Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker's heat-related death
The family of Ronald Silver II is suing Baltimore after the DPW worker died while working in extreme heat last year.
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Harford County schools heading to trial over lawsuit against social media giants
A Maryland school district is among six others that were picked to go to trial for a lawsuit that claims several social media companies are contributing to the youth mental health crisis.
Temperatures soar across Maryland as a weekend heat wave arrives
In addition to dangerously hot temperatures, scattered severe thunderstorms are also possible.
Demolition for Baltimore's revamped Pimlico Race Course set to begin
Demolition at Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course will begin on Thursday, July 24, with the complete redevelopment expected to be finished in time for the 2027 Preakness Stakes.
Maryland's request for federal disaster aid rejected after flooding, governor says
The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said.
Body found in van removed from Baltimore's Inner Harbor
A body was found inside a vehicle that was pulled from Baltimore's Inner Harbor, according to police.
Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred federal immigration authorities from immediately taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once he is released from criminal confinement in Tennessee.
Video shows 3 Baltimore shooting victims seeking help from police in the county
Security video obtained by WJZ shows three alleged Baltimore shooting victims limping away and seeking help three miles away in the county early Wednesday.
Maryland Cycling Classic adding women's race for first time in September
The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic is returning to Baltimore with some exciting new changes.
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Demolition work on remnants of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge to begin
The demolition of what's left of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to start this week, if the weather permits, according to MDTA.
Demolition on the rest of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge will begin on July 7
Demolition of the remaining structures from Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge will begin on July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced on Thursday.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
Conversations among the Dali's two Maryland-based pilots and its foreign crew members portray an unremarkable beginning to the container ship's departure from Baltimore last year.
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Lamar Jackson declines to comment on arbitration case that stemmed in part from free agency
Lamar Jackson wasn't at all interested in discussing the arbitration case that's helped cause so much upheaval within the NFL Players Association.
Baltimore Orioles lose third-straight to Cleveland after 3-2 defeat
Steven Kwan singled home Bo Naylor with two outs in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Photos: Sights from the Baltimore Ravens' first training camp practice
Baltimore Ravens fans filled the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland, on Wednesday as the team began its training camp practices.
Baltimore Ravens fans fired up for season as training camp begins
Baltimore Ravens fan Courtney Roberts took his 6-year-old daughter away from her cartoons in Connecticut for a chance to meet star quarterback Lamar Jackson on the first day of the team's training camp.
Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh on White House visit with Trump: "I root for our president"
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his recent visit with President Donald Trump as simply another great opportunity to meet a chief executive.
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Where's Marty: Maryland's College Park Aviation Museum talks about women's history in the industry
Marty Bass went to the College Park Aviation Museum, located next to Maryland's College Park airport. It's the oldest continued-use airport in the world. For real! You can look it up. This day is Amelia Earhart's birthday, and the CPAM has displays and a wealth of knowledge about the role of women in aviation. It was quite eye-opening.
Around Town: Maryland's Blakehurst Senior Center talks about its thriving garden
Residents at The Blakehurst Senior Center in Maryland talk about their thriving garden.
Where's Marty: Maryland greeting card distributor Notes and Queries talks holiday card season
We are essentially five months away from Christmas 2025, so naturally, it was off to one of the largest greeting and holiday card distributors in the Baltimore area. There were some interesting takes on the business of holiday cards.
Around Town: Arts for Learning Maryland summer program expanding to other cities, states
The Arts for Learning Maryland summer program is expanding to other cities and states.
Where's Marty: Drivers Edu driving school in Maryland teaches rules of the road
There is a very interesting dynamic taking place in the world of getting your driver's license. Millennials and Gen Z are in no rush to do so. From Gen X and up, it was, "I want that 'ticket to ride' NOW!" So, it was off to a well-established local driving school to discuss this subject. As you read this, ask yourself, Did you immediately get it together to get your driver's license when you came of age?
Around Town: Dogtopia opens new pet daycare, boarding location in Baltimore County
Dogtopia pet daycare and boarding has a new location in Owings Mills.
Where's Marty: Maryland restaurant Butcher & Bay talks summer crab prices
Marty Bass went to the steamed crab trailer in front of Butcher and Bay by Geresbeck's on Belair Road in Kingsville. The subject was crabs and the prices we have been seeing this summer. A mid-season drop in prices may be beginning to take shape.
Around Town: Maryland Square Dancers promote their 60th festival in Baltimore
The Maryland Square Dancers are bringing their 60th festival to Baltimore.
Where's Marty: Saft Batteries in Maryland discusses their connection to F1 racing
Marty Bass revisited Saft Batteries in Maryland, a French company that has a very high-tech manufacturing facility in Cockeysville. From aerospace to military, to F1, they produce some of the most sophisticated batteries in the world. And you did read correctly “F1.” Teams in the world’s biggest racing series (and the subject of Brad Pitt’s blockbuster Summer movie) rely on Saft Batteries.
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Registered nurses at Saint Agnes Hospital hold one-day strike
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore City remained open Thursday, despite a one-day strike by some nurses over their concerns of patient care and staffing.
Federal officials prepare for public hearing on plane, helicopter collision in Washington, D.C.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on the deadly collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, another bars immediate ICE detention
A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from jail, and another barred ICE from immediately taking him into custody. Abrego Garcia was deported from Maryland in March and returned months later to face human smuggling charges.
