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For many, Earth Day is simply a day that comes and goes, but the meaning behind the day means much more just planting a few trees.
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For many, Earth Day is simply a day that comes and goes, but the meaning behind the day means much more just planting a few trees.
New rankings show Maryland remains among the nation's top 20 power plant polluters.
Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski says she is among a group of senators asking the Environmental Protection Agency to relax renewable fuel standards to require less corn. Mikulski says that will help ease corn supply shortages caused by drought conditions this year.
A West Virginia chicken farmer is suing the EPA to stop it from imposing wastewater rules on her farm as part of a multi-state effort to clean up Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is not meeting federal ozone standards and isn't likely to do so without federal policies to address pollution blowing in from other states.
Federal environmental officials say New York missed the deadline for filing its latest Chesapeake Bay restoration plan.
A new report says the Curtis Bay and Brooklyn areas outside Baltimore are among the nation's most polluted zip codes.
Maryland's bay restoration strategy is underfunded and may not get the job done as promised, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said Tuesday.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says proposed budget cuts in Annapolis are threatening bay restoration efforts.
Chesapeake Bay restoration advocates say Gov. Bob McDonnell's biennial budget proposal falls short of what's needed to fund the state's portion of the bay's cleanup.
One of the nation's largest homebuilders must pay $625,000 to the federal government and seven states, including Maryland, for stormwater violations.
How has restoration of large ecosystems like the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico changed following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? That's what the head of the Environmental Protection Agency will be talking about in Baltimore on Friday.
The Environmental Protection Agency's senior adviser on the Chesapeake Bay restoration says the EPA's strategy can stand up to court challenges by farm and development groups.
Fruit growers in seven Eastern states have a new weapon for fighting the brown marmorated stink bug.
Protesters in fake hazmat suits plan to swim in the Anacostia River to protest the failure of cleanup efforts to meet a deadline in the federal Clean Water Act.
Dozens of cities made their best pitch to President Obama's administration, but only Baltimore and a few others were chosen for a cleanup of urban waterways.
The heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior are heading to Baltimore to announce an urban waters initiative.
An organization representing sewer authorities nationwide says it is also seeking to join a court fight over Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Just as new federal rules to clean the Chesapeake are going into effect, legal challenges are threatening to derail a key component of the plan.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says House passage of a Virginia congressman's amendment on bay restoration puts the cleanup burden on the states and local governments.
Maryland's new plan for speeding up cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay would cost $10 billion or more for pollution reduction measures.
The U-Haul driver was conscious and breathing at the scene, then taken to the hospital for evaluation, Baltimore City Fire said.
A warmer weather trend begins in Maryland with breezy winds this weekend.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
The FAA issued a ground stop at BWI and other airports in the DC region on Friday.
Parts of healthcare can be hard to manage—whether it's medical language, logistics or the responsibilities you're juggling.
Travelers flying out of BWI Airport in Maryland can expect to see long security lines, especially during the morning hours, as a partial government shutdown continues to halt paychecks for TSA workers.
A warmer weather trend begins in Maryland with breezy winds this weekend.
The U-Haul driver was conscious and breathing at the scene, then taken to the hospital for evaluation, Baltimore City Fire said.
The FAA issued a ground stop at BWI and other airports in the DC region on Friday.
A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
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.
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Goucher College, shares how Goucher is expanding access to higher education for area students through several new programs.
Meet the women behind Sandy Bottom Cocktails.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore unveiled a 90s themed pop-up.
Baltimore Orioles’ Assistant General Manager talks about the 2026 season.
The Baltimore Orioles’ Chief Marketing Officer shares insight on the 2026 season.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
Fans flocked to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 26, under sunny skies, to watch their beloved Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins.
Each year, thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans flock to bars along Washington Boulevard, turning the street into a full-blown block party for opening day.
When Oriole Park at Camden Yards was constructed in Baltimore in the early 1990s, the plan was for it to have an old-time ballpark feel.
Multiple restaurants have your favorite player's favorite meal.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
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.
Cool weather is expected in Maryland on Saturday ahead of warmer air.
A warmer weather trend begins in Maryland with breezy winds this weekend.
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Chilly weather continues through the first-half of the weekend.
Chance of rain to end the week in Maryland
Cool weather is expected in Maryland on Saturday ahead of warmer air.
Travelers flying out of BWI Airport in Maryland can expect to see long security lines, especially during the morning hours, as a partial government shutdown continues to halt paychecks for TSA workers.
A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
On this episode of Purple Playbook, two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith and WJZ sports director Alex Glaze break down Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-setting contract and what it could mean for Zay Flowers and the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. #Ravens #NFLNews #RavensFlock #ZayFlowers
The Baltimore woman who confessed to harboring her 9-year-old nephew, who was missing for six months, remains in jail following a Friday court appearance.