Digital Divide: Working to solve connectivity issues for Maryland students
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.
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.
Ahead of the upcoming academic school year, WJZ sat down with superintendents in our area to ask them about the plans and challenges.
School lunches aren't always easy. You want the food to be healthy, and your children want it to be fun.
Baltimore City Public Schools will welcome students back on August 28.
The WJZ team shares their back to school photos!
Even though school is almost back in session, it's not too late to take a vacation.
School supply costs are up this year due to inflation and purchases of big-ticket items like laptops and electronics.
Back-to-school season is a great time for kids to get an eye exam, doctors say, specially since school screenings can miss kids with vision problems.
A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish construction company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A special summer camp in Baltimore County is helping middle school students discover a passion for STEM.
R&B singer and songwriter Bilal will headline a Fourth of July special at Jazzy Summer Nights on Thursday at the Baltimore Peninsula.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman will represent the Baltimore Orioles as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
The Catonsville Fourth of July Parade is the talk of the town.
The final preparations for Baltimore's Fourth of July celebrations are being made as spectators will see fireworks over the Inner Harbor Thursday night.
A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert has been issued in Baltimore City from Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 as temperatures and humidity continue to rise.
A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish construction company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Catonsville Fourth of July Parade is the talk of the town.
Expect dry and warm outdoor weather now through Thursday morning. Heat, humidity, & storms 4th of July afternoon.
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.
The Brooklyn Homes community came together to mourn and heal one year after Baltimore's worst mass shooting.
A Baltimore City high school teacher is charged with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl who lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents.
A new law in Maryland makes it easier for adults to order alcohol for delivery from the comfort of their homes.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
We are joined in studio by founder, Lauren Fahrney showing some fun way to decorate sweets this 4th of July.
Half-truck, half mobile Stage. This wagon will bring free performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Baltimore Neighborhoods this summer.
The festival will feature music, food trucks, activities and the launch of three art-based projects by the Youth Resiliency Institute
There are two of BSO’s Star-Spangled Celebration concerts this year. One in Oregon Ridge Park, and another in Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Meghan's picks include "Queenie," "Hip Hop is History," and "Summer is Here."
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman will represent the Baltimore Orioles as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings, and Anthony Santander drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning RBI single as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, a native of the Baltimore area, will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson struck out four times and had his on-base streak end at 36 games in their 11-2 loss against the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Camden Yards.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
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.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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 CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
Here's a list of 4th of July Fireworks shows in the Baltimore region this year.
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In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
WJZ legend Denise Koch will receive the 2024 Board of Governors Award on Saturday at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony in Maryland.
Steamy with storm chances in Maryland on Fourth of July
Heat, muggy and storms in Maryland for Fourth of July
Another round of sunshine is on deck today as humidity levels climb ahead of a hot, sticky and stormy Independence Day.
The return of high heat and humidity will begin Wednesday and last through the holiday weekend, bringing chances for showers and storms.
Humidity creeps up in Maryland
Steamy with storm chances in Maryland on Fourth of July
Summer camp helps students grow passion in STEM
Catonsville community excited for long-standing Fourth of July tradition
Three new members join the Baltimore City Board of Commissioners
Baltimore City sued by community group over tax sale practices