Trump ordering National Guard to fight crime in Baltimore, calls city "a hellhole"
President Trump said he is deploying the National Guard to Baltimore in an effort to fight crime, despite defiance from state and city leaders.
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Massive building fire in Baltimore prompts response
A massive building fire prompted a response from Baltimore firefighters on Tuesday evening.
Surveyors for Maryland power line project denied help of U.S. Marshals
A judge ruled that surveyors for a controversial Maryland power line project will not be accompanied by U.S. Marshals while on landowners' properties, according to the developer.
Family to sue after man's death in Baltimore police custody
A family will sue Baltimore Police after the death of Dontae Melton Jr., a man who died while in police custody in June, their attorney said.
Woman and man die from apparent murder-suicide in Baltimore County, police say
A woman and a man died from an apparent murder-suicide on Tuesday in Baltimore County, according to police.
Video captures teenagers involved in brawl outside Maryland State Fair
Baltimore County Police are investigating a video circulating on social media that shows a chaotic brawl involving teenagers outside the Maryland State Fair this past weekend.
Summer weather returns to Maryland, severe storms possible Thursday
Delightful outdoor weather continue Wednesday. Warmth & humidity will give way to strong storms Thursday afternoon.
Maryland Stadium Authority wants to use drones to help Ravens' gameday traffic
The drone will be used to study post-game traffic patterns and make adjustments to them as well.
"Workers Over Billionaires" Labor Day protests held in Maryland
Several Maryland communities are holding "Workers Over Billionaires" protests on Labor Day to call for better working conditions, solidarity with unions, and to call out the Trump administration's policies, according to organizers.
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Baltimore Ravens open season in Buffalo, motivated by last year's playoff loss
On Sunday night, the Ravens open the 2025 season in Buffalo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
Ravens make Kyle Hamilton the NFL's highest-paid safety with $100.4 million extension
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $100.4 million extension with star safety Kyle Hamilton.
Baltimore Ravens trim initial roster to 53. Take a look at who made the team.
The Baltimore Ravens trimmed their roster to 53 with the first game less than two weeks away.
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Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3
Dylan Beavers singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning, two batters after All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed in pain on the mound, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Monday.
Baltimore Ravens open season in Buffalo, motivated by last year's playoff loss
On Sunday night, the Ravens open the 2025 season in Buffalo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
Verlander throws 121 pitches in 5 scoreless innings as Giants rout Orioles 13-2
Rafael Devers homered, doubled and drove in two runs to help Justin Verlander earn career win No. 265 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 to take two of three games in their series.
Maryland freshman Malik Washington shines with 3 TD passes in a 39-7 win over FAU
Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland's defense scored twice to help the Terrapins beat Florida Atlantic 39-7 on Saturday for their 16th consecutive nonconference victory.
Bullock's 2 TDs lead South Alabama to 38-21 win over Morgan State
Kentrel Bullock ran for two touchdowns, Bishop Davenport passed for two more and South Alabama defeated Morgan State, 38-21, on Saturday night.
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Cal Ripken Jr. recalls breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak 30 years later
It’s been 30 years since former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak.
Around Town: 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Baltimore County
WJZ is looking forward to the 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Maryland.
6-year-old Marylander launches her first book
Six-year-old London Haynes is launching her first book: Princess London and the Magical Flying Unicorn.
Pickles at the Maryland State Fair
WJZ checks out the pickles at the Maryland State Fair.
Around Town: The Maryland State Fair Birthing Center
WJZ visits the Birthing Center at the Maryland State Fair.
Around Town: New public art installation at Baltimore’s Charles Street garage
Meeting the artist behind a new public installation at the Charles Street garage in Baltimore.
WJZ takes on the Maryland State Fair milkshake contest
WJ is taking on the Maryland State Fair milkshake contest.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged!
Superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to pro-football player Travis Kelce in an Instagram post.
Around Town: Meeting the father-daughter duo behind Maryland’s Red Run Apparel and Gifts store
WJZ meets the father-daughter duo behind Maryland’s Red Run Apparel and Gifts store.
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Dozens of scientists push back against Trump administration's climate change report
Dozens of scientists are challenging a climate report from the White House.
Congress members pushing to make more Epstein investigation files public
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but members of Congress are pushing for the release of more files.
China hosts about two dozen foreign leaders for first major military parade since 2019
China held one of its largest military parades in years on Tuesday.
President Trump, Illinois governor spar over threat to deploy troops to Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard, and is planning to soon begin a major immigration enforcement effort in the city.
Fire that spread across three vacant buildings in Downtown Baltimore now contained
A massive fire broke out at a vacant building in downtown Baltimore Tuesday evening, causing transit delays and prompting a response from several city agencies.
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Trump ordering National Guard to fight crime in Baltimore, calls city "a hellhole"
President Trump said he is deploying the National Guard to Baltimore in an effort to fight crime, despite defiance from state and city leaders.
