Rain Tax Will Fall On Md. Property Owners
Rain on the roof. That's often a comforting sound. But soon it's going to mean money out of your pocket.
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Rain on the roof. That's often a comforting sound. But soon it's going to mean money out of your pocket.
Over the next few weeks, thousands of volunteers will come together across the state as Project Clean Stream kicks off in Maryland.
A new survey confirms children living near heavy traffic areas are more at risk of asthma.
Bill Blanchett crunched some numbers and cringed.
The Maryland House of Delegates amended the state budget on Wednesday to make up to $300,000 available to help a farm family pay its legal bills after it was sued unsuccessfully over alleged poultry pollution.
Top state officials led by Gov. Martin O'Malley hosted Maryland county and local officials at a meeting Monday dedicated to reducing stormwater runoff, a major source of Chesapeake Bay pollution. But many worry about the cost of reducing it.
A watershed-protection group wants the West Virginia Environmental Quality Board to overturn a Potomac River pollution permit for a federal complex in Shepherdstown and instead impose Maryland's tougher sampling requirements.
Perdue Farms and an Eastern Shore contract grower who successfully defended a poultry pollution suit should be awarded attorney fees to discourage similar suits in the future, attorneys said in filings Thursday.
A Maryland Department of Planning report says two Maryland counties have "largely ignored" a law designed to limit septics growth to fight pollution.
Everything takes a starting point and this last day of January makes the first day of the "Reclaim the Bay" campaign.
The rhetoric is running hot ahead of a Maryland Department of the Environment hearing on a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator near Frederick.
A New York-based environmental group that sued Perdue Farms and an Eastern Shore contract grower said Wednesday it won't appeal a federal judge's ruling in an alleged poultry pollution case.
There's been progress but there's still a lot of hard work to do. That's the message Maryland legislators received in a briefing on the state of the Chesapeake Bay.
Sediments behind the Conowingo dam threatening bay restoration efforts must be dealt with sooner rather than later, and Exelon should be part of the solution as part of the relicensing of its hydro-electric power plant, a Maryland natural resources official said Tuesday.
The Maryland Department of the Environment has filed a consent decree in federal court requiring the cleanup of coal ash pollution in three counties.
Perdue Farms is seeking up to $2.5 million in attorney fees following its victory in a poultry pollution case that has been closely watched by environmentalist and agriculture interests for its potential impact on the industry.
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project is calling for tougher state permitting and oversight to achieve Chesapeake Bay restoration goals.
Maryland's environmental secretary says the state is delaying rules requiring offsets for water pollution from new development.
A state panel that is devising rules for hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in western Maryland may require drillers to have pollution insurance.
Maryland environmental officials are warning Wicomico County residents that an industrial solvent has likely been in their water supply for at least several years.
Testimony has ended in Baltimore in a closely watched environmental lawsuit against an Eastern Shore chicken grower and poultry giant Perdue Farms Inc.
A Maryland chicken farmer at the center of a pollution lawsuit that could affect the state's poultry industry said Thursday that the battle has been stressful for his family and has made him paranoid.
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is ringed with concrete, and that's help make for poor water quality.
Environmentalists are pushing harder than ever to get big agriculture to keep animal waste out of waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
The federal government is pursuing a tough standard for cleanup of an asbestos-contaminated Montana town that concludes that even a tiny amount of asbestos can cause lung problems.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning by the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning by the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $820 million in unpaid tolls and fees, according to a recent audit by the state's Department of Legislative Services.
Greg Berkowitz, Director of Trademarks and Licensing, joins us with a sneak peak of some of the items in the collection and shares what it means to collaborate with an UMD alum for a school clothing line.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland Fair as he prepares to compete for a chance to win the trophy for best milkshake recipe.
Actress Kym Whitley stops by our studio to talk about her new show on Paramount + and reflects on her successful career in tv and films like "Next Friday" and "Act your Age".
Katia Mohr and Amanda Kraus join us with delicious food items from the Jimmy's Food Truck, and all the details about their upcoming TailGOAT events.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Kennedy Krieger Institute will host Pickleball for All 2026, a charity pickleball tournament designed to be the area’s first fully accessible and adaptive pickleball event.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
The Maryland Terps kick off the season in College Park on Saturday against Hampton, but for Baltimore native and five-star freshman Zion Elee, giving back to the community is just as important as shining on the football field.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
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.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
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The city launched a campaign earlier this year to select a climate-resilient species that is native to Baltimore's metro region.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning by the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties. CBS News Baltimore's Tara Lynch has the latest.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Maryland and the nation are preparing to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks this week.