Hidden along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, this secluded stretch of sand might be Maryland’s best-kept secret. And honestly, the locals who do know about it probably want ...

Full bridge span closures are scheduled during overnight hours on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.Check LIVE conditions on our traffic map in the WBAL-TV appWestbound span closureThe Maryland ...

A multivehicle crash shut down the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Friday.

Traffic Bay Bridge crash brings Fourth of July weekend traffic to a standstill AAA is expecting a record number of travelers on the road for the holiday weekend.

(Beyond Pesticides, June 13, 2025) A report highlights the ongoing stress to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed from pollutants, particularly pesticides. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 10, 2025 — The Chesapeake Bay’s health declined in 2024, earning a C grade (50%) in the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) 2025 Chesapeake Bay ...

The migratory comings and goings of fish and fowl create a rhythm on the Chesapeake.

On a new Bay Area wildfire-risk map that gauges the threat of wind-driven embers, Lars Guntvedt’s neighborhood in the hills above Los Gatos sits in the highest-danger zone. Like many of his of ...

The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has fallen to its second-lowest level since 1990, down 25% from last year, according to an annual study published Thursday. The numbers are alarming ...

New University of Maryland-led research reveals that the Chesapeake Bay has seen “significant increases” in annual marine heat waves, defined in the study as “prolonged periods ...

The Chesapeake Bay is the healthiest it’s been in a long time, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The center’s 2024 Report Card gave the bay a C , a ...

The Chesapeake Bay is more than a national treasure — it drives Virginia’s economy, creates countless jobs, sustains family farms and supports fisheries and local businesses.