Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget
The Baltimore City Council passed a $4.6 billion budget, allocating funding for migrant communities, vacant housing efforts and traffic projects.
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Jury deliberates for 3rd day in trial for former Maryland teacher accused of abuse
Jury deliberations will stretch into a third day in the trial for a former Maryland teacher accused of sexually abusing students.
Rounds of storms will impact Maryland through Thursday
A WJZ Alert Day is possible Thursday, as severe storms move through
Immigration advocates file new motion over conditions at Baltimore ICE facility
Two immigration rights organizations have asked a judge to halt what they allege are "inhumane conditions" at a Baltimore Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
University of Maryland Medical System files $15 million lawsuit over denied health service claims
The University of Maryland Medical System has filed a lawsuit against Physicians Care MCO, accusing the company of improperly denying $15 million in claims for health services.
Baltimore LGBTQ+ legal aid group FreeState Justice faces $300K grant loss
A Baltimore nonprofit that provides free legal services for the LGBTQ+ community is taking a big hit in its finances.
CEO of Idaho medical center found dead in Baltimore hotel
Nicholas Manning, the CEO of a medical center in Idaho, was found dead in a Baltimore hotel on June 9, according to police.
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting on I-70 in Frederick County
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting on I-70 in Frederick County on Saturday evening, according to Maryland State Police.
Tampa Bay Rays win 7-1 over Baltimore Orioles
Ryan Pepiot had a season-high 11 strikeouts, Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Monday night.
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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.
Maryland could face billions in lawsuits related to 2024 Key Bridge collapse
Maryland could be facing billions of dollars in new lawsuits related to the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
Maryland leaders reflect a year after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: "We will rebuild"
A year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Maryland leaders are remembering the day that rocked the region.
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Mullins and Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to key Orioles' 6-5 victory over Angels
Cedric Mullins and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to give Baltimore the lead and Félix Bautista finished off the Orioles' 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday with his second straight save.
Skubal throws 7 shutout innings, Meadows homers as Tigers beat Orioles 4-1
Tarik Skubal pitched seven shutout innings, Parker Meadows hit a three-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Thursday night.
Westburg, Urias power Baltimore Orioles to 10-1 win over Detroit Tigers
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Jordan Westburg homers in return, but Baltimore Orioles lose to Detroit Tigers 5-3
Jordan Westburg, who was back at third base for the first time since late April, laced a solo home run with no outs in the ninth inning.
Baltimore Orioles reinstate Cedric Mullins and Jordan Westburg from injured list
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated center fielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list.
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Where's Kaicey: Maryland's Roseda Farms discusses how to find the perfect cut of beef for Father's D
Kaicey Baylor is at Roseda Farms in Baltimore County to discuss how to find the perfect cut of beef for Father's Day weekend.
Around Town: Baltimore's Sagamore Distillery talks spirits, tours and Father's Day weekend
The Sagamore Distillery in Baltimore talks about spirits, tours and Father's Day weekend.
Where's Marty: Little Free Library brings books to Baltimore park
Little Free Library brings books to communities across the nation, including at Roland Park in Baltimore.
Around Town: Urban Axes in Baltimore offers Father's Day promotion
Urban Axes in Baltimore is offering a promotion for Father's Day weekend.
Around Town: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland discusses its Underground Railroad exhibit.
Where's Marty: Bingo World and Bet Rivers Sportsbook in Maryland highlights popular game
BINGO! It has so many meanings. But I am pretty sure the genesis of them all is the gem of chance, "BINGO!" Baltimore used to have many Bingo Halls, but only a few remain. And the OG would be "BINGO World" in Brooklyn Park. 40,000 square feet of real Bingo played on cards, electronic Bingo, and also a Sports Book. Long before casino gaming in Maryland, it was BINGO! In some corners of the gambling world, it is still rocking!
Where's Marty: Unveiling a new first responder stretcher invented by an EMT
Marty Bass was at Padonia Swim Club to show you the “Doc’s Tactical Rescue Stretcher.” Invented by an EMT, it replaces the cumbersome body boards we are all familiar with as part of swimming pool safety equipment. By floating “The Doc” under someone in the pool in distress, it is very easy for lifeguards to lift them out of the water and onto a stretcher. The device then pulls apart under the patient and off said stretcher for quick and easy EMT transport to get care. This is a game changer, and you are seeing it first.
Around Town: Summer fest with the Baltimore Symphoy Orchestra
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is sharing its summer schedule.
Maryland Zoo on tracking turtles
The Maryland Zoo shows WJZ at 9 how it tracks box turtles.
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Stormy weather will impact Maryland through Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern will bring stormy weather to Maryland through the middle of the week.
Senate finance committee wants Medicaid cuts, work requirements in President Trump's big bill
The Senate Finance Committee unveiled its portion of Mr. Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which makes changes to the tax and Medicaid provisions in the version that narrowly passed the House last month.
