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New Maryland superintendent of schools, Dr. Carey Wright, shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new state superintendent of schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
The Maryland State Fair is in full swing; Check out some of the new rides, attractions and food
TIMONIUM, Md. — Friday marks the first full day of the Maryland State Fair, which will run for three weekends. There's all of the old stuff you would expect, plus some new things, such as six new rides. In total, there are 44 rides at the fair. The Wave...
State sweep claims dozens of anti-power line expansion signs, stirs local uproar
SYKESVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — Carroll County residents are frustrated after outdoor signs opposing the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project disappeared from some areas. FOX45 News has received several reports from residents over the past week alleging that signs they obtained from the grassroots opposition group "Stop MPRP" are suddenly missing.
Angela Alsobrooks looks to ride Harris momentum in must-win Maryland Senate race
HYATTSVILLE, Maryland — Angela Alsobrooks wasted little time getting back on the campaign trail after attending this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After touching down Friday afternoon in the Washington region, the Maryland Democratic Senate nominee went straight from the airport to a campaign stop, stopping only briefly at home to throw on a […]
PHOTOS: Fun at The Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair is now open! Everyone can enjoy fun activities at the fair such as horseracing, games and the 4-H livestock animals. There are also games and rides for all to enjoy. The fair is open on weekends at 10AM at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County. To...
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Police asking for help identifying vehicle of interest in Wicomico Co. hit-and-run investigation
WICOMICO CO., Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle of interest related to a hit-and-run earlier this month. The incident happened during the evening hours of August 15th on Walston Switch Road in Salisbury, leaving a juvenile seriously injured. Police have released video and images of a vehicle of interest, believed to be a white Dodge Truck. Police say the person driving the truck may have information related to the investigation.
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