Unemployment Drops In Maryland With More Than 9,000 Claims Filed In Last Week
Unemployment numbers in Maryland dropped by more than 4,000 with 9,185 new claims filed in the last week.
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Unemployment numbers in Maryland dropped by more than 4,000 with 9,185 new claims filed in the last week.
IKEA plans to donate more than $2.1 million, the amount its employees got in state unemployment benefits during store closures and furloughs, to nonprofits in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., areas.
Best Buy is hiring thousands of employees nationwide, including in Maryland, ahead of the 2020 holiday shopping season.
Ocean City, Maryland officials are preparing for a pop-up rally in the beach resort town this week.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced the first 63 stores it will close by the end of the year as part of a restructuring plan brought on by Covid-19.
Beginning Friday, indoor theaters and outdoor performance venues in Anne Arundel County will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity under an executive order signed by County Executive Steuart Pittman Monday.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland added 24,200 jobs and the state's unemployment rate decreased to 6.9% in August.
The Maryland Department of Labor reported Thursday at 13,575 Marylanders filed for unemployment last week.
Many Maryland restaurants have struggled through the year after initially closing their doors to diners due to the coronavirus pandemic, limiting service only to takeout and delivery.
Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state's alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Median US household income was $68,700 in 2019, the highest since 1967, the first year records were kept, according to inflation-adjusted data released by the Census Bureau on Tuesday.
The Baltimore City Council is set to vote on two bills that, if passed, would help hospitality workers return to the jobs they had before COVID-19 led hotels and event centers to lay off staff.
After a monstrous Baltimore Ravens win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, some fans are already talking about a possible trip to the Super Bowl.
Amazon continues to expand its operations in Baltimore and they are now hiring for an additional 4,400 jobs in the area.
A federal judge in Maryland denied the Justice Department's request to pause Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immigration case due to the government shutdown.
Seven students were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after a school bus crash in Baltimore County Monday morning, according to police.
Rain and cooler weather arrive for mid-week across Maryland
Baltimore accused financial technology company, MoneyLion Technologies Inc., of using misleading marketing and charging excessive fees in a new lawsuit.
A man is facing charges in connection with a fatal stabbing that was recorded as Baltimore's 100th homicide of 2025, police said.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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.
Maryland nail experts are getting ready for the Nail Excellence Awards.
The Harford County Public Library Foundation hosts a wheelchair costume workshop and holds an inclusive trunk or treat event.
WJZ's Amy Kawata went to check out the Edgar Allan Poe Festival Thursday morning.
The International Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards is being held in Baltimore from October 3 to October 5.
WJZ tours the newly renovated showroom at Gramophone Design Build in Cockeysville, Maryland.
C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston strolled to a 44-10 win over a depleted Baltimore team Sunday, matching both the most lopsided road win in Texans' history and the most lopsided home loss in Ravens' history.
Former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Willis Jones III has died, according to a post from the Baltimore Ravens.
Jackson injured his hamstring in the third quarter of last Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas City. If Jackson can't play this week, Cooper Rush would start.
Tony Mansolino remains in limbo as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
Even before Lamar Jackson left in the third quarter with a hamstring problem, the Baltimore Ravens were in big trouble.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
The judge in Mangione's case is expected to rule on some motions and could potentially set a trial date.
President Trump said he wants to send the National Guard into yet another city—Memphis, Tennessee. But Baltimore remains a Trump target.
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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.
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.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Maryland will see some rainy weather by mid-week.
Rain and cooler weather arrive for mid-week across Maryland
Monday starts out with patchy morning fog before a summer-like afternoon.
Marylanders can expect rainy weather and a cool-down during the workweek.
Maryland will see a cool-down accompanied by rainy weather by mid-week.
Maryland will see some rainy weather by mid-week.
Former Baltimore Ravens icon Ray Lewis is celebrating 10 years of his nonprofit Power52 Foundation, and talks about its impact on the community.
A federal judge will decide if the Archdiocese of Baltimore can claim charitable immunity in its bankruptcy case.
A deadline is approaching for Baltimore’s Little Italy community to vote on a proposed high-rise apartment.
Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is already breaking streaming and box office records.