Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that 2022 would be known as "The Year of Harriet Tubman" in Maryland in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Wednesday marks the 100th birthday of the late author, Alex Haley. Haley died at the age of 70 on February 10, 1992, in Seattle but part of his work from his popular story about family history stemmed from Maryland.
Leadership with the Walters Art Museum published findings Monday about its founders' support for Confederate causes.
When leaders of Baltimore's historic Memorial Episcopal Church learned of its surprising ties to slavery, they voted to remove the plaques honoring its founders. But it didn't stop there; they're committing $500,000 in reparations over the next five years.
An 8-foot (2.4 meters) tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said the post was a reminder of racial discrimination.
Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.
Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
The school said its Hallowed Ground Project is designed to educate students about the largely-forgotten history of enslaved people who once lived on what is now its campus.
Tuesday marked the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's self-liberation from her enslavement on the Eastern Shore.
A heartwarming image of a little girl reaching out to touch the hand of Harriet Tubman in a Maryland mural has gone viral.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Officials said that while student referendums help express student perspectives, they "do not create university policy and are not binding on the university."
Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts.
The family of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court 160 years ago apologized to the family of a slave who sued for his freedom.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is opening a new exhibit exploring the struggles and achievements of one slave family in Maryland before and after the Civil War.
Maryland is celebrating the 150th anniversary marking the end of slavery in the state, a milestone that came after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Media advisers from the United States and around the world are heading to Nigeria to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by a terrorist group.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
Several months before the U.S. Civil War, Maryland and three other states voted for a constitutional amendment protecting their rights to allow slavery. This year lawmakers could rescind that vote.
In 2007, the Annapolis City Council passed a bill apologizing for slavery. The legislation also called for a time of education in the last week of October.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
New research has found that the red sandstone for one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Castle, was quarried by slaves.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
Winter temperatures continue tonight. Spring arrives 11:06 PM EDT Tuesday, but its arrival will have a cold feel.
Gregory Hightower, 70, is wanted for two recent sexual assaults that happened in the area of Gwynns Falls Parkway, according to police.
Joseph Maeda Raiger, from Alexandria, Virginia, died after crashing around 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 97 near Crownsville.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
Three men squeegeeing cars at a southeast Baltimore intersection are accused of draining bank accounts of two drivers, police said.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County knew and failed to respond to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination by the former swimming and diving coach, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Those allegations include people being burned and assaulted, and several taken to hospitals for alcohol poisoning, which led to a suspension of most social activities.
Detectives said last year they have not ruled out that others were involved in the death of Pamela Lynn Conyers.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Detectives said last year they have not ruled out that others were involved in the death of Pamela Lynn Conyers.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
Baltimore County prosecutors said theft totaled $29,000 and occurred between April 2022 and March 2023.
The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is the mission operations center for the telescope. It launched last in 2021 from French Guiana.
Wayback Burgers has a new lineup of spring limited-time offers.
Wayback Burgers has a new line up of spring limited-time offers.
The benefit gala is in its 26th year
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing its litter removal efforts following the launch last month of Operation Clean Sweep Maryland
Longeviti is a Baltimore-based medical device company.
Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division last season.
This is the Terrapins' 20th NCAA Tournament under head coach Brenda Frese in her 22 seasons in College Park.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Kyle Stowers hit three home runs and drove in all four runs.
Huntley is signing at the veteran's minimum salary with the Browns.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on March 17, 2024.
The Maryland Senate has voted for a measure to create a new statewide center to foster a partnership with federal and local agencies to reduce gun violence.
Top leaders in the Maryland House are backing roughly $1.3 billion in new revenues to help pay for future education and transportation costs.
CASA is pushing three bills to address eviction protections for tenants, including immigrants.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
The Orioles bird visited Adley Michelle to drop off an autographed baseball and matching Adley Rutschman T-shirts
WJZ viewers sent in pictures after Maryland experienced one of its most significant snowfalls in years.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year.
Things are still in the brainstorming and proposal phases, but ideas were floated in a hearing Tuesday at the House of Delegates.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Measles can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, 136,000 people - mostly children - died from measles in 2022.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Ross will perform on Sunday, May 12 at the midtown venue.
'Elsbeth' is based on the character featured in 'The Good Wife' and 'The Good Fight'.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
Derek Beasley has your Monday night forecast (3/18/2024)
Winter temperatures continue tonight. Spring arrives 11:06 PM EDT Tuesday, but its arrival will have a cold feel.
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (3/18/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (3/18/2024)
Marty Bass has your Monday afternoon forecast | March 18, 2024
Derek Beasley has your Monday night forecast (3/18/2024)
Squeegee workers accused of stealing drivers' phones, making large CashApp transactions
Police searching for 70-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting minors
Budweiser releasing limited edition Orioles can for Opening Day
BWI one of best airports in managing delays, according to report