Maryland Zoo Closes Aviaries, Moves Birds Indoors To Head Off Avian Flu
Stop by the Maryland Zoo sometime soon and you'll likely notice a conspicuous change: some of the birds are missing from their habitats.
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Stop by the Maryland Zoo sometime soon and you'll likely notice a conspicuous change: some of the birds are missing from their habitats.
The 29-year-old Smith has incentives to earn up to $47 million over the life of the deal.
Proceeds will be donated to the Colon Cancer Foundation.
Elijah allegedly lost his binder after the game on the way to the Yankees bus to get more autographs.
The findings of the study differ from earlier reports of low antibody responses in children who had been infected.
A 15-story office tower in the heart of downtown that has sat vacant for years will be converted into an apartment building with 220 units, developer Trademark Properties and local investor Prab Thangarajah said.
A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times early Tuesday while seated in a car in northeast Baltimore, authorities said.
The gun violence that spurred over the weekend spilled into Monday with shootings across the city that sent five people to area hospitals for treatment.
Baltimore experienced a perfect start to spring with temperature highs just shy of 70 degrees—but wet weather is around the corner.
Baltimore police are looking for a young girl by the name of Trinity Washington.
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger will unveil on Tuesday new legislation designed to help bring federal economic development incentives to Baltimore's Tradepoint Atlantic.
A bicyclist has died after he was struck by a van on Monday afternoon in Frederick County, according to authorities.
Congressman Kweisi Mfume helped a local family collect a year's worth of disability payments. Now, he's looking to help others in similar situations.
From Friday through Sunday, 16 people were shot in Baltimore, five have died.
Health experts expect a rise in COVID-19 cases in the United States as the B.A. 2 variant is credited with driving new surges in China and Europe.
Baltimore has seen several shootings across the city since Friday.
Investigators believe he was shot on the 2500 block of Llewelyn Avenue in East Baltimore
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter, is based on recommendations from a state panel.
The food hall is looking for a coffee, breakfast or all-day-cafe concept that doesn't duplicate other offerings there, like Amano Taco or Creole Soul.
The organization hopes to raise millions to bring Baltimore a permanent urban dirt bike park in a bid to keep bikers from run-ins with the law.
The Coast Guard has said officials have not yet determined what caused the Ever Forward to run aground.
A Silver Spring man was charged in a Parkville shooting that happened last week, police said.
The Baltimore Ravens have extended fullback Pat Ricard, a key blocker in the offenses' run-heavy scheme, for three years, the team announced Monday.
One man was killed and another was injured in two separate shootings that unfolded in southern Baltimore from late Sunday into early Monday morning, authorities said.
A woman was struck and killed Monday morning in downtown Baltimore, authorities said.
A 13-year-old was arrested and charged with bringing an unloaded gun to a Baltimore County middle school, the principal said.
A man was arrested in New York after injuring a Harford County Sheriff's deputy in a chase involving a rented truck, Sheriff Jeff Gahler said.
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.
Maryland temperatures and weather will give a fall-like feel through the Labor Day Weekend. High pollen continues
New and improved Acela trains launch Thursday along the Northeast Corridor, servicing cities from Boston to Washington, D.C.
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.
A man was arrested in New York after injuring a Harford County Sheriff's deputy in a chase involving a rented truck, Sheriff Jeff Gahler said.
Maryland temperatures and weather will give a fall-like feel through the Labor Day Weekend. High pollen continues
A train and truck collided Tuesday at the same Baltimore County railroad crossing some have called dangerous after at least seven crashes since a devastating 2013 explosion.
The union that represents some school bus drivers in Anne Arundel County is expecting a counteroffer from the Student Transportation of America (STA) by the end of the business day on Friday, before they determine whether to move forward with a strike.
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.
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.
Superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to pro-football player Travis Kelce in an Instagram post.
WJZ meets the father-daughter duo behind Maryland’s Red Run Apparel and Gifts store.
National Dog Day is on August 26 in the U.S., and this year, WJZ is celebrating with furry friends from across Maryland.
Wee Chic in Maryland talks back-to-school clothing trends.
Melanie Kerr, owner and executive chef of Chauncey's, joins WJZ in studio to explain her journey to becoming one of Baltimore's leaders in culinary excellence.
Lucas Giolito allowed four hits in eight innings, Trevor Story and David Hamilton both homered, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Although the Orioles lost 5-0 to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, Kyle Bradish struck out 10 in six innings in an impressive return from Tommy John surgery.
The Baltimore Ravens trimmed their roster to 53 with the first game less than two weeks away.
The Baltimore Orioles will open the 2026 season with a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards, the team announced as next year's schedule was released on Tuesday.
Aroldis Chapman has not allowed a hit in his last 13 appearances, the longest streak in Red Sox history.
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.
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 was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
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 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 council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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 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.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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 temperatures and weather will give a fall-like feel through the Labor Day Weekend. High pollen continues
Enjoyable weather is expected into the holiday weekend.
Maryland settles into a cooler, comfortable stretch
Beautiful weather continues all week!
Nice, comfortable weather resumes in Maryland
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyer on Wednesday said the Salvadoran national is seeking asylum in the U.S. after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. A U.S. District judge banned Abrego Garcia’s removal and scheduled an October court hearing.
Two people died, and at least 20 were injured after a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
Superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to pro-football player Travis Kelce in an Instagram post.
WJZ meets the father-daughter duo behind Maryland’s Red Run Apparel and Gifts store.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is seeking asylum after being taken into custody by ICE shortly after his release from a Tennessee jail. A man was arrested in New York one day after injuring a Harford County Sheriff's deputy during a chase on I-95. Baltimore Police released body cam video of an in-custody death.