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The Maryland General Assembly decriminalizes marijuana. A bill that takes jail time out of the equation for possession of small amounts of weed is headed to the governor's desk. Meanwhile, the General Assembly has also given final approval to a minimum wage increase.
A Purdue University professor has written a book that takes a close look at the state of Maryland's black female lawmakers and what drives their political decisions.
Maryland lawmakers will receive a 15.7 percent pay raise over the next four years.
Lawmakers are looking for a stop-gap measure to fix problems with Maryland's bail system, starting this spring. Sen. Joseph Getty, R-Carroll, said they're hung up on disagreements about how dramatic these short-term changes should be.
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with making threats against the state's House speaker, Senate president and an Anne Arundel County councilman.
There is a new push in Annapolis to raise some state speed limits to 70 mph. It's already cleared the House, and it's headed to the Senate.
There are calls for a federal investigation in the Target data breach that's left 110 million customers exposed to potential fraud.
Downtown Annapolis businesses are expecting the annual winter boost thanks to the return of the Maryland General Assembly.
A Maryland court ruling requiring poor defendants to have an attorney at initial bail hearings is expected to be a significant issue in the upcoming legislative session, along with a challenging budget situation, debate about raising the minimum wage and revisiting contentious stormwater management fees, leading lawmakers said Friday.
President Obama wants a temporary bill on his desk with no strings attached. That's the message he is sending to House Republicans, as the partial government shutdown heads into the weekend.
The woman who led police on a chase from the White House to the Capitol is dead. Her bizarre behavior set off a massive police response and injured two officers. But it's still not clear what was behind it.
Energy drink companies come under fire as state lawmakers spotlight the dangers of caffeine-rich products to minors.
Lawmakers from western Maryland are seeking the rehiring of ten teachers who were dismissed last month from the state's juvenile justice system.
The General Assembly's failure to pass legislation on dog bites has one lawmaker calling for a special session.
Maryland lawmakers on two panels voted Friday night to advance a gun control measure that is a top priority of Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislative agenda, making some changes but leaving intact the most significant provisions.
Lawmakers are on the third leg of a Democratic leadership push to get a gas tax hike passed before the end of the session.
Some Maryland moms want lawmakers to pass comprehensive gun control legislation.
The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to maintain a much-debated state law that allows police to take DNA samples from arrestees without a warrant.
Some Maryland lawmakers want to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to save money.
Faulty speed cameras are at the center of a debate in Annapolis. Critics are calling for major changes to the state's system after thousands of bad tickets were issued.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has met with the legislature's top lawmakers to talk about transportation funding issues.
U.S. lawmakers confirmed on Wednesday that they visited an American man whose detention and long sentence in Cuba has hampered efforts to improve ties between the countries, but they gave no details on his condition or what was said.
U.S. lawmakers met with President Raul Castro and other senior Cuban officials Tuesday and were told they would be given access to an American imprisoned in Havana. The State Department said the legislators would push for his release.
A bill that would reverse the designation of pit bulls as an "inherently dangerous" breed of dog moved closer to being passed by the Maryland House of Delegates.
Synthetic marijuana is giving Maryland lawmakers real problems, prompting some to make the manufacture, possession or distribution of the drug illegal throughout the state.
A total of 12 people were evaluated by EMS personnel following a gas leak outside of a Baltimore County high school, according to the fire department.
Stephen L. Snyder, the flamboyant plaintiff's attorney who won hundreds of millions of dollars over a five-decade career, was convicted of attempted extortion and other violations by a federal jury Friday.
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
The proposed Piedmont Reliability Project could pose a threat to Maryland's habitats and water quality, according to a report released Friday by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).
Several parishes within the Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold their final Mass as the archdiocese moves forward with its "Seek the City to Come" plan which will consolidate 61 parishes into 30 worship sites, the Baltimore Banner reported.
Popular Maryland-based dog bar, Bark Social, announced its abrupt closure on Thursday in a social media post.
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
Several parishes within the Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold their final Mass as the archdiocese moves forward with its "Seek the City to Come" plan which will consolidate 61 parishes into 30 worship sites, the Baltimore Banner reported.
We're one month away from the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but Maryland already saw its first winter weather on Friday, Nov. 22.
The proposed Piedmont Reliability Project could pose a threat to Maryland's habitats and water quality, according to a report released Friday by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).
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.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Dr. Tina Zhang joins us for a discussion on menopause and the effects of estrogen loss on a woman's body.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Exactly 62 years after Jack and Jackie Harbaugh tied the knot, their sons will be on opposing sidelines in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football.
Most of the attention surrounding Monday night's showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh.
Former long-time Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
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.
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.
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
Temperatures are cold across the area. Highs will reach the low 40's but winds will make it feel like the 30's. Western Maryland will experience snowy conditions while central Maryland will see rain this afternoon.
Blustery Friday with rain and snow showers in Maryland
Cold with snow chances in parts of Maryland
Seasonably cold through the end of the week. Temperatures in the 50's but will feel colder at times.
A Towson restaurant owner was assaulted in an incident captured on video and Bark Social, a Maryland-based dog bar, announces an abrupt closure.
Popular Maryland-based dog bar, Bark Social, announced its abrupt closure on Thursday in a social media post.
Maryland saw its first winter weather as a storm brought flurries to the Baltimore area and heavy snow to Western Maryland.
Marty Bass is live from Atwater's Prep Kitchen as they work to make an incredible number of pies for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.