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He was the lead detective investigating the disappearance and murder of 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes. Now a Baltimore City police officer faces criminal charges for his actions while searching for his own missing child.
Scientists knew oysters were good for the bay but they never knew how good until now.
Millions of dollars come Maryland's way as Netflix announces a second season for its original series "House of Cards."
Getting through security at BWI is now easier!
Thousands of people in Baltimore will be lacing up their sneakers on Sunday, and it's all for a good cause. The annual Kidney Walk is set at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Governor Martin O'Malley said he knew for months about the federal investigation into a gang's criminal empire at the Baltimore City Detention Center and praised federal prosecutors. But now, correctional officers are slamming the state for a lack of staffing at the facility.
Ricin has been found in a business once used by the man charged in the case of letters laced with the deadly poison being sent to President Barack Obama, according to a court document made public Tuesday that also said the substance was found on items the suspect dumped in a public trash bin.
The rest of the week is expected to be dry, pleasant and delightful.
The Chesapeake Bay Program says states in the bay watershed are about one-quarter to one-third of the way toward meeting goals for cutting the bay's three main pollutants by 2025.
What does it take to make a great Broadway musical? A talented score, a clever book, great singing and dancing, impressive costumes and an engaging set. Do all great musicals hit all of these points equally well? Of course not. But "Kinky Boots" does.
A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
April 17, 2013…it was a Wednesday night. It had no real significance when the day started. It had tremendous significance when the night ended.
While the sights and sounds of the playoffs are familiar for a team making its fifth straight playoff appearance, the expectations this year certainly are not.
Maryland State Police arrested two Baltimore women after they say troopers found nearly 140 pounds of suspected marijuana in their car.
A second man has been arrested for the murder of 20-year-old man who had just left his shift at the Cheesecake Factory at the Inner Harbor.
Baltimore saw its fewest monthly homicides since at least 1970, with four cases reported in April.
Sunday is the pick day of the weekend stretch, with more sunshine in the forecast.
A man who was reported missing more than 11 years ago was identified as the body found inside a van that was submerged in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, police said Friday.
Another measles exposure notification has been issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the fourth announcement within the past two weeks.
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore's history.
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.
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Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
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First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
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Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
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The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/1/2026
Maryland may see some rainfall on Friday night before cool, dry weather returns for the weekend.
Sunday is the pick day of the weekend stretch, with more sunshine in the forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland could see some wet weather on Friday before a cloudy, cool weekend.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, the Flower Mart has become a Baltimore staple over the past century. This Friday and Saturday its colorful blooms are back.First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, the Flower Mart has become a Baltimore staple over the past century. This Friday and Saturday its colorful blooms are back.
Twelve Marylanders were honored Friday for giving the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities in their time of need. It was part of the 41st annual Fallen Heroes Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
A man is facing charges after Baltimore County police said he abducted a middle school student on Thursday, April 30.
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore's history.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/1/2026