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A Howard County lawmaker wants to make state agencies more accountable when repeated shortcomings are cited in state audits.
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A Howard County lawmaker wants to make state agencies more accountable when repeated shortcomings are cited in state audits.
More than 250 people are scheduled to attend Maryland's first symposium to help people transition from the correctional system to society.
State Highway Administration inspectors will be checking the Dover Bridge over the Choptank River after a weekend crash.
Here are some ideas around town for the week of Feb. 26.
The season has been tough but the hard work is paying off.
A state commission on natural gas drilling is taking a look at the regulatory landscape.
Education officials in Maryland are expected to apply for a waiver from the most rigid requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law.
Gas prices are surging and quickly inching to $4 per gallon. This February is the earliest gas prices have ever topped the $3.50 mark.
A random break-in leads to gunfire in the heart of Towson. Police say a man walked in on a burglary. Then, he was shot.
Maryland transit planners say it's too expensive and impractical to keep a popular recreation trail inside a downtown Bethesda tunnel alongside future Purple Line trains.
Last week's Senate approval of the state's same-sex marriage bill marked another victory for supporters. But the campaign to give the last say to voters is underway.
High winds have been the main weather story Saturday. There have been reports of gusts over 50 and 60 mph reported throughout the state Friday night through Saturday.
Fencing! You have seen it at the Olympics, in movies and possibly during your days in college, but the sport of fencing is popular, takes lots of energy, and is a great way to stay in shape during the chilly winter months. Here is a top list of places in Baltimore where you can get introduced to the sport of fencing and where you can hone your skills.
The General Assembly passed it, the governor is expected to sign it, but will Marylanders vote on it?
Police say a Cumberland man died in a 180-foot fall from a cliff known locally as Lover's Leap.
Organizers of floating parties such as the Magothy River's Bumper Bash would need to get permits weeks in advance and could be required to provide security under a bill being supported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The National Aquarium, located in Baltimore's downtown Inner Harbor area, fittingly sits just above the harbor's edge. It's a great destination for any family large or small looking to see some spectacular marine-life, swimming mammals, tropical forests and wild extreme animals. The aquarium, the nation's first National Aquarium, was built in the early 80s, but with extensive expansions and renovations, this gem of the harbor has kept its charm and amazing exhibits. Make sure to check the website for various admission discounts.
A bill to allow same-sex couples to marry in Maryland passes first in the House and now in the Senate. The governor is expected to sign it, but that may not be the end of the story.
A man loses his life in an explosion on the Eastern Shore. Police say he was probably trying to steal copper from a business. Authorities say it's part of a recent wave of metal thefts.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed Zenita Wickham-Hurley as special secretary of the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs.
After Cockeysville native Yeardley Love's former boyfriend George Huguely is convicted of her murder, Love's family and friends express grief at their loss.
Maryland's triple-A bond rating has been affirmed by all three bond rating agencies in preparation for the upcoming sale of general obligation bonds next month.
A jury is deciding whether Lee Stephens should live or die. Earlier this month, the 32-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Cpl. David McGuinn, an officer who worked at the now-closed Maryland House of Correction in Jessup.
The ink wasn't even dry on a settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders when Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon laid claim to a chunk of the money to avert a huge budget cut for public colleges and universities.
A new law is on the books declaring English the official language of Frederick County.
Thursday will be a refreshingly cool spring day. A few showers Friday evening should exit for a mostly dry weekend.
Voters turned out in Baltimore County on Wednesday to hear from the candidates in the race for the next county executive.
The FTC claims that between 2022 and 2023, the men bought hundreds of thousands of concert tickets from Ticketmaster before reselling them at a steep price, and allegedly made more than $5.5 million on the secondary market.
A 10-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after crashing a stolen car into a stop sign in East Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office.
The state is now looking for a replacement contractor but pledged the work will continue uninterrupted.
A new law changes tax provisions to support the creation of a Sphere Entertainment venue in Prince George's County.
Thursday will be a refreshingly cool spring day. A few showers Friday evening should exit for a mostly dry weekend.
The FTC claims that between 2022 and 2023, the men bought hundreds of thousands of concert tickets from Ticketmaster before reselling them at a steep price, and allegedly made more than $5.5 million on the secondary market.
A 10-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after crashing a stolen car into a stop sign in East Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office.
Neighbors say the traffic in their neighborhood has been a nightmare, and the roads are destroyed because of the heavy trucks forced to come through.
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.
Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five Tony Awards, is a funny show that follows Kimberly as she moves to a new town and is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges.
WJZ sits down with the person who frames the pieces at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Cafe Fili in Baltimore shows off its matcha art.
WJZ gets an inside look at the Baltimore Museum of Art Archive Library.
The Den restaurant in Baltimore shows off its menu.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
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.
Thursday will be a refreshingly cool spring day. A few showers Friday evening should exit for a mostly dry weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
Drier weather in Maryland on Thursday
Brighter Thursday in Maryland follows rainy Wednesday
Rainy, wet weather to pass through Maryland Wednesday evening
Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five Tony Awards, is a funny show that follows Kimberly as she moves to a new town and is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges.
Warm sunny weather is expected for parts of Maryland on Friday. WJZ's Marty Walsh reports.
Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday to answer questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
The Computer-Aided Dispatch system, known as CAD, has failed several times in past years. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.