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Cardin Urges Careful Lawn Fertilizer Use
BALTIMORE (AP) — The park where Sen. Ben Cardin and environmentalists gathered Monday to report on lawn fertilizer’s harmful effects on the Chesapeake Bay made the point for them: the lawn includes a...
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Apartment Building Allows Electric Cars To Charge Up
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You may have considered buying an electric car, but asked, “Where will I plug it in?” Suzanne Collins reports a new green apartment building in Baltimore has the answer. At the...
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Green Events Pave The Way To Earth Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth Day is this Friday and environmental activities are being held across the region this week to raise environmental awareness. In Washington, the U.S. Department of Education will...
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Army To Demonstrate New ‘Green’ Ammo At Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) — The Army will be demonstrating new “green” ammunition at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The military began providing the lead-free round last June to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. It...
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Rare Species On Tap At Md. Conservation Meeting
SWANTON, Md. (AP) — How private landowners can help preserve the green salamander and other rare species found in Garrett County will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Allegheny Highlands...
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Mid-Atlantic Green Job Portal Goes Online
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland labor officials say job seekers have a new online tool for finding green jobs. The state’s labor department announced Tuesday the launch of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...
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Sen. Cardin Unveils Green Jobs Bill
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) –Maryland lawmakers focus on getting people back to work. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin has proposed a change in the federal tax code to boost the construction industry. Political...
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Green Grand Prix Winner Proves Anyone Can Get Great Gas Mileage
Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix, normally rings to the sound of heavily tuned race-cars and squealing tires in almost continual gluttonous praise of gasoline, but yesterday it hosted a...
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A Green Siding Choice: Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding has received a bad rap from some environmentalists for three reasons – lack of understanding of the product, consumer carelessness and the product’s success. Vinyl is not a foreign...
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Wind Energy Bill Gets More Support
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A wind energy bill sponsored by Governor Martin O’Malley gets support from a coalition of Maryland college students. Pat Warren reports the proposal has a number of hurdles to...
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Eat, Drink And Be Irish In Baltimore At Slainte
By Sophie Vinograd If you’re looking for a spot to do the best Irish celebrating you possibly can, than look no further. Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant in the heart of Fells Point is the perfect spot...
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Floating Wetlands Grow In Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Cleaning the Inner Harbor one plant at a time. Dozens of wetlands are now floating in front of the World Trade Center. Andrea Fujii tells us it’s thanks to the work of middle schoolers....
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New Law Has Maryland Hotels Going Green
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s green initiative takes another step forward. A new law signed by the governor this week requires hotels to install energy-saving equipment that automatically turns out...
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Md., Va., Pa. Communities Win Green Streets Grants
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ten communities in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania have been selected to receive Green Streets grants to protect the environment as well as create green jobs. The Environmental...
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Baltimore’s Harbor Turns Green
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’ve seen the Inner Harbor lately, you may have done a double take. That’s because the water has changed color. Alex DeMetrick reports shades between green and teal are new, and...
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Bengals Defense Will Be A Good Test For Ray Rice
The Baltimore Ravens will matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, and here’s our scouting report: Cincinnati Bengals 2011 record: 9-7-0 (3rd in AFC North) Offense: On Monday...
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Becoming Green In Oz Is More Than Skin Deep
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Audiences are spellbound by the musical “Wicked” now playing at the Hippodrome in Baltimore. Mary Bubala has a look at how the lead performer becomes “green-ified.” “Wicked” is set in...
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Skyfall Sequel: Five James Bond Cars For A New Green Age
James Bond, Agent 007, has now been driving his Aston Martin DB5 sports cars since 1964. With the new film, Skyfall, we thought we’d propose some new motor cars for Commander Bond. He’s ventured into...
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Go Green In Your Kitchen
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for going green in your kitchen, which in turn could help you save money and stay healthy. Cut your fridge’s energy use - Set your refrigerator temperature at 38 to 42...
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Federal Hill Neighborhood Unearths Plan To Go Green
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A plan to bring more trees to one Baltimore City neighborhood is taking root. Mary Bubala has more on the pledge and plan to plant dozens in Federal Hill. Monday marked a ceremonial...
