Baby chimp born at the Maryland Zoo to be named by the public
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
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A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
Here's a list of 4th of July Fireworks shows in the Baltimore region this year.
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WJZ legend Denise Koch will receive the 2024 Board of Governors Award on Saturday at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony in Maryland.
AFRAM this year comes as WJZ has declared another Alert Day because of dangerously high temperatures.
A luxury garden party put on by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks is taking over Baltimore's waterfront at Middle Branch Park later this month, featuring nationally recognized recording artists.
Baltimore is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this Pride month with events such as parades, dance parties, festivals, 5ks and block parties.
It'll be wiener take all when Joey Chestnut, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion banned from the contest this year, faces off with former champion Takeru Kobayashi on Netflix.
The "Queen of Percussion" Sheila E. and The Original Wailers are two headliners of the 40th edition of Artscape, the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts announced Friday. There's another closing act the organizers have not yet announced.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
The fire started late Tuesday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Harford County officials are calling for an investigation into School Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson after allegations that school-owned property was stolen from him during the National School Board Association conference in April 2024.
On Jan. 1, 2026, Baltimore Gas and Electric's (BGE) gas rates increased by 4.2 cents, and its electric distribution increased by 0.1 cents, impacting energy bills for homeowners and business owners in Maryland.
A doorbell video captured a Baltimore County community rescuing a family, including two children, from a burning home on Tuesday morning.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Here’s how the Baltimore County Department of Public Works reduces the environmental impacts of road salt.
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore is holding a game night series.
Every Tuesday in January and February Guinness is hosting "Games on Tap" where you can hang out, play games, and enjoy specials with friends.
WJZ is at Warehouse Cinemas located in the Rotunda, trying out new menu items and checking with staff as they prepare for new movie releases in 2026.
JD’s House of Bacon, innovator of the “Bacon on a stick, now sells bacon jerky and a line of bacon hot sauces.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
A priest went viral for blessing the field ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
John Harbaugh's 18th season in Baltimore ended with the Ravens missing the playoffs for just the second time in eight years.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer temperatures for midweek in Maryland
Spring-like temperatures coming to Maryland this week
A colder, stormier weather pattern may develop as we approach the middle of the month.
Warmer temperatures this week in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
The fire started late Tuesday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ-TV's Grace Grill looks at what's next for the Baltimore Ravens after John Harbaugh was fired Tuesday.
Warmer temperatures for midweek in Maryland
The Ravens have fired longtime head coach John Harbaugh, sending shockwaves throughout the NFL. Super Bowl champions Torrey Smith and Qadry Ismail joined the WJZ team for a Purple Takeover to react in real time to the stunning decision. The guys break down what led to Harbaugh’s exit, what this means for the Ravens moving forward, and who could be Baltimore’s next head coach. #Ravens #JohnHarbaugh #BreakingNews #NFL #PurpleTakeover #RavensNation