Maryland Weather: First day of school shaping up to be a scorcher
There will be tons of sun with a high near 94, but humidity will make it feel close to the triple digits this afternoon.
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There will be tons of sun with a high near 94, but humidity will make it feel close to the triple digits this afternoon.
The district currently has 17 schools without air conditioning.
"Everybody's happy on the first day of school. And so I don't have any anxiety," he said. "I'm just excited. I just want to make sure things are working."
Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises said she's feeling excited ahead of the start of the school year.
City Councilman Robert Stokes broached the idea of a curfew for teens 17 years old and younger.
"I found that yesterday my son will not have a bus in the a.m. or p.m. What are you going to do about it? I pay my taxes. Are you going to drive a bus? Are you going to pick my kids up?" one parent told the school board Wednesday night.
In less than a week, Howard County Public School students will see summer vacation in the rear-view mirror.
Drivers should always stop for pedestrians, obey traffic signs, observe the speed limit, look before backing out of the driveway and stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights, especially in school zones, the agency said.
a former teacher turned superintendent says between retirements, the coronavirus pandemic, and promotions, many teachers are leaving the classroom—just as he did.
Baltimore City Public Schools has a plan in place to deal with the nationwide teacher shortage and its impact on local education.
Baltimore County students have one more week of summer vacation but their teachers are already back in the classroom and preparing for the upcoming school year.
Teachers employed by Baltimore County Public Schools will be back on duty Monday and could encounter challenges stemming from an ongoing teacher shortage.
As children head back to school, we know it's a very busy time for parents. So WJZ's Linh Bui checked in with a couple Maryland moms to hear about their feelings and any concerns before school starts.
Back-to-school spending in total is expected to match the record high set in 2021: $37 billion.
With school days away from resuming, it's hard to imagine some parents and students aren't on edge about safety.
In just one week, teachers around the state will head back to their schools to prepare for the 2022 academic year.
Dozens of Anne Arundel County students are celebrating a milestone after securing enough credits through summer school to earn their diplomas.
Back-to-school shopping can be stressful even under ordinary circumstances. Add record-high inflation to the mix, and it's easy to understand why parents are much more stressed this year.
Dozens of Anne Arundel County teachers gathered together on Monday and rallied against how the public school district is addressing a staffing crisis.
With Maryland students about to head back to school, an issue on the mind of many parents and health care workers is children's mental health.
Shoppers, get ready for some savings. Maryland's Tax-Free Week is here.
To help students, parents and teachers, we've compiled a county-by-county guide to school start dates.
Andrew Coy, a nonprofit executive and former city schools teacher, has been appointed to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday.
Comptroller Peter Franchot is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the discounts, which would also give retailers a boost.
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
A Harford County high school football team is under investigation by law enforcement and Child Protective Services following an alleged hazing incident.
A former financial services provider from Glen Burnie pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi-style investment scheme, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown.
No charges will be sought for officers involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash under the Interstate 95 overpass that killed two people in Baltimore in June, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
Microsoft is opening a new quantum research center near the University of Maryland, part of a push to make the state a hub for quantum science.
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Tens of thousands of patients are scrambling now that Johns Hopkins Medicine and UnitedHealthcare negotiations ended without a new contract.
An Indiana man has been arrested for allegedly making a social media threat to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, which led to a campus lockdown last week, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Cancel-Soto was one of three men charged in the aftermath of a shootout that left another man injured, according to police.
Harford County residents organized a vigil on Tuesday in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
Dill Dinkers in White Marsh, Maryland, is hosting the area’s first accessible pickleball tournament.
J.O. Spice in Halthorpe, Maryland, is coming up on its 80th anniversary.
The Fells Point Oyster Fest is returning to Baltimore starting on Friday, Sept. 12.
The 9th annual Love Groove Festival will return to Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Baltimore-based artist and swimmer Katie Pumphrey debuted a solo exhibition called “Swimming Pool” at the Creative Alliance.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Never before had Baltimore's running game been stopped like this with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. In the end, the Ravens still had more than 40 points.
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and Baltimore's defense hounded Joe Flacco in his return as the Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 41-17 on Sunday.
It's the time we've been waiting for since January. The Ravens are back, and so are fans to cheer them on.
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.
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
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.
An area of low pressure continues to drift meander near Richmond, Virginia, today. On the north side of this system, gloomy conditions and scattered rain remain likely, ahead of a clearer and warmer weather to end the workweek across central Maryland.
Hit-or-miss rain shower and cool temperatures are in Wednesday's forecast.
Scattered showers and downpours will move in Wednesday before a change from clouds to sun Thursday.
Rain resumes on Wednesday in Maryland
Rain showers, cool temperatures continue in Maryland
D.C. City Council is set to take a final vote on redeveloping RFK stadium on Wednesday. The vote would sign off on the use of $1.1 billion of taxpayer money to move the NFL's Washington Commanders from Landover to Washington, D.C.
An area of low pressure continues to drift meander near Richmond, Virginia, today. On the north side of this system, gloomy conditions and scattered rain remain likely, ahead of a clearer and warmer weather to end the workweek across central Maryland.
A new steel pile fabrication factory at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County is expected to create 150 high-skilled jobs, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Tuesday.
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the first time since December.