Maryland Lawmakers Pass Emergency Suspension Of Fuel Tax
With Marylanders facing record prices at the pump, state lawmakers on Thursday voted to approve a measure that would suspend Maryland's fuel tax for 30 days.
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With Marylanders facing record prices at the pump, state lawmakers on Thursday voted to approve a measure that would suspend Maryland's fuel tax for 30 days.
A cargo ship's hull was not damaged when it ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay and there is no fuel leakage, the ship's operator said in an update Thursday, four days after the Ever Forward got stranded as it left the Port of Baltimore.
Curio Wellness, a Maryland-based medical cannabis company, is giving away $40,000 in Royal Farms gift cards to help patients save a little green at the pump.
Those who don't have cards can convert cash into cash-to-card kiosks, the park says.
Currently an Assistant State's Attorney in Anne Arundel County, Sterling is making a bid to head the office she left amid controversy nearly over a year ago.
The decision to withdraw comes after it became clear she would not have the votes to be confirmed by the US Senate.
Maryland partnered with Opportunity@Work, a D.C.-based nonprofit, to develop the initiative.
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Maryland voters would decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in November, under a bill approved by the House of Delegates in February.
The Talbot County Council voted last September, exactly six months ago, to take down the monument.
Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation and Chesapeake Conservancy entered into an agreement with the Conservation fund to acquire the property.
Frigid air greeted you today as you headed back to work and got the kids off to school for the final work week of winter.
The grand prize winner will receive $4,000 in grant funds and more from the Ravens.
Though most state budgets are healthy at the moment, that can turn quickly -- particularly as the conflict in Ukraine and high inflation drag on.
A Ukrainian teen who once participated in an exchange student program in Maryland is now receiving support from across the world.
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In a search of the student's rooms Wednesday, deputies recovered two fake guns: an airsoft gun and a BB gun. A handgun was also recovered.
White House representatives on Thursday met virtually with Maryland community partners to discuss issues important to our communities.
Maryland's five sportsbooks handled more than $25.5 million in bets in February, which included Super Bowl Sunday, and paid out more than $24.5 million to bettors, Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced Thursday.
Darnell Rogers and Nathan Johnson each had 13 points for Maryland-Baltimore County (18-13). L.J. Owens had 12 points.
Jackson Mitchell was the daughter of legendary NAACP leader, Lillie Carroll Jackson
According to one investment research firm, the average family will spend at least one thousand dollars more on groceries this year than last year.
The four officers who were at the scene of the shooting remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.
Prince George's County will let its COVID-19 state of emergency expire on Wednesday at 5 p.m., County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said.
The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee voted to send the bill to the full Senate, which is expected to take up the legislation later this week.
Hurricane Erin moves away tonight into Friday. Nice weekend on tap.
Towson Manor Village residents told WJZ that two dogs in the neighborhood recently contracted leptospirosis, a bacterial disease carried by rodents.
Maryland teachers who contract with a program that provides arts education in local schools, including in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, are demanding their money after what they call lengthy delays and partial payments.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
School bus drivers in Anne Arundel County are preparing to vote on a strike after the union says their company's offer fails to meet their expectations.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally invited President Trump to visit Maryland and participate in a public safety walk.
Maryland's Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is honoring grants to hundreds of college students who initially had their money canceled following a computer glitch.
Towson Manor Village residents told WJZ that two dogs in the neighborhood recently contracted leptospirosis, a bacterial disease carried by rodents.
Maryland teachers who contract with a program that provides arts education in local schools, including in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, are demanding their money after what they call lengthy delays and partial payments.
Hurricane Erin moves away tonight into Friday. Nice weekend on tap.
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.
Getting an inside look at M&T Bank Stadium's new venue for events.
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 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.
Hurricane Erin moves away tonight into Friday. Nice weekend on tap.
Stretch of ideal weather starts Friday in Maryland
Hurricane Erin creates dangerous conditions along Maryland's coast
Maryland beaches are seeing dangerous conditions and high tides as Hurricane Erin remains offshore and moves along the East Coast.
Cooler Thursday in Maryland leads to nice weekend
Mother arrested in Pennsylvania after son was murdered in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Moore doubles down against Trump, pushing Baltimore's crime decline
Howard County school leaders reflect on cellphone policy
Stretch of ideal weather starts Friday in Maryland
Maryland governor touts progress in Baltimore City, has message for President Trump