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Md. Senate Passes Bill To Limit Septic Systems
Maryland Senators have approved a bill to regulate where new residential septic systems can be installed.
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Maryland Senators have approved a bill to regulate where new residential septic systems can be installed.
A House committee has approved a measure to develop offshore wind in Maryland.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's Celtic rock band had a gig at the White House.
A Maryland Senate committee has signed off on a bill to limit where new septic systems can be installed.
Peter O'Malley, Gov. Martin O'Malley's brother, is leaving the chief of staff position in the Baltimore mayor's office to join a Baltimore law firm.
The president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners says he will explore a run for governor in 2014.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says $84 million has been raised for the venture capital fund known as InvestMaryland.
More taxes. That's what the state Senate approved Thursday as their budget now heads to the House of Delegates.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller sounded doubtful Tuesday about the prospects for a gas tax increase, especially because of high gas prices and the fact that Maryland lawmakers will be wrestling with a proposed income tax increase to balance the budget.
Maryland's bay restoration strategy is underfunded and may not get the job done as promised, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said Tuesday.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley wants more than 130 regulatory policies to be repealed or modified.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says Democratic governors need to focus on "doing the things that work" to improve the economy and not on their political ideology.
The Board of Public Works has approved a 35-year contract for a Miami-based company to run two travel plazas by Interstate 95.
A U.S. District Court Judge has rejected a challenge to the Maryland congressional redistricting plan proposed by the governor and approved by the General Assembly last fall.
Opponents of using new hydraulic fracturing drilling techniques in western Maryland joined state officials Tuesday in asking lawmaker to support a fee to fund a study of potential environmental impacts.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is teaming up with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to urge the Navy to maintain its presence at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory at Rocket Center.
"Respect, rights, revenue." It's the theme of a large rally by public employees at the State House in Annapolis. They are sending a tough message to lawmakers.
Maryland made history Thursday night. Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a law allowing legal same-sex marriages in the state.
Montgomery County school officials say they would have to cut 600 teachers and increase class sizes if lawmakers in Annapolis approve Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to shift teacher pension costs to the counties.
A bill to allow same-sex couples to marry in Maryland passes first in the House and now in the Senate. The governor is expected to sign it, but that may not be the end of the story.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed Zenita Wickham-Hurley as special secretary of the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs.
Maryland regulators approved Exelon Corp.'s proposed $7.9 billion takeover of Constellation Energy Group on Friday.
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Wednesday he believes a push to legalize table games in Maryland casinos is a distraction to more productive actions lawmakers should be discussing to improve the state this legislative session.
State Sen. Rob Garagiola says he doesn't support Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to apply Maryland's 6-percent sales tax to gasoline purchases.
Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to take part in a public forum hosted by The Baltimore Sun.
BWI Marshall Airport experienced a nightmare travel day for thousands of people on Friday due to a global tech outage.
A 12-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue, according to Baltimore City Police.
The Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General has filed its first lawsuit against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group LLC, alleging gender-based discrimination in housing.
A software update caused travel challenges at BWI Marshall Airport on Friday, impacting airlines globally.
Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
A fabulous Friday is underway before humidity and chances for storms return this weekend.
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 software update caused travel challenges at BWI Marshall Airport on Friday, impacting airlines globally.
Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
BWI Marshall Airport experienced a nightmare travel day for thousands of people on Friday due to a global tech outage.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The original Maryland Dairy building opened in 1924 as a lab and salesroom for ice cream, butter and cheese.
On this week's Food Truck Friday, we are featuring 2 Bold Chefs, a Mediterranean food truck with a twist.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, returns for its nineteenth year Friday, July 19 through July 28, 2024.
Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist Frank Stallone is the headlining act for the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, and WJZ is a proud media sponsor for the event.
The outdoor event is a lux garden party on the Waterfront, featuring performances by Grammy-award artists Robert Glasper and Yebba.
The 2025 Major League Baseball schedules were released on Thursday. Each team will play every other team in baseball for at least one series.
The Baltimore Orioles had all five players get on the field for the American League in Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director.
Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson didn't have the Home Run Derby debut he was expecting.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Meteorologist Ashton Alteri has your Friday evening forecast.
Rain returns for your Saturday forecast, after a beautiful Friday in the upper 80s.
Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland.
Fabulous Friday in Maryland ahead of warm and muggy weekend
Fabulous Maryland Friday ahead of muggy weekend
A 12-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue, according to Baltimore City Police.
Meteorologist Ashton Alteri has your Friday evening forecast.
BWI Marshall Airport experienced a nightmare travel day for thousands of people on Friday due to a global tech outage.
The Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General has filed its first lawsuit against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group LLC, alleging gender-based discrimination in housing.
Rain returns for your Saturday forecast, after a beautiful Friday in the upper 80s.