O'Malley Keeps Working For Septics Bill
Gov. Martin O'Malley is continuing his push to require high-end septic systems for new developments to fight pollution.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley is continuing his push to require high-end septic systems for new developments to fight pollution.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has waded into a polluted lake on the Eastern Shore to call attention to environmental problems caused by leaky septic systems.
Law enforcement officials from around the Baltimore region and the state are gathering for a forum on guns and gang violence.
The bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maryland is now in jeopardy. Some leaders are stalling on the vote, but the House Judiciary Committee chair says there will be a vote on same-sex marriage Friday.
Large sections of ocean off Maryland could soon become home to giant power-producing windmills if a plan put forth by Governor Martin O'Malley becomes law.
The western Maryland town of Mountain Lake Park is considering a ban on drilling for natural gas within its boundaries.
Maryland's practice of paying all teacher pension costs at state expense is "totally nonsustainable," Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller told a panel of lawmakers as he stressed the need for legislation to shift some costs to local governments.
Gov. Martin O'Malley met again with officials of French utility Electricite de France SA over stalled plans for a third reactor at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in southern Maryland.
Maryland House Republicans outlined plans Tuesday to reduce state spending by $621 million more than Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year.
Rally organizers have postponed a protest over spending reductions for Maryland schools statewide because of the weather.
Confronting crushing budget woes, many of the nation's governors are calling for painful spending cuts. But beyond that, their approaches are diverging drastically, from union-cramping proposals in Wisconsin and other states to higher taxes in Illinois and elsewhere.
President Barack Obama meets Friday with a group of Democratic governors who are in town for the National Governors Association winter meeting this weekend.
The Maryland General Assembly has decided who the state treasurer will be.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is holding a discussion on how Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts play a role in the economy.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley have opposite responses to the battle over collective bargaining in Wisconsin.
A proposal to increase Maryland state employees' pension contribution rate from 5 percent to 7 percent is getting a hearing before a House of Delegates committee.
It first hit the drawing boards 50 years ago. Now, the first half of the Intercounty Connector is ready for rush hour.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he could support a new revenue package to help revive Maryland's depleted transportation trust fund.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is seeking a second term for the state's First Lady as a district court judge.
Gov. Martin O'Malley will be talking to college students about college affordability, job creation and budget challenges.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he will nominate former Maryland Rep. Michael Barnes to Metro's board of directors.
A measure backed by Gov. Martin O'Malley to allow independent home health care providers to engage in collective bargaining activities with state agencies is coming before a House committee.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley wants homebuilders to install top-grade septic systems in new developments as part of an effort to control rural growth and curb pollution in the Bay.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration has accepted 667 voluntary buyouts from state employees to save about $29 million in the state's general fund, which is less than the governor had hoped to save.
In his State of the State address, the governor outlined an ambitious agenda for the next four years, including innovation in the bio-tech industry in Maryland.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
Two additional arrests have been made in connection with a triple murder and house fire that occurred last year in Washington County.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
A juvenile has been pronounced dead following a police involved collision that took place on Saturday morning.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
Two massive fires broke out in Baltimore County on Friday night, killing a baby girl and displacing residents.
Two additional arrests have been made in connection with a triple murder and house fire that occurred last year in Washington County.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
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.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
Another round of snow is expected to develop in Maryland before dangerous cold settles in early this week.
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Snowy conditions and rain are expected in Maryland this weekend.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM Sunday for several Central and Northeastern Maryland Counties
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is offering a family program to celebrate MLK Jr. Day.
Repticon takes over the Timonium Fairgrounds.
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter discusses Emerge America's Seated Together Program.
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A six-month-old girl was killed, and dozens of people were displaced as two massive fires broke out in Baltimore County, Maryland, on Friday night.