O'Malley Launches State Data Initiative
Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.
Maryland's comprehensive gun-control measure is constitutional, Attorney General Doug Gansler wrote in a 25-page legal review made public on Wednesday.
Excitement builds for Preakness and the Derby-winning horse with strong ties to Maryland. Orb's sire---or father---grew up in Maryland and now the horse's bloodline grows in Baltimore County.
A renowned doctor from Maryland mysteriously dies, and then comes word she was poisoned with cyanide. Now the FBI is stepping in to help with the investigation.
Millions of dollars in online sales go untaxed every year in Maryland. Now the state wants Internet retailers to collect the taxes from online customers.
The state of Maryland will no longer execute criminals convicted of the most heinous crimes. Governor Martin O'Malley officially signed the death penalty repeal into law Thursday morning, along with dozens of other bills.
Maryland's state archivist is retiring after 38 years. Edward Papenfuse said this week that he will retire Nov. 1.
Maryland State Police say a woman was struck and killed by a car as she was walking her dog across a road in Downsville.
Maryland will become the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, but it's unclear when one will be up and running.
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters that permits are now required for large gatherings on the water.
Police in Washington say three Maryland men have been charged with an early morning robbery in Adams Morgan.
Prince George's County Fire Investigators have charged an 18-year-old man with arson after authorities say he set his mother's house on fire.
Maryland regulators say the state's fourth casino could open as early as May 22 at the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland.
Drugs, sex and money--all inside the Baltimore City jail. Now we're learning more about the inner workings of a massive smuggling ring behind bars.
A warning for people who suffer from allergies. Pollen levels are causing major problems in Maryland, and it may get worse in the days to come.
Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to sign a measure repealing capital punishment in Maryland into law.
Maryland launched an initiative on Thursday to help residents get health insurance under the federal health care law.
A gun owners' rights group has threatened to sue 35 Maryland counties or municipalities unless they repeal regulations that the group says violate state gun laws.
Barbara Jones and her family are accustomed to wildlife congregating in her yard, nestled in a heavily wooded area along Doctor Perry Road near Urbana.
The Maryland Hospital Association is urging a state commission to spare hospitals from a two percent Medicare cut that is part of federal budget reductions.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a rising star in Democratic politics, said Wednesday that he is considering making a run for the White House in 2016 and will likely make a decision later this year.
The Maryland National Guard is breaking ground for a new facility in LaPlata.
The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved a proposal to build a wind power project near Frostburg.
Maryland has no plans to move its 75,000 active full-time state government employees into the state's new insurance exchange, but the state is studying how to address health coverage for some contractual employees and part-time workers, a state official said.
A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions of a Maryland cardiologist who implanted unnecessary heart stents in more than 100 patients.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for a shooting that killed one person and injured another at a shopping center in West Baltimore in 2024.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
A federal judge held a senior federal immigration official who served in Maryland in civil contempt Wednesday after he directed agents to rearrest a Baltimore-area resident in defiance of multiple court orders.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools amended its gender identity policy after the Trump administration threatened the district with legal action and the loss of federal funding.
Firefighters in a Maryland community responded Wednesday to an explosion that collapsed a home, killing one person and seriously injuring another.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from scattered heavy rain and strong storms.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools amended its gender identity policy after the Trump administration threatened the district with legal action and the loss of federal funding.
Baltimore County police officer P. Catalfamo, who was critically injured in a shooting in June, walked out of a rehabilitation facility Wednesday after more than two months of recovery.
Six weeks after an out-of-control MTA bus slammed into cars and damaged property in Pikesville, in Baltimore County, some of those impacted are frustrated and believe the agency needs to speed up the handling of claims.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
MDSPCA has handled 6% more surrenders than in years past, and the constant stream of animals in the shelter doors means more demand for staff and supplies.
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce says digital ad tax highlights state's fiscal challenges.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned drone flights around the grounds of the Maryland State Fair.
WJZ is live at the museum learning what summer S.T.E.A.M. Week is and what can families expect.
Gabriella Symone Parker shares how the event is more than a pageant, and how Ms. Full-Figured USA–National Capital Region is creating visibility, confidence, and community for plus-size women.
Chef John joins us in studio to make the crab cakes live and walk viewers through what makes a true Maryland style crab cake.
Green Spring Station will host its first charity mahjong tournament on Thursday, September 17, from 5–8 p.m., benefitting Sibshops, a joint program of Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland and Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Mindful Morgan at Morgan State University is a campus wellness initiative created by Dr. Paulette S. Smith, MS, LCSW-C, that focuses on preventive wellness and mindful meditation methods.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother's death and his brother being charged with murder.
Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
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.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
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.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day for Maryland due to impacts from scattered heavy rain and strong storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Pleasant weather Wednesday ahead of more rain in Maryland
Sunny Wednesday weather ahead of rain chances in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Dr. Dyann Mack discusses priorities as Harford County schools superintendent
Judge deliberating on fate of Baltimore officer accused of trying to run over man
Animal shelters across Maryland are calling for donations, adoptions and volunteers amid an uptick in pet surrenders this summer. CBS News Baltimore's Tara Lynch has the story.
Frustration grows of MTA's response to claims after Pikesville bus crash