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Although several venues have celebrated with fireworks preceding July 4th, there are several locations in Maryland that have taken the liberty of setting off day-of fireworks in celebration of America's independence.
Dolphins have been spotted swimming near the Bay Bridge by several people over the past week.
The National Weather Service has issued an heat advisory from noon until 7 p.m. for Wednesday, July 4.
A man suffered severe injuries to his hands due to fireworks Tuesday night.
An excessive heat warning has been issued for Baltimore City as well as Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
For those who don't travel for the 4th of July holiday, one of the biggest questions every year is where to find the best fireworks close to home.
Three more memorial services for victims of the Capital Gazette shooting were announced Tuesday.
A man charged with slaying five people at a Maryland newspaper sent three letters on the day of the attack, police said.
The White House has reversed it's previous decision and now will lower the United States flag in honor of the Capital Gazette shooting victims.
Employees of the Capital Gazette will march in Annapolis' Fourth of July parade.
About 500 relatives, friends and colleagues of slain journalist Rob Hiaasen gathered to remember the man who was one of five victims killed in last week's shooting at a Maryland newspaper.
The alleged gunman in the Capital Gazette shooting last Thursday mailed threatening letters to a former publisher, the Maryland Court of Special appeals and a Baltimore City judge, according to police.
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay is a big job.
A body was recovered in the Chesapeake Bay Monday, according to a tweet by the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Memorials are still growing in Annapolis days after a targeted attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom.
A Glen Burnie man has been arrested after police say he struck swimmers with his jet ski,
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the man charged with killing five employees at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis.
A woman whose harassment by Jarrod W. Ramos led to his vendetta against the Capital Gazette says she immediately panicked when she learned of the attack.
Several deaths have already been reported on Maryland's waterways and there's still a lot of summer left.
Memorials are planned for this week to honor the victims of the shooting at the Capital Gazette, an Annapolis newspaper.
Two Capital Gazette journalists, Rachel Pacella and Phil Davis, who survived the shooting discuss their experience.
The Maryland newspaper where five people were killed by a gunman last week said it received death threats and emails celebrating the shootings following the attack.
Four people were injured after two boats collided Saturday evening near North Beach.
Less than 72 hours after deadly gunfire erupted inside the Capital Gazette, family members shared memories of the victims.
Terrifying moments for two boaters on the Chesapeake turn into an act of heroism.
Baltimore rang in the new year on Wednesday in style, with its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor, where visitors were entertained with ice skating, music, food, and fireworks.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
Baltimore rang in the new year on Wednesday in style, with its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor, where visitors were entertained with ice skating, music, food, and fireworks.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
The Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine (M3), from Baltimore, will showcase their marching band on New Year's Day at one of the nation's premiere parades -- the Tournament of Roses Parade.
A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
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.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Head coach John Harbaugh said he'll have a better sense Wednesday about Jackson's status for this next game
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Snow showers sweep across Maryland with more cold weather
Snow showers and more arctic temperatures in Maryland
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow showers in the forecast early New Year's Eve
Snow showers sweep across Maryland with more cold weather
Baltimore's Inner Harbor rings in 2026 with the New Year's Eve Spectacular
Snow showers and more arctic temperatures in Maryland
Maryland man shares bond with woman who donated a kidney
Dozens of new Maryland laws will go into effect to start 2026