Baltimore Smog Meets Federal Limit For First Time
Scientists have announced that Baltimore's smog levels no longer exceed the limit set by the Environmental Protection Agency, but some people are still at risk from breathing the air.
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Scientists have announced that Baltimore's smog levels no longer exceed the limit set by the Environmental Protection Agency, but some people are still at risk from breathing the air.
Pollution you can and can't see continues to take a toll on Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency complied with the law in deciding which areas of the country failed to meet federal limits on smog-forming pollution that can cause asthma and respiratory illness.
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey says more data is needed to be able to say for sure if a link exists between unconventional oil and gas development and degraded water quality.
It averages out to a D+: the same grade the last time the bay's health was measured in 2012.
University of Maryland researchers are getting federal funds to study the concentration and effects of hormone pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Often solving a big problem means tackling a lot of smaller ones first.
It's an investment of time and effort, but the payoff of a cleaner bay is still far from certain.
A man who managed a company hired to clean the National Mall storm water sewer system and pleaded guilty to dumping debris and wastewater into the Potomac River has been sentenced to 10 months in prison.
Next to the Chesapeake, Maryland's smaller coastal bays haven't received as much attention when it comes to pollution. Now that's over.
The federal government asked a judge Thursday to dismiss a developer's lawsuit alleging that groundwater pollution from Fort Detrick in Frederick reduced the value of private land next door.
It's not just space NASA focuses on. A fleet of satellites also studies the Earth. That vantage point is showing most of us are breathing cleaner air.
An ambitious plan to someday make one of the state's most polluted bodies of water swimmable and fishable continues with a new round of raft construction and plantings.
A Frederick developer is suing the Army for alleged groundwater pollution on private property next to Fort Detrick.
As quickly as it started, a fish kill in Baltimore's Inner Harbor appears to be easing.
With some in the state legislature moving to repeal the so-called "rain tax," those in favor of keeping it promise a fight.
A national conservation group is touting the restoration of a western Maryland trout stream polluted by acid mine drainage.
Maryland agriculture officials say new fertilizer regulations may be phased in over the next year, instead of being implemented all at once in the fall.
A federal judge has ruled that Perdue Farms and an Eastern Shore contract grower will not be able to recoup $3 million in legal fees after successfully defending themselves against a poultry pollution suit.
There are charges that Baltimore City has broken its promise to clean up the harbor. The city pledged $1 billion to stop sewage leaks from pouring into the water.
Washington, D.C., and states within the Chesapeake Bay watershed are making progress to reduce pollution flowing into the hobbled estuary but none is on track to meet cleanup commitments set this year, an analysis by environmental groups concludes.
A grade of "C minus" is a long way from the honor roll, but because it represents the water quality in the Inner Harbor, it's better than expected.
A Frederick developer is seeking $37 million for what it claims is the Army's failure to stop toxic chemicals from Fort Detrick from polluting groundwater off post.
Maryland environmental officials plan to brief residents on how they will respond to groundwater contamination in Wicomico County.
Rain on the roof. That's often a comforting sound. But soon it's going to mean money out of your pocket.
The four finalists for the Baltimore County Public Schools' superintendent position introduced themselves to the public during a town hall on Tuesday evening in Towson.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to jail and was ordered to pay more than $68,000 to the state for his role in a cigarette smuggling tax fraud scheme.
Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.
The body of a missing Towson University student was recovered from the Potomac River on Tuesday after a nearly two-day search.
A Maryland mother who has been fighting for months to prove her United States citizenship is no longer subject to deportation, her attorney confirmed on Tuesday.
The body of a missing Towson University student was recovered from the Potomac River on Tuesday after a nearly two-day search.
The four finalists for the Baltimore County Public Schools' superintendent position introduced themselves to the public during a town hall on Tuesday evening in Towson.
The criminal trial for the operator of the ship involved in Baltimore's 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is set to begin in October 2027, a judge said Tuesday.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
A few more clouds and warmer on Wednesday
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.
Natalie Delgado, Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss how excessive screen time can severely impact childhood development, especially during the summer months.
WJZ takes a visit to the Bunny Hive in Maryland.
The Mirror Series by URBANHIPSTA and P A V E M E N T by Murjoni Merriweather are bodies of work centered on reflection, memory, material intelligence, and artistic evolution. Both exhibitions remain on view for two months following the opening.
Local Wetzel’s Franchisee Bruce Dash joins us in studio to share the new limited-time menu items.
Checking out Miss Shirleys June specials in Baltimore.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
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.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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.
"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.
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.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Isolated storms and warmer for Maryland on Wednesday
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Tuesday before chances for heat and storms increase.
A few more clouds and warmer on Wednesday
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Finalists for Baltimore County superintendent of schools appear at town hall
2 teachers attacked by student at Harford County elementary school
Missing Towson student's body recovered in Potomac River
Finalists for Baltimore County School's superintendent meets with public