Why The Average Gas Price Is At $4.99 A Gallon & How High It'll Go
Next stop, $5. The US average for the price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.99 according to the most recent reading from AAA Friday.
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Next stop, $5. The US average for the price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.99 according to the most recent reading from AAA Friday.
The first shipments from the federal government's Operation Fly Formula will bring a total of nearly 1 million pounds of baby formula powder into the United States. That's just a fraction of what the nation's families need.
People who suffer from chronic pain may find small-to-moderate pain relief for the short-term when using certain prescription cannabis products with higher THC to CBD levels, but there are some worrisome side effects, according to new research.
Authorities are warning Maryland families about online sexual extortion scams they say predators are using to target minors.
A bipartisan pair of senators has unveiled what would be the most wide-ranging legislative proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, following a series of high-profile busts and failures.
The national average jumped to $4.87 a gallon on Monday, according to AAA. That's up 25 cents in the past week and 59 cents in the past month.
Oil prices have roared back to about where they were in the early days of the Ukraine war, and there's no prospect of significant relief for drivers and businesses any time soon.
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries including Russia will raise production by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August, offering modest relief for a global economy suffering from soaring energy prices and the resulting inflation.
Prices are rising for just about everything, forcing millions of Americans to make increasingly difficult choices.
Gas prices just took another big step in the wrong direction.
Canceled flights, surging airfares, a rental car shortage and rising hotel prices. Welcome to the summer of travel hell.
President Joe Biden is set to meet with infant formula manufacturers as his administration works to ease nationwide shortages by importing foreign supplies and using the Defense Production Act to speed domestic production.
US home prices continued to surge higher in March, as buyers raced to lock in homes before the average mortgage rate hit 5%.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2022.
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a potential link between a hepatitis A outbreak and fresh organic strawberries.
Hundreds of flights across the country were cancelled on Friday because of cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who are not being paid due to the government shutdown.
Rainy weather will return to Maryland Friday night and Sunday before temperatures drop next week.
The lapse in funding due to the ongoing government shutdown had a ripple effect in Maryland, impacting residents and local farmers.
Baltimore firefighters are on the scene of a massive, 4-alarm fire in the city's Remington neighborhood Friday afternoon.
A retired lieutenant colonel has dedicated his life to helping Baltimore students become productive citizens after his son took his own life in 2018.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
The Whitman Coin Expo is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from November 6 to November 8.
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink in Baltimore will open on Friday, Nov. 7.
Marty Bass is at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in Maryland to learn about their bike recycling and pumpkin composting programs.
The Ravens acquired Jones in a deadline deal with the Tennessee Titans, and now he'll try to provide his new team some much-needed help in the pass rush.
Notre Dame (6-2, No. 10 CFP) hosts rival Navy (7-1). on Saturday in South Bend.
Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles.
Jake Paul's boxing match against lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a Baltimore native, was scrapped Monday, with Paul planning a different bout before the end of 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens have traded for edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, the team announced.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
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 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.
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 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.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 11/7/2025
Monday and Tuesday are Alert Days, due to unusually cold weather and gusty winds.
Rain moves into Maryland Friday night before a blast of cold weather next week
Rain expected in Maryland later this week
Brisk weather returned to Maryland Thursday after temperatures in the 70s on Wednesday.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 11/7/2025
Hundreds of flights across the country were cancelled on Friday because of cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who are not being paid due to the government shutdown.
A retired lieutenant colonel has dedicated his life to helping Baltimore students become productive citizens after his son took his own life in 2018.
Crews remain on the scene of massive warehouse fire in Remington; No injuries reported
Harriet Tubman, a Marylander known for freeing slaves, was also a veteran. Disguised as a farm hand or an old woman, she scouted southern plantations to create a spy ring that gathered intel for the Union army. In 1863, she became the first woman in the nation’s history to lead an armed military operation.