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Visitors to the National Mall for the Independence Day celebration can sign up for event information and emergency notifications from the National Park Service.
Metro is running on a Saturday schedule for the Fourth of July holiday, but will add trains in the afternoon and evening to help accommodate crowds going to see the fireworks.
A major heroin trafficking ring is busted by Maryland State Police. The massive operation stretched from Baltimore County to the Eastern Shore.
A Baltimore man is arrested after leaving his two-year-old daughter alone in a hot car.
Just about 24 hours and counting until fireworks light up the night sky downtown. As the city prepares for tens of thousands, preparations are also underway for any potential trouble.
There's a controversy brewing down the ocean this Fourth of July weekend. Washington, D.C.'s mayor is suggesting D.C. residents should boycott Ocean City.
Some potentially powerful thunderstorms are rolling through the region. Not only could we see more storms, it 's another steamy summer day.
The list of colleges and universities across the nation now under investigation for how they investigate sexual abuse reports continues to grow.
Your power bill may be going up--again. BGE is asking for another rate increase. It's the fourth increase in just four years. The company says it's necessary to keep up improvements.
The Fourth of July comes one day early for one of the nation's wounded warriors. He celebrated the groundbreaking of a brand new smart house in Annapolis.
A rare discovery on Assateague Island, when an endangered sea turtle washes ashore.
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a storm drain in Westminster.
Two important pieces of American history are brought together for the first time.
Big federal money is coming into Baltimore County fire departments. The money will protect firefighters and help to attract new ones.
Severe thunderstorms in Maryland Thursday affect even the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
Baltimore Police say three men were shot outside the Coldspring Shopping Center, not far from Morgan State University.
A 63-year-old man was sentenced to 70 years in prison after fatally shooting a man on an MTA bus in November 2024.
More scattered storms expected on Saturday, ahead of drier weather.
Six Baltimore City Police officers are on administrative duty after they shot and killed a man following a high-speed chase on July 5.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
WJZ-TV's Amy Kawata and Greg Padgett test Rita’s newest summer flavor straight from their food truck.
Calvert Hall College High School president Br. John Kane and Huffman Family Foundation founder Richie Huffman join us in studio to share details about their new sports performance center and what it will bring to the school.
Get ready for an evening of laughter at the Baltimore Comedy Factory with Bill Bellamy alongside Skeet Carter. The duo stopped in to WJZ to share some laughs and tell us what fans can expect during their three-night stay in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece meets with Lib’s co-owner Nick Liberatore to talk about the restaurant’s new location in Towson, and chefs to showcase menu items.
July is Dry Eye Awareness month, and we are live at Specialized Eye Care learning about a new treatment that improves dry eyes by retraining blinking in the eye muscles.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago's five home runs and the Cubs outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night.
Matthew Boyd pitched six shutout innings, Alex Bregman drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Tuesday night.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Spencer Steer broke up a scoreless game with his 14th home run this season, Nick Lodolo pitched six scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 7/10/2026
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
More scattered storms expected on Saturday, ahead of drier weather.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered storms heading into weekend in Maryland
This meditation teacher shares why he believes "sometimes you should be late."
The Baltimore Washington One Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture in Baltimore for its second day in Druid Hill Park.
Scattered storms are likely in Maryland on Saturday.
A 20-year-old suspect in the Edmondson Village shopping center shooting entered a plea deal on Friday.
Three men were shot Friday afternoon outside the Coldspring Shopping Center in Northeast Baltimore, police say.