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Baltimore County took a step forward to reduce classroom over-capacity in its schools.
Believe it or not, there are parents who don't send their child to school five days a week, and it's called unschooling.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a report by WalletHub.
Through expanded funding, schools and libraries will now be able to offer more Wi-Fi hotspots to students and community members.
The Harford County school board reversed its controversial decision and will now make an Advanced Placement African American Studies elective available to high school students.
School lunches are going to look different in Howard County, with the school district announcing healthier food on the menu.
Many families in Baltimore and across the state fall into what is called the 'digital divide,' meaning they do not have access to the internet at home.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
The Maryland Department of Education published a series of booklets to increase collaboration between families of students with disabilities and their school system.
Check out this gallery of back to school photos submitted from WJZ viewers.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is looking to tackle chronic absenteeism and tardiness by launching a friendly competition between schools.
Monday is the big day for students throughout Maryland. It's the first day of school for students, teachers and educators.
School security remains a concern, not just in Baltimore, but everywhere in the state.
A number of improvements have been made to improve pedestrian safety in Howard County ahead of the new school year.
Schools are racing against the clock to fill teacher vacancies before the start of the year.
A study shows that 68 percent of back-to-school shoppers feel stressed this year about paying for school supplies.
Now is a good time for families to make sure students are healthy and protected before heading back to the classrooms.
From recruitment fairs to signing bonuses, it seems every school district is still trying to recruit bus drivers.
Jared Perry, a music teacher at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts, is Baltimore City Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year.
As families gear up for the new school year, experts emphasize the importance of easing into routines, whether it's a child's first or senior year in school.
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean Bulson sat down with WJZ staff to talk about how his school district is preparing for students to return to the hallways.
The signs of a bag being too heavy, aside from the child falling over like a turtle on its back, are numerous.
WJZ sat down with Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell for our Back-to-School series.
WJZ talked with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, about how to cope with empty nest syndrome.
Baltimore County received an "F" for ozone smog, according to a 2025 report on air quality from the American Lung Association.
Riley Greene hit a three-run homer in the second game that helped send Charlie Morton to his sixth straight loss, and the Detroit Tigers swept a doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 and 6-2 on Saturday.
An unincorporated section of Harford County could soon become the county's fourth municipality.
Two teens were injured in a shooting in Southwest Baltimore, according to police.
In the wake of the cancellations, Washington's Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center.
Baltimore County received an "F" for ozone smog, according to a 2025 report on air quality from the American Lung Association.
An unincorporated section of Harford County could soon become the county's fourth municipality.
Temperatures bottom-out in the 40s Sunday morning.
An Anne Arundel County woman is demanding answers after claiming that a neighbor shot her dog, mistaking it for a coyote.
Riley Greene hit a three-run homer in the second game that helped send Charlie Morton to his sixth straight loss, and the Detroit Tigers swept a doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 and 6-2 on Saturday.
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.
The Wetzel's Pretzels truck visited WJZ to share some delicious eats ahead of National Pretzel Day.
Alexus Davila checks out the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
The Second annual Taste of Harford event will take place Sunday, May 18 in Havre de Grace
Nicole Green joined WJZ at 9 to talk about what to expect at this year's AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park.
Top Golf is getting ready for its third annual "Take a Swing for Recovery" fundraiser to support veterans.
Riley Greene hit a three-run homer in the second game that helped send Charlie Morton to his sixth straight loss, and the Detroit Tigers swept a doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 and 6-2 on Saturday.
Spencer Torkelson hit his eighth homer, Javier Báez had three hits from the ninth spot in the batting order and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The Baltimore Ravens selected safety Malaki Starks from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Cade Povich limited Washington to a run in 6 2/3 innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins had RBI singles in the fifth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
In the wake of the cancellations, Washington's Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center.
President Trump called Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case "another men in women's sports thing for the Democrats."
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say DOJ has provided "nothing of substance" in response to the expedited discovery process ordered by the judge.
'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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
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 unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
A mixed weather pattern is ahead for the area, bringing everything from storm chances to sunny, summer-like days.
Temperatures bottom-out in the 40s Sunday morning.
Clouds are increasing over Maryland on Friday afternoon. Despite more clouds, rain remains spotty through the Friday evening commute home across greater Baltimore.
The weather rollercoaster continues across central Maryland as we move into the weekend and beyond, with a mix of sunshine, showers, and a notable warmup on the horizon.
Rain possible to end the workweek in Maryland
Sunday promises to be beautiful, with a mostly clear sky. The day begins with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s across much of Maryland.
A period of mourning has begun at The Vatican after Pope Francis' funeral.
Two teens were injured in a shooting in Southwest Baltimore early Saturday, according to police.
Baltimore firefighters responded to a home in the Roland Park neighborhood Saturday night, though the cause remains unknown.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still negotiating whether to grant full approval to Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine.