Strict Pot Restrictions for Applicants Is A 'Death Sentence,' Baltimore Comm. Says
For decades, rules against the use of marijuana have been a barrier for police applicants in Baltimore, but the State of Maryland could soon make major changes.
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For decades, rules against the use of marijuana have been a barrier for police applicants in Baltimore, but the State of Maryland could soon make major changes.
Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults.
The marijuana industry is trying to move away from its pizza-and-Doritos roots as folks explore how to safely serve marijuana and food.
Operators of a Maryland county fair are shutting down a vendor suspected of selling candies laced with THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.
Eugene Monroe, a former Baltimore Ravens football player who is a GTI investor, said the commission's decision amounts to changing the rules of the game after it's been played.
Maryland's medical marijuana commission next week will be releasing the rankings of top applicants to become growers and processors.
Filling vacancies in Baltimore City's police department is a tough task and the commissioner wants to change a hard-and-fast requirement--that he sees as a stumbling block to attracting more officers.
Authorities say they found signs that a water well had been tampered with after preliminary tests showed the psychoactive chemical in marijuana was present in the drinking water of a small Colorado town.
Troopers found nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Cecil County Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens tackle Eugene Monroe has been campaigning for the NFL to consider funding medical marijuana research in relation to CTE, pain relief and player health.
Eugene Monroe by many accounts will not be employed as a left tackle by the Baltimore Ravens this year.
Eugene Monroe has taken quite the public stance on the NFL allowing players to use marijuana instead of popping pills for pain relief.
An Ohio man who got a police officer's help to find a bit of marijuana lost in his yard has been charged with misdemeanor drug abuse.
The Frederick County Council is considering allowing medical marijuana production on land zoned for agriculture.
Maryland State Police say a Virginia man has been charged after more than 5 pounds of marijuana were found in a car during a traffic stop in Somerset County.
A recent Johns Hopkins School of Public Health showed that teenage marijuana usage has decreased despite easier access.
Federalsburg officials have voted to write a letter supporting an entrepreneur's application for a state license to grow medical marijuana in one of the town's industrial parks.
A new study on college marijuana use is cause for concern. Researchers found daily marijuana use among college students is on the rise, even surpassing cigarette use.
The president of a newly formed medical marijuana company has proposed an indoor-growing facility in Hagerstown.
The District of Columbia's delegate to Congress will address a gathering of women who work in the marijuana industry.
A firm that has an option on part of the old Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. plant hopes to establish a medical marijuana indoor growing and processing operation there.
The first specialty clinic for medical marijuana opened in Annapolis in June and has seen more than 100 prospective patients -- even though the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program isn't expected to be operational for another year.
A former letter carrier has been convicted of delivering packages of marijuana from a post office to the home of a conspirator.
For the first time, the District of Columbia State Fair will include a marijuana growing contest.
The town planner in Easton has approved a medical marijuana growing facility planned in the Eastern Shore town.
When a man living in Virginia suddenly had to return to his home country of Brazil in 2025, he surrendered his four pet rabbits to a Howard County nonprofit.
Catholic Charities and Safe Streets Baltimore are celebrating a 10-year relationship, working to prevent violence in Baltimore neighborhoods.
Students were evaluated after pepper spray was discharged on the second Baltimore County school bus in a week, according to fire officials.
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis spoke with a group of Baltimore County students about the importance of mental health as the school district launched a new pilot program.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Caroll County on Monday as severe weather made its way around Maryland, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
An Anne Arundel County man pleaded guilty to the brutal 2025 murder of 67-year-old Stephen Koza, who owned a garden center in Davidsonville, Maryland.
Students were evaluated after pepper spray was discharged on the second Baltimore County school bus in a week, according to fire officials.
When a man living in Virginia suddenly had to return to his home country of Brazil in 2025, he surrendered his four pet rabbits to a Howard County nonprofit.
Temperatures will be warmest this weekend, ahead of another round of chilly weather.
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis spoke with a group of Baltimore County students about the importance of mental health as the school district launched a new pilot program.
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.
Gilbert’s Premium Beef Jerky collaborated with Maryland’s J.O. Spices.
Explorers Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore talks new menu items.
Slainte owner, Patrick Russell, joins us on St. Patrick's Day with a full Irish spread.
Paul Lever, owner, shares the history behind the Shepherd's pie and demonstrates how to make them on air.
WJZ talks to a Maryland bagpiper on the history and skill of the instrument.
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.
Rain chances, warmer temperatures this weekend in Maryland
Temperatures into the 60s this weekend in Maryland
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Caroll County on Monday as severe weather made its way around Maryland, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Maryland will continue to experience cold temperatures Wednesday before a slight weather warm-up kicks in for the weekend.
Temperatures will be warmest this weekend, ahead of another round of chilly weather.
Rain chances, warmer temperatures this weekend in Maryland
Baltimore County schools partners with Ray Lewis for mental health screenings
Temperatures into the 60s this weekend in Maryland
Man reunited with pet rabbits after having to move back to Brazil
Baltimore programs celebrate partnerships that drive down crime