Official: Talk Of Limiting Landlord Liability 'Ridiculous'
Gov. Larry Hogan's top housing official was "off the reservation" when he spoke of trying to limit liability of landlords in lead paint cases, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford said Saturday.
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Gov. Larry Hogan's top housing official was "off the reservation" when he spoke of trying to limit liability of landlords in lead paint cases, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford said Saturday.
Fatalities on our state's waterways are rising. So far this summer, we have already surpassed last year's deaths by five.
Maryland's housing chief has suggested that parents might deliberately poison their children with lead in order to secure housing benefits.
Maryland revenues ended up being about $200 million above projections for the last fiscal year, a top state budget analyst said Friday.
The Naval Academy tells WJZ it's increasing security on campus in light of recent attacks targeting service members.
The battle over a nuclear deal with Iran is turning into one of the most expensive Congress has ever seen.
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives wants the Treasury Department to return about $30,000 that the IRS seized from a western Maryland dairy farm under a law aimed at curtailing money laundering.
Five federal employees have been indicted in a school lunch theft scheme in Maryland. One of the accused sits on the board of education, according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney Office.
The Chinese Snakehead has been described as a voracious predator of fishes and they are right here in Maryland.
A Virginia man has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for attempting to illegally export guns and gun sights to Lebanon.
A Capitol Heights woman is arrested after police say she poured hot grits on a man while he slept.
A bronze bust of the Supreme Court chief justice who wrote the inflammatory 1857 Dred Scott decision affirming slavery will likely be removed from the Frederick, Maryland, City Hall after a majority of aldermen said they support moving it to a museum or other appropriate venue.
A record-setting, unwanted fish is captured in Maryland waters over the weekend.
State police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run last Friday in Aberdeen.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University were authorized $50,000 on Wednesday, to conduct an "after-action review" of the city's response to the riots in Baltimore
Dangerous rip currents lead to a very busy couple of days for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, with hundreds of rescues and some people seriously injured.
Trying to beat the clock to make it to school comes with a price. A new CDC study says it's unhealthy to drag your children out of bed too early and it could lead to fatigue and poor performance in school.
There's growing alarm about drones interfering with planes, fire and police operations. Some lawmakers want it to stop before it's too late.
An impressive sight out over the Atlantic.
You've heard the warnings about texting and driving, but a new federal report shows walking while using your cell phone can be just as deadly.
Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles says his agency will gather more information and listen to citizens as it develops rules for fracking in the state.
A Maryland man has been convicted of wire fraud in Montana for misrepresenting himself as a Grammy-nominated saxophone player and soliciting money for a children's cancer foundation that prosecutors say benefited only him.
Asleep on the job. A new report shows chronic fatigue among air traffic controllers is an ongoing problem.
For the first time this year, mosquitoes in Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Health officials say more are expected. Now they're taking action to try and prevent people getting sick.
Maryland's top chefs compete for cash and prizes in the largest culinary competition of its kind.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is celebrating 10 years of his nonprofit and speaking out about the team's defense after a disappointing loss.
Many in Baltimore's music community are mourning after a member of the band "Darsombra" died in a car crash in New York.
Baltimore accused financial technology company, MoneyLion Technologies Inc., of using misleading marketing and charging excessive fees in a new lawsuit.
A man is facing charges in connection with a fatal stabbing that was recorded as Baltimore's 100th homicide of 2025, police said.
Months after an Anne Arundel County teacher was acquitted of child sex abuse charges, three more families have come forward with allegations.
A federal judge in Maryland denied the Justice Department's request to pause Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immigration case due to the government shutdown.
Many in Baltimore's music community are mourning after a member of the band "Darsombra" died in a car crash in New York.
Rain and cooler weather arrive for mid-week across Maryland
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is celebrating 10 years of his nonprofit and speaking out about the team's defense after a disappointing loss.
Baltimore accused financial technology company, MoneyLion Technologies Inc., of using misleading marketing and charging excessive fees in a new lawsuit.
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.
Maryland nail experts are getting ready for the Nail Excellence Awards.
The Harford County Public Library Foundation hosts a wheelchair costume workshop and holds an inclusive trunk or treat event.
WJZ's Amy Kawata went to check out the Edgar Allan Poe Festival Thursday morning.
The International Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards is being held in Baltimore from October 3 to October 5.
WJZ tours the newly renovated showroom at Gramophone Design Build in Cockeysville, Maryland.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is celebrating 10 years of his nonprofit and speaking out about the team's defense after a disappointing loss.
C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston strolled to a 44-10 win over a depleted Baltimore team Sunday, matching both the most lopsided road win in Texans' history and the most lopsided home loss in Ravens' history.
Former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Willis Jones III has died, according to a post from the Baltimore Ravens.
Jackson injured his hamstring in the third quarter of last Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas City. If Jackson can't play this week, Cooper Rush would start.
Tony Mansolino remains in limbo as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
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.
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, rainy weather is expected to reach Maryland by mid-week.
Maryland will see some rainy weather by mid-week.
Rain and cooler weather arrive for mid-week across Maryland
Monday starts out with patchy morning fog before a summer-like afternoon.
Marylanders can expect rainy weather and a cool-down during the workweek.
President Trump said he will ask the Justice Department about a possible pardon for accomplices of Jeffrey Epstein.
This week on Purple Connection, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze, Grace Grill, Tim Barbalace, and Giana Han discuss one of the worst losses in Ravens history. Has this Ravens team officially hit rock bottom? Is there still hope to salvage the season, or is it time to panic?
A peace deal has not yet been reached as Israel and Hamas held indirect talks after nearly two years of war.
Donald Graham, 54, is facing charges in connection with a stabbing that marked Baltimore's 100th homicide of 2025, police said.
Anne Everton, a member of Baltimore band "Darsombra," died after she and bandmate Brian Daniloski were involved in a car crash in New York, state troopers said. The couple was heading to the band's first tour stop in Canada at the time of the crash, their family said.