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One day after two incendiary packages sent to state buildings caused a security scare in Maryland, WJZ talked to Gov. Martin O'Malley, who gave his take on the incident and how public safety officials handled the scare.
Johns Hopkins Hospital held its 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program. The event honors the legacy of Dr. King. Featured on Friday was the controversial former Department of Agriculture employee Shirley Sherrod.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he will not pass pension costs to the state's counties in the budget proposal he will present later this month.
Congressman Andy Harris becomes the first district's new representative, and joins a new Republican majority in the house.
President Ronald Reagan's handwritten changes to his "Evil Empire" speech, his correspondence with Mikhail Gorbachev and a bronze cast of Moscow's Kremlin from the onetime Soviet leader are going on rare public display at the National Archives.
An attorney for former Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell has told federal regulators the campaign could not afford finance professionals to oversee its early spending and is now trying to reconcile bank records with its federal spending reports.
Maryland Democrat Barbara Mikulski will become the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
The O'Malley administration has announced plans for Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown's second inauguration.
Vincent C. Gray was sworn in Sunday as the sixth elected mayor of the District of Columbia, promising to be an executive who would unite the diverse residents of the nation's capital.
Even if the next two years end in congressional gridlock, Republicans hope to build a record that demonstrates to voters in 2012 that they can get it right.
Former Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell went on the offensive Thursday following reports that federal prosecutors are looking into whether she illegally used campaign money for personal use.
Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski will become the longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. Senate when she is sworn in for her fifth term next week.
The gifts Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley gets for Christmas and throughout the year are no secret.
The president of the Frederick chapter of the NAACP, starting his fourth two-year-term, says he will focus on civil rights violations outside the city of Frederick, but in the county.
President Barack Obama signed a new law Wednesday that will allow gays for the first time in history to serve openly in America's military. And he urged those kicked out under the old law to re-enlist.
Maryland is seeing an uptick in mumps cases, with at least 26 reported so far this year, according to the State Department of Health.
A developing Nor'easter will bring several inches of snow across Maryland
The cruise agency City Cruises is planning to end its operations in Baltimore in the spring of 2026 and move one of its ships to a port in Washington, D.C., the company announced.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Despite President Donald Trump's comments that Gov. Wes Moore is "not doing a good job," the president met with Gov. Moore, along with several other state governors, on Friday.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ visits the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland to see a restored 1949 train car.
The American Craft Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center.
Notre Dame of Maryland University launched their Art Therapy bachelor's and master's programs in 2018. They stopped by the WJZ studio to share how their art hive sessions are helping the campus community.
WJZ hangs out with a Maryland horse who won top honors for steeplechase.
Sassanova boutique in Baltimore talks spring fashion trends.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
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.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Gregory Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 2/20/2026
Maryland will see some accumulating snow on Sunday after a sunny start to the weekend.
A developing Nor'easter will bring several inches of snow across Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice start to weekend in Maryland, followed by wintry mix
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith break down everything happening with the Baltimore Ravens this week. Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects everyone to show up for voluntary OTAs, but will Lamar Jackson be there? Torrey Smith shares his honest thoughts on Lamar’s mindset, leadership, and how stars typically approach voluntary workouts. #RavensFlock #NFL #NFLNews #LamarJackson
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Governor Wes Moore met with President Donald Trump at the White House, along with several other state governors, for the annual National Governors' Association meeting on Friday.