Columbia, Maryland Named One Of Happiest US Cities; Baltimore Near Bottom
Looking for a reason to smile? If you're in Columbia, here's one: the community has been named one of the happiest cities in the United States.
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Looking for a reason to smile? If you're in Columbia, here's one: the community has been named one of the happiest cities in the United States.
March 8 is International Women's Day. A day to celebrate their achievements, contributions and their fight for equality.
A Maryland 911 dispatcher's quick thinking and calm demeanor helped a couple when a woman went into labor without medical professionals nearby.
Saint Patrick's Day is still over a week away, but the Guinness Open Gate Brewery is already gearing up for its first celebration.
Crabs may get a lot of attention in Maryland, but if you're looking for some great oysters, you may want to head down to Annapolis.
In the spirit of March Madness, the city is honoring its history with a bracket-style competition showcasing some of the city's architectural landmarks.
The Maryland Zoo has added a new live camera for people to check out the African Watering Hole exhibit from the comfort of home.
It has been 90 years to the day since "The Star-Spangled Banner" became our National Anthem.
For a $100 donation, you can have a cat or dog from the shelter join your meeting for 10 minutes.
The grey seal pup, less than one month old, was rescued from Cape Henlopen, Delaware on February 12. She
The National Mall National Park Service is projecting cherry blossom peak bloom will fall between April 2 to April 5.
WJZ is proud to sponsor the Oratory Contest held during Black History Month, where students from across the state choose a quote from significant figures in the African American community that spoke to them and explained why it has defined their lives.
WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month with our annual Black History Oratory Competition.
Becoming an Eagle Scout takes hard work, and for the first time in Maryland, a group of young women received this honor, the first females ever to do so in the state.
A Baltimore School for the Arts student recently won a prestigious regional award. Mia Dyer is a junior at the school. She's been named a 2021 recipient of the Scholastic Art and Writing Award.
A popular grocery store in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood is temporarily closed due to a "rodent infestation."
The Baltimore City Council discussed skyrocketing gas bills during a hearing Thursday evening.
Baltimore firefighters battled a massive fire Thursday evening, which spread to a two-story building near Morrell Park in Southwest Baltimore, according to fire officials.
A lawyer representing the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths told a judge Thursday that there is reason to believe his client is mentally incompetent to stand trial on a federal gun charge.
The skateboarder, identified as Joey Czaplinski, moved to South Florida from Maryland not too long ago, with his family back home wanting to transfer his body there.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
A new Titanic Immersive Voyage exhibit is open at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Ivy Hotel highlights the Bridgerton Experience.
Dr. Jonathan Thierman, president of Express Care, discusses seasonal allergies.
The Baltimore Ravens' College Track Center opens in Maryland.
Maryland's Dimitriso Komninos is celebrating 20 years of producing olive oil from Greece.
The Baltimore Ravens officially announced the signing of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on Thursday after he passed his physical.
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was "gutted" that the team nixed the trade agreement for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to restructure his contract to free salary cap space for the team, according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Sunny and windy on Friday in Maryland
Windy, but clear start to the weekend in Maryland
Windy, a little warmer Friday in Maryland
From near 80-degree weather to severe storms and snow, Maryland saw it all within 24 hours.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Samuel Brown died days after he was punched by a Baltimore County police officer in February. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Sunny and windy on Friday in Maryland
BGE customers fed up with high bills as Baltimore leaders discuss options
No injuries from massive fire near Baltimore's Morrell Park