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Baltimore is under a Code Red extreme heat alert through Thursday, June 26, with temperatures reaching triple digits, bringing elevated humidity levels to Maryland.
R&B icon Patti LaBelle, known as the "Godmother of Soul," brought the energy to Baltimore's AFRAM Festival as the headliner on Sunday.
Maryland lawmakers say Congress and other federal leaders were caught off guard by President Trump's order for the U.S. to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran.
Visitors flocked to Baltimore's Druid Hill Park for the 49th annual AFRAM Festival. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast.
Baltimore police were busy this weekend, responding to several shootings, including five younger than 21 years old.
It will feel as hot as 110° at times across central Maryland this week.
Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to life for brutally murdering former Loyola Basketball player Jamal Barney in October 2023.
Being a first responder can take a toll on anybody, but if you're also a part of the LGBTQ+ community, that toll can be even bigger to deal with.
Day 2 of the 2025 AFRAM Festival kicks off Sunday at Druid Hill Park. You can watch live performances on CBS News Baltimore.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are Alert Days due to extreme heat.
AFRAM will take place in Baltimore, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment.
There are renewed calls for answers and for police to release body camera footage after a well-known West Baltimore arabber was shot and killed by police earlier this week.
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland State Attorney General's Office (AG) has released the names of the officers and the man involved in Tuesday night's fatal shooting in Baltimore City's Upton neighborhood.
The President and CEO of Open Technology Group unplugged from his demanding corporate life, taking a 23-day reset in Cancun, focused on rest, reflection, and therapy.
Eleven people overdosed in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood on Wednesday, according to police.
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million, with the next drawing set for Friday night.
The Senate failed to advance funding bills to end the government shutdown for the sixth time on Wednesday, continuing the stalemate as Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the impasse.
Israel and Hamas have struck a deal for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw its forces to an "agreed upon line," President Trump announced Wednesday, in what he called the "first Phase" of a peace deal to end the two-year-long war.
After a shooting that prompted a barricade situation in Dundalk, Maryland has come to an end after nearly five hours.
Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa is already hard to look at, but the imagery hits even harder when you know your family and friends are in its path.
Maryland cattle farmers say they would rather see the federal government invest in the American beef producers instead of importing meat from other countries.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced nearly $4.6 million in support programs for residents who are seeing impacts from the ongoing federal government shutdown.
A former nurse is facing charges after the alleged rape of a patient at Sheppard Pratt psychiatric hospital in Baltimore County, according to police.
Natasha Harris's family is still seeking answers, approaching a year since the nurse was shot and killed outside of her Anne Arundel County apartment when she was leaving for her shift at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
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.
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.
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.
WJZ celebrates National Chocolate Day with Ruthie Carliner, the woman behind Maryland’s Velvet Chocolatier.
WJZ celebrates National Seafood Month with Costas Inn.
Baltimore police have identified a man killed in a double shooting as 22-year-old Tyree Brooks. The shooting on Reisterstown Road also left a 7-year-old boy injured.
Marty Bass breaks down Maryland’s man-made lakes.
The fourth annual Baltimore Together Summit kicked off in Charm City on Monday.
The Baltimore Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice Tuesday — and the star quarterback also spoke to reporters.
Tyler Huntley and the Baltimore Ravens could breathe a little easier after finally snapping their four-game losing streak.
The Baltimore Orioles announced Craig Albernaz as the franchise's next manager on Monday.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh called his team's injury list mix-up an "honest mistake" after the Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice Friday, then retroactively changed the designation to limited the following day.
Derrick Henry ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Huntley made a big third-down throw late in the fourth quarter and the Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 30-16 on Sunday.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
Russell Vought said the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing more than $11 billion in "lower-priority projects," including in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Baltimore.
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.
Maryland will see some light sprinkles and showers Wednesday.
Wet weather arrives later Wednesday across Maryland
Heavy downpours midweek in Maryland
Rain chances increase for mid-week...Halloween looks dry and breezy.
Rain is back in the forecast in Maryland this week
A coalition of officials from half of the states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over the suspension of food stamp benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, as millions of Americans brace for a disruption in federal food aid in the coming days.
Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa is already hard to look at, but the imagery hits even harder when you know your family and friends are in its path.
Maryland will see some light sprinkles and showers Wednesday.
The Trump Administration could face sanctions if they continue to make inflammatory comments about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Tennessee judge ruled.
The White House has reportedly fired all six members of the Independent Commission of Fine Arts.