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Maryland has finalized a $577 million settlement to end a 15-year federal lawsuit relating to underfunding at the state's four historically Black colleges and universities, state officials announced Wednesday.
Educators say now is the time to take action on an achievement gap in education - particularly when it comes to Black boys. A task force has been studying the issue for the past 10 months, while others have for decades.
The statewide positivity rate is under 4% Wednesday for the first time since mid-March . Hospitalizations are also down.
All state mass vaccination sites will transition to direct scheduling starting May 1.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday afternoon while he's lifting mask mandates outdoors, masks will still be required while indoors whether dining or shopping.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot late Tuesday night.
Baltimore County Police released a video Wednesday in the March 17 officer-involved shooting of 21 year-old Samuel Andrew Arnold in southwest Baltimore. Arnold survived the shooting and is now being charged in the case.
Baltimore city and state leaders have taken the late Congressman Elijah Cummings legacy and applied it to the statewide movement of healing those affected by trauma.
A Farmbrook man was charged in the murder of his father Tuesday.
Baltimore Police have arrested another suspect on its "Top 5 Most Wanted" list.
Preliminary data from 2020 reveals a dramatic increase in deaths linked with opioids in Maryland, particularly fentanyl; health officials blame the pandemic.
As Maryland black bears emerge from hibernation, the state's Wildlife and Heritage Service is warning people to keep food tucked away to avoid attracting them.
Richard Barnett, the man who put his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and left her an insulting note during the Capitol riot, will be released from jail to await further court proceedings from home.
A grand jury has indicted a suspended Prince George's County Police Officer for first degree assault.
Parents are upset that on the heels of the COVID-19 shutdown, their kids might have yet another hurdle to overcome.
A person was found dead after a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa; Three Baltimore City courthouses reopened after Legionella bacteria was detected in the water; and the Baltimore County Council plans to vote in early January to pick a county executive.
Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
Three courthouses in Downtown Baltimore reopened Thursday after water quality tests found elevated levels of Legionella bacteria last week.
Tyrone Manning with Baltimore Center Stage shares details on ArtsCentric's Black Nativity show.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks calm for Thursday and Friday. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
Maryland is seeing an uptick in mumps cases, with at least 26 reported so far this year, according to the State Department of Health.
The winter storm will impact Maryland on Sunday into Monday with plenty of snow and wind.
The cruise agency City Cruises is planning to end its operations in Baltimore in the spring of 2026 and move one of its ships to a port in Washington, D.C., the company announced.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Despite President Donald Trump's comments that Gov. Wes Moore is "not doing a good job," the president met with Gov. Moore, along with several other state governors, on Friday.
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.
WJZ visits the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland to see a restored 1949 train car.
The American Craft Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center.
Notre Dame of Maryland University launched their Art Therapy bachelor's and master's programs in 2018. They stopped by the WJZ studio to share how their art hive sessions are helping the campus community.
WJZ hangs out with a Maryland horse who won top honors for steeplechase.
Sassanova boutique in Baltimore talks spring fashion trends.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
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.
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.
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 winter storm watch is in effect Sunday into Monday in several areas in Maryland.
Gregory Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 2/20/2026
Maryland will see some accumulating snow on Sunday after a sunny start to the weekend.
The winter storm will impact Maryland on Sunday into Monday with plenty of snow and wind.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
A winter storm watch is in effect Sunday into Monday in several areas in Maryland.
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith break down everything happening with the Baltimore Ravens this week. Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects everyone to show up for voluntary OTAs, but will Lamar Jackson be there? Torrey Smith shares his honest thoughts on Lamar’s mindset, leadership, and how stars typically approach voluntary workouts. #RavensFlock #NFL #NFLNews #LamarJackson
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.