Mario, Charlie Wilson, The Lox to headline Baltimore's 50th AFRAM festival
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the star-studded performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the star-studded performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
If you had your picture taken at the WJZ greenscreen during Baltimore's 2025 AFRAM Festival, you can find and download your pictures below:
Visitors flocked to Baltimore's Druid Hill Park for the 49th annual AFRAM Festival. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast.
Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
AFRAM will take place in Baltimore, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment.
Hot weather and humidity are expected in Baltimore during the AFRAM Festival.
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and city leaders on Tuesday announced the entertainment and performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
If you participated in the Juneteenth weekend fun at AFRAM, you might have taken a picture with WJZ in front of our green screen.
Check out these shots from the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM Festival!
Baltimore AFRAM organizers anticipate bigger, better festival celebrating African-American heritage
Several artists sat down with WJZ to reflect on their performances during the 2025 AFRAM Festival in Baltimore.
Singer Amerie discusses her latest novel and her links to Maryland after performing at the 2025 AFRAM Festival in Baltimore.
UK rapper Stefflon Don joins WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizazza after her first time performing in Baltimore for AFRAM 2025.
WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizaza had an opportunity to interview the multi-platinum hip-hop rapper Juvenile just ahead of his 2025 AFRAM performance.
Singer-songwriter VEDO sits down with Nicky Zizaza and Rick Ritter following his 2025 AFRAM performance in Baltimore.
Janet Currie, President, Greater Maryland Market, Bank of America, and Nicole Green, Recreation & Parks Deputy Director talk about all the different ways you can volunteer at this year's festival.
Kristina Gilchrist, Director of Communications and Engagement from the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family and Success, talks about AFRAM as a kid-friendly event, including sensory support features and activities.
Singer Mya speaks with WJZ after AFRAM performance
Alex Isley sat down for an interview with WJZ's Vic Carter after her performance at the 2024 AFRAM Festival
We are joined in studio by the Cane Collective to see what drinks they will be preparing at AFRAM.
WJZ checks out The Sacred Space, a holistic store in Hampden that will be participating in AFRAM.
Linzy Jackson, AFRAM Festival's producer, has tips on what to be ready for at AFRAM.
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Temperatures approach 60° on Saturday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Spring-like weather in Maryland this weekend
Warmer weather moves into Maryland this weekend
Temperatures warm near 60 this weekend in Maryland
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey in 2023. WJZ-TV's Mike Hellgren reports.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
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