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.
Library staff will select a visual artist from among the contenders to work as an independent contractor.
Art and culture are innate in the Black community, particularly in Baltimore.
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Baltimore are coming under fire again, as protesters gathered in front of the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Friday.
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The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
Anne Arundel County police announced charges against a man in connection with a vandalism incident at Lindale Middle School over spring break.
Near-record high temperatures are in the extended forecast.
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The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
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Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
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Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
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.
'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.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
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.
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.
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
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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. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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Mostly quiet weather is expected in Maryland this weekend.
A Saturday morning cold front brings more seasonable air back to Maryland for the weekend
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Near-record high temperatures are in the extended forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Maryland SPCA is hosting a National Pet Day adoption event Saturday in Howard County.
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Mostly quiet weather is expected in Maryland this weekend.
On Friday, the search continued with dozens of friends and family focusing their search around President and Fleet Streets, near where police say Odour's electric bike was found Wednesday morning.
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Baltimore are coming under fire again, as protesters gathered in front of the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Friday.