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Baltimore Ravens, Under Armour expand girls' flag football programs at high schools

By fall 2025, 92 Maryland schools will be participating in the girls' flag football program, including 14 in Baltimore.

Luxury car brand McLaren to open new vehicle processing center in Baltimore port

Luxury car manufacturer McLaren broke ground on a new vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic in the Port of Baltimore, the governor's office announced.

Council pushes back after Baltimore County executive doesn't reappoint IG

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is facing criticism from county leaders and community members after announcing that she will not reappoint current Inspector General Kelly Madigan.

Baltimore residents urged to hydrate, stay cool amid weekend heat wave

The heat index in the Baltimore area is expected to reach up to 109 degrees on Friday during a dangerous weekend heat wave.

Here's how the U.S. Coast Guard protects waterways amid maritime traffic

The U.S. Coast Guard protects and secures waterways in Maryland and across the country during maritime traffic and emergency calls.

Former Anne Arundel County teacher accused of sexually abusing students

A former teacher at Elvaton Christian Academy in Anne Arundel County is accused of sexually abusing multiple students at the school.

Howard County issues heat alert due to high temperatures and humidity in Maryland

Howard County has issued a heat alert for Friday due to dangerous temperatures and high humidity.

Maryland on track to meet 2025 oyster reef restoration goal, Chesapeake Bay Program says

The Chesapeake Bay Program is on track to meet its 2025 goal of restoring oyster reefs in 10 tributaries.

Alert Days in Maryland this weekend for intense heat, risk of storms

The hot weather and risk of storms will both peak Saturday and Sunday afternoons and early evenings.

Maryland man sentenced for pet selling fraud scheme

A Maryland man has been sentenced for his role in a pet-selling fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

9-year-old dies after incident at Hersheypark's water park, CEO says

A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk water park at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.

Union Brewing Company teams up with WJZ for "Eyewitness Brews" for 13th anniversary

Union Craft Brewing Company in Baltimore is celebrating 13 years with a beer collaboration with WJZ News.

Maryland mother sentenced for death of 2-year-old who ingested fentanyl

A Maryland mother was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, who had ingested fentanyl,​ according to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office.

Alert Days for heat and storms across Maryland through the weekend

Very hot and humid weather is expected Friday into the weekend with occasional storm chances.