Md. Watermen Ask Lawmaker To Ease Crabbing Regs
Somerset County watermen are asking Delegate-elect Charles Otto to ease crabbing restrictions.
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Somerset County watermen are asking Delegate-elect Charles Otto to ease crabbing restrictions.
A sweeping plan to control water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay must be challenged because it will ruin regional agriculture and become the model for similar restrictions nationally, the head of the nation's largest farm lobbying group said Sunday.
Officials say they're investigating a large fish kill in the Chesapeake Bay but suspect cold weather killed them instead of problems with the water quality.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the details of a plan to restore the Chesapeake Bay, calling it one of the world's largest water pollution control projects.
The tide is turning in a positive direction when it comes to pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay is showing encouraging signs of improvement but remains afflicted with dead zones, fish kills and pollution, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said Tuesday in its "State of the Bay Report."
Maryland Natural Resources Police say they broke through ice and faced rough seas to rescue two duck hunters that became stuck on an island in the Chesapeake Bay during severe weather.
Tough love for the bay. After years of sitting back, the federal EPA is forcing states in the Chesapeake watershed to clean up what flows into the bay.
Chuck Fox, the federal Environmental Protection Agency's senior Chesapeake Bay adviser, is leaving the position to join a new ocean conservation effort.
Maryland's new plan for speeding up cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay would cost $10 billion or more for pollution reduction measures.
A Washington environmental group says Virginia's final Chesapeake Bay restoration plan is a significant improvement, but lacks funding commitments.
Chesapeake Bay advocates are studying Virginia's 130-page plan to clean up the estuary.
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay watershed would create thousands of jobs and spur millions of dollars in ecomomic activity in Virginia, Maryland and surrounding states, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said in a report Monday.
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.
Eric Eiswert, former principal at Pikesville High School, is suing Baltimore County Public Schools over a case involving a racist AI recording.
A man died after a crash involving three-vehicles in Howard County, according to police.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says he'll be focusing on expanding protections for vulnerable adults, protecting workers, and rights in private detention centers, according to a statement released Wednesday.
Another chance for snow will arrive Friday night, but accumulations look minor and impacts will be minimal.
Another chance for snow will arrive Friday night, but accumulations look minor and impacts will be minimal.
Some Maryland schools are closed or delayed on Thursday, Jan. 9 as some areas continue to deal with messy road conditions after this week's winter storm brought between 3 to 12 inches of snow.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, a town within Los Angeles County.
More than 70,000 people are expected to pack M&T Bank Stadium Saturday for the Ravens' playoff game against the Steelers.
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.
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.
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.
Meghan McCorkell joins us with her January picks for children, teens and adults.
Tony Scotto and Alissa Ganser join us to talk about how the local chain is celebrating by giving back through their partnership with Business Volunteers Maryland to seven Baltimore nonprofits who do great work in the community.
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.
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers' knee injury is not season-ending, coach John Harbaugh said Monday, but he gave no assurances about a quick return.
The Baltimore Ravens will play host to their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers during the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs.
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.
After a bitterly cold morning across the region, sunshine will continue this afternoon, but temperatures will remain cold. Highs for the rest of the day will top out in the lower 30s across the area. Gusty northwest winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chills staying in the teens throughout the afternoon.
Another chance for snow will arrive Friday night, but accumulations look minor and impacts will be minimal.
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected today. Snow showers will leave a light slippery accumulation Friday night. A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect for today and into the first part of tonight for wind-chills in the single digits and teens. Winds
Alert Day Thursday for bitter cold, low wind chill in Maryland
Bitter cold temps, followed by more snow in Maryland
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold public meetings to hear from residents as the consider increasing water rates.
A man died after a crash involving three vehicles in Howard County Thursday morning, according to police.
After a bitterly cold morning across the region, sunshine will continue this afternoon, but temperatures will remain cold. Highs for the rest of the day will top out in the lower 30s across the area. Gusty northwest winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chills staying in the teens throughout the afternoon.
A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect for today and into the first part of tonight for wind-chills in the single digits and teens. Winds will be painfully cold as they will gust 30 to 40 mph. Please wear many layers along with protecting your pets in this frigid weather.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ Anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, which is in Los Angeles County.