Maryland’s green energy economy in limbo as Wes Moore heads to ‘summer camp for billionaires’

Gov. Wes Moore announces Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary departure set for Aug. 1

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday that Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld will step down on August 1, with Deputy Secretary Samantha J. Biddle named acting secretary while Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller leads a...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court Thursday as judge weighs Maryland transfer

A hearing was held in Greenbelt, MD for the ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A judge ordered the Trump administration to produce a witness that could detail the government's plans for Abrego Garcia upon his scheduled release in the coming...

Maryland can find compromise on ICE controversy | GUEST COMMENTARY

The acrimonious debate over the efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program continues at full speed. The 287(g) program permits local law enforcement and corrections facilities to partner...

Muggy weather in Maryland Thursday following severe weather

Where's Marty: Maryland's Union Craft Brewing celebrates 13 years

Marty Bass was on hand for the first canning of Union Craft Brewery’s limited run 13th anniversary beer. The company teamed up with WJZ to recognize our Baltimore legacy by naming the brew after one of our more famous monikers, “Eyewitness News."...

Car stolen by two minors while driver delivered Amazon packages in Maryland, police say

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Police recovered a car that was stolen by minors while the driver was delivering packages for Amazon in Maryland on Wednesday. Two minors stole the car at the 7800 block of Emily’s Way in Greenbelt, Maryland....

Traffic stop leads fentanyl, cocaine bust in Frederick County, Maryland

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Frederick County, Maryland, on Tuesday night led to a drug bust and arrest, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Authorities said around 10:31 p.m., a FCSO...

TSA Ends ‘Shoes-Off’ Policy At Airports: Faster Lines Ahead For Southern Maryland Travelers

Photo Credit: Envato WASHINGTON — A major change in airport security is taking effect immediately nationwide, and it’s good news for Southern Maryland travelers: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday, July 8, that airline...

7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Hall relaunches outdoor concert series

Maryland Hall is rebranding its outdoor concert series again, launching it this summer with a jazz duet. What started as the Front Stairs concerts during the pandemic in 2020 — with groups staged atop the stairs at the main entrance — morphed into...

Classic Summer weather is forecast across Maryland this weekend

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...

Maryland man shares the moment he got to experience his dream of flying

Deanna Kelly | Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

Trial underway for Maryland FBI agent accused of raping women while working as a tattoo artist

Prosecutors say Eduardo Valdivia raped three women and used his FBI undercover training to cover his tracks. His defense says the sex was consensual. ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Maryland FBI agent acquitted in a 2020 Metro car shooting now stands trial...

Maryland to see severe flood risk Wednesday, hot and muggy weather before storms

After a round of severe storms swept through the region Tuesday, another round of dangerous weather is expected Wednesday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day in response.

Bald eagle population rebounds in Maryland after near extinction

The bald eagle population has rebounded significantly since the 1972 ban of the pesticide DDT. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 further aided bald eagle recovery through legal protections and habitat conservation. Bald eagles can be spotted near...

Maryland pizza chain with 70 years of history opens first Sarasota area restaurant

Wiedefeld resigns as Maryland transportation chief after two years

Maryland's transportation secretary is stepping down. Maryland’s transportation secretary is stepping down. Paul Wiedefeld has been transportation secretary for two years, but he has had a more than 40-year career in transportation, leading the...

Maryland sees 8 heat-related deaths in June, outpacing last year

Eight people have died in Maryland this season in relation to the extreme heat, which also caused hundreds more to visit emergency rooms across the state. Originally Published: July 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

“Buzz Williams has more than enough”: Analyst backs Maryland’s NCAA tournament chances with retooled 2026 roster

New Maryland Terrapins coach Buzz Williams abruptly left his previous assignment in charge of the Texas A&M Aggies in April to take the Big Ten coaching job. Williams had led the Aggies to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and a 23-11...