Journalists from The Baltimore Banner, WJZ's media partner, offer a behind-the-scenes look at their latest community-based reporting.
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Journalists from The Baltimore Banner, WJZ's media partner, offer a behind-the-scenes look at their latest community-based reporting.
Fresh off of the Baltimore Orioles clinching a spot in the playoffs Sunday, team CEO and Chairman John Angelos expressed confidence that the team and the state would nail down a new lease for the Camden Yards stadium.
Dozens of people who were wrongfully convicted of crimes - including Amanda Knox and Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five - on Monday filed a legal brief in the Maryland Supreme Court in support of Adnan Syed, who served more than 20 years in prison in the killing of his ex-girlfriend and classmate at Woodlawn High School.
The former top aide to Gov. Larry Hogan had eluded federal authorities for three weeks and traveled hundreds of miles. Federal agents were searching for his white Cadillac Escalade across the Southeast.
In a 73-page brief, Syed's public defenders argued the issue was moot because Baltimore prosecutors had already dismissed the case against Syed - and thus his conviction could not then be reinstated by the courts.
Actor Josh Charles was on the picket line Thursday to show solidarity with his fellow SAG-AFTRA members as the actors' union calls for pay increases and restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in TV and movies.
Keivonn Woodard is just 10 years old, but the Bowie resident is already making history: He is the first Black deaf actor and second-youngest ever to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
The FBI plans to exhume the body of Joyce Malecki, who was found killed in 1969 on Fort Meade property in a case explored in the documentary "The Keepers," according to her brother and one of the family's legal advocates.
Two weeks after former Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced his abrupt resignation, he remains on the city payroll. And City Hall won't say why.
The top administrator overseeing the Port of Baltimore resigned abruptly on Friday, after being involved in a four-vehicle crash.
If that name sounds familiar, it's because FX Matt last month also acquired Flying Dog Brewery, which had been based in Frederick, Maryland.
A report by the Baltimore Banner found that a wave of foreclosures impacted debt service coverage ratio, or DSCR, loans.
Leslie Gray Streeter's latest book, “Family & Other Calamities" is a book of fiction and will be released June 1st. She discusses her journey as an author on the show.
From pastries to cheese-less pizzas, here’s what to know about Doppio Pasticceria in Remington.
Christina Tkacik shares her piece on some of summer foods Baltimore's top local chefs are looking forward to cooking and eating now that the weather is warming up
Christina Tkacik shares her latest column on a new tropical themed restaurant in Remington.
Chris Franzoni joins the show to discuss his favorite outdoor dining options in the city now that the weather is warming up.
Orioles reporter Andy Kostka shares his piece on how the starting rotation struggle played a role in the beginning of the season slide.
The Baltimore Banner’s Chief Revenue Officer Sharon Nevins joins us to discuss the nonprofit’s second annual InnovateHer event, and the impact she hopes it has on the Baltimore community.
Baltimore Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott said. He was 53 years old.
Rainy weather will return to Maryland Friday night and Sunday before temperatures drop next week.
Paul Pinsky, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, will retire at the end of November, state officials announced Thursday.
The lapse in funding due to the ongoing government shutdown had a ripple effect in Maryland, impacting residents and local farmers.
The Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport in Maryland is among 40 U.S. airports that will be impacted by flight cancellations, according to a list obtained by CBS News.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
The Whitman Coin Expo is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from November 6 to November 8.
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink in Baltimore will open on Friday, Nov. 7.
Marty Bass is at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in Maryland to learn about their bike recycling and pumpkin composting programs.
The Ravens acquired Jones in a deadline deal with the Tennessee Titans, and now he'll try to provide his new team some much-needed help in the pass rush.
Notre Dame (6-2, No. 10 CFP) hosts rival Navy (7-1). on Saturday in South Bend.
Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles.
Jake Paul's boxing match against lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a Baltimore native, was scrapped Monday, with Paul planning a different bout before the end of 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens have traded for edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, the team announced.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
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.
'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.
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.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
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.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Rainy weather will return to Maryland Friday night and Sunday before temperatures drop next week.
Rain moves into Maryland Friday night before a blast of cold weather next week
Rain expected in Maryland later this week
Brisk weather returned to Maryland Thursday after temperatures in the 70s on Wednesday.
Monday and Tuesday are WJZ First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast for the Baltimore area.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Rain moves into Maryland Friday night before a blast of cold weather next week