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Fatal overdoses from drugs and alcohol rose 15 percent in Maryland from 2011 to 2012, driven by a 54 percent increase in heroin-related deaths, according to a report released by the state health department on Wednesday.
An off-duty Baltimore City detective was killed in a single car crash Wednesday morning in Glen Arm.
Baltimore pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson will become a columnist for The Washington Times.
The D.C. Council will consider decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Shore Health System officials say plans to build a new Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton have been put on hold indefinitely.
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Maryland with Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.
Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan read to excited children and cheered them on as she helped kick off the Education Department's "Let's Read! Let's Move!" summer program.
The city of Hagerstown will not charge property owners a fee to help pay for a state-mandated stormwater remediation effort, but it is unclear how the city will contribute to the effort.
Prince George's County Police say a suspect in a Hillcrest Heights slaying has been arrested in North Carolina.
The Navy successfully landed a drone the size of a fighter jet aboard an aircraft carrier for the first time Wednesday, showcasing the military's capability to have a computer program perform one of the most difficult tasks that a pilot is asked to do.
The Prince George's County Board of Education has approved a contract for the school system's new superintendent.
Maryland Natural Resources Police say four were rescued after clinging for hours onto a capsized boat off Deal Island.
Moody's Investors Service is reviewing Howard University for a possible downgrade of its credit rating as the historically black college faces financial challenges.
The D.C. Council issued a legislative rebuke to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, approving a bill that would require the retail giant and other big-box chain retailers to pay their employees a "living wage" of at least $12.50 an hour.
Anne Arundel County police say a man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving left the road and hit a bridge pillar, trapping him inside.
A man accused of urinating on people during a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore last month now faces assault charges.
A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to 85 years in prison for his role in a mass shooting during 2023 homecoming festivities at Morgan State University.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said a brief waterspout on the Patapsco River moved ashore and became an EF-0 tornado at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Port of Baltimore near Dundalk.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
Maryland residents are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
A man suspected of murder led authorities on a chase through multiple counties Friday morning in Maryland, ending near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Annapolis officials say their flood mitigation project at City Dock will replace an aging stormwater system that can no longer keep up with flooding.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.
Greg Padgett makes his Around Town debut at Kneads Bakeshop, discussing their sourdough baking class.
This summer, the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore brings the season’s best to the table through its Summer Cookout Series.
Behishta Ishanzai, MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner, talks about physicals, vaccinations, and wellness tips to help students transition from summer break to the classroom.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday's practice after suffering a left leg injury.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
Pete Alonso had his first two-homer game with the Orioles and drove in four runs as Baltimore broke out of a scoring slump and beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 on Sunday.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of conservative state lawmakers in Maryland in an effort to block a redistricting measure that is set to appear on the November ballot.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm, humid and rain chances in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin describes the weather Wednesday in Baltimore, featuring seasonably warm temperatures and potential late night showers.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.
Greg Padgett makes his Around Town debut at Kneads Bakeshop, discussing their sourdough baking class.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Tara Lynch spoke to a witness about the arrest.