Second Time With Obama Not As Thrilling As Before
Four years and one re-election after Barack Obama became America's first black president, some of the thrill is gone.
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Four years and one re-election after Barack Obama became America's first black president, some of the thrill is gone.
Rep. Andy Harris who represents parts of Maryland's Eastern Shore in Congress is explaining why he voted against a $9.7 billion package for Superstorm Sandy relief.
The state's highest court has ruled that former delegate Tiffany Alston will not get her seat back and that the governor can fill the vacancy in Prince George's County.
While Maryland legislative leaders say they are painfully aware of the need for additional transportation money, they didn't sound very confident on Friday during a preview of the upcoming session that there will be enough support in the Legislature to produce a revenue package of the magnitude that is needed.
A Baltimore County developer has pleaded guilty to making straw contributions to a county councilman and exceeding contribution limits.
Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards will host an open house.
Oscar Moreno doesn't want to miss this presidential inauguration, even if it won't be the history-making event that drew 1.8 million people in 2009.
Maryland's newest congressman, Democrat John Delaney, took his House seat Thursday with a pledge to make restoring U.S. competitiveness his top priority.
The fiscal cliff is averted after a late-night vote in Washington finally brought Congress together for a deal, but it's a compromise that leaves both sides disappointed.
A newspaper is reporting that a former delegate to the Maryland state House declared bankruptcy while she was running for her seat and just before using state money for personal expenses.
Visitors coming to the nation's capital for President Barack Obama's second inauguration can't stay in the one place President Ronald Reagan's family once called an eight-star hotel. That spot is the White House, and it's booked for the next four years. Still, inauguration-goers have a range of lodging options -- from crashing on a friend's couch to rooms that cost thousands of dollars a night.
Maryland Del. Don Dwyer faces a number of charges after operating a boat over the summer while intoxicated. He has released a statement in response to those charges.
Perceived state interference in local growth issues drew fiery language from Frederick County commissioners, with one saying leaders in Annapolis should "stay the hell out of our business."
More Maryland muscle in the U.S. Senate. Senator Barbara Mikulski assumed the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday.
A prominent state delegate is now officially charged for a serious boating accident. Police say he was drunk while operating that boat.
Baltimore police said Sunday they're investigation two shootings, including one fatality on Key Highway.
After a rainy Easter Sunday in Maryland, temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days. A weather warm-up is expected by the end of the week.
Video obtained exclusively by WJZ shows the chaotic moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill community Sunday morning.
Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are expected to unveil a plan to develop the transit system in the Baltimore area Monday.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
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.
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.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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.
Temperatures will cool down in Maryland this week after a rainy Easter Sunday.
Showers are in Maryland Easter Sunday ahead of a cooling trend.
After a rainy Easter Sunday in Maryland, temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days. A weather warm-up is expected by the end of the week.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 4/2/2026
Warmer weather is in Maryland Saturday; rain is expected Easter Sunday.
Maryland transportation agencies are teaming up to offer classes for motorcyclists in an effort to reduce roadway injuries and deaths.
Palestinian Christians celebrated Easter in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
President Trump has threatened to strike Iran on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the president cannot say what it will take to bring down gas prices amid the war in Iran.
A shooting in Edgewood left one man dead and another injured, according to Harford County officials.