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The man accused by prosecutors as the East Coast Rapist confessed to police after his arrest that he raped two teenage trick-or-treaters in Virginia in 2009, but only after complaining that a police sketch that was plastered across the Mid-Atlantic failed to accurately portray him, according to court testimony Thursday.
A statewide food drive is getting underway in Maryland.
Organizers of the popular and rowdy Bumper Bash boat gathering on the Magothy River say they won't host the event this year.
A major victory for Governor Martin O'Malley. Same-sex marriage signed into law. And right after the signing, he speaks only to WJZ.
A brand new children's hospital comes to Sinai in Northwest Baltimore. The $29 million center will allow families to stay together through a sick child's treatment.
Pennsylvania state prosecutors said Thursday they filed charges against 14 people in what they describe as a drug distribution network that purchased cocaine in Baltimore for resale in the Altoona area.
A Howard County jury began deliberating Thursday in the case of a man charged with strangling a fellow patient at a maximum-security state mental hospital, a woman who lived two doors away from him and had become his confidant. After more than five hours of deliberations, the jury went home for the evening and is set to resume Friday morning.
The Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates on Thursday passed measures to repeal a Maryland law requiring poor defendants to have a public defender present when they appear before district court commissioners, who decide bail and whether a defendant is detained after arrest.
The Harford County Sheriff's Office is now offering a $2,000 cash reward for information regarding a theft at a Wegmans store in Abingdon.
Maryland State Police have filed charges against the 22-year-old man who is accused of shooting a Wicomico County Sheriff's deputy while police officers were trying to arrest him.
The Harford County Sheriff's Office has arrested two suspects in connection with an incident of breaking and entering into an Edgewood home. A third suspect remains on the run.
An 82-year-old man is recovering after he was shot by a burglar. Now, Anne Arundel County Police are hoping for the public's help with catching the gunman.
A lawmaker is hoping to force a change in the way passengers at BWI are screened by security.
Some parents and lawmakers believe new government regulations don't go far enough to protect consumers from Four Loko, an alcoholic drink linked to several deaths in Maryland.
It has been a Baltimore staple for years, and now the Center Club turns 50.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County after the hit-and-run of a police car.
Fall-like weather continues across Maryland for the Labor Day Weekend
Three law enforcement officers were struck and injured during a stolen vehicle pursuit Saturday afternoon.
A person is in custody after police responded to a barricade situation in West Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $820 million in unpaid tolls and fees, according to a recent audit by the state's Department of Legislative Services.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will soon be home to one of Southwest Airlines' first-ever passenger lounges.
Greg Berkowitz, Director of Trademarks and Licensing, joins us with a sneak peak of some of the items in the collection and shares what it means to collaborate with an UMD alum for a school clothing line.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland Fair as he prepares to compete for a chance to win the trophy for best milkshake recipe.
Actress Kym Whitley stops by our studio to talk about her new show on Paramount + and reflects on her successful career in tv and films like "Next Friday" and "Act your Age".
Katia Mohr and Amanda Kraus join us with delicious food items from the Jimmy's Food Truck, and all the details about their upcoming TailGOAT events.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Kennedy Krieger Institute will host Pickleball for All 2026, a charity pickleball tournament designed to be the area’s first fully accessible and adaptive pickleball event.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
The Maryland Terps kick off the season in College Park on Saturday against Hampton, but for Baltimore native and five-star freshman Zion Elee, giving back to the community is just as important as shining on the football field.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.
Unlike last year, when the beginning of Baltimore's schedule was loaded, the Ravens won't face a 2025 playoff team until Week 8.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
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.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend
Fall-like weather continues across Maryland for the Labor Day Weekend
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 9/5/2026
A cloudy weekend is expected in Maryland.
Plan on cooler mornings and a mostly dry forecast.
The Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Association of Maryland's 3rd Annual Steelpan Music Festival & Awards kicks off in Eager Park next weekend.
The Hope & Peace Foundation hosts its inaugural 2,987 Steps 9/11 Memorial Walk at Towson University.
The Baltimore City Fire Service holds 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen firefighters
Preparations are underway for Baltimore's 50th Annual Ukrainian Festival next weekend.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend