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Female Crabs Outnumbering Males May Be A Problem In Chesapeake Bay
Out of the Chesapeake's many problems, add sexual imbalance. It's become a real possibility among the bay's blue crabs.
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Out of the Chesapeake's many problems, add sexual imbalance. It's become a real possibility among the bay's blue crabs.
Male crabs have their pick of mates in the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesapeake Bay scientists will be gathering in Edgewater next week to discuss their latest research and how it can help bay management.
A Maryland board approved a wetlands license on Wednesday for work that would be needed to prepare for a potential third nuclear reactor at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in Lusby by the Chesapeake Bay.
Fighting off claims that environmental regulations are job killers, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says it has facts that prove just the opposite.
A report by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation concludes that storm water and sewage plant upgrades intended to help nurse the environmentally-battered bay back to health would create nearly 250,000 jobs.
Five Maryland toll bridges are getting an $11 million security upgrade.
Chesapeake Bay restoration advocates say Gov. Bob McDonnell's biennial budget proposal falls short of what's needed to fund the state's portion of the bay's cleanup.
A fight to protect the water. Environmentalists say chicken manure is ruining the Chesapeake Bay.
Scientists say the huge sediment plume that formed in the Chesapeake Bay after Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee did not cause the widespread damage they had feared.
The first official day of winter looks to be a mild one across the Northeast thanks to a large ridge just to the south of Bermuda.
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 25-year-old man who's been missing since the sailboat he was aboard capsized in the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday.
The Coast Guard and state and local crews continued searching the Chesapeake Bay late Saturday evening for a missing boater after earlier recovering two other people from the water.
The pounding rains from Tropical Storm Lee caused plenty of problems last summer.
The Chesapeake Bay Program says underwater grasses in the Susquehanna Flats survived this fall's heavy rains better than researchers expected.
A cannon from the Chesapeake Bay's oyster wars of the 1800s is on display at a museum in Annapolis.
Maryland's Board of Public Works has approved $17 million in construction grants for the Blue Plains sewage plant, the largest single source of nitrogen pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay.
A million dollars might just buy some answers in the Chesapeake.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says infrared videos show air pollution coming from natural gas sites springing up across the country.
To comply with the new Chesapeake Bay "pollution diet," Anne Arundel County will spend millions of dollars upgrading sewage plants, connecting septic systems to public sewers and fixing outdated stormwater controls, county public works officials said.
The Chesapeake Bay and shopping bags are on the legislative agenda for the Maryland League of Conservation Voters.
Easton is celebrating Clean Water Week, hosting discussions, concerts, films and other events about restoring the health of local rivers, streams and the Chesapeake Bay.
Fisheries regulators voted Wednesday to reduce by more than one-third the harvest of menhaden, a small fish that plays a big ecological role in the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the fish that swim in its waters.
Way too much of a good thing is officially the cause for a die-off of oysters in the upper Chesapeake.
When Mary Tod Winchester was a young mom looking to do volunteer work, she was drawn in by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's blue-and-white "Save the Bay" bumper stickers.
Major League Quadball returned to Maryland this weekend for the 2024 Championship, which featured 12 teams from across the U.S. and Canada.
Severe thunderstorm & flood watches are in effect until 10 pm tonight. Be weather aware for possible severe storms.
A Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff was arrested for driving under the influence in Ocean City Thursday morning, police said.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Franklin High School is mourning the sudden loss of a star football player, Leslie Noble who died during his first practice of the season Wednesday.
Convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'Little Black Book' is up for auction in Maryland, according to the Alexander Historical Auctions
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Major League Quadball returned to Maryland this weekend for the 2024 Championship, which featured 12 teams from across the U.S. and Canada.
A Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff was arrested for driving under the influence in Ocean City Thursday morning, police said.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
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.
Marty Bass is live in Middle Branch Park bouncing around with Big Bounce America.
Nancy Trice, General Manager and Co owner of Gunther & Co. highlights their Fried Chicken Sundays and some other delicious dishes and drinks.
Owners KaTrina Jones and Montrae Jones join us to share some of their delicious sundaes and milkshakes.
Blonka Mack stops by to talk about her 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour, the Book Of Keyz College readiness book, and how she is making a difference in Baltimore.
Dr. Christina Brown talks about local back to school events, why childhood vaccinations are important, and other health tips as children return to school.
Josh Johnson completed all 11 pass attempts to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Tucker made 32-of-37 field goals last season. Four of those misses were from 50-plus and the other was from 40-plus. He has a career 90.2 field goal percentage.
Zach Eflin pitched six impressive innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered in Baltimore's 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Baltimore Orioles fans will get to listen to Kevin Brown's play-by-play on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network for years to come.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
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.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
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.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"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.
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