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Downtown Baltimore Covered In Green For St. Patrick’s Day Parade
BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — If you’re looking to get out and enjoy some early St. Patrick’s Day fun, you don’t have to go too far. Downtown will be covered in green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade....
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy some early St. Patrick’s Day fun, you don’t have to go too far. In a couple of hours from now, downtown will be covered in green with hundreds getting ready for...
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Spurs’ Green Sets NBA Finals Record For 3-Pointers
Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.
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How To Save Energy At Work
Many people lose sight of saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint when they are not at home due to limited options available, such as recycling. However, if you are at work and want to...
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How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree
It is that wonderful time of the year again where we decorate the Christmas tree, search through the crowded mall for the best gifts and bake delicious Christmas cookies that we try not to eat...
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Top Ways To Make An Office Green (And Save Money)
In many cities, taking advantage of steals on older office spaces can be a great way to save money. Unfortunately, those offices aren’t always as environmentally efficient as newer ones. However, there...
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Winter Snow Showers Took A Toll On Spring Plants & Flowers
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The spring weather is now giving many a chance to get outside and get a close-up look at some of the damage winter has done in their yards. Derek Valcourt explains our unusual winter...
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Nearly $4M Grant To Improve The Chesapeake Bay’s Livability
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It doesn’t have to be big to make a difference, but it can take money. Alex DeMetrick reports nearly $4 million was awarded to towns and communities whose small ideas make life more...
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Metro: 4 Lines To Be Affected By Weekend Work
WASHINGTON (AP) — Metro says the orange, blue, red and green lines will be affected by weekend work. Metro says starting Friday at 10 p.m. and continuing through system closing on Sunday, orange and...
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$75,000 Federal Grant Means More Green For Green Education In Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—It’s a big investment in little kids–$75,000 worth. Alex DeMetrick reports it’s a grant from the federal EPA and a bet on a greener future. Baltimore third graders were brought outside...
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Baltimore Beautifying Project Recycles Building Materials And Lives
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fixing up a first impression. That’s what Baltimore is doing along the Amtrak route leading into the city. Alex DeMetrick reports it’s designed to give train passengers a better view...
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3 Weekends Left For Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar
BALTIMORE (AP) — There are only three weekends left of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. The market takes place underneath the Jones Falls Expressway every Sunday from 7 a.m. to about noon....
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Md. Among Greenest States In U.S.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s top-10 ranking could mean more money for the state and its efforts to protect the environment. The survey comes from a national organization that tracks the number of green...
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Baltimore Gets Grant To Develop More Green Spaces
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Giving green spaces room to grow takes green to pull off. Tuesday, grant money was awarded to 15 projects, nearly all in urban areas—including Baltimore. Alex DeMetrick reports the...
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Three Aberdeen Police Officers Injured In Early Morning Traffic Stop
ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ)– Tense moments in Harford County after three police officers were hurt in a wild traffic stop and arrest—and all three ended up in the hospital. Rick Ritter has more on how this...
View ArticleBaltimore Port Businesses Looking To Cut Pollution
BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials at the Port of Baltimore say they are working to keep pollution out of the Chesapeake Bay. Richard Sheckells Jr., chief of environmental initiatives for the Maryland Port...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day In Baltimore Means Party, Food & Fundraising
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Decorations, dancing and corned beef and cabbage, it’s all part of St. Patrick’s Day in Baltimore. Ron Matz reports the wearing of the green also gives people celebrating a chance to...
View ArticleCongressman Cummings Visits Green School
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Dream green. That’s the theme of one of the city’s newest schools in Southwest Baltimore where Congressman Elijah Cummings paid a visit Monday morning. Andrea Fujii explains what makes...
View ArticleConstellation To Provide Green Energy For Feds
BALTIMORE (AP) — Constellation Energy says it has signed a 20-year contract to help the State Department meet federal green energy goals. Baltimore-based Constellation says it will supply the State...
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Styrofoam Ban Now In Effect Across Anne Arundel County
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — If you have leftovers after visiting a restaurant in Anne Arundel County, don’t expect a styrofoam container: a law banning food service businesses from using styrofoam took...
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