Maryland taxes increase Tuesday on high incomes, cannabis, sports betting

Maryland’s wealthiest earners, businesses that use digital services and individuals who partake in recreational cannabis or sports betting will pay more in state taxes starting Tuesday. The tax increases — which also apply to vending machine...

Maryland Tech Tax Increase Begins Today

July 1st, 2025 by WCBC Radio Maryland’s new tax of 3% on data processing and IT services takes effect today throughout the state. The tax increase affects providers and users and will affect operations costs including data processing, IT services,...

Maryland just scored a big-time legacy — and you’ll know his dad’s name

The Davis family story at Maryland is far from over. Jianni Davis, a three-star edge rusher and son of former NFL standout Vernon Davis, made his commitment to the Terrapins official on Monday. The 6-foot-1 athlete from Bishop McNamara High School...

‘He was our rock star’: D. Wayne Lukas, trainer of Preakness-winning horses, remembered in Maryland

Maryland racing colleagues remembered D. Wayne Lukas, the thoroughbred trainer whose horses captured six Preakness Stakes, as a “rock star” and the sport’s “greatest ambassador.” Mr. Lukas, who died Saturday at 89, arrived in Baltimore annually in...

Michael Bell named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

Submitted by University of Maryland Global Campus. Michael Bell of Friday Harbor was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 term at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six...

Severe thunderstorms Tuesday for an Alert Day in Maryland

Severe thunderstorms Tuesday for an Alert Day in Maryland THE TIME FOR 45. WE’RE CHECKING IN ON ANNAPOLIS, WHERE IT’S QUIET RIGHT NOW, BUT WE’RE EVENTUALLY GOING TO SEE THUNDERSTORMS. NOT ONLY THERE, BUT JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE ACROSS THE METRO....

Maryland football’s Malik Washington hosts free youth football camp

Malik Washington stood before a crowd of children and parents at Archbishop Spalding — on the same bleachers where fans watched him lead Spalding to three straight MIAA titles. He wore a shirt with an image of himself in a Maryland football jersey...

Zoom warns Maryland users of 3% ‘tech tax’ in Gov. Wes Moore’s budget

From abortion access to AI in ‘revenge porn’: 300-plus new laws go into effect in Maryland today

More severe storms possible Tuesday in Maryland

Video shows one of several Maryland illegal car rallies that were dismantled by police

A video obtained by WJZ shows one of several illegal car rallies that were broken up this past weekend by Maryland police. Six large-scale rallies, in the middle of public roads in Baltimore City, Baltimore Cunty, and Harford County, were...

New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 30, 2025

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 30, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from June 30 drawing 13-28-44-52-55, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4 Check Powerball payouts...

Maryland school districts can’t stray from state curriculum standards under new law

Starting July 1, Maryland school districts will face mandated intervention from education leaders if they adopt curriculum that defies state standards — a process that could end in withheld funding. The bill was first introduced in 2023, after...

Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

Maryland group fights to block enforcing of birthright citizenship executive order

Maryland interstate closure prompts debate over wind turbine impact

An interstate in Maryland was recently closed due to the presence of a large wind turbine. This incident has sparked discussions about the economic and environmental impacts of wind energy. Steve Cortes, through his film "Blown Away," critiques...

Maryland’s population grew more diverse. Look up your county in these charts.

Most Maryland counties lost white residents and saw growth in Black, Asian and Hispanic communities last year, a Baltimore Banner analysis of census estimates published Thursday found. Baltimore was one of just four jurisdictions that lost Black...

Montgomery County, Maryland, commuters adjust to Metro, RideOn Bus route changes

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — With changes to routes and stops for both Metrobus and Ride On, Montgomery County commuters had to adjust their rides to and from work Monday. Monday was the first work day after both transit systems implemented...

July 1 brings new laws in Maryland

Hundreds of new laws hit the books Tuesday in the state of Maryland, following their approval earlier this year by the Maryland General Assembly. Portions of the state budget take effect July 1, including a new 3% sales tax on the sale of certain...