Severe storms with damaging winds, flooding possible in Maryland today
Strong to severe weather is likely in Maryland Wednesday, with a risk of damaging winds, lightning and flash flooding.
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Video shows Connecticut pastor fight back during carjacking in Baltimore
Video obtained by WJZ shows a pastor from a Connecticut church fighting back as he was carjacked at gunpoint while visiting Baltimore on June 29.
Strong storms pack a punch, leave damage to portions of Maryland
Strong storms rumbled through Maryland on Tuesday, leaving behind damage caused by strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning strikes.
6-month-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Maryland, deputies say
A 6-month-old girl died after being left in a vehicle during high temperatures in Maryland, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
State Theater of Havre de Grace forced to halt productions due to city code violations
A Harford County theater was forced to close its doors after the city of Havre De Grace said it was not up to code.
Baltimore County parents upset after child was mistakenly placed on school bus
A Baltimore County family is angry after they said their 6-year-old son with special needs was mistakenly placed on a school bus after the first day of summer school on Monday.
Howard County near-drowning and rescue shines light on CPR knowledge
A near-drowning and rescue in Howard County is serving as a reminder of the importance of knowing CPR.
Mother wants answers for son's death in Baltimore police custody, medic response
A devastated mother wants answers after her son died after being restrained in Baltimore police custody on June 24.
Baltimore's Charm City Live announces headliners for 2025
Charm City Live, Baltimore's one-day music festival, is bringing a lineup of R&B artists to the city in September.
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Demolition work on remnants of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge to begin
The demolition of what's left of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to start this week, if the weather permits, according to MDTA.
Demolition on the rest of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge will begin on July 7
Demolition of the remaining structures from Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge will begin on July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced on Thursday.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
Conversations among the Dali's two Maryland-based pilots and its foreign crew members portray an unremarkable beginning to the container ship's departure from Baltimore last year.
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Juan Soto drives in go-ahead run in 10th to help NY Mets rally past Baltimore Orioles 7-6
Juan Soto singled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets hit three home runs in a 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Holliday's 2-run homer helps Baltimore Orioles complete sweep with 2-1 win over Atlanta Braves
Jackson Holliday had four hits, including the third-inning homer off Grant Holmes (4-8) that barely cleared the brick wall in right field.
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn named starter in first MLB All-Star Game
Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn is headed to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Baltimore Orioles' bats silenced in 10-2 loss to Texas Rangers
Jacob deGrom won his fifth consecutive decision in another impressive start, Adolis García drove in four runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 on Tuesday night.
Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 10-6 in 11 innings
Gunnar Henderson drove in four runs in extra innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 in 11 innings Monday night in Arlington.
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Where's Marty: Maryland's Union Craft Brewing celebrates 13 years
Marty Bass was on hand for the first canning of Union Craft Brewery’s limited run 13th anniversary beer. The company teamed up with WJZ to recognize our Baltimore legacy by naming the brew after one of our more famous monikers, “Eyewitness News." It is called 13 Eyewitness Brews, and they used the same typeface that we did those many years ago.
Around Town: Sew Fabulous sewing camp in Maryland
Janay Reece is at Sew Fabulous sewing camp in Maryland.
Where's Marty: Baltimore Orioles to hold Hawaiian shirt giveaway
Marty Bass was at Orioles Park to debut the latest Hawaiian shirt giveaway and met the art director for the team, who came up with the pattern. On Tuesday night, the first 15,000 fans will receive one of the most popular items in "Birdland" giveaway history. The first 20,000 fans on Saturday will also receive a Hawaiian shirt.
Around Town: Inside look at Baltimore's Amazon facility on Prime Day
Here's an inside look at the Amazon facility in Baltimore on Prime Day.
Where's Marty: Celebrating National Dive Bar Day at Temp Lounge in Baltimore County
Marty Bass celebrates National Dive Bar Day at Temp Lounge in Baltimore County.
Around Town: Wildberry Farm and Market provides food for their community in Maryland
Wildberry Farm and Market in Maryland talks about how they provide food for their community.
