Maryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation For Stricter Penalties Against Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are on the rise in the U.S. and Maryland is no exception.
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Hate crimes are on the rise in the U.S. and Maryland is no exception.
Catarino Perez De Paz was last seen at around 1:45 a.m. that morning in the area of Market Space in Annapolis.
It was a warm day across the area on Wednesday, but don't expect those temperatures to stick around!
State and local leaders met Wednesday in Annapolis to talk about long-term funding solutions for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Westfield Annapolis announced its new project to transform the former Lord & Taylor department store into a new shopping district to open to the public by 2021.
Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation to require background checks for the private sale of rifles and shotguns.
The raccoon was found on January 11.
Annapolis police are investigating after a man was robbed Tuesday night in the city.
They said the preliminary cause of the crash seems to be pedestrian error, ruling out speed, drugs and alcohol were not contributing factors of the crash.
Planned Parenthood says the 7,000-square-foot expansion cost about $2 million, with no taxpayer funds used.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 89-year-old man.
A new board that will investigate how to keep prescription drugs affordable in Maryland met for the first time Monday to discuss hiring staff members and finding an office.
The church requested the specific amount donated be withheld from the public.
Four adults have been displaced after a kitchen fire started Friday evening at their Odenton home.
Annapolis police are investigating after a woman allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old man in the back with a kitchen knife Friday night in the city.
Annapolis police are investigating after a man allegedly broke into a home and attempted to break into another home in the city early Friday morning.
A man was held at gunpoint over the weekend during a robbery in Laurel.
Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating a robbery that happened over the weekend.
A 33-year-old man allegedly attacked a couple with an axe in Odenton late Thursday.
Transportation Security Administration screened nearly 570,000 passengers at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport over the holiday season, an agency spokesperson said Friday.
A 44-year-old church van driver was charged in the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Annapolis.
Police are investigating after a man allegedly exposed his genitals to a woman Thursday in Gambrills.
Anne Arundel County police are investigating after three men allegedly robbed a store Thursday night in Laurel.
Anne Arundel County police arrested 30-year-old Lauren Kristen Harrell in connection to a drug distribution case in Odenton from December 2019.
The man claimed he had the weapon with him for work purposes yet forgot that he had it with him.
Passengers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport told CBS Baltimore they waited more than an hour on Sunday to get through the security checkpoint as efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remain at a stalemate.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
A suspected impaired driver was arrested after crashing into two Maryland State Police vehicles and injuring two troopers early Sunday.
Spring is officially in the air. Pollen and other allergens are, too.
Passengers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport told CBS Baltimore they waited more than an hour on Sunday to get through the security checkpoint as efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remain at a stalemate.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
President Trump's proposed plan to install Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at airports didn't sit well with travelers WJZ met on Saturday.
Some storms could produce hail, gusty winds, and lightning
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.
Dr. Tyrone Stanley, coordinator and assistant professor of Musical Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, shares what makes Morgan's fine arts program so special and upcoming performance information.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore is preparing for cherry blossom season. Peak bloom is expected between April 3 and April 5.
WJZ makes a visit to The Spa at the Hotel at the University of Maryland.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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.
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 drop on Monday in Maryland
Overnight storms follow unseasonably warm Sunday
A sunny afternoon is expected in Maryland on Sunday before overnight storms.
Some storms could produce hail, gusty winds, and lightning
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 3/21/2026
Temperatures drop on Monday in Maryland
Lines at BWI airport get longer amid DHS shutdown
Overnight storms follow unseasonably warm Sunday
Maryland man arrested for suspected impaired driving, crashing into police vehicles
Maryland doctors explain how to manage allergy attacks