Gas Tax Increase Could Soon Be Reality
Maryland's first gas tax increase in two decades cleared a Senate committee on Thursday, paving the way for people to pay nearly 4 cents more per gallon in July and for additional increases in coming years.
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Maryland's first gas tax increase in two decades cleared a Senate committee on Thursday, paving the way for people to pay nearly 4 cents more per gallon in July and for additional increases in coming years.
A commercial vehicle inspection conducted by the Maryland State Police has now wrapped up and the numbers are in.
Maryland's Senate has passed a bill that phases out paper mill waste as a preferred alternative energy source.
State fire officials are investigating five more suspicious fires in Washington County.
Medical claims costs in Maryland could jump 67 percent for residents' individual policies by 2017 under the federal health care overhaul, according to a study released Tuesday by the nation's leading group of financial risk analysts. But a Maryland official said the study is flawed, because it doesn't consider state-level policy decisions that will have a big impact on costs.
Maryland State Police are releasing the name of a state prison inmate who was apparently slain at the medium-security Maryland Correctional Institution near Hagerstown.
Alex Len finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds and had a key block in the final seconds to help Maryland escape with a 58-57 victory over Alabama on Tuesday night in the NIT quarterfinals.
Some Maryland moms want lawmakers to pass comprehensive gun control legislation.
A sad farewell to a young Army pilot killed earlier this month in Afghanistan.
There's progress for advocates of medical marijuana. The House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly to establish a system that allows medical centers to dispense marijuana for those who suffer from qualifying illnesses.
Our area was right on the freeze line of Monday's storm. A few degrees either way was the difference between rain or snow.
In another basketball universe, one where ACLs stay intact, Maryland and Michigan State are seeded first and second instead of fourth and fifth.
Alyssa Thomas had 29 points and 13 rebounds, and Maryland spoiled Quinnipiac's debut in the NCAA women's tournament by pulling away to a 72-52 victory Saturday.
The House of Delegates has advanced a measure to expand Medicaid eligibility and create a funding stream for Maryland's health benefit exchange as part of the federal health care overhaul.
The House of Delegates votes to raise the price of gasoline.
In its first foray into the NCAA women's tournament, Quinnipiac didn't take a bus trip south from Connecticut just to practice in a huge arena and serve as fodder for the home team.
Social media sites are buzzing with reports of a flash of light streaking across the sky along the East Coast.
Nobody's going to win an Emmy for a parody of the TV show "Star Trek" filmed by Internal Revenue Service employees at an agency studio in Maryland.
Maryland used a small lineup to mount a big comeback in a 62-52 victory over Denver on Thursday night in the second round of the NIT.
When spring warms up, allergies will heat up. And it promises to be a sneezy season.
Maryland's law requiring handgun permit applicants to demonstrate a "good and substantial reason" for carrying a weapon outside their own home or business is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
A major funding plan to build 15 new schools and renovate up to 40 others in Baltimore by enabling the city to issue about $1 billion in bonds moved forward in the Maryland House of Delegates on Thursday.
The U.S. military has identified the seven Marines killed in a training exercise in Nevada and a 21-year-old from Severna Park is among the dead.
Table games at Maryland's largest casino are on the way. The high-stakes games open next month.
A Maryland Senate panel has voted against raising the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour by 2015.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center shelter has reached full capacity, leaving many dogs in need of new homes.
Communities across Maryland held "No Kings" protests on Saturday, joining what organizers said was "the biggest protest in U.S. history."
Three individuals are in police custody after an altercation led to a shooting inside Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday.
ICE will begin assisting TSA agents at BWI starting Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the airport.
The U-Haul driver was conscious and breathing at the scene, then taken to the hospital for evaluation, Baltimore City Fire said.
ICE will begin assisting TSA agents at BWI starting Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the airport.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events were registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Temperatures will continue to warm each day until a midweek front brings rain and cooler weather
The U-Haul driver was conscious and breathing at the scene, then taken to the hospital for evaluation, Baltimore City Fire said.
The FAA issued a ground stop at BWI and other airports in the DC region on Friday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Goucher College, shares how Goucher is expanding access to higher education for area students through several new programs.
Meet the women behind Sandy Bottom Cocktails.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore unveiled a 90s themed pop-up.
Baltimore Orioles’ Assistant General Manager talks about the 2026 season.
The Baltimore Orioles’ Chief Marketing Officer shares insight on the 2026 season.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
Fans flocked to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 26, under sunny skies, to watch their beloved Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins.
Each year, thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans flock to bars along Washington Boulevard, turning the street into a full-blown block party for opening day.
When Oriole Park at Camden Yards was constructed in Baltimore in the early 1990s, the plan was for it to have an old-time ballpark feel.
Multiple restaurants have your favorite player's favorite meal.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 3/28/2026
Cool weather is expected in Maryland on Saturday ahead of warmer air.
Temperatures will continue to warm each day until a midweek front brings rain and cooler weather
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/27/2026
Chilly weather continues through the first-half of the weekend.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center shelter has reached full capacity, leaving many dogs in need of new homes.
U-Haul driver crashed into vacant East Baltimore Family Dollar store
4 teens arrested in connection to bakery store theft
Multiple residents displaced, 3 injured after West Baltimore apartment fire
Communities across Maryland held "No Kings" protests on Saturday, joining what organizers said was "the biggest protest in U.S. history."