New Bill Would Increase Maryland Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour By 2023
The federal rate is $7.25 per hour, while in Maryland it's currently $10.10, but a bill in Annapolis would gradually raise it to $15 an hour by 2023.
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The federal rate is $7.25 per hour, while in Maryland it's currently $10.10, but a bill in Annapolis would gradually raise it to $15 an hour by 2023.
Leaders of Alexandria, Virginia, say Amazon's area headquarters likely won't cause unbearably high housing prices and rental rates.
"Saturday Night Live" had a very special message for President Trump from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon has picked New York's Long Island City and Arlington County's Crystal City neighborhoods.
For the first time, Amazon is offering free shipping on all holiday orders in an effort to add new Prime members and juice the season's sales numbers.
Retail giant Amazon Inc. is in "advanced talks" to open its second headquarters in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
Dhazyah McCoy was on the verge of finishing her shift at the Amazon Distribution Center when the weather took an expected and violent turn.
The company maintains that workers will make more money under the new system. All hourly workers will get a bump in pay, even if they are already making $15 an hour.
Amazon says it is increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees effective November 1.
"The Liberator Code Book: An Exercise in the Freedom of Speech," appeared on Amazon's website on August 1. The company said it dropped the $20 book on Wednesday because it violated Amazon's content guidelines, but it would not offer further details.
The new location in Sparrows Point, Md., will be the third Amazon fulfillment center to operate in Maryland.
A party favors store is the latest to decide that it makes more sense to join Amazon than fight it.
Amazon's website ran into some early snags Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year. Today's sales event will be six hours longer than last year's and will launch new products.
The online marketplace is reportedly planning to publish their own giant toy catalog during the holiday season.
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS: People around the country can launch businesses that deliver Amazon packages.
The Baltimore Station, a non-profit that offers services for homeless veterans, has received a donation of softball equipment from Amazon.
A couple in Oregon is demanding answers from Amazon after they claim their home's voice-activated device recorded a private conversation and sent it to a co-worker's phone.
A woman in Tennessee is regretting her decision to buy paper plates on Amazon after the online giant charged her more than $1,000 in shipping fees.
If you have Amazon Prime, you may soon be paying a little more.
Amazon is making it possible for millions of its Prime members to have packages delivered inside their parked cars.
Amazon celebrated National Robotics Week by taking more than a hundred local students on a tour of the company's fulfillment center in Baltimore.
A $5.6 billion incentive package to try to lure Amazon's second headquarters to Maryland has advanced in the House of Delegates.
A $5.6 billion package of tax incentives to try to lure Amazon's second headquarters to Maryland passed the Senate on Monday night.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says it's making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully speed up construction and limit some of the environmental impact.
The Midshipmen football team, coming off a 10-3 record and a win over Army last season, is looking to ride the momentum into this season.
The Baltimore Ravens held their breath as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice early Wednesday after he was knocked to the ground.
A new study from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland, found that otter poop, or "scat," serves as a natural report card for the ecosystem.
Ahead of the new school year, Maryland drivers are being asked to be careful and stop for school buses.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says it's making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully speed up construction and limit some of the environmental impact.
Maryland's Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is honoring grants to hundreds of college students who initially had their money canceled following a computer glitch.
A new study from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland, found that otter poop, or "scat," serves as a natural report card for the ecosystem.
City residents will have a chance Wednesday evening to shape the future of downtown Baltimore as officials move forward with a 10-year revitalization plan.
Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but Maryland could see some impacts as the storm travels parallel to the East Coast.
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.
Universoul Circus is returning to Baltimore
Dr. Gary Sprouse talks about how parents and kids can manage stress during the back-to-school season.
WJZ checks in with the Franciscan Center of Baltimore after the nonprofit was awarded a $200,000 grant.
Baltimore Water Taxi is celebrating its 50th year in operation.
The B’More Sup Cup Race is returning to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this weekend.
The Midshipmen football team, coming off a 10-3 record and a win over Army last season, is looking to ride the momentum into this season.
The Baltimore Ravens held their breath as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice early Wednesday after he was knocked to the ground.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista has had another major operation, this time to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.
Samuel Basallo drove in the go-ahead run on a groundout in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth.
The Baltimore Ravens have some big decisions to make after they travel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday in the preseason finale.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
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."
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.
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.
Cooler Thursday in Maryland leads to nice weekend
Beautiful weekend weather in Maryland ahead
Cloudy, breezy Thursday paves way for nice Maryland weekend
Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but Maryland could see some impacts as the storm travels parallel to the East Coast.
Gloomy weather Wednesday morning across Maryland has slowed the morning commute with areas of mist, drizzle, and fog. Spotty showers are possible during the evening.
Cooler Thursday in Maryland leads to nice weekend
Howard County board limits residents' testimony in fight against planned plastic recycling facility
MDTA says revisions to new Key Bridge could speed construction, limit impact
Navy football ready to keep momentum going into 2025 season
Maryland leaders urge drivers to be safe around school buses