Where's Marty: Preview of Baltimore's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Marty Bass is at Cross Street Market to meet the lady who came up with the idea for Baltimore's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Izzy Shapiro does public relations for the Atlas Restaurant Group. Their restaurant, Watershed, is an anchor of the Cross Street Market. The two groups teamed up to launch and run what has now become a staple of Charm City pop culture.
Around Town: Eastern Watersports talks about how to get out on the water in Maryland
Eastern Watersports at Dundee Marina talks about how Marylanders can enjoy water activities this summer.
Baltimore organization highlights work being done to steer youth in the right direction
For My Kidz CEO Jerel Wilson discusses his mission to uplift Baltimore families by providing youth with resources such as workforce development, housing, and mentorship.
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Baltimore County boy in the running to be 2025 Junior Ranger
Four-year-old Oliver from Baltimore County is in the quarter finals of the National Wildlife Federation contest to be the 2025 Junior Ranger.
White House says ceasefire deal in Gaza could come by end of this week
The White House said a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be reached by the end of the week. The deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of hostages.
Trash strike in Philadelphia ends after both sides reach tentative agreement
A sanitation worker strike in Philadelphia ended Wednesday after both sides reached a tentative agreement.
Free passes available to watch Baltimore Ravens' 2025 training camp
Fans can pick up free passes in Owings Mills Wednesday to watch the Baltimore Ravens' 2025 training camp. Training camp starts on July 23.
Washington, D.C. expands curfew for people 17 and younger to curb youth crime
Washington, D.C. expanded its curfew for people 17 and younger in an effort to combat juvenile crime. The curfew summer curfew starts at 11 p.m.
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Severe storms with damaging winds, flooding possible in Maryland today
Strong to severe weather is likely in Maryland Wednesday, with a risk of damaging winds, lightning and flash flooding.
Video shows Connecticut pastor fight back during carjacking in Baltimore
Video obtained by WJZ shows a pastor from a Connecticut church fighting back as he was carjacked at gunpoint while visiting Baltimore on June 29.
Strong storms pack a punch, leave damage to portions of Maryland
Strong storms rumbled through Maryland on Tuesday, leaving behind damage caused by strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning strikes.
6-month-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Maryland, deputies say
A 6-month-old girl died after being left in a vehicle during high temperatures in Maryland, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
State Theater of Havre de Grace forced to halt productions due to city code violations
A Harford County theater was forced to close its doors after the city of Havre De Grace said it was not up to code.
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Drought conditions improve across Maryland after wet weather
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
CVS agrees to pay $45 million to Baltimore for its role in opioid epidemic
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.
Maryland hospitals take preventative measures, courts close over Microsoft outage
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.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
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.
Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
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Where's Marty: Maryland's Union Craft Brewing celebrates 13 years
Marty Bass was on hand for the first canning of Union Craft Brewery’s limited run 13th anniversary beer. The company teamed up with WJZ to recognize our Baltimore legacy by naming the brew after one of our more famous monikers, “Eyewitness News." It is called 13 Eyewitness Brews, and they used the same typeface that we did those many years ago.
Around Town: Sew Fabulous sewing camp in Maryland
Janay Reece is at Sew Fabulous sewing camp in Maryland.
Where's Marty: Baltimore Orioles to hold Hawaiian shirt giveaway
Marty Bass was at Orioles Park to debut the latest Hawaiian shirt giveaway and met the art director for the team, who came up with the pattern. On Tuesday night, the first 15,000 fans will receive one of the most popular items in "Birdland" giveaway history. The first 20,000 fans on Saturday will also receive a Hawaiian shirt.
Around Town: Inside look at Baltimore's Amazon facility on Prime Day
Here's an inside look at the Amazon facility in Baltimore on Prime Day.
Where's Marty: Celebrating National Dive Bar Day at Temp Lounge in Baltimore County
Marty Bass celebrates National Dive Bar Day at Temp Lounge in Baltimore County.
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Juan Soto drives in go-ahead run in 10th to help NY Mets rally past Baltimore Orioles 7-6
Juan Soto singled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets hit three home runs in a 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Holliday's 2-run homer helps Baltimore Orioles complete sweep with 2-1 win over Atlanta Braves
Jackson Holliday had four hits, including the third-inning homer off Grant Holmes (4-8) that barely cleared the brick wall in right field.
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn named starter in first MLB All-Star Game
Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn is headed to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Baltimore Orioles' bats silenced in 10-2 loss to Texas Rangers
Jacob deGrom won his fifth consecutive decision in another impressive start, Adolis García drove in four runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 on Tuesday night.
Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 10-6 in 11 innings
Gunnar Henderson drove in four runs in extra innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 in 11 innings Monday night in Arlington.
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Judge calls DOJ's motion to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawsuit "meritless"
The Justice Dept. argued Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia's suit over his mistaken deportation should be moot.
El Salvador president denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia's claims of abuse in prison
President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the social media platform X, wrote that Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wasn't tortured, nor did he lose weight," during his stint at a notorious El Salvador prison.
Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
Man arrested for trying to bring "ghost gun" into Capitol Hill office building
A CBS News review of police records shows there have been more than 20 arrests for unlawful firearms possession on Capitol Hill so far this year.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleges "psychological torture" at Salvadoran prison
Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he faced "psychological torture" in a prison in El Salvador, following his mistaken deportation to the U.S.
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How a Maryland family has committed to preventing sexual violence before it begins
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Top high school culinary superstars face-off in Baltimore at national cook-off competition
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Baltimore's first Black- and women-owned bodega opens in Fells Point
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.
Annual IBIM Girls workshop connects young women with creative career opportunities
'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.
Did you know there's a place where you can get free groceries in Baltimore City?
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.
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Gas stations in Maryland must post cash and credit prices, aiming to end "bait & switch" signage
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
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.
West Baltimore Giant shutting down, turning Edmondson Village into a food desert
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.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
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.
Marijuana reclassification would give Maryland's cannabis industry a major tax cut
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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Baltimore Tech Hub skipped for millions in federal funding, will reapply in second round
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. opening restaurant in Baltimore area
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS closing dozens of its Target pharmacies in 2024
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Raising Cane's opens Columbia location, 5th in Maryland
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
Baltimore County executive vetoes amendments to plastic bag ban
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Doctors warn Dundalk residents to take precautions as recycling plant fire continues to smolder
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
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.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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Brandy and Monica reunite for first-ever joint tour
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
AFRAM Baltimore 2025 performance lineup and set times
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog previews his commencement speech
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Fans of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay euphoric over filming at Maryland restaurant
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
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Severe weather expected in Maryland Wednesday afternoon into evening
Severe weather is expected to move into Maryland Wednesday during the afternoon and into the evening. These potentially severe storms could bring strong winds and a chance for flash flooding.
Severe weather will sweep through Maryland Wednesday afternoon, evening
Severe weather in Maryland Wednesday could bring a chance for flash flooding and strong winds.
Maryland to see severe flood risk Wednesday, hot and muggy weather before storms
After a round of severe storms swept through the region Tuesday, another round of dangerous weather is expected Wednesday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day in response.
Alert Day for more storms on Wednesday in Maryland
Alert Day for more storms on Wednesday in Maryland
Severe storms likely again Wednesday afternoon across Maryland
More severe storms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Baltimore County boy in the running to be 2025 Junior Ranger
Four-year-old Oliver from Baltimore County is in the quarter finals of the National Wildlife Federation contest to be the 2025 Junior Ranger.
White House says ceasefire deal in Gaza could come by end of this week
The White House said a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be reached by the end of the week. The deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of hostages.
Trash strike in Philadelphia ends after both sides reach tentative agreement
A sanitation worker strike in Philadelphia ended Wednesday after both sides reached a tentative agreement.
Free passes available to watch Baltimore Ravens' 2025 training camp
Fans can pick up free passes in Owings Mills Wednesday to watch the Baltimore Ravens' 2025 training camp. Training camp starts on July 23.
Washington, D.C. expands curfew for people 17 and younger to curb youth crime
Washington, D.C. expanded its curfew for people 17 and younger in an effort to combat juvenile crime. The curfew summer curfew starts at 11 p.m.