Conowingo Dam Spill Gates Opened Leading To Worry About Contaminating Chesapeake Bay
The amount of rain Maryland has seen this week means a lot of swollen rivers due to runoff.
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The amount of rain Maryland has seen this week means a lot of swollen rivers due to runoff.
Maryland officials are hoping science might stop a rollback of Clean Air Act regulations by the Trump Administration.
The lower part of Stony Run, which runs from Northern Parkway in Baltimore through Remington, is getting a makeover
The invasive Chinese mitten crab hasn't been seen in the Chesapeake Bay since 2012.
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay is a big job.
Maryland Natural Resources Police is searching the Chesapeake Bay for a boater who went overboard Wednesday afternoon.
The health of the entire Chesapeake Bay is showing unprecedented signs of improvement.
Chipotle has teamed up with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a fundraiser for the bay on Thursday.
Very few waterways contain a mussel called the eastern elliptio. An exception is Deer Creek in Harford County.
It's a sign that summer is on its way. Dolphins, which were once a rare sighting in the Chesapeake Bay, are returning again.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is hosting a series of public meetings regarding a study of traffic capacity and access across the Chesapeake Bay.
For almost 90 years, Conowingo Dam has provided hydroelectricity and held back much of the dirt that washed off the land into the Susquehanna River.
Scientists want to see if man-made oyster reefs can break up dead zones of low oxygen that plague the Chesapeake Bay in warmer months, which would improve water quality in this part of the river.
A partnership between dozens of groups has set a new goal of adding 10 billion new oysters to the Chesapeake Bay by 2025.
A recent report used 31 different indicators to measure the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and overall it showed great progress for restoration efforts.
The Senate may not restore a deep, House-passed cut in federal funding to the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program.
The struggle to bring oysters back to the Chesapeake Bay has encountered a new challenge.
Researchers say the total amount of oxygen-deprived dead zones in Chesapeake Bay this summer was the biggest since 2014.
Blending the Chesapeake's natural beauty with social media technology might just help save the bay.
Millions of dollars in federal grants are intended to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
This summer's "dead zone" of the bay is smaller than what was expected.
Larry Hogan says the state will dredge sediment trapped behind a Susquehanna River dam to see if the work improves the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
A 66-year-old man has suffered a severe hand injury after lighting off a possibly illegal firework that his neighbor had found.
New research suggests there may not be as many blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay as once thought.
An annual report has found the overall population of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has declined and it recommends limiting the number harvested in the fall.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
The proposed ice rinks, which would use $3.5 million from the county's Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget, would be additions to the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex in Ellicott City.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death in 2025 of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Howard County leaders are figuring out how to make Elkridge, Maryland, safer for everyone on the road, particularly for those walking or riding their bicycles.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death last year of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
A court order that halted work at a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Washington County, Maryland, has been extended by at least another week.
Alexis Cancel-Soto will spend 30 years in prison for his conviction in the 2024 murder of 19-year-old bystander Cameran Holt in Baltimore's Federal Hill, State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Tipsy Scoop is preparing to open in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.
Gilbert’s Premium Beef Jerky collaborated with Maryland’s J.O. Spices.
Explorers Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore talks new menu items.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'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.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Weather is warming up this weekend in Maryland
A warming trend continues into the weekend.
Warmer temperatures coming to Maryland this week
Rain chances, warmer temperatures this weekend in Maryland
Maryland approves $1.2 billion effort to protect children in foster care
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Studies propose safety changes for walkers, bike riders in Elkridge, Maryland
3 arrested in connection to stolen $15k guitar from Maryland music store
8 injured after crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore