After mass overdose in West Baltimore leaves 27 hospitalized, city ramps up harm reduction efforts
After a mass overdose in Baltimore City's Penn North community on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott is launching a neighborhood stabilization response.
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Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia headed back to Maryland?
Judge Paula Xinis proposed a 48-hour hold on deporting Abrego Garcia from the United States again, but the government refused to agree to those terms.
Hot and humid weekend across Maryland, isolated storms possible
Heat and high levels of humidity will be around across Maryland this weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
Baltimore leaders commend community partners for mass overdose response
More than two dozen suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore on Thursday got the attention of state and city leaders.
U.S. doesn't know where it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official says
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
Maryland summer camp keeps its guard up after deadly flooding in Central Texas
Safety and weather protocols are top of mind for parents and summer camp leaders following a deadly flood that overwhelmed Central Texas.
Baltimore partners hand out Narcan, resources after suspected mass overdose
Baltimore City community partners handed out Narcan and information on how to get help after more than two dozen people were hospitalized from a suspected drug overdose on Thursday morning.
Pastor forgives teen after another Baltimore carjacking involves a juvenile
Communities are looking for accountability and solutions after several violent crimes involving young people with guns, including the recent carjacking of a pastor in Upper Fells Point.
Baltimore police release body cam footage in shooting of 70-year-old woman
Baltimore Police released a video showing the moments that led to officers shooting and killing a 70-year-old woman during a mental health crisis on June 25.
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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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Westburg powers Baltimore Orioles past NY Mets 7-3 for doubleheader sweep
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday to sweep a doubleheader.
Baltimore Orioles game vs. NY Mets postponed, will be made up in Thursday's doubleheader
The Baltimore Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.
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.
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Around Town: Maryland's Irvine Nature Center celebrates World Snake Day
The Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Where's Marty: Maryland's Necessary Secrets talks popularity of the tankini
Marty Bass was at Necessary Secrets in Maryland to learn all about the bathing suit style known as a tankini. They are popular and very popular to diss or defend depending on whose social you read. But one thing, we found out, is this women do not care what guys think of them, only what other women do.
Around Town: Preparing for Baltimore County restaurant week at BC Brewery
Janay Reece is at BC Brewery as they prepare for Baltimore County restaurant week.
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.
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WJZ's Angela Foster overcomes nerves to perform solo
In Friday's Never Too Late segment, Angela Foster overcomes her nerves and performs a singing solo. Do you have a Never Too Late story? Share it with us at Pictures@wjz.com.
Around Town: Maryland's Irvine Nature Center celebrates World Snake Day
The Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a buyout offer for state employees amid a hiring freeze on state jobs.
Testimony wraps over ongoing case of go-kart race track, neighbors cite noise concerns
Testimony concluded in the ongoing case of a go-kart racetrack in Howard County after another hours-long hearing Thursday night.
Senate committee votes to keep $1.4 billion for greenbelt FBI headquarters
The Senate Committee voted to keep $1.4 billion for the Greenbelt FBI headquarters.
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After mass overdose in West Baltimore leaves 27 hospitalized, city ramps up harm reduction efforts
After a mass overdose in Baltimore City's Penn North community on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott is launching a neighborhood stabilization response.
Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia headed back to Maryland?
Judge Paula Xinis proposed a 48-hour hold on deporting Abrego Garcia from the United States again, but the government refused to agree to those terms.
Hot and humid weekend across Maryland, isolated storms possible
Heat and high levels of humidity will be around across Maryland this weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
Baltimore leaders commend community partners for mass overdose response
More than two dozen suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore on Thursday got the attention of state and city leaders.
U.S. doesn't know where it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official says
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
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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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Around Town: Maryland's Irvine Nature Center celebrates World Snake Day
The Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Where's Marty: Maryland's Necessary Secrets talks popularity of the tankini
Marty Bass was at Necessary Secrets in Maryland to learn all about the bathing suit style known as a tankini. They are popular and very popular to diss or defend depending on whose social you read. But one thing, we found out, is this women do not care what guys think of them, only what other women do.
Around Town: Preparing for Baltimore County restaurant week at BC Brewery
Janay Reece is at BC Brewery as they prepare for Baltimore County restaurant week.
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.
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Westburg powers Baltimore Orioles past NY Mets 7-3 for doubleheader sweep
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday to sweep a doubleheader.
Baltimore Orioles game vs. NY Mets postponed, will be made up in Thursday's doubleheader
The Baltimore Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.
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.
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U.S. doesn't know where it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official says
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee Bove urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
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.
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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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Hot and humid weekend across Maryland, isolated storms possible
A stretch of hot and humid weather in Maryland will continue into the weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
Maryland to see hot and muggy weather through next week
Maryland will see hot and muggy weather through next week, with some isolated evening storms.
More rain as workweek ends in Maryland
More rain as workweek ends in Maryland
Typical Summertime weather expected across Maryland this weekend
Typical summertime mugginess expected through this weekend with occasional storm chances.
More wet weather in Maryland heading into the weekend
More wet weather in Maryland heading into the weekend
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WJZ's Angela Foster overcomes nerves to perform solo
In Friday's Never Too Late segment, Angela Foster overcomes her nerves and performs a singing solo. Do you have a Never Too Late story? Share it with us at Pictures@wjz.com.
Around Town: Maryland's Irvine Nature Center celebrates World Snake Day
The Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a buyout offer for state employees amid a hiring freeze on state jobs.
Testimony wraps over ongoing case of go-kart race track, neighbors cite noise concerns
Testimony concluded in the ongoing case of a go-kart racetrack in Howard County after another hours-long hearing Thursday night.
Senate committee votes to keep $1.4 billion for greenbelt FBI headquarters
The Senate Committee voted to keep $1.4 billion for the Greenbelt FBI headquarters.