Gov. Moore orders state agencies to report MBE program data
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Thursday to require state agencies to report data to assess the performance of the state's Minority Business Enterprise program.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Thursday to require state agencies to report data to assess the performance of the state's Minority Business Enterprise program.
Police believe Peter Manfredonia stole a car and abandoned it in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, before taking another Uber to Hagerstown, Maryland, where he was captured without incident when police spotted him near a truck stop.
First-year delegate Caylin Young, who represents Maryland's 45th District, has put together a legislative package that addresses a variety of crime-related issues ranging from boosting rewards offered by Metro Crime Stoppers to getting illegal guns off of the street.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for communities in northern Baltimore County following the rupture of a water main along York Road.
Maryland officials and advocates are highlighting a state program that enables residents to begin signing up for health insurance by checking a box on their state tax return.
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that injured two men in Taneytown, Maryland, on Friday, according to authorities.
Neighbors in Fallston watched a tense eight-hour standoff unfold in their backyards that ended peacefully with the capture of David Linthicum around 6 a.m. on Friday.
A dance at Aberdeen Middle School abruptly ended early Thursday after allegations surfaced that a student inappropriately touched other students at a Valentine's Day party.
Baltimore County residents who sheltered inside of houses and businesses during a 38-hour manhunt are relieved an armed gunman has been apprehended.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday that a top ocean carrier container company would be doubling the size of its service to the state, according to staff at the governor's office.
A former University of Connecticut student pleaded guilty to murder and other charges Wednesday for killing a man and severely wounding another with a sword in 2020 — one of two deadly attacks that led to a six-day manhunt in several states that ended with his capture in Maryland.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said following Tuesday's State of the Union address that the state has been reaping the benefits of President Joe Biden's economic agenda.
Maryland lawmakers are considering new gun measures in response to last year's U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York law that was very similar to Maryland's "good and substantial reason" standard for permits to carry concealed handguns.
Ever since video emerged of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, some advocates and even politicians are wondering if more needs to be done to prevent police brutality.
Maryland is working toward creating a recreational marijuana industry with greater social equity, lawmakers said Friday, with more licenses for minority-owned businesses and proceeds directed to areas adversely impacted by the war on drugs.
Hogan touted some of his accomplishments as governor, noting that he operated in "one of the bluest states in the country" and yet still managed to get state lawmakers "to cut taxes eight years in a row by 4.8 billion."
Maryland State Police have arrested a 40-year-old man following a barricade situation in California, Maryland, on Tuesday, according to authorities.
People who reside in the western Maryland town have been asked to continue following the Maryland Department of the Environment's boiling water or using bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing their teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Maryland officials expressed sorrow and outrage following the release of police video showing the conflict between Tyre Nichols and Memphis officers prior to his death.
A raging fire damaged a paper-shredding facility in Columbia, Maryland, on Thursday, according to Howard County fire officials.
Eugene Thompson allegedly robbed another man after making anti-Semitic statements.
The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
As Maryland's official state dessert, Smith Island Cake is a standout dish on any chef's table. Now, the famed cake is set to receive a new sign marker in recognition of its historical significance.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released his $63 billion budget plan for the state Friday, outlining education and transportation as priorities amid a large budget surplus while maintaining an ample Rainy Day Fund to be prepared for an economic downturn.
A proposed moratorium on solar energy projects remains under consideration by the Howard County Council.
Classes are operating as normal at Towson University Monday after a shooting at an apartment complex across the street from campus sent an 18-year-old man to the hospital.
Two people have been sentenced for the 2025 murder of 18-year-old Jonathan Benjamin Guiliani, who was found dead near the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail.
The City of Annapolis is considering changes to its outdoor dining rules, including different standards depending on whether dining takes place on public or private property.
Baltimore's City Council voted Monday to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law by selling unlicensed cannabis or controlled dangerous substances.
Baltimore's City Council voted Monday to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law by selling unlicensed cannabis or controlled dangerous substances.
Baltimore's deputy police commissioner Brian Nadeau has resigned while under investigation, Baltimore Police confirmed.
Classes are operating as normal at Towson University Monday after a shooting at an apartment complex across the street from campus sent an 18-year-old man to the hospital.
The City of Annapolis is considering changes to its outdoor dining rules, including different standards depending on whether dining takes place on public or private property.
Monday will feature a few leftover sprinkles and gradually brightening skies with highs around 70°
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
Artist Ayana Gordon, AAMP'd, joins us in studio to talk about why she encouraging Baltimoreans to get outside and explore their neighborhoods to find custom artworks.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at the restaurant checking out their extensive menu and specialty craft-cocktails.
Executive Director Adam Frank joins us in studio to talk about his plans for the organization and the upcoming season opener "American Belonging".
Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library, shares some of the most challenged books of 2025, and talks about their upcoming Cheers to AACPL events.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys, 34-31, on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Monday will feature a few leftover sprinkles and gradually brightening skies with highs around 70°
WJZ-TV's Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Drier weather in Maryland this week follows nor'easter
After a weekend of rain and wind - drier and sunnier days are ahead
Maryland DNR says black bear activity increases ahead of hibernation
BGE seeks regulatory approval to provide $160 million in tax savings for customers
Baltimore IG asks court to hold mayor in contempt over records access
Man running in World Marathon Challenge to raise money for Brigance Brigade Foundation
Howard County council discusses bill that could pause solar energy projects