Gov. Moore Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Historic Flooding In Western Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency yesterday afternoon to strengthen the state’s coordinated response to historic flood damage in Western Maryland. The governor announced the State of Emergency declaration during his visit to …

Boy Swept Away as Virginia and Maryland Hit With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Officials found the body of a 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway during a storm system that also forced a dozen students to stay overnight at a Maryland high school due to heavy rains that led to flooding in several …

Report shows decrease in the amount of affordable homes in Maryland

McDonald's to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland

McDonald's plans to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland as part of a new partnership with the state government, Gov. Wes Moore announce Thursday alongside McDonald's owners and operators. The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary …

Alert day is in effect as severe storms are possible across Maryland this afternoon

By Cutter Martin Cutter Martin Meteorologist Cutter joined the WJZ First Alert Weather Team in March of 2025. Born and raised in the Gulf Coast, Cutter developed his love for weather while tracking hurricanes and watching pop-up summer thunderstorms in …

Atlanta Braves business exec to lead University of Maryland athletic department

Toddler survives fall from 15th floor of Maryland apartment building

A 2-year-old reportedly fell from the 15th floor of an apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland, but bushes broke the fall. The boy was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Montgomery County police and fire and rescue received a …

Arundel Mills Mall: A Shopper’s Guide to One of Maryland’s Best Malls

I’ve explored shopping centers from Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to mega malls in Southeast Asia. Still, it turns out, you don’t have to fly anywhere far to get your retail therapy fix. Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Maryland, is a destination I’d …

Maryland has hired a former Ohio State administrator as its next AD: Buckeye Breakfast

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A familiar name around Ohio State is returning to the Big Ten. Jim Smith, a former administrator for the Buckeyes, has been hired as Maryland’s next athletics director. Smith most recently worked as an executive for the Atlanta Braves. …

How to watch Maryland high school lacrosse playoffs

Only the best teams remain in the Maryland boys and girls high school lacrosse playoffs. It's time for the semifinals. Following the quarterfinals, there are eight boys teams and eight girls teams left in the brackets. There are four classes for each …