Best City Escapes From Baltimore
Baltimore's a wonderful place to live, but sometimes you just need to get away. Here are fun places to go that are relatively nearby.
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Baltimore's a wonderful place to live, but sometimes you just need to get away. Here are fun places to go that are relatively nearby.
Speeding drivers in Annapolis, get ready to slow down. The city is preparing to launch its first speed cameras.
An Annapolis man has been sentenced to four years in prison for kicking a police officer in the jaw after he was arrested for attacking his girlfriend.
Annapolis has had its share of Fourth of July, Christmas, homecoming and Memorial Day parades. So it may sound like malarkey to say the city has never celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a march -- despite a history of residents sloshing down its streets with green beers.
Maryland House Republicans say the state needs better management of transportation revenue, not more taxes.
Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Chairman Dereck Davis says he expects a rigorous debate and several amendments to be proposed Wednesday when an offshore wind bill that would require utilities to buy renewable energy credits is introduced on the House floor.
The Coast Guard says the captain of a tanker anchored off Annapolis needed medical attention after reporting he had a fever.
It's time to update Maryland's workforce. That's what supporters of a job training bill are telling lawmakers in Annapolis.
The Maryland Federal Facilities Advisory Board is releasing a plan on how to support the state's federal community.
More than a thousand Marylanders landed in Annapolis Wednesday to protest Governor Martin O'Malley's proposed gun legislation.
President Obama squeezed a visit to Maryland onto his schedule and apparently, it was a pretty tight fit.
A "job well done" for the Ravens from Annapolis.
Once, if you wanted to start a business in Annapolis, you might have to travel to offices in three different buildings to get all of the right applications.
President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Annapolis next week.
Making it legal to speed. Some lawmakers in Annapolis have proposed a controversial new measure to raise the speed limit on Maryland's expressways to 70 miles per hour.
A volunteer committee is beginning a statewide assessment of Maryland's public trails.
Gov. Martin O'Malley delivered his State of the State Address with a focus on job creation.
The Annapolis Council has rejected a proposal to eliminate political party affiliations from city elections.
Author and death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean plans to visit Annapolis to call for a repeal of capital punishment in Maryland.
The legislative season has arrived, giving downtown businesses a chance to woo lawmakers with everything from coffee to crab cakes.
A woman who was critically injured by her estranged husband recently sought a protective order against him in Anne Arundel District Court, but it was denied.
Anne Arundel County police say a man is dead and a woman is in critical condition following an early morning shooting inside an Annapolis business.
The wheels are in motion for a gas tax hike. Several proposals are popping up in Annapolis. Some of them are new.
Opponents of gun control legislation are planning a demonstration next to the Maryland State House.
A man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a crash that killing a stranded motorist has been sentenced to a year in jail.
Showery weather develops Monday. Wet, breezy, and cool weather will continue through Wednesday.
A man shot and killed a woman in Delaware last week, after he mistook her for a deer, police said.
William Contreras homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned their franchise-record 98th victory by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Multiple fire companies battled a structure fire Sunday at a furniture store in Harford County, according to Harford County Fire and EMS.
It was a throwback to the days of John Harbaugh, who was fired after the 2025 season in part because his teams failed to make a late lead stand up.
Multiple fire companies battled a structure fire Sunday at a furniture store in Harford County, according to Harford County Fire and EMS.
Shootings across Baltimore over the weekend left 11 people wounded, including two teenagers, police said.
A man shot and killed a woman in Delaware last week, after he mistook her for a deer, police said.
It was a throwback to the days of John Harbaugh, who was fired after the 2025 season in part because his teams failed to make a late lead stand up.
Showery weather develops Monday. Wet, breezy, and cool weather will continue through Wednesday.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
Mixologist Molly Horn joins us in studio with two Ravens cocktails that are sure to be a hit at any tailgate event this season.
Chef Robert Stewart shows off some elevated game-day bites that fans can easily recreate at home or in the stadium parking lot.
WJZ is live in Dundalk with Mike Cornblatt checking out some of the delicious food items that will be available at the upcoming Ravens home opener TailGOAT.
Dr. Angela Allen, Head of School, and Emma Harris join us to talk about the Huffman Commons building and how it is impacting student life at Notre Dame.
William Contreras homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned their franchise-record 98th victory by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
It was a throwback to the days of John Harbaugh, who was fired after the 2025 season in part because his teams failed to make a late lead stand up.
Ernie Accorsi was promoted to Baltimore's GM in 1982, then served in that role with the Cleveland Browns from 1985-92 before going to the Giants.
Tyler Shough scored on a fourth-down sneak with 1:28 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Thousands of Ravens and Orioles fans are expected to soar into downtown Baltimore, which means a big boost for local businesses.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
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.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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.
Showery weather develops Monday. Wet, breezy, and cool weather will continue through Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain and cooler temperatures in Maryland this week
Wet and cooler weather to start the workweek in Maryland
Scattered showers and storms are in Maryland on Sunday.
Retired teacher Rita Collins brings her mobile bookstore across the country.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There were ten separate shootings in Baltimore over the weekend. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Rain and cooler temperatures in Maryland this week
Fire breaks out at furniture store in Harford County