Massive building fire in Baltimore prompts response
A massive building fire prompted a response from Baltimore firefighters on Tuesday evening.
Surveyors for Maryland power line project denied help of U.S. Marshals
A judge ruled that surveyors for a controversial Maryland power line project will not be accompanied by U.S. Marshals while on landowners' properties, according to the developer.
Family to sue after man's death in Baltimore police custody
A family will sue Baltimore Police after the death of Dontae Melton Jr., a man who died while in police custody in June, their attorney said.
Woman and man die from apparent murder-suicide in Baltimore County, police say
A woman and a man died from an apparent murder-suicide on Tuesday in Baltimore County, according to police.
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Alert Day for hot temperatures and storm chances in Maryland on Thursday
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions improve across Maryland after wet weather
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
CVS agrees to pay $45 million to Baltimore for its role in opioid epidemic
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
Maryland hospitals take preventative measures, courts close over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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Cal Ripken Jr. recalls breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak 30 years later
It’s been 30 years since former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak.
Around Town: 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Baltimore County
WJZ is looking forward to the 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Maryland.
6-year-old Marylander launches her first book
Six-year-old London Haynes is launching her first book: Princess London and the Magical Flying Unicorn.
Pickles at the Maryland State Fair
WJZ checks out the pickles at the Maryland State Fair.
Around Town: The Maryland State Fair Birthing Center
WJZ visits the Birthing Center at the Maryland State Fair.
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Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3
Dylan Beavers singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning, two batters after All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed in pain on the mound, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Monday.
Baltimore Ravens open season in Buffalo, motivated by last year's playoff loss
On Sunday night, the Ravens open the 2025 season in Buffalo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
Verlander throws 121 pitches in 5 scoreless innings as Giants rout Orioles 13-2
Rafael Devers homered, doubled and drove in two runs to help Justin Verlander earn career win No. 265 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 to take two of three games in their series.
Maryland freshman Malik Washington shines with 3 TD passes in a 39-7 win over FAU
Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland's defense scored twice to help the Terrapins beat Florida Atlantic 39-7 on Saturday for their 16th consecutive nonconference victory.
Bullock's 2 TDs lead South Alabama to 38-21 win over Morgan State
Kentrel Bullock ran for two touchdowns, Bishop Davenport passed for two more and South Alabama defeated Morgan State, 38-21, on Saturday night.
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As states push redistricting efforts, Maryland senator files his proposal to redistrict
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to ban "baseless public attacks" by Trump admin.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in U.S.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
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How a Maryland family has committed to preventing sexual violence before it begins
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Top high school culinary superstars face-off in Baltimore at national cook-off competition
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Baltimore's first Black- and women-owned bodega opens in Fells Point
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
Annual IBIM Girls workshop connects young women with creative career opportunities
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Did you know there's a place where you can get free groceries in Baltimore City?
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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Gas stations in Maryland must post cash and credit prices, aiming to end "bait & switch" signage
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
West Baltimore Giant shutting down, turning Edmondson Village into a food desert
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Marijuana reclassification would give Maryland's cannabis industry a major tax cut
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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Baltimore Tech Hub skipped for millions in federal funding, will reapply in second round
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. opening restaurant in Baltimore area
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS closing dozens of its Target pharmacies in 2024
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Raising Cane's opens Columbia location, 5th in Maryland
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
Baltimore County executive vetoes amendments to plastic bag ban
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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Towson rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Doctors warn Dundalk residents to take precautions as recycling plant fire continues to smolder
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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Thousands of Taylor Swift tickets illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to end in May 2026
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Brandy and Monica reunite for first-ever joint tour
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
AFRAM Baltimore 2025 performance lineup and set times
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
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Summer weather returns to Maryland, severe storms possible Thursday
Delightful outdoor weather continues Wednesday in Maryland. Warmth and humidity will give way to strong storms Thursday afternoon.
Maryland to see warmer, humid weather for the rest of the week
Winds will swing around from the south Wednesday, allowing slightly warmer and more humid air to filter in. Temperatures climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s across central Maryland.
Maryland temperatures warm up slightly this week
Maryland temperatures warm up slightly this week
Temperatures warm up this week in Maryland
Temperatures warm up this week in Maryland
A little bit warmer Wednesday in Maryland
A little bit warmer Wednesday in Maryland
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Dozens of scientists push back against Trump administration's climate change report
Dozens of scientists are challenging a climate report from the White House.
Congress members pushing to make more Epstein investigation files public
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but members of Congress are pushing for the release of more files.
China hosts about two dozen foreign leaders for first major military parade since 2019
China held one of its largest military parades in years on Tuesday.
President Trump, Illinois governor spar over threat to deploy troops to Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard, and is planning to soon begin a major immigration enforcement effort in the city.
Fire that spread across three vacant buildings in Downtown Baltimore now contained
A massive fire broke out at a vacant building in downtown Baltimore Tuesday evening, causing transit delays and prompting a response from several city agencies.