Wegmans Plans To Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Its Stores By End Of 2022
Wegmans, the Rochester, N.Y.-based gourmet grocery store chain with eight locations in Maryland, said Thursday it plans to phase out plastic bags in all its stores.
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Wegmans, the Rochester, N.Y.-based gourmet grocery store chain with eight locations in Maryland, said Thursday it plans to phase out plastic bags in all its stores.
Marylanders are due to receive $1.86 billion in savings after Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson signed into law a package of tax cuts, including a bill that eliminates the income tax for most retirees in the state.
Morgan State University has agreed to buy the former site of Lake Clifton High School and plans to invest $200 million turning an approximately 73-acre parcel into a new satellite campus, city officials said.
A major Baltimore business is leaving the heart of the downtown, and while the move isn't too far away, it's one that's becoming all too familiar for the Inner Harbor.
Fanatics, one of the leading e-commerce retailers offering licensed sports apparel and collectibles, has signed a lease at a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, the Maryland Department of Commerce said.
Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson have reached an agreement on tax cuts that over the next five years will provide savings to retirees, small businesses and low-income families, the lawmakers announced in a joint release.
Maryland added 16,700 jobs in the month of February and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 5%, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Friday put out a call for businesses to employ young Baltimoreans through the city's YouthWorks program.
The U.S. has been undercounting the number of Americans living in poverty by millions, according to a Johns Hopkins economist.
Heavy Seas Beer is releasing a new beer to raise money for humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine, and they're using a recipe from a brewery based in the country to do it.
Labeling the current schedule "overly conservative," Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday renewed his call for extending the gas tax holiday in Maryland to 90 days, saying the state can afford to provide more relief at the pump.
An Amazon warehouse in Essex delivers millions of packages every year, and nearly all that work is powered by women.
USPS Connect, a service the U.S. Postal Service says offers faster local, regional and national delivery for businesses, has launched in Maryland and Washington D.C., the postal service said.
Hitachi Rail, a branch of the Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, is opening a new $70 million facility in Hagerstown to manufacture railcars, including the new fleet of all-electric 8000-series cars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the company announced on Monday.
Gov. Larry Hogan signed a 30-day gas tax holiday into law, suspending the state's collection of $0.36 per gallon amid surging prices fueled, in part, by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
At the heart of the case is immigration enforcement and Maryland District Court Judge George Russell III's order that every deportation must be halted for two business days to give migrants time for a hearing and due process.
A private security firm in Baltimore's Federal Hill says it is working with the community to drive down crime.
A group of Maryland lawmakers toured a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore on Wednesday after they were denied a visit in late July.
The Jonas Brothers were "burnin' up' on a Baltimore County golf course on Wednesday, mingling with fans and trying not to slice their drive too badly.
Quieter weather expected overnight. More storms for Thursday.
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.
WJZ visits Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in Baltimore to learn about how they pamper pets.
WJZ visits The League, a Maryland wellness center that focuses on people with disabilities.
WJZ learns what it takes to care for the donkeys at The Maryland Zoo.
WJZ visits Golden West Cafe during Vegan Restaurant Month in Maryland.
Tax-free week in Maryland ends on Saturday, August 16.
Jackson Holliday hit a game-ending double, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped Seattle's eight-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
The Jonas Brothers were "burnin' up' on a Baltimore County golf course on Wednesday, mingling with fans and trying not to slice their drive too badly.
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Cooper Rush is expected to get more playing time on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys, his former team, in the second preseason game.
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler is going with a PGA Tour caddie for the BMW Championship in Owings Mills, Maryland, as his regular looper, Ted Scott, deals with a family emergency at home in Louisiana.
George Kirby pitched seven three-hit innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in a row.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
A dozen congressional Democrats are suing the Trump administration for limiting access to ICE detention facilities.
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
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.
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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A few more storms possible across Maryland Thursday
Quieter weather expected overnight. More storms for Thursday.
Partly cloudy Wednesday evening, storms wind down in Maryland
Stormy weather continues into the evening in Maryland
Maryland will see heavy rain and potential flash flooding Wednesday evening, prompting an Alert Day.
A few more storms possible across Maryland Thursday
Private security firm aims to help combat crime in Baltimore's Federal Hill
Partly cloudy Wednesday evening, storms wind down in Maryland
Baltimore Banner: Embattled East Baltimore hotel sold for a huge loss
Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses vision for new year