Sunoco, Area Water Utility Fined By Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment says Philadelphia-based Sunoco and a suburban Washington water utility have been fined for alleged violations.
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The Maryland Department of the Environment says Philadelphia-based Sunoco and a suburban Washington water utility have been fined for alleged violations.
Within the span of about a week recently, Haris Tarin spoke at a Washington panel on how the next U.S. president can combat violent Islamic extremism, delivered a guest sermon for Eid in Alexandria, launched an ad campaign on District buses calling for religious tolerance, and hosted an election night party and discussion in Great Falls.
The University of the District of Columbia wants $4 million from the city to help it pay for the severance packages of dozens of professors and staff members it wants to lay off.
District of Columbia fire officials say three people were seriously injured after a fire broke out at the State Department headquarters in Washington.
Paintings and photographs depicting the raw reality of the Civil War marked a major change in American art that tossed out romantic notions of war.
The crack epidemic that began in the 1980s ushered in a wave of bloodletting in the nation's capital and a death toll that ticked upward daily. Dead bodies, sometimes several in a night, had homicide detectives hustling between crime scenes and earned Washington unwelcome monikers such as the nation's "murder capital." At the time, some feared the murder rate might ascend to more frightening heights.
Three charter school operators are applying for fast-track approval to operate 10 campuses serving thousands of Washington students.
A city official says hundreds of workers were involved in fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while still holding government jobs.
Police in Washington say more charges are being filed in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Metro station.
Metro says single tracking on the red, orange, blue and yellow lines will affect weekend train riders.
The District of Columbia has submitted a plan to close 20 schools and send students from those schools to other campuses.
A federal audit of the authority that runs metropolitan Washington's two major airports has revealed more problems, including overreliance on no-bid contracts and executives accepting expensive gifts from contractors.
Amtrak will resume service between New York City and Boston on Friday following the repair of commuter rail tracks damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the railroad said late Thursday.
Washington's Metro system is operating a normal weekday schedule for the first commute after superstorm Sandy.
It'll be much more expensive to catch a cab in D.C. over the next day.
The D.C.-area transit system says most of its preparations for Hurricane Sandy are complete, but it's still unclear how or whether the storm will impact service.
Virginia Sen. Jim Webb is joining with historians and scholars for a symposium on the War of 1812 at the National Portrait Gallery next week in Washington.
A Virginia man has appeared in court to face new charges in a shooting inside the headquarters of a conservative Christian lobbying group.
The D.C. transit system is urging travelers to sign up for email and text alerts to keep tabs on changes to bus and train schedules because of the approaching storm.
The rest stop off Interstate 70 near Myersville has been renovated since two of this century's most notorious serial killers were captured there 10 years ago Wednesday.
Supporters and opponents of gay marriage in Maryland are now planning to rally at Gallaudet University for the reinstatement of an administrator who signed a petition opposing gay marriage.
Metro says it's completed an eight-and-a-half month escalator replacement project at the Dupont Circle station.
District of Columbia police are investigating a stabbing near Howard University's campus during homecoming weekend.
One lane of the inner loop of the Capital Beltway has reopened in Bethesda following two separate tractor-trailer accidents.
Motorists in the Mid-Atlantic region are paying a penny less at the pump this week.
An immigrant man residing in Maryland is recovering in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by ICE agents on Thursday.
Professional boxing is making a comeback in downtown Baltimore, and this time, it's stepping into the rings at the Hilton Inner Harbor.
A trial date has been scheduled for the Maryland man facing charges for sparking the massive Stricker Street fire, which killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022.
Three Maryland lawmakers are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adjust flight paths that are impacting communities near BWI Airport.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
An immigrant man residing in Maryland is recovering in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by ICE agents on Thursday.
A Baltimore County high school gym teacher pleaded guilty to several charges after he was accused of sexually abusing minors on school property, according to the County State's Attorney's Office.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
A new restaurant in Baltimore was broken into nearly a week after it opened in the Canton neighborhood.
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.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Warmer weather is in Maryland Saturday; rain is expected Easter Sunday.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 4/3/2026
Maryland will continue to see rollercoaster temperatures through the weekend with a chance of rain on Easter.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer weather is in Maryland Saturday; rain is expected Easter Sunday.
A new restaurant in Baltimore was broken into nearly a week after it opened in the Canton neighborhood.
An immigrant man residing in Maryland is recovering in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by ICE agents on Thursday.
MONSE responds to Baltimore's Upton neighborhood following police shooting
A trial date has been scheduled for the Maryland man facing charges for sparking the massive Stricker Street fire, which killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022.