Unemployment Unexpectedly Drops, But Full Recovery Not Imminent
The unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
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The unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
In Baltimore City, 5,345 people filed for unemployment insurance last week, and 6,782 people did in Baltimore County.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday addressed the continued hurdles some Marylanders have had trying to get unemployment benefits, saying that while the state has processed more than 400,000 unemployment claims, the system is "still not helping everybody."
Despite the Memorial Day holiday, the Maryland Department of Labor said it will have employees available to answer unemployment questions over the phone on Monday.
The U.S. Labor Department says roughly 38.6 million people have filed for jobless aid in the United States since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces.
Jill Schlesinger, certified financial planner and CBS News business analyst, looks at how to devise a game plan for paying bills when money is tight.
A total of 65,000 Marylanders filed for unemployment last week.
About 135,000 Marylanders are still awaiting for the unemployment claims to be processed, according to Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson.
The Maryland Department of Labor said it has paid 327,649 Marylanders unemployment insurance claims during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 1,100 Marylanders signed up in a 72 hour period to testify at a virtual Senate committee hearing on Tuesday.
Two state Senate committees will hold a joint hearing this week to hear firsthand stories from Marylanders who have had trouble applying for and receiving unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 109,000 Marylanders filed for unemployment last week.
The state's labor secretary said steps have been taken to improve the performance.
New federal guidelines requiring states to capture more information about unemployment insurance claimants has created another obstacle in what some say is an already frustrating process to file for unemployment insurance in Maryland.
For some workers in the service industry, it can make more sense for them to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic rather than go back to work since they are making more money now on unemployment.
After a rocky launch for Maryland's new unemployment filing website amid the coronavirus pandemic, the state has created a new virtual tool to help people get answers to their unemployment-related questions.
More than 37,000 Marylanders filed for unemployment last week.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan apologized Wednesday to residents struggling to file from unemployment through the state's new portal.
After a weekend of technical difficulties, the Maryland Department of Labor is apologizing to Marylanders and says its working toward solutions.
More than 38,000 new unemployment claims have been successfully filed using Maryland's new one-stop online application, Gov. Larry Hogan's office said Saturday.
The new one-stop Maryland unemployment that launched Friday has been fixed after reporting multiple issues earlier in the day, Gov. Larry Hogan said.
Maryland is getting more than $1.6 million to help workers laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Starting next Friday, Marylanders seeking unemployment benefits will be able to apply for assistance for a variety of programs in one place.
In the last week, 61,770 more Marylanders filed for unemployment- compared to nearly 85,000 the week before, the week ending on March 27.
There were over 16,000 claims filed in Baltimore County alone.
Early voting is now underway for Maryland's primary election, giving voters more than a week to cast their ballots before Primary Election Day on June 23.
A Baltimore man has been charged in the 2022 killing of a 20-year-old who police say had allegedly carjacked him, State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced Thursday.
A person died, and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Baltimore County.
Two Baltimore Police officers will not face charges in connection with a fatal shooting in February, according to the Attorney General's office.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested two adults on the campus of a public Baltimore school Thursday, school and city officials confirmed.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested two adults on the campus of a public Baltimore school Thursday, school and city officials confirmed.
Both heat and severe storms will impact plans on Thursday and Friday.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert has been declared for Baltimore City on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, with intense heat and humidity embracing Maryland.
Eleven students and a driver were sent to the hospital after a school bus crash in Davidsonville that involved another vehicle, according to Anne Arundel County Fire officials.
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 takes a visit to Baltimore's Pratt Street Market.
The Maryland Science Center is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
WJZ makes a visit to the Prime Rib at Maryland Live Casino.
Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland is preparing to celebrate National Outlet Shopping Day.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
Jackson Holliday hit his third career grand slam, Brandon Young pitched seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Orioles have lost four in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from April 30 to May 4.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
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.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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.
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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.
More storm chances, rising heat in Maryland on Friday
Stormy and hot end of the week in Maryland
Evening storms are expected in Maryland after extreme heat.
Both heat and severe storms will impact plans on Thursday and Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
For every Orioles' home run, Jackson Holliday will donate to MedStar's Pet Therapy Program
More storm chances, rising heat in Maryland on Friday
No charges will be filed in deadly NE Baltimore police shooting
School bus crash in Anne Arundel County sends students, driver to hospital
2 adults detained on campus of Baltimore public school