Most Read Stories Of 2018
These are the stories WJZ readers clicked onto the most in 2018.
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These are the stories WJZ readers clicked onto the most in 2018.
A 17-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old has serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while trying to cross a road in Glen Burnie on Christmas.
A 17-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle on Rt. 100 in Glen Burnie this evening. A 15-year-old girl was also struck.
One person was taken to an area hospital after a fire at the Maryland Correctional Institution For Women in Jessup.
The Hogan administration announced Friday that the state has finished negotiations with the American Federation of Teachers - Healthcare Maryland for the 2020 fiscal year.
Forty-two firefighters from various Maryland counties responded to a house fire in Anne Arundel.
As we prepare to say goodbye to the year 2018, for those in the journalism profession, in this community, one event stands out in violence and tragic loss.
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a single car crash that sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries. Police say speed and alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
A fundraising campaign is being launched to build a memorial to honor the five people killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper.
The Department of Legislative Services released the report Thursday to a panel of lawmakers that sets policy for the General Assembly.
After a six-month investigation, police have made arrests in a search warrant for possible sales and drug distribution in Anne Arundel County.
Police are on scene of an accident involving a U.S. Postal Service vehicle and a firetruck in Severna Park.
Another noose has been found at Chesapeake Bay Middle School, school officials said Wednesday.
Anne Arundel County Detention Facilities Superintendent Terry Kokolis ended the county's participation in the federal 287(g) program Dec. 4, less than 24 hours after County Executive Steuart Pittman pledged to "kiss" 287(g) "goodbye."
The first company to be licensed as a medical marijuana grower in Maryland has been fined for using banned crop-protection pesticides.
Besides the airport, other travel hubs such as Penn Station and the Greyhound Bus station in South Baltimore made the list.
11 Pasadena Road between Elm and BNA Blvd Road is closed due to an investigation.
Police are looking for two suspects in two separate incidents in Glen Burnie, an attempted commercial robbery and a commercial robbery in the last week.
Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed 86-year-old Grace Cavalieri as Maryland's 10th poet laureate.
A person and their two dogs were rescued in Anne Arundel County Sunday after they got trapped in high water.
Workers hope to finally fix the leaks at the Naval Academy Chapel, which has been refurbished at least six other times.
In addition, about $20,000 in fines already paid will be forgiven. Those customers can get a credit to their account.
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left a 26-year-old man in serious but stable condition.
Weekend rain brings with it the potential for flooding in the region. Stay with WJZ's weather team for updates on the forecast.
A Maryland restaurateur has acknowledged he paid a man to both frame his wife as a terrorist and burn down his restaurant.
Families, community organizations, law enforcement officials, and elected leaders gathered across Baltimore on Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between residents and promoting public safety.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Seven years after drafting Adley Rutschman with the top overall pick, Orioles president Mike Elias traded the All-Star catcher to division rival Boston on Monday. In the interim, Baltimore managed one division title and one wild card before falling under .500.
The date of the 2027 Preakness Stakes is set to be revealed on Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club.
Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles agreed Friday to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a deal that includes a $10 million club option for 2029.
Roughly 120 parking spaces near the front of the mall, near the restaurants and movie theater, are now reserved for those willing to pay. The first hour is $2.45, and it's an additional $2 for each hour after that.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts for the 2028 elections.
Families, community organizations, law enforcement officials, and elected leaders gathered across Baltimore on Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between residents and promoting public safety.
Maryland is wondering what comes next after the Preakness Stakes was left out of the new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Seven years after drafting Adley Rutschman with the top overall pick, Orioles president Mike Elias traded the All-Star catcher to division rival Boston on Monday. In the interim, Baltimore managed one division title and one wild card before falling under .500.
The date of the 2027 Preakness Stakes is set to be revealed on Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club.
Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles agreed Friday to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a deal that includes a $10 million club option for 2029.
Being in playoff contention may make for a smoother transition once the three-time All-Star catcher is ready to take the field for the Red Sox after spending his first four-plus seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.
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."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
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.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Muggy, plus rain returns Wednesday in Maryland
Storms, rain return this week in Maryland
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Muggy, with scattered storms across Maryland this week
Muggy, plus rain returns Wednesday in Maryland
Mayor Scott, Gov. Moore attend National Night Out gathering in Baltimore
2 men accused of using exotic animals in Baltimore County photo shoot indicted
Baltimore Ravens' star Zay Flowers receives 4-year, $140 million extension
13th measles case reported in Maryland in 2026