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An agreement is reportedly in place with lawmakers to move forward without closing businesses earlier or paying to shore up police presence in the area.
Despite exceeding 1 million confirmed cases Friday, Maryland's case rate has fallen significantly since last month's peak, and the state has the country's second-lowest case rate.
The zoo shortens its hours each January and February to reflect reduced visitor and animal activity in the colder months.
One victim was found inside a liquor store, and the other was found outside it.
The Baltimore Police Department on Friday released body-camera footage of a police shooting over the weekend that killed an 18-year-old Anne Arundel County man.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Friday announced made a statement Friday to Odesa, Ukraine, a sister city to Baltimore since 1974.
"Most of the people who come from communities like I come from, you don't see that often," Dr. Malone said. "We don't see people making it out of these circumstances."
Leaders say the donation is a powerful example of how a caring community can make a positive impact on the lives of students.
This last weekend of February will be mainly dry and sunny conditions, along with a chilly Saturday but a much milder Sunday.
Mayor Brandon Scott said Thursday the city's indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 1.
Parents who believe masks have contributed to social and developmental problems in their children have been pushing to get rid of mandatory masks.
The Ukrainian community in Baltimore vowed to support their brothers and sisters who are under attack.
The B&O Railroad museum was granted $200,000 to build out a permanent exhibit highlighting the journeys to freedom.
The bill that includes bonuses for support staff would give them $500 a year for two years.
Jefferson reunited with the team in December and played in the final four games of the 2021 season.
The B&O Railroad Museum will celebrate the 195th birthday of its namesake railroad on Sunday with train rides, a balloon drop and cupcakes.
Amtrak and developer Penn Station Partners are celebrating the start of renovations on the city's iconic train station.
On Thursday, Jackson said he'll adopt the vernacularism "Lor," meaning "little," for "my Baltimore people," dropping another derivative, "Lil."
An Academy for College and Career Exploration student was arrested Wednesday with a "ghost gun," Baltimore City School Police said.
A 20-year-old woman was shot early Thursday morning following a fight in Northwest Baltimore, authorities said.
The convoy's organizer said he has spoken with police and plans to keep his protest peaceful.
Last Monday, another double shooting in Brooklyn on Valentine's Day took the life of a 16-year-old boy.
The federal trial against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is scheduled to begin on May 2, court records show.
An Anne Arundel County Police corporal pulled off a heroic rescue after saving a man who collapsed in an Annapolis grocery store, video shows.
Maryland cannabis sales generated about $18.4 million in tax revenue during the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the Maryland Comptroller's Office said Thursday.
The woman at the center of a 1971 cold case homicide in Maryland was identified as a Pennsylvania mother, police said.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across central Maryland today.
Maryland residents will see higher electricity bills this month because of changes in supply costs, according to Baltimore Gas and Electric.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms with gusty winds today.
The woman at the center of a 1971 cold case homicide in Maryland was identified as a Pennsylvania mother, police said.
An Anne Arundel County Police corporal pulled off a heroic rescue after saving a man who collapsed in an Annapolis grocery store, video shows.
Baltimore residents and business owners are sounding off after President Trump announced that he would deploy National Guard troops in hopes of deterring the city's crime.
Maryland cannabis sales generated about $18.4 million in tax revenue during the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the Maryland Comptroller's Office said Thursday.
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.
Artist Jamaal “Feedy” Jackson debuted a solo exhibit in Baltimore at Monument Sotheby’s International Realty.
The final Bromo Art Walk of 2025 will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Baltimore Orioles Historian Bill Stetka recalls when former player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak.
It’s been 30 years since former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak.
WJZ is looking forward to the 14th annual Pikesville Fall Festival in Maryland.
Jackson Holliday hit a leadoff homer and Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and Alex Jackson hit consecutive shots in the third inning — all off Nestor Cortes — and the Baltimore Orioles beat struggling San Diego 7-5 on Wednesday for their first three-game sweep of the Padres.
On Saturday, September 6, Ripken's milestone will be celebrated at Camden Yards, 30 years to the day when he claimed the record for consecutive games played.
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.
On Sunday night, the Ravens open the 2025 season in Buffalo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
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.
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
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.
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.
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.
An Alert Day has been issued for Thursday for potential severe thunderstorms and gusty wind in Maryland during the afternoon and evening.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across central Maryland today.
A cold front pushing east will bring a better chance for scattered thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, especially west of I-95.
Alert Day on Thursday for potentially strong storms in Maryland
Alert Day on Thursday in Maryland with storms in the forecast
An Anne Arundel County Police corporal pulled off a heroic rescue after saving a man who collapsed in an Annapolis grocery store. According to police, this was the second time Corp. Pridgen was at the right place at the right time.
Iconic Italian designer Giorgio Armani died at age 91, his company said.
Seventeen people are dead after a streetcar derailed in Lisbon, Portugal.
Traffic and parking in Baltimore will be impacted by several weekend events, including the Maryland Cycling Classic.
An Anne Arundel County Police corporal saved a man’s life after he collapsed in a grocery store, video shows.