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There are calls to push back the school year in Maryland. A high-ranking state official petitions to extend summer break until after Labor Day. Not everybody supports the idea.
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There are calls to push back the school year in Maryland. A high-ranking state official petitions to extend summer break until after Labor Day. Not everybody supports the idea.
After a gorgeous stretch of weather, you're going to have to get those umbrellas out. Tuesday will be one of the wettest days we've seen in awhile here in Baltimore.
A Maryland man has been convicted on charges of exporting American manufactured industrial products to Iran.
The Maryland Board of Education has reversed a decision by a local school board to transfer a principal from one high school to another.
Maryland's most popular casino will unveil a $1 million slot machine.
If the clouds cooperate Sunday evening, a massive full moon will rise over Maryland.
New regulations could drive Uber out of Maryland. The popular car service is battling back, appealing the new rules. But state officials say there needs to be more oversight.
U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden will be allowed to stay in Russia for three more years.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than 28 years in prison for shipping cocaine in hollow computer shells from California to Maryland.
Consumer spending in Maryland rose slowly but steadily in the years after the Great Recession.
A western Maryland school district says it will monitor social media for words such as "kill" and "bomb" in messages sent from middle- and high-school campuses this school year.
UMD legend Gary Williams talk about being inducted into the Hall-of-Fame on Sports Rehab
Parts of Maryland hit hardest by storms may soon be the first to know just how bad the next one will be.
WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Sun will co-host a debate between Maryland's major gubernatorial candidates.
The Maryland body that oversees transit ruled that a popular web-based ride sharing service is subject to state regulation.
Eight of Maryland's 10-member congressional delegation are urging President Barack Obama to reconsider siding with a proposal to allow the use of seismic air guns to explore for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean.
The U.S. Small Business Administration will begin making low-interest disaster loans available to flood victims in two western Maryland counties for damage from a June storm.
Public records show the pilot of a US Airways flight was stripped of his flying certificate for a year after he lowered his plane to fly over his Maryland home in 2012.
Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting outside a Long Island bar.
Out of control. World health experts say the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control it.
Deadly mass shootings are on the rise. In an effort to cut down on these tragedies, experts are taking an active role to educate Maryland communities.
Maryland announces another tax-free week just in time for back to school shopping.
Global crisis. Several African nations declare public health emergencies as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads. It's the largest outbreak on record, killing 729 people.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making low-interest loans available to people whose homes or businesses were damaged by flooding in two western Maryland counties in June.
Scores of Baltimore-area religious leaders held an interfaith prayer vigil for unaccompanied children who arrived in Maryland after fleeing violence in their home countries.
With Rush starting in place of the injured Lamar Jackson, the Ravens managed only 13 points over the past two games, falling into an even bigger hole entering this week's open date.
More than a year and a half after the cargo ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a settlement for one of the victims of the collapse could be reached as soon as next month.
On Maryland Emancipation Day, Anne Arundel County will become the first local jurisdiction to issue a formal apology for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state.
Jaylen Prince, a teenager who was found guilty of shooting and killing a classmate inside a Maryland high school in 2024, will be sentenced on Tuesday.
Baltimore-area activists are relieved to see a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the freeing of all living hostages in Gaza and thousands of Palestinians.
More than a year and a half after the cargo ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a settlement for one of the victims of the collapse could be reached as soon as next month.
Baltimore-area activists are relieved to see a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the freeing of all living hostages in Gaza and thousands of Palestinians.
A 16-year-old remains in the hospital while police continue to investigate a shooting that stemmed from a fight at a party in Baltimore County over the weekend.
On Maryland Emancipation Day, Anne Arundel County will become the first local jurisdiction to issue a formal apology for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state.
The death of a 20-year-old U.S. Naval Academy midshipman is being investigated, the Naval Academy told WJZ on Sunday.
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.
WJZ's Stephanie Douglass got a look at Heirloom Floral Boutique at Greenspring Station.
Stephanie Douglas got to take a look at the Ara Libertad, a training ship from Argentina.
WJZ's Stephanie Douglas takes a look at Love More Bmore's fall clothing line.
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.
With Rush starting in place of the injured Lamar Jackson, the Ravens managed only 13 points over the past two games, falling into an even bigger hole entering this week's open date.
The Ravens enter their bye week with an unthinkable 1-5 record after a 17-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
The Rams (4-2) weren't at their best, but they didn't have to be against a spiraling Baltimore team that was without injured quarterback Lamar Jackson for a second straight weekend.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury, according to the team.
After the Ravens gave up 44 points in last week's loss to Houston — and 177 through five games — it may seem like there's nothing they can do to slow down the Rams on Sunday.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Family members of victims in January's plane crash near Washington, D.C., have been advocating for reforms in the wake of the tragedy.
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
ICE's John Schultz said he's "confident" that once the administration receives approval from a third country to accept Abrego Garcia, he could be deported within 72 hours.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings.
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.
Cloudy, rainy weather to clear out on Tuesday in Maryland
Clouds to break for nicer weather in Maryland
Clouds break away for milder Tuesday in Maryland
Expect off-and-on drizzle or light rain through the afternoon, especially around Baltimore and along I-95.
Nor'easter gradually moves away through Tuesday. Sunshine returns for the rest of the week.
Cloudy, rainy weather to clear out on Tuesday in Maryland
Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners
Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim could soon get settlement
WJZ's Purple Connection Team talks about what the Ravens need to do to turn the season around and the importance of getting healthy during the bye week.
Clouds to break for nicer weather in Maryland