Maryland Energy Firm Completes Purchase Of South Georgia Pellet Plant
A Maryland-based energy firm says it has completed its acquisition of a pellet plant in southeast Georgia.
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A Maryland-based energy firm says it has completed its acquisition of a pellet plant in southeast Georgia.
Montgomery County Police are investigating after a customer allegedly spit on an employee at an Olney restaurant after he was asked to wear a mask.
Gov. Hogan on Saturday criticized an order by the health officer for the state's most populous county that requires private schools to remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1 and to conduct online-only classes due to the coronavirus.
Private schools in Montgomery County will not be able to reopen for in-person learning until at least October 1 under a new order from the county's health officer.
The project would cost about $10 billion, but Carpenters Union officials said Thursday the jobs it would bring will help the entire region.
Police have arrested the man they said fired a shot at another vehicle on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County earlier this week.
Maryland's health department has reported the state's second heat-related death of 2020.
Police are searching for a man they said fired a shot at another vehicle on Interstate 495 in Montgomery County Monday afternoon before fleeing a traffic stop.
Three people were injured in a shooting in Germantown Saturday night, according to officials.
Much of Maryland saw severe thunderstorms move through Wednesday evening, leaving behind widespread damage and thousands without power.
Extreme heat will continue in Maryland for the foreseeable future. Temperatures reached the mid 90's on Wednesday, but heat index values were much higher.
Duck Duck Goose in Baltimore's Fells Point is temporarily closing due to COVID-19 concerns.
Several county school districts have already made a decision to be online-only for at least the first semester.
One of Maryland's largest public school districts announced Tuesday that it only will have virtual, online classes through at least Jan. 29 and is cancelling all fall and winter sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland-based biotech company Novavax briefed the public on the progress of its vaccine candidate Tuesday.
Health officials from five Maryland counties and Baltimore City are urging Deputy Secretary of Health Services Fran Phillips to roll back the state's reopening restrictions due to an increase in the number of daily coronavirus cases being reported.
The National Park Services said Saturday that Billy Goat Trail-A in Montgomery County will be closed Sunday and Monday due to extreme heat in Maryland.
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the property.
In a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young and several other county executives urged the governor to consider a hybrid vote-by-mail election with some in-person voting options, after the governor directed the State Board of Elections to "follow existing state law and conduct the November election with enhanced voting options,"
The state of Maryland has fined four nursing homes for failing to test all residents and staff for the coronavirus.
A Maryland woman accused of starving her 15-month-old daughter for more than three weeks has been charged with first-degree murder in the toddler's death, police said Thursday.
The worldwide race is on to find a COVID-19 vaccine, and Maryland is on the forefront of some of that research.
A Maryland biotechnology company will receive $1.6 billion in federal funding to help them to continue to develop and hold a clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine this year.
Officials fined at least three businesses in Montgomery County that were not following local and state coronavirus-related reopening rules, the county said.
Severe storms moved through parts of Maryland on Saturday, causing damage across some of the region.
A 20-year-old moped driver died after fleeing a traffic stop in Baltimore.
The Maryland Zoo has all kinds of protocols in place to make sure that all 1,800 animals stay cool and healthy.
The heat and humidity have changed some Baltimore-area Fourth of July activities, pushing them back to keep people out of the heat.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating nearly 40 reports of damages from the overnight hours.
Triple digit high temperatures continue through Saturday in the Baltimore metro, along with a risk of severe thunderstorms.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults.
A 20-year-old moped driver died after fleeing a traffic stop in Baltimore.
The Maryland Zoo has all kinds of protocols in place to make sure that all 1,800 animals stay cool and healthy.
The heat and humidity have changed some Baltimore-area Fourth of July activities, pushing them back to keep people out of the heat.
Amtrak Northeast Region announced at least 18 trains were canceled Thursday because of temperature-related conditions.
This Fourth of July is expected to be the hottest on record for much of the U.S., and Maryland is already under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
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.
AAA's Ragina Ali tells WJZ-TV what travelers should expect during the July 4th holiday weekend
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas gets an inside look at the BMA stall at Baltimore's Lexington Market.
WJZ's Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Anne Arundel County native and former Loyola (Md) lacrosse player Pat Spencer reportedly agreed to a contract with the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Ovechkin and the Capitals inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
July 1 is "Bobby Bonilla Day," an annual payday for the former Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets slugger, whose $1 million deferred payments will continue on that date until 2035.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Rachael Jay has your Friday evening forecast | 7/3/2026
Triple digit high temperatures continue through Saturday in the Baltimore metro along with threats of severe weather for the holiday weekend
The heat has not let up in Maryland and thunderstorms are on the horizon for Friday and Saturday. WJZ meteorologist Steve Sonsa has your latest forecast.
Blistering hot temperatures continue Friday in Maryland
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The Maryland Zoo has all kinds of protocols in place to make sure that all 1,800 animals stay cool and healthy.
20-year-old moped driver dies after fleeing traffic stop in Baltimore
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Baltimore City alters some 4th of July festivities due to extreme heat
For millions of people taking GLP-1 medications, the extreme heat can raise the risk of dehydration.