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A group of Maryland lawmakers wants meat labels to list antibiotics given to animals while they were raised.
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A group of Maryland lawmakers wants meat labels to list antibiotics given to animals while they were raised.
The legislative season has arrived, giving downtown businesses a chance to woo lawmakers with everything from coffee to crab cakes.
This New Year ushers in a new Congress and a large Freshman class. Here's hoping that new faces create needed change on the Hill.
Local frustration is growing over the impending fiscal cliff. Some Marylanders have heated messages for the president and lawmakers.
Maryland lawmakers unveil a plan for gun control.
The lessons of the 2012 election may change the way Marylanders vote in 2014. Some lawmakers say it's time to expand early voting.
Some lawmakers and Gov. Martin O'Malley are wondering: Has the Internet made it too easy for citizens to petition a new law to the ballot for voters decide?
A bipartisan group of 19 Maryland lawmakers is planning to file a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Maryland ruling that struck down a law allowing police to collect DNA samples from people charged with violent crimes and burglaries.
Maryland lawmakers may still be able to reach a consensus that would put expanded gambling on the November ballot and potentially put hundreds of millions of dollars in the state education fund.
There's new fallout over a landmark ruling declaring pit bulls dangerous. Emotions ran high as animal lovers expressed their fears to lawmakers that they could lose their beloved pets. For one family, it was extraordinarily personal.
Standoff at the State House. Lawmakers battle to hammer out a budget during a special session--and that could mean higher taxes for you!
Budget mess in Maryland. Millions of dollars for education and public safety on the chopping block. WJZ catches up with Gov. Martin O'Malley who says he's not ready to call a special session just yet.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley isn't setting a timeframe for holding a special session to try to undo $512 million in budget cuts.
It's down to the wire for Maryland's legislative session and just in time, lawmakers are trying to come to a compromise on the state's embattled budget.
With time running short, a panel of Maryland lawmakers made progress on Saturday on proposals to raise income taxes for people who make more than $100,000.
Standard practice? Or privacy invasion? Some companies are now asking employees to hand over their Facebook passwords. Now, Facebook is firing back.
The Maryland Senate on Wednesday approved a state budget change to withhold $500,000 from a state agency -- unless it provides more information about Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to relocate a housing department.
Increasing the state's gas tax is a hugely unpopular idea but Governor Martin O'Malley says it needs to be done. To that end, he took his message to lawmakers Wednesday afternoon.
Advocates for medical marijuana are testifying in favor of measures in Maryland to allow it, but Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration is opposed out of concern that state employees could face federal prosecution for implementing the proposals before lawmakers.
Some eye-opening news out of Annapolis as lawmakers look for ways to balance the budget.
As if gas prices weren't high enough, several states across the U.S. are looking to raise fuel taxes they say are needed to pay for roads and bridges that are outdated, congested and in some cases, dangerous.
Broken doors, hot classrooms and cracked floors. It's what Baltimore teachers and students say they deal with everyday. But the city's proposed bottle tax increase could change that.
People who leave a job to escape domestic violence would be eligible for unemployment benefits under a measure coming before Maryland lawmakers.
Maryland lawmakers want to enable police to pull someone over if they are talking on a handheld cell phone while driving.
Maryland smokers brace for another tax hike, this time on products other than cigarettes.
As the highly anticipated film 'Wicked' premieres, WJZ is taking a trip down the 'yellow brick road' as there's a connection to the musical in Baltimore that you may not know.
The Justice Department's Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services has announced plans to conduct an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police as part of its Collaborative Reform Initiative.
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.
As the highly anticipated film 'Wicked' premieres, WJZ is taking a trip down the 'yellow brick road' as there's a connection to the musical in Baltimore that you may not know.
The Justice Department's Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services has announced plans to conduct an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police as part of its Collaborative Reform Initiative.
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 11/22/2024
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
How a Baltimore native rose to fame and became the producer of Wicked
Maryland-based dog bar Bark Social announces abrupt closure with plans to file for bankruptcy
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 11/22/2024
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.