BGE offering free home energy checkups to help consumers save before summer heat
Summer's scorching weather is right around the corner and experts say now is the time to start thinking about how to save energy to lower your energy bill.
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Summer months in Baltimore will come with increased police patrols in popular city neighborhoods this year.
Baltimore Police plans to increase their presence for major holidays and high-profile events. Baltimore police say residents and visitors will see more officers in entertainment areas like Downtown, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill and other neighborhoods.
Student's mother testifies as Maryland teacher faces sexual abuse charges
A mother delivered an emotional testimony on Thursday in the trial of the former Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher who is accused of sexually abusing her daughter and others.
Mostly dry Memorial Day weekend is underway across Maryland
The greatest chance of spotty rain occurs Sunday night, Monday morning.
Body-cam video shows chaos as Baltimore police fires 24 rounds in deadly shootout
Baltimore Police shared body-worn camera video from a shootout with officers that killed 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell on May 12.
Remembering Maryland's own Jacob Mullen in honor of Memorial Day
Specialist Jacob Mullen is one of 10 fallen service members who will be honored during the 58th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium.
Principal testifies during trial for teen charged in Maryland high school shooting
The principal of a Maryland high school testified in the trial for a teen accused of killing his classmate in September 2024.
Expect heavy traffic around Baltimore during Artscape, Memorial Day weekend
It's expected to be a busy weekend in Baltimore as Artscape returns for the Memorial Day weekend.
Maryland judge considers reinstating DOGE cuts to research, staff at Department of Education
The cuts hit the Institute of Education Sciences, the research arm of the Department of Education, including some programs mandated by federal statutes.
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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.
Oyster reef survives Key Bridge collapse, but environmental concerns remain for rebuild
The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Key Bridge memorial stands strong as museum looks to showcase part of it in future exhibition
A memorial paying homage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse victims remains a central piece of mourning and reflection.
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Devers drives in 8 runs as Red Sox rout Orioles 19-5
Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning a grand slam in a 13-run eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 Friday.
New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith is ready to focus on increasing revenue
Maryland hired Jim Smith last week, wrapping up a fairly turbulent couple months for the athletic department.
Orioles snap 8-game skid as Rutschman homers in 11th inning of 8-4 victory over Brewers
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore's four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Wednesday.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
"Tush push" ban fails at spring league meetings after Eagles' Super Bowl win
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
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Where's Marty: Baltimore Museum of Art highlights new "Black Earth Rising" exhibit
Marty Bass was at the Baltimore Museum of Art to take a look at their exhibit, Black Earth Rising. The exhibit runs through September 21. Black Earth Rising was curated over a couple of years and focuses on over 20 unique pieces. The New York Times called it one of the 30 do not miss art shows in the country this year!
Fishnet restaurant will open a new location this summer, but in the meantime catch their food truck
Operating as a fast gourmet seafood business, Fishnet owner Keyia Yalcin shares a few menu items with WJZ for this week's Food Truck Friday.
Harbor East's 12th annual FashionEASTa Fashion Show returns Saturday June 7
The fashion show brings the runway back to Aliceanna Street for a stylish afternoon filled with shopping, music, food, and entertainment.
With rising temperatures it's important to remember to wear sunscreen daily to prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells grow uncontrollably caused by UV radiation from the sun or tanning. Dr. Kate Viola walks us through a few different sunscreens on the market that help protect against irreversible damage.
Animal rescues can often be stories of tragedy, but pets are often adopted into new loving families
In this week’s Furever home, Deborah Stone introduces us to a small boy named Ari who is looking for a new home.
Artscape returns this weekend with music, vendors and their new Flavor Lab food section
Artscape 2025, hosted by Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, kicks off Memorial Day weekend and will feature several artists from Grammy-award winning singer Fantasia to rising country star Tanner Adell.
AFRAM is teaming up with CLLCTIVLY for the first ever Baltimore Give activation
In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, CLLCTIVLY proudly presents CLLCTIVGIVE, a fundraising campaign used to support Baltimore’s Black-led organizations.
One man is making it his mission to provide a safe space for youth to play recreational basketball
Baltimore native, Sam Brand created The Sanctuary as a community center used as a safe space for kids to participate in youth team sports.
Where's Marty: Restoring the Nike Missile Base in Maryland
Officials share an update as the Nike Missile Base in Woodstock, Maryland, undergoes a restoration project.
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Sunny skies with a chance of evening showers, temps peak in the mid 70s
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your Sunday forecast
Artscape Day 2 commences and more top stories
Your Sunday morning news round | May 25, 2025
Mostly dry Memorial Day weekend continues for Maryland
Spotty rain is possible Sunday night and early Monday.
Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events
Baltimore Police plans to increase their presence for major holidays and high-profile events. Baltimore police say residents and visitors will see more officers in entertainment areas like Downtown, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill and other neighborhoods.
BGE is offering free home energy checkups to help consumers save before the summer heat
Summer's scorching weather is right around the corner and experts say now is the time to start thinking about how to save energy to lower your energy bill.
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BGE offering free home energy checkups to help consumers save before summer heat
Summer's scorching weather is right around the corner and experts say now is the time to start thinking about how to save energy to lower your energy bill.
Summer months in Baltimore will come with increased police patrols in popular city neighborhoods this year.
Baltimore Police plans to increase their presence for major holidays and high-profile events. Baltimore police say residents and visitors will see more officers in entertainment areas like Downtown, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill and other neighborhoods.
Student's mother testifies as Maryland teacher faces sexual abuse charges
A mother delivered an emotional testimony on Thursday in the trial of the former Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher who is accused of sexually abusing her daughter and others.
Mostly dry Memorial Day weekend is underway across Maryland
The greatest chance of spotty rain occurs Sunday night, Monday morning.
Body-cam video shows chaos as Baltimore police fires 24 rounds in deadly shootout
Baltimore Police shared body-worn camera video from a shootout with officers that killed 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell on May 12.
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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.
A Baltimore man died after being sedated and restrained by medics. His mom wants answers
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
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Where's Marty: Baltimore Museum of Art highlights new "Black Earth Rising" exhibit
Marty Bass was at the Baltimore Museum of Art to take a look at their exhibit, Black Earth Rising. The exhibit runs through September 21. Black Earth Rising was curated over a couple of years and focuses on over 20 unique pieces. The New York Times called it one of the 30 do not miss art shows in the country this year!
Fishnet restaurant will open a new location this summer, but in the meantime catch their food truck
Operating as a fast gourmet seafood business, Fishnet owner Keyia Yalcin shares a few menu items with WJZ for this week's Food Truck Friday.
Harbor East's 12th annual FashionEASTa Fashion Show returns Saturday June 7
The fashion show brings the runway back to Aliceanna Street for a stylish afternoon filled with shopping, music, food, and entertainment.
With rising temperatures it's important to remember to wear sunscreen daily to prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells grow uncontrollably caused by UV radiation from the sun or tanning. Dr. Kate Viola walks us through a few different sunscreens on the market that help protect against irreversible damage.
Animal rescues can often be stories of tragedy, but pets are often adopted into new loving families
In this week’s Furever home, Deborah Stone introduces us to a small boy named Ari who is looking for a new home.
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Devers drives in 8 runs as Red Sox rout Orioles 19-5
Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning a grand slam in a 13-run eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 Friday.
New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith is ready to focus on increasing revenue
Maryland hired Jim Smith last week, wrapping up a fairly turbulent couple months for the athletic department.
Orioles snap 8-game skid as Rutschman homers in 11th inning of 8-4 victory over Brewers
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore's four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Wednesday.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
"Tush push" ban fails at spring league meetings after Eagles' Super Bowl win
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Rubio and Van Hollen get into heated exchange over Trump policies
The secretary of state defended the Trump administration's foreign policy to the committee he was once a member of.
Biden diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, his office says
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid Trump changes
Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.
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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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Sunny skies with a chance of evening showers, temps peak in the mid 70s
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your Sunday forecast
Warm weather holds for Memorial Day weekend in Maryland, spotty rain possible Sunday evening
The First Alert Forecast continues to hold warmer weather through much of the holiday weekend.
Cool Friday evening, gradually warmer holiday weekend across Maryland
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/23/2025
Plan for a warm, dry Memorial Day across Maryland
Temperatures are warming into the mid and upper 60s across central Maryland, under lots of clouds. Despite the occasionally ominous sky, rain remains brief, light and spotty.
Cool Friday morning, pleasant Memorial Day weekend forecasted for Maryland
It was a chilly and dreary start to the morning - but the Memorial Day weekend forecast has taken a pleasant turn.
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Sunny skies with a chance of evening showers, temps peak in the mid 70s
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your Sunday forecast
Artscape Day 2 commences and more top stories
Your Sunday morning news round | May 25, 2025
Mostly dry Memorial Day weekend continues for Maryland
Spotty rain is possible Sunday night and early Monday.
Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events
Baltimore Police plans to increase their presence for major holidays and high-profile events. Baltimore police say residents and visitors will see more officers in entertainment areas like Downtown, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill and other neighborhoods.
BGE is offering free home energy checkups to help consumers save before the summer heat
Summer's scorching weather is right around the corner and experts say now is the time to start thinking about how to save energy to lower your energy bill.