Smoking To Be Banned In Howard County Parks
There's no smoking indoors at Maryland bars and restaurants, but now one county is taking it a step further by banning smoking outdoors in public parks.
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There's no smoking indoors at Maryland bars and restaurants, but now one county is taking it a step further by banning smoking outdoors in public parks.
Killer heat descends on Maryland. Baltimore City is under a Code Red Heat Alert Monday and Tuesday. People working outside Monday battled the high temperatures and we've learned this dangerous heat has claimed the lives of two more people in Baltimore City.
Friday was a first time meeting like none other for six Marylanders. Three kidney transplant recipients met their three donors.
For decades Congress has used its power over the District of Columbia to ban the city from paying for abortions for poor women, but during a two-year period when lawmakers reversed course at least 300 women got city-funded procedures, according to data obtained by The Associated Press.
Anne Arundel Medical Center's clinic at the Stanton Community Center provides low-cost dental and medical services to uninsured adults, while the hospital's Community Health Center on Forest Drive provides similar services to the underinsured — people who don't have strong insurance coverage.
Mosquito season has just begin but Maryland is already taking aggressive action to control the nuisance bugs.
Children usually don't have the words to express what they think or how they feel, so Child Life Specialist Jill Horn helps them work to express themselves when they're seriously ill.
Health officials in Maryland have backed off a summer camp sunscreen policy that would have limited who could apply sunscreen to campers.
It would be easy for Randy Samu to dwell on his misfortune. But that's not his nature.
Autism is a serious condition among children and adults. Celebrities not only have children with autism but join in the battle against it.
Doctors say thousands of people living in Maryland are HIV positive and they don't even know it.
The Cecil County Health Department says three beaches have failed to meet water quality regulations.
One Baltimore City pastor is opening an "open access" methadone clinic to treat heroin addicts within minutes.
A mix of haircuts with blood pressure screenings are becoming a healthy combination.
Anne Arundel County is warning people not to go in the water at four swimming beaches.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Cecil County Public Schools will open two hours late on Friday, January 10 after district officials re-evaluated the road and sidewalk conditions.
A Baltimore pizza shop that received a Christmas miracle in the form of $60,000 and a viral review on social media has for years been unsuccessful in obtaining a liquor license.
Expect clouds, but less wind today. Snow showers deliver 1 to 2" of snow tonight. Ravens features has tough cold.
Eric Eiswert, former principal at Pikesville High School, is suing Baltimore County Public Schools over a case involving a racist AI recording.
The Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) has asked for feedback in a series of public meetings to discuss proposed water rate increases.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Owner Jay Rosenthal shares his mission and inspiration behind how he began his business, and why it was important to donate to different charities with each customer order placed through the website.
Mia “Mimi” Evans, is the owner of a premier mixology company serving the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. She joins us with some customizable hot toddy recipes that are able to satisfy any and everyone.
Actress Julia Nicole Hunter joins WJZ as "Annie" plays at Baltimore's Hippodrome theatre through Sunday, Jan. 12.
WJZ is Hanging with Huber and debating how long you can say "Happy New Year" after Jan. 1.
Applications are open for Baltimore City's YouthWorks, a program that provides summer employment opportunities to those ages 14 to 21.
After a pair of clashes that came down to the wire during the 2008 regular season, the two met again in the AFC championship game.
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers will miss this weekend's playoff game against Pittsburgh after injuring his knee in the regular-season finale.
There's one obvious exception — last year's AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn't overcome the Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have figured it out on defense at the right time.
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, who played in Baltimore from 2009-2016, died, the Orioles announced on Tuesday.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
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 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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Maryland has another cold day to finish out what has been a tough week of frigid temperatures. The good news about today is less in the way of wind. Early morning wind-chills are in the teens, but as winds continue to ease into this afternoon, wind-chills will climb toward 30°. Early sunshine quickly fades behind thickening clouds, but traveling stays dry through this evening.
Expect clouds, but less wind today. Snow showers deliver 1 to 2" of snow tonight. Ravens features has tough cold.
More snow arrives Friday night in Maryland
Chilly temps stick around with light snow Friday in Maryland
Cold, light snow for Friday in Maryland
Owner Jay Rosenthal shares his mission and inspiration behind how he began his business, and why it was important to donate to different charities with each customer order placed through the website.
Mia “Mimi” Evans, is the owner of a premier mixology company serving the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. She joins us with some customizable hot toddy recipes that are able to satisfy any and everyone.
Marty Bass is live for the Dunkin' Purple Friday Caravan in Jessup as the Baltimore Ravens head to the playoffs.
As the NFL playoffs begin, Jan Crawford goes to Baltimore, where a former Broadway designer is helping the Ravens build on their string of success, contributing to the team's winning culture as they head into the wildcard weekend.
Maryland has another cold day to finish out what has been a tough week of frigid temperatures. The good news about today is less in the way of wind. Early morning wind-chills are in the teens, but as winds continue to ease into this afternoon, wind-chills will climb toward 30°. Early sunshine quickly fades behind thickening clouds, but traveling stays dry through this evening.