organizations, law enforcement officials, and elected leaders gathered across Baltimore on Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between residents and promoting public safety.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Seven years after drafting Adley Rutschman with the top overall pick, Orioles president Mike Elias traded the All-Star catcher to division rival Boston on Monday. In the interim, Baltimore managed one division title and one wild card before falling under .500.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to make a major horse racing announcement on Wednesday after the Preakness Stakes was left out of a new six-race championship series.
Roughly 120 parking spaces near the front of the mall, near the restaurants and movie theater, are now reserved for those willing to pay. The first hour is $2.45, and it's an additional $2 for each hour after that.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will hold a news conference Wednesday to discuss the future of the Preakness.
Two men accused of using exotic animals and fire during a photo shoot in a Baltimore County parking garage have been indicted on multiple charges, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger said.
Families, community organizations, law enforcement officials, and elected leaders gathered across Baltimore on Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between residents and promoting public safety.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Seven years after drafting Adley Rutschman with the top overall pick, Orioles president Mike Elias traded the All-Star catcher to division rival Boston on Monday. In the interim, Baltimore managed one division title and one wild card before falling under .500.
The date of the 2027 Preakness Stakes is set to be revealed on Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club.
Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles agreed Friday to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a deal that includes a $10 million club option for 2029.
Being in playoff contention may make for a smoother transition once the three-time All-Star catcher is ready to take the field for the Red Sox after spending his first four-plus seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
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.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Morning scattered drenching downpours will slowly taper off to isolated storms this afternoon and evening.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Muggy, plus rain returns Wednesday in Maryland
Storms, rain return this week in Maryland
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will hold a news conference Wednesday to discuss the future of the Preakness. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Muggy, plus rain returns Wednesday in Maryland
Mayor Scott, Gov. Moore attend National Night Out gathering in Baltimore
2 men accused of using exotic animals in Baltimore County photo shoot indicted