Mary Eber

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Eber

Singles in Maryland would need an annual income of $108,867 to live comfortably, according to a study by SmartAsset. The study describes living comfortably as "being able to afford hobbies, vacations, retirement savings, education funds and the occasional emergency – in addition to necessities like housing, groceries, transportation and medical expenses."Breaking down costs and income For single adults, Maryland has the seventh-highest salary needed to live comfortably, according to the study.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Eber

Thousands of Maryland residents who buy health insurance from the state could see an 18% spike in their premiums in 2026. The Maryland Insurance Administration announced the proposed increases from healthcare providers on Tuesday, June 4. Proposed insurance price increaseInsurance companies are seeking an average increase of 17% for individuals and 5.5% for businesses with small group plans.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mike Hellgren |Mary Eber

Thousands of transgender U.S. military members have until Friday, June 6, to identify themselves and begin a voluntary separation from the armed forces under a ban implemented by the Trump administration. WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren spoke to three decorated service members about the uncertain future ahead. Transgender military members share heartbreak Colonel Bree Fram joined the military after 9/11 and was determined to give back.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Eber

International grocery store LA Mart opened a new Maryland location less than a year after a store closed in a Baltimore neighborhood, leaving a food desert. The new store opened at 4624 Edmondson Avenue, at the former location of a Giant Food store. Supermarket closure leaves food desertWhen Giant announced it was closing in June 2024, the company redirected customers to its newly remodeled store on Wilkins Avenue, two miles away. "It was mixed feelings for the community," said Jeffrey Young.

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Eber

Pepper House, a local Chinese restaurant in Ellicott City, is attracting people from all over after getting national recognition as one of the county's top restaurants. Nestled along Route 40 in an office complex, Pepper House offers authentic Sichuan flavors. When Yuan Shen and her husband Frank Liang opened the restaurant during the pandemic in 2020, they never imagined making it on the national map. "Both me and my husband were teachers," said Shen. "We know nothing about restaurant.