Maryland Bill Would Ban Shark Fin Possession, Sale
Maryland lawmakers are considering joining states that have banned the possession and sale of shark fins.
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Maryland lawmakers are considering joining states that have banned the possession and sale of shark fins.
The same-sex marriage bill passed by the House last week gets it first vote of approval in the Senate on Tuesday. A committee vote sends the measure to the floor of the Senate.
Maryland and Montgomery County have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Maryland senators are exploring broader cuts to the state budget due to resistance to some of Gov. Martin O'Malley's tax proposals, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said Tuesday.
Frederick County officials are asking citizens to weigh in on a proposed ordinance making English the official language of Frederick County government.
If you're in the market for a new household appliance, Monday is the day to go out and buy it.
The center of the storm is making its way through the Appalachians Sunday night, pushing bands of moisture up into Maryland.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, insurance salesman? While the future 32nd president of the United States didn't hawk policies, he did spend most of the 1920s working for a Maryland-based insurance company.
A new state audit says Maryland lacks the money needed to make payments owed to victims of crime in the state.
Same-sex couples are one step closer to walking down the aisle legally in Maryland. The Civil Marriage Protection Act narrowly passed in the House of Delegates.
"I am deeply sorry and I will never do so again." Those are the words directly from State Sen. Ulysses Currie after fellow lawmakers unanimously vote to censure him for a conflict of interest.
Finding a little comfort on the road could soon come with a little more glitz.
The head of the Magothy River Association says a proposed increase in registration fees could lead some to sell.
An Environmental Protection Agency official says West Virginia has made the most improvement on its Chesapeake Bay restoration plans, and Pennsylvania has the most work to do.
Maryland's quest for, at least, an NIT bid begins Saturday in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers.
Chaos on board. A mother and daughter from Maryland feared for their lives when the Costa Concordia capsized off Italy.
Cleared of corruption charges. Now, the once-powerful State Sen. Ulysses Currie will soon be disciplined by his fellow lawmakers.
Nebraska authorities say a Maryland man has been arrested after marijuana was found in his vehicle.
Exelon's proposed takeover of Constellation Energy crossed another hurdle Thursday when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the $7.9 billion deal.
From wars to disasters, the Navy hospital ship Comfort always found its way to Baltimore. But not for much longer.
Maryland Men's Basketball coach Mark Turgeon joined the Bob and Rob Show yesterday to recap the Duke loss and look forward to Boston College.
I am by no means ready to give up on Edsall. He deserves a chance to see what he can do with his players. That said, this doesn't look good.
I do miss football but I love getting back into basketball as well.
Oysters have been struggling to hang on in the bay, but now there's a glimmer of hope on the half shell.
State Republican leaders are ready to officially open their new headquarters.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
At 46 years old, Jodi Hicks is preparing for her final semester of nursing school in Maryland.
A coastal storm could bring greater rain chances into the forecast early in the 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 new law changes tax provisions to support the creation of a Sphere Entertainment venue in Prince George's County.
A coastal storm could bring greater rain chances into the forecast early in the 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.
WJZ is live at the new Seppia restaurant, which serves regional Italian cuisines curated by the owners of La Cuchara.
Owner Kari Dern joins us in studio where she shares her inspiration behind her handcrafted jewelry collection made from fossilized teeth.
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.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
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.
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.
A coastal storm could bring greater rain chances into the forecast early in the 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
WJZ is live at the new Seppia restaurant, which serves regional Italian cuisines curated by the owners of La Cuchara.
Owner Kari Dern joins us in studio where she shares her inspiration behind her handcrafted jewelry collection made from fossilized teeth.
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.