America To Observe Juneteenth For The First Time As A Federal Holiday
This weekend, America is commemorating its newest federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the moment in 1865 when the last enslaved people in America found out they were indeed free.
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This weekend, America is commemorating its newest federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the moment in 1865 when the last enslaved people in America found out they were indeed free.
Cedric Mullins swatted his second home run of the game, then took a curtain call as the fans at Camden Yards twirled orange shirts in celebration.
This week, neighbors in Fells Point discovered that someone had drawn swastikas on poles up and down Fleet Street. So they sprang into action and worked quickly to cover up the symbols to show that love triumphs over hate.
One hundred fifty years later, it's time for a new beginning as Maryland state leaders celebrate Juneteenth in North Baltimore. The B&P Tunnel allowing the Pennsylvania Railroad direct access to the Nation's Capital will soon be called the Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
Whether you love cicadas or hate them, brood x is leaving as quickly as it came.
After gunfire each of the past two weekends and three people shot, Baltimore city officials said they have the resources in place to try to prevent more violence this weekend in the popular neighborhood.
Baltimore leaders have joined forces to bring a high-speed rail line to the Northeast Corridor. The train would run from Washington D.C. to Baltimore at 311 miles per hour, cutting the trip down to just 15 minutes. It will also include a stop at BWI.
Baltimore Police said a 24-year-old man died after he was shot in north Baltimore Friday afternoon.
Baltimore Police have charged 38-year-old Kevin Dudley in the murder of 18-year-old Kozee Spriggs.
A body was found near Leakin Park Friday morning.
City Police have identified the man killed in a mass shooting in West Baltimore earlier this week as 59-year-old Leslie Jerome Gibson.
Baltimore Police are investigating after two people were killed and another person was injured in three separate crimes in the city late Thursday night.
Police searching for the suspects in a mass shooting that killed one and critically injured five in west Baltimore Wednesday.
After the broad daylight shooting at Mondawmin Mall, the increase in violence in fells point and the mass shooting in West Baltimore, calls are growing louder for something to change.
A beloved event at the national aquarium returned this year but instead of the annual "grade a event" organizers transformed it into an all-out school shell-abration.
Baltimore Police announced they have launched an internal investigation after a teen carjacking suspect was struck by a police SUV during a pursuit.
José Ramírez and Bobby Bradley homered during a three-run first inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-3 on Thursday, extending Baltimore's road losing streak to 19 games.
The Baltimore Orioles announced that the Birdland Summer Music Series will return to Oriole Park later this summer.
Morgan State University announced that the school awarded 2 grants from Google and Apple totaling $6.25 million on Thursday.
In the basement of the old women's industrial exchange in Downtown Baltimore, one local woman is whipping up gourmet hot dogs while carrying on the legacy of the building.
The Ravens' mandatory three-day minicamp flew by this week, and the players got to show off on the field for the first time in over a year. It was the last practice before training camp.
Baltimore Police said a 24-year-old man died after he was shot in northeast Baltimore Thursday afternoon. Another man was shot in south Baltimore shortly after noon. He is listed in critical condition.
There's a sense of unease in the air along West Lexington Street on Thursday after 6 people were shot and 1 person died in a mass shooting the day before.
The Baltimore Flamingos, Maryland's first gay rugby team, make inclusivity their game. The team includes players who identify as gay and trans, and no rugby experience is required.
The group is accused of selling fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine at "open-air drug street shops" on North Carey and Woodyear streets in Penn North.
Attorneys representing the operators of the ship that struck Baltimore's Key Bridge have pleaded not guilty to all counts in a criminal case brought by federal prosecutors.
The first weekend of August in Maryland will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
A woman says she reported structural concerns about the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie to Anne Arundel County officials in 2021 — nearly five years before the building was evacuated over safety concerns.
A man was convicted nearly nine years after an off-duty Washington, D.C. police officer was shot to death while sitting in a parked car in Baltimore.
A public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University was arrested by ICE while boarding a flight at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this week.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The group is accused of selling fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine at "open-air drug street shops" on North Carey and Woodyear streets in Penn North.
A woman says she reported structural concerns about the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie to Anne Arundel County officials in 2021 — nearly five years before the building was evacuated over safety concerns.
The first weekend of August will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
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.
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.
Coppin State University president Anthony Jenkins joins us in studio to discuss how the school is making college more affordable, growing its national recognition and continuing to invest in Baltimore.
Stephanie Douglas takes us to Guinness Baltimore where they are preparing for a weekend of games, live music, food and beer to mark eight years in the Baltimore community.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas takes us around town to Wellspring of Life Farm in Monkton where volunteers provide animal therapy for Maryland residents experiencing emotional, cognitive and physical challenges.
Veketia Gibson, owner of Thighs N' Fries, joins us in studio with the inspiration behind her business and how she hopes to continue growing.
Mother, veteran and entrepreneur Christa Bright talks about the importance of work-life balance and previews her upcoming Working Moms Conference.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
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.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
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.
The first weekend of August in Maryland will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice weather in Maryland to end July
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Coppin State University president Anthony Jenkins joins us in studio to discuss how the school is making college more affordable, growing its national recognition and continuing to invest in Baltimore.
Stephanie Douglas takes us to Guinness Baltimore where they are preparing for a weekend of games, live music, food and beer to mark eight years in the Baltimore community.
More than a dozen men are facing charges for allegedly operating an open-air drug market in West Baltimore, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There have been four water main breaks since May. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from Dundalk, Maryland.