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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. on Monday announced plans to introduce legislation creating a public financing system for candidates seeking elected office, starting with the 2026 election cycle.
The message came as bus drivers in other school systems in the region took steps for better pay amid a national shortage of bus drivers.
Baltimore County Fire Department said at least 13 people were involved in a multi-car crash involving a bus in Sparrows Point.
A recent rash of ATM thefts has brought the issue to the attention of many people in the region but the problem has been on the radar of members of the law enforcement community for months.
Baltimore County Public Schools on Friday announced schools and district offices will be closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
With families heading out of town for Thanksgiving, Baltimore County Police are offering to keep tabs on residents' homes while they're gone.
A 36-year-old Baltimore man was sentenced to 147 years in prison Friday after shooting at Baltimore County police officers during a 2020 chase that ended in Elkridge, the Howard County State's Attorney's Office said.
University of Maryland, College Park and Towson University are two of the most welcoming campuses for LGBTQ students and faculty, according to rankings by Campus Pride Index.
Baltimore County Police on Friday announced the arrests of eight men suspected of being part of a violent biker gang.
Four bald eagles are recovering at a Baltimore County wildlife sanctuary after they were rescued over the weekend, authorities said Thursday.
To mark Veteran's Day, Baltimore County Johnny Executive Olszewski Jr. proposed legislation to expand the role of a commission designed to enhance the quality of life for veterans and their families.
At First Fruits Farm in Freeland, it is 204 acres of charitable giving, helping put millions of pounds of produce on plates each year.
Thieves have broken into three Muslim-owned restaurants in the Baltimore area over the last few weeks, raising concerns at the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
The meeting is open to county residents looking to share feedback on where the money should go and what services should be prioritized.
Mail delays across Baltimore detailed in a new audit renews the calls for new leadership at the postal service.
The recent crime around the intersection of Loch Raven Blvd and Joppa Rd is being called a huge step backward for an area trying to turn things around. Now, local leaders are calling on the business owners to step up.
Jermaine Xavier Frisby Jr. was last seen around 12 p.m. in the 1900 block of Delvale Ave. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, gray sweatpants with black shoes.
Under the plan, Baltimore County Public Schools will use American Rescue Plan Act funding to boost pay and provide other incentives for bus drivers and attendants.
The Starbucks located at Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard will be closed for an unknown amount of time
Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and Kwesi Mfume requested the audits in May after an increasing amount of constituent complaints.
Anyone with any information about Sunday's triple shooting or any of these violent crimes is urged to contact authorities.
Holly Arnold, acting head of the Maryland Transit Administration, has been elevated to permanent status, Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday.
Baltimore County police are responding to a triple shooting in Owings Mills.
A 34-year-old man was killed after driving in the wrong direction of traffic and colliding with a tractor trailer in Dundalk, Baltimore County Police said.
Jurisdictions across the Baltimore region announced clinics to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. Here's a list of clinics in the Baltimore region.
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer off Tomoyuki Sugano and Roman Anthony contributed a solo shot to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' two-time MVP-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Monday for the first time since last week's injury scare.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, held hands tightly as they arrived at Baltimore's federal building just after sunrise Monday morning to hundreds of supporters and a bank of television cameras.
Beautiful weather continues through the entire week.
The comedy community is mourning the death of a Baltimore man whose life was built on laughter.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, held hands tightly as they arrived at Baltimore's federal building just after sunrise Monday morning to hundreds of supporters and a bank of television cameras.
An insurance coverage agreement between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare expired, impacting nearly 60,000 patients in the Maryland area.
Beautiful weather continues through the entire week.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
The comedy community is mourning the death of a Baltimore man whose life was built on laughter.
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.
Matt Polega, the co-founder and president of Mark43, shares how new technology is helping keep students safe.
Dr. Emma Cole, a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with Kennedy Krieger Institute, shares how parents can help their children focus during the school year.
Lindsay Vanasdalan with Baltimore’s Child shares tips for preparing your children to head back to school.
Baltimore-area students are returning to school on Monday, Aug. 25.
WJZ gets an early look at the Maryland State Fair at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County.
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer off Tomoyuki Sugano and Roman Anthony contributed a solo shot to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' two-time MVP-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Monday for the first time since last week's injury scare.
Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez homered and Trevor Rogers worked seven strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Keyon Martin returned an interception for a touchdown, Tyler Loop kicked a 61-yard field goal and the Baltimore Ravens completed an unbeaten preseason with a 30-3 rout of the Washington Commanders.
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says star quarterback Lamar Jackson is "fine" after his foot was stepped on this week.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been reunited with family and plans to travel to Maryland before returning to Tennessee in January for his criminal trial.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
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.
Cooler temps, dry conditions this week in Maryland
Beautiful weather continues through the entire week.
Pleasant, sunny weather continues in Maryland
Sunny, pleasant weather continues in Maryland
Maryland will see a stretch of comfortable, dry and quiet weather through Thursday. A chance for rain will return on Friday.
Cooler temps, dry conditions this week in Maryland
Johns Hopkins patients with UnitedHealthcare left without insurance after failed negotiations
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice after having foot stepped on
Pleasant, sunny weather continues in Maryland
Many Johns Hopkins patients lose in-network coverage as deal fails with UnitedHealthcare