Suspect held in killings of Minnesota lawmakers, husband
Vance Boelter has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, and the FBI says that he visited the homes of multiple other elected officials the night he killed Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife separately.
Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing "squatter networks"
A Baltimore lawyer filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Google and Meta allow users to advertise "squatter networks." The ads target vacant housing, and people change the locks and allow others to move in, according to the lawsuit.
Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget
The Baltimore City Council passed a $4.6 billion 2026 budget, which includes funding for migrant communities, traffic control projects and public safety.
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Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget
The Baltimore City Council passed a $4.6 billion budget, allocating funding for migrant communities, vacant housing efforts and traffic projects.
Jury deliberates for 3rd day in trial for former Maryland teacher accused of abuse
Jury deliberations will stretch into a third day in the trial for a former Maryland teacher accused of sexually abusing students.
Rounds of storms will impact Maryland through Thursday
A WJZ Alert Day is possible Thursday, as severe storms move through
Immigration advocates file new motion over conditions at Baltimore ICE facility
Two immigration rights organizations have asked a judge to halt what they allege are "inhumane conditions" at a Baltimore Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
University of Maryland Medical System files $15 million lawsuit over denied health service claims
The University of Maryland Medical System has filed a lawsuit against Physicians Care MCO, accusing the company of improperly denying $15 million in claims for health services.
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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 Kaicey: Maryland's Roseda Farms discusses how to find the perfect cut of beef for Father's D
Kaicey Baylor is at Roseda Farms in Baltimore County to discuss how to find the perfect cut of beef for Father's Day weekend.
Around Town: Baltimore's Sagamore Distillery talks spirits, tours and Father's Day weekend
The Sagamore Distillery in Baltimore talks about spirits, tours and Father's Day weekend.
Where's Marty: Little Free Library brings books to Baltimore park
Little Free Library brings books to communities across the nation, including at Roland Park in Baltimore.
Around Town: Urban Axes in Baltimore offers Father's Day promotion
Urban Axes in Baltimore is offering a promotion for Father's Day weekend.
Around Town: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland discusses its Underground Railroad exhibit.
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Mullins and Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to key Orioles' 6-5 victory over Angels
Cedric Mullins and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to give Baltimore the lead and Félix Bautista finished off the Orioles' 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday with his second straight save.
Skubal throws 7 shutout innings, Meadows homers as Tigers beat Orioles 4-1
Tarik Skubal pitched seven shutout innings, Parker Meadows hit a three-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Thursday night.
Westburg, Urias power Baltimore Orioles to 10-1 win over Detroit Tigers
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Jordan Westburg homers in return, but Baltimore Orioles lose to Detroit Tigers 5-3
Jordan Westburg, who was back at third base for the first time since late April, laced a solo home run with no outs in the ninth inning.
Baltimore Orioles reinstate Cedric Mullins and Jordan Westburg from injured list
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated center fielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list.
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Trump military parade marks Army's 250th birthday in Washington, D.C.
President Trump delivered remarks at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, an event he envisioned.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges in Tennessee
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
Lawyer: Abrego Garcia defending "constitutional protections for all of us"
The case could mark a turning point for due process rights in the U.S., Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorney says.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia brought back to U.S. to face human smuggling charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
Judge orders documents in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case to be made public
A group of more than a dozen news outlets had asked U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis to make a group of documents filed in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case available to the public.
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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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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.
Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
How much did the 2025 Super Bowl commercials cost?
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
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Stormy weather will impact Maryland through Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern will bring stormy weather to Maryland through the middle of the week.
Stormy weather will impact Maryland through Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern will bring stormy weather to Maryland through the middle of the week.
Gloomy weather continues Monday afternoon, before a hot and sunny weekend
It's a dreary Monday with patchy areas of fog, mist, drizzle, and scattered showers. We'll continue with gloomy weather throughout the day with highs only reaching the upper 60s.
Rounds of storms will impact Maryland through Thursday
A WJZ Alert Day is possible Thursday, due to a greater risk of severe storms.
Maryland sees showers Monday ahead of muggy week
Maryland will see showers Monday before temperatures become muggy through mid-week.
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Stormy weather will impact Maryland through Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern will bring stormy weather to Maryland through the middle of the week.
Senate finance committee wants Medicaid cuts, work requirements in President Trump's big bill
The Senate Finance Committee unveiled its portion of Mr. Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which makes changes to the tax and Medicaid provisions in the version that narrowly passed the House last month.
Suspect held in killings of Minnesota lawmakers, husband
Vance Boelter has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, and the FBI says that he visited the homes of multiple other elected officials the night he killed Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife separately.
Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing "squatter networks"
A Baltimore lawyer filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Google and Meta allow users to advertise "squatter networks." The ads target vacant housing, and people change the locks and allow others to move in, according to the lawsuit.
Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget
The Baltimore City Council passed a $4.6 billion 2026 budget, which includes funding for migrant communities, traffic control projects and public safety.