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A building on the UMBC campus was evacuated Tuesday morning due to an isolated chemical spill.
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A building on the UMBC campus was evacuated Tuesday morning due to an isolated chemical spill.
Marylanders in a UMBC poll indicated that the cost of living and affordability are the biggest issues in the state.
A group of 801 adults in Maryland shared their thoughts on congressional redistricting, government spending and other issues facing the state in a survey taken by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6.
Darnell Rogers and Nathan Johnson each had 13 points for Maryland-Baltimore County (18-13). L.J. Owens had 12 points.
The Retrievers improve to 2-0 against the Hawks on the season. UMBC defeated Hartford 68-64 on Feb. 9.
Moses Flowers added 18 points and eight rebounds. Traci Carter had 13 points and six assists.
Keondre Kennedy had 14 points and six rebounds for the Retrievers (6-10, 1-4). Nathan Johnson added 11 points.
Yaw Obeng-Mensah had 10 points for the Retrievers (6-9, 1-3). Keondre Kennedy added nine rebounds.
Keondre Kennedy had a career-high 21 points as Maryland-Baltimore County easily beat American 98-67. Jacob Boonyasith had 14 points for Maryland-Baltimore County (3-2).
Connor Withers scored a career-high 28 points and Obadiah Noel added 22 points as UMass Lowell narrowly defeated top-seeded Maryland-Baltimore County 79-77 in the America East Conference tournament on Saturday.
R.J. Eytle-Rock had 15 points and seven rebounds as Maryland-Baltimore County beat Vermont 66-55 on Friday.
Ryan Davis scored 21 points as Vermont stretched its winning streak to eight games, beating Maryland-Baltimore County 80-71 on Thursday night, earning at least a share of the America East Conference title.
Austin Williams had 16 points and 13 rebounds to carry Hartford to a 70-63 win over UMBC on Saturday.
Towson and the University of Maryland Baltimore County's men's basketball teams will not face off on Saturday afternoon as planned due to a positive COVID-19 test involving a member of Towson's team, the Tigers announced Friday afternoon.
Towson University and University of Maryland Baltimore County have both suspended all sports, including football, for the fall season.
Local gyms are closed, NFL facilities are off limits and mini camps could be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everett Duncan scored a career-high 28 points and No. 1 seed Vermont beat UMBC 81-74 in the semifinals of the America East Conference Tournament on Tuesday night to advanced to the championship game.
K.J. Jackson scored 20 points with three steals and No.4-seed UMBC cashed in on turnovers to beat No. 5 New Hampshire 73-67 in Saturday's America East Conference tournament quarterfinals.
K.J. Jackson scored 25 points and fifth-place UMBC beat second-place Stony Brook 75-67 on Tuesday to clinch a No. 5 seed and a quarterfinal home game in the America East Conference tournament.
Sam Sessoms scored 24 points with five 3-pointers, Richard Caldwell Jr. sank a pair of clutch free throws and Binghamton survived a frantic final few seconds to upset UMBC 76-74 Wednesday night.
K.J. Jackson had 21 points as Maryland-Baltimore County rolled past Albany 69-50 on Thursday night.
K.J. Jackson had 19 points and seven rebounds as UMBC defeated New Hampshire 65-59 on Saturday.
Elijah Olaniyi scored 21 points and Makale Foreman added 18 as Stony Brook defeated UMBC 74-63 in front of a sellout crowd of 4,000 at Island FCU Arena on Saturday night.
K.J. Jackson had 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as UMBC topped Maine 63-53 on Saturday.
Sean Sutherlin scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Nick Guadarrama made four free throws in the last 10.7 seconds to lift New Hampshire to a 65-60 win over UMBC on Saturday.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler testified before Congress Tuesday about Maryland's sanctuary policies, urging federal lawmakers to take action against laws that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
The last play of the 2025 regular season determined the winner of the AFC North.
A Maryland man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump and other federal officials in a series of social media posts.
The rabies vaccine is to be placed in a bait mixture throughout Harford County to attract wild animals in an effort to immunize them against the illness.
A man was arrested Tuesday after he shot his brother, in what the Harford County Sheriff's Office is calling a non-fatal domestic shooting
The mother of six children found unattended inside a home in Baltimore on Monday has been arrested and faces multiple child neglect charges, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) said.
A Maryland man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump and other federal officials in a series of social media posts.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler testified before Congress Tuesday about Maryland's sanctuary policies, urging federal lawmakers to take action against laws that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
A few strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday evening. Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.
A person was arrested after suspected drug activity in Abingdon led to a police vehicle and a government vehicle being struck, prompting officers to fire shots Tuesday, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Jennifer Grondahl, SVP of Communications, shares what to expect during these final two homestands and highlights some exciting fan giveaways like their special Zay Flowers jersey.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at Armada checking out their Mexican cuisine and tasting their craft cocktail menu.
Vice President Adam Lindquist and Marina McCaney from Waterfront Partnership join us to talk about the Poe-themed event and how the idea came together.
Jordan Cauthorne joins us in studio to share what inspired her to get into the real estate industry at a young age and how she is using a unique approach to appeal to younger buyers.
Erin Long and Jenna, a 2-year-old brindle mixed-breed joins us in-studio in hopes of uniting her with her forever famiily. She is available for adoption through the Humane Society of Harford County.
The last play of the 2025 regular season determined the winner of the AFC North.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
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.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
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.
Heat buildup and storm chances continue in Maryland
Storm chances ramp up this week in Maryland
A few strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday evening. Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat wave returns to Maryland this week
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