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House Holds Hearing On DC Statehood For First Time More Than 25 Years
The House Oversight Committee held a hearing Thursday on a bill that would pave the way for the District of Columbia to become the country's 51st state.
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The House Oversight Committee held a hearing Thursday on a bill that would pave the way for the District of Columbia to become the country's 51st state.
Members of a Maryland panel have voted to meet privately to discuss how to pay for billions of dollars in proposed new education funding.
Gov. Larry Hogan Wednesday announced two new initiatives designed to reduce violent crime in Baltimore.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh Wednesday vowed to fight the Trump administration's decision to end states' ability to set stricter vehicle emission standards than the federal government.
Lawmakers disagree on much of what's been proposed to stem gun violence in America. But one proposal that has support from some Republicans and Democrats is what's known as a "red flag law."
Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott announced he is running for mayor in Baltimore Friday.
President Donald Trump was in Baltimore on Thursday to speak at a Republicans' retreat being held Thursday through Sunday at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Harbor East.
If you walked onto President Street ahead of President Trump's arrival Thursday, you likely saw a giant inflatable rat sitting on the street.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Thursday called on Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to resign in the wake of a controversy involving a supposedly hand-altered map that changed an official forecast for Hurricane Dorian
A group calling itself the "Baltimore Welcoming Committee" is planning a protest during President Donald Trump's visit to the city Thursday.
Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vows Wednesday to "never forget" 18 years after the deadliest terror attacks on American soil.
Heavy traffic is expected between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Baltimore City DOT said.
Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday said he's prepared to offer Baltimore an additional $21 million in state support to help fight crime in the city if leaders submit quarterly reports outlining their progress in making the city safer.
Rain will move into the area Thursday and Friday associated with the remnants of Debby.
Maryland isn't in the direct line of Tropical Storm Debby but we can feel the impacts, which could include heavy rain and flooding.
Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office.
Friends of the teenager who police shot and killed Monday night in Southwest Baltimore told WJZ he was an expectant father, and they demand answers from police.
The owner of a burnt-down Maryland crab shack was arrested for allegedly stealing equipment and at least 10 bushels of live crabs from several different crab shacks throughout Cecil County and Delaware.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The series kicks off on August 7th, 2024, in honor of owner Patrick Dahlgren, who began chemotherapy treatments after recently being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month runs from August 2nd-August 31st. The month long celebration of plant-based eating provides the opportunity for vegan as well as omnivorous eaters to try plant-based dishes from eateries across the Baltimore/DC Metro area .
Mikey Monaghan tells us all about the deals at the locally-owned boutiques as well as how attendees can hear great music and enjoy a glass of champagne during the event.
Darryl R. Perry and Sean Brunson join us in studio to talk about this year’s event takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Calvert Hall College beginning at 2 PM.
Bart Farrell joins us from Rye Street Tavern, Baltimore's newest waterfront dining destination, to show off their delicious oyster raw bar selections.
The Baltimore Orioles didn't get a base hit until the sixth inning in their 5-2 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
The Baltimore Orioles' "Iron Man" will transform into "Splashman" for a game in September.
Two Baltimore Ravens legends will be first-time eligible next year for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer and Adley Rutschman drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5 on Sunday.
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Harris is expected to campaign with her newly announced running mate in battleground states on Tuesday.
Harris plans to campaign with her running mate in battlegrounds states this week.
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 4. Harris campaign says she will keep to ABC News plan.
A majority of Democratic delegates has voted to select Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president in a virtual roll call vote, her campaign said Friday.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Clouds will remain for most of Wednesday. Heavy rain from Debby moves into the area Thursday night into Friday.
Rain and storm chances continue into Wednesday in Maryland
Strong storms possible through evening in Maryland
Severe storm chances possible in Maryland
Marty Bass has your Tuesday afternoon forecast for August 6, 2024
Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office.
The series kicks off on August 7th, 2024, in honor of owner Patrick Dahlgren, who began chemotherapy treatments after recently being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Mart Bass is live in Aberdeen with The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation where they are host 200 deserving youths from around the nation to attend an all-expenses-paid summer camp.
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month runs from August 2nd-August 31st. The month long celebration of plant-based eating provides the opportunity for vegan as well as omnivorous eaters to try plant-based dishes from eateries across the Baltimore/DC Metro area .
Here's your Wednesday morning news roundup for August 7, 2024