Heat wave ramps up in Maryland Thursday
Maryland will experience some hot weather as a heat wave develops Thursday.
Family of Ronald Silver II suing Baltimore after DPW worker's heat-related death
The family of Ronald Silver II is suing Baltimore after the city Department of Public Works employee died from heat-related illness in 2024.
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Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker's heat-related death
The family of Ronald Silver II is suing Baltimore after the DPW worker died while working in extreme heat last year.
Harford County schools heading to trial over lawsuit against social media giants
A Maryland school district is among six others that were picked to go to trial for a lawsuit that claims several social media companies are contributing to the youth mental health crisis.
Temperatures soar across Maryland as a weekend heat wave arrives
In addition to dangerously hot temperatures, scattered severe thunderstorms are also possible.
Demolition for Baltimore's revamped Pimlico Race Course set to begin
Demolition at Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course will begin on Thursday, July 24, with the complete redevelopment expected to be finished in time for the 2027 Preakness Stakes.
Maryland's request for federal disaster aid rejected after flooding, governor says
The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said.
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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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Where's Marty: Maryland's College Park Aviation Museum talks about women's history in the industry
Marty Bass went to the College Park Aviation Museum, located next to Maryland's College Park airport. It's the oldest continued-use airport in the world. For real! You can look it up. This day is Amelia Earhart's birthday, and the CPAM has displays and a wealth of knowledge about the role of women in aviation. It was quite eye-opening.
Around Town: Maryland's Blakehurst Senior Center talks about its thriving garden
Residents at The Blakehurst Senior Center in Maryland talk about their thriving garden.
Where's Marty: Maryland greeting card distributor Notes and Queries talks holiday card season
We are essentially five months away from Christmas 2025, so naturally, it was off to one of the largest greeting and holiday card distributors in the Baltimore area. There were some interesting takes on the business of holiday cards.
Around Town: Arts for Learning Maryland summer program expanding to other cities, states
The Arts for Learning Maryland summer program is expanding to other cities and states.
Where's Marty: Drivers Edu driving school in Maryland teaches rules of the road
There is a very interesting dynamic taking place in the world of getting your driver's license. Millennials and Gen Z are in no rush to do so. From Gen X and up, it was, "I want that 'ticket to ride' NOW!" So, it was off to a well-established local driving school to discuss this subject. As you read this, ask yourself, Did you immediately get it together to get your driver's license when you came of age?
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Lamar Jackson declines to comment on arbitration case that stemmed in part from free agency
Lamar Jackson wasn't at all interested in discussing the arbitration case that's helped cause so much upheaval within the NFL Players Association.
Baltimore Orioles lose third-straight to Cleveland after 3-2 defeat
Steven Kwan singled home Bo Naylor with two outs in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Photos: Sights from the Baltimore Ravens' first training camp practice
Baltimore Ravens fans filled the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland, on Wednesday as the team began its training camp practices.
Baltimore Ravens fans fired up for season as training camp begins
Baltimore Ravens fan Courtney Roberts took his 6-year-old daughter away from her cartoons in Connecticut for a chance to meet star quarterback Lamar Jackson on the first day of the team's training camp.
Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh on White House visit with Trump: "I root for our president"
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his recent visit with President Donald Trump as simply another great opportunity to meet a chief executive.
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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred federal immigration authorities from immediately taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once he is released from criminal confinement in Tennessee.
Abrego Garcia asks judge to delay potential release for 30 days
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers said that if he is ordered released from criminal custody, the Salvadoran man would be detained by the Department of Homeland Security and removal proceedings would begin.
Trump calls on Washington Commanders to "IMMEDIATELY" change back to former name
"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
U.S. doesn't know where it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official says
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
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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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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.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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"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.
Kermit the Frog previews his commencement speech
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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Heat wave ramps up in Maryland Thursday
Maryland will experience some hot weather as a heat wave develops Thursday.
Temperatures soar across Maryland as a weekend heat wave arrives
In addition to dangerously hot temperatures, scattered severe thunderstorms are also possible.
Dangerous heat and humidity expected Friday before some weekend storms
Dangerous heat and humidity is expected in Maryland on Friday, before a weekend with some evening storms.
Heat and humidity ramp up this week in Maryland
Heat and humidity ramp up this week in Maryland
Hot & humid weather return to Maryland to close out the week
Hot and muggy weather return to close out the week with storm chances arriving for the weekend.
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Registered nurses at Saint Agnes Hospital hold one-day strike
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore City remained open Thursday, despite a one-day strike by some nurses over their concerns of patient care and staffing.
Federal officials prepare for public hearing on plane, helicopter collision in Washington, D.C.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing on the deadly collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, another bars immediate ICE detention
A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from jail, and another barred ICE from immediately taking him into custody. Abrego Garcia was deported from Maryland in March and returned months later to face human smuggling charges.
Heat wave ramps up in Maryland Thursday
Maryland will experience some hot weather as a heat wave develops Thursday.
Family of Ronald Silver II suing Baltimore after DPW worker's heat-related death
The family of Ronald Silver II is suing Baltimore after the city Department of Public Works employee died from heat-related illness in 2024.