Ex-Parks Chief, Smithsonian Head Kennedy Dies
Former National Park Service director Roger Kennedy, who staunchly defended his agency from budget cuts, has died at age 85. He had melanoma.
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Former National Park Service director Roger Kennedy, who staunchly defended his agency from budget cuts, has died at age 85. He had melanoma.
Some heart-stopping work is underway on top of the Washington Monument. Damaged in the August 5.8 magnitude earthquake, the centerpiece of the National Mall needs repairs.
Organizers are preparing for a smaller crowd at the rescheduled dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial than what was expected on the event's original date.
The National Park Service is moving closer to a deal with city officials to extend the popular Capital Bikeshare program to allow bicycle sharing stations on the National Mall.
The National Park Service says engineers sealed cracks in the Washington Monument from last week's earthquake ahead of Hurricane Irene but have discovered water inside that may indicate additional leaks.
The National Park Service says the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial took on a small amount of water as Hurricane Irene made its way through the nation's capital overnight.
The National Park Service is issuing a series of trading cards to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
The National Park Service is giving high raise to a program offering vacation rentals in the Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park.
The National Park Service is seeking comment on plans to extend the Western Maryland Rail Trail while avoiding adverse effects on bats that live in tunnels along the route.
The National Park Service has named a 30-year veteran as the new superintendent of the National Mall in Washington.
Kara Cotton majored in international business at Howard University before her curiosity, fondness for historical mysteries and sense of adventure led her to study anthropology.
The National Park Service is holding a series of open houses to ask residents where to place piers, boat ramps, swimming areas and other means of accessing the bay and its tributaries.
The National Park Service is floating a proposal to make the western Maryland town of Williamsport a star attraction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
National Park Service archaeologists are hoping to learn more this summer about a slave village unearthed within Monocacy National Battlefield.
The National Park Service says a cemetery holding the graves of 41 Union soldiers who died defending Washington in the Civil War is to be rededicated this Memorial Day weekend.
The National Park Service is wrapping up a series of public meetings about the problems caused by large numbers of white-tailed deer on three Civil War battlefields in Maryland and Virginia.
The National Park Service is testing a type of watercraft in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park that was once the dominant type of vessel on the waterway.
As the nation remembers the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Maryland's dire position as a border state is coming into special focus.
Booming cannons, plaintive period music and hushed crowds ushered in the 150th anniversary of America's bloodiest war on Tuesday, a commemoration that continues to underscore a racial divide that had plagued the nation since before the Civil War. The events marked the 150th anniversary of the Confederate bombardment of Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, an engagement that plunged the nation into four years of war at a cost of more than 600,000 lives.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade will go on Saturday regardless of a potential government shutdown by avoiding National Park Service property, organizers said Friday.
The National Park Service is hoping you'll discover the C&O Canal's hidden gems.
The secretary of the Interior has appointed 25 members to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra is starting a campaign for private donations to sustain its annual Salute to Independence concert at Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg.
The National Park Service will launch a tourist boat this spring in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park at Williamsport.
Ira J. Hutchison, who became the first African-American deputy director of the National Park Service in the 1970s and was an expert in therapeutic recreation, has died. He was 84.
Tyler Huntley and the Baltimore Ravens could breathe a little easier after finally snapping their four-game losing streak.
Brandon Grimes, who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the murder of a Baltimore City police detective nearly 18 years ago, faces new charges in a scheme to get out of prison.
The epicenter of the 2.5 magnitude earthquake was found south and east of Columbia, Maryland, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Police shot and killed the dog, Roscoe, at the home on St. Paul Street, and a stray bullet struck the owner.
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) said that it is ending the practice of housing minors in hotels.
An earthquake was confirmed in Howard County, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Baltimore City leaders plan to introduce a three-part legislative package Monday to regulate the placement and operation of smoke shops, saying too many illegally run shops are popping up in the city.
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) said that it is ending the practice of housing minors in hotels.
Police shot and killed the dog, Roscoe, at the home on St. Paul Street, and a stray bullet struck the owner. Dog "snapped" before Baltimore police fired deadly shot, struck owner with bullet
Baltimore County's Traffic Calming Unit wasted $125,513 in funds after installing multiple crosswalks and traffic devices in the wrong locations, with some failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to an Inspector General report.
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.
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.
Baltimore area business Brick Bodies is celebrating 40 years with an '80s-themed party.
The Maryland Food Bank held its annual holiday packing event
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.
Fresh off an open date - and with the roster a lot healthier than it was earlier this month - the Ravens host the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
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.
Wet weather returns to Maryland this week
Rainy weather by midweek in Maryland
Rainy and windy weather is expected to return to Maryland by mid-week.
Wet weather returns to Maryland by mid-week. Halloween looks breezy and dry.
The week starts cold and bright before the potential for some rain between Tuesday and Thursday.
Wet weather returns to Maryland this week
2.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Maryland communities
Harford County school board hears concerns about transgender students in locker rooms
The Baltimore Ravens are back in the race for the AFC North with a win over the Chicago Bears. WJZ's Purple Connection crew discusses what the Ravens can do to get back into the race, and when Lamar Jackson could return. #Ravens #RavensFlock #lamarJackson #Baltimore
Man convicted of killing Baltimore officer allegedly falsified documents