Baltimore Residents Hire Private Security To Patrol Federal Hill
A group of Federal Hill residents are so fed up with crime, they've hired a private security company to patrol their streets.
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A group of Federal Hill residents are so fed up with crime, they've hired a private security company to patrol their streets.
The Maryland US State's Office Thursday morning is announcing a federal indictment of 15 gang members allegedly involved in 18 murders, more than 28 attempted murders, carjackings, assaults and witness intimidation.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry will present a free online program in partnership with Project Liberty Ship at 7 p.m. June 24. The program uses material from the BMI's collections and archives to tell the story of how Baltimore became a shipbuilding power that produced the S.S. John W. Brown, one of Baltimore's most historically significant artifacts.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced that the Charm City Circulator and Harbor Connector Taxi Service will resume normal hours of operation beginning June 7.
The long-standing claims that Johns Hopkins was a staunch abolitionist were shattered last December when JHU announced that it had strong evidence that its founder owned slaves. However, a group of researchers shared new evidence that proves he did not.
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch from 3 p.m. through the evening for the Baltimore area and other portions of Maryland Thursday as showers and thunderstorms roll in.
City leaders and advocates are raising concerns about the use of facial recognition technology and its use in Baltimore. At a press conference outside City Hall Thursday, they said there is not enough research about the technology and that it all too often misidentifies black and brown citizens and can lead to false arrest and detention.
Baltimore Police said a man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in east Baltimore. There were two more shootings overnight.
A massive undertaking in a part of town that was largely empty. Now construction is underway to build Port Covington, a brand-new community from the ground up, at a price tag of about $5 billion.
Nationwide, vaccinations are down and the White House is out with an aggressive plan to get shots into more arms.
The Top of the World Observation Level will reopen Thursday after being closed since November due to concerns about Covid-19, the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts said in a statement.
A request for qualifications was issued today for restauranteurs to operate the waterfront cafe at Rash Field Park, a development on the south side of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
A Baltimore man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing two people in May, Baltimore Police said Tuesday.
A realtor and Air Force veteran from Glen Burnie is the second person to claim a $40,000 prize in Maryland's $2 million VaxCash promotion.
A 27-year-old woman was killed and a man is in serious condition after a shooting in north Baltimore Tuesday night, Baltimore Police said.
The incoming freshman class of Mount Saint Joseph packed 400 bags of food that Blessings in a Backpack distributed Wednesday to Beechfield Elementary School students to help ensure those children have food for the remainder of the school year.
After a deadly Memorial Day Weekend, Baltimore's homicide rate this year continues to outpace the 2020 rate.
It's a renewed push to free a Baltimore man who's been tried four times already for murder and now facing a possible fifth trial.
Baltimore Gas and Electric said Tuesday it has seen an increase in reports of scammers trying to use the Covid-19 pandemic to trick its customers.
The Orioles are lifting all capacity restrictions at Camden Yards Tuesday. It comes after Baltimore lifted capacity limits back on May 17, including for outdoor venues and restaurants.
WJZ traveled across the city Tuesday to get a sense of what residents are saying about the crime.
Scott Pawley looks like any other freshman walking through Calvert Hall College High School in Towson. But the path he's leading is different from the rest.
A Memorial Day milestone: 70% of all adults in Maryland have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, all of the state's key metrics are declining.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Banner Neighborhoods says its rent has doubled on East Preston Street, meaning it has to move once summer camps are over.
The arrest and detainment of a Johns Hopkins researcher is one of the latest examples of increased immigration enforcement at airports.
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."
The arrest and detainment of a Johns Hopkins researcher is one of the latest examples of increased immigration enforcement at airports.
The Baltimore County judge who handed down the sentence in the August 2024 carjacking called Darius Wolfe "irretrievably depraved."
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.
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 will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
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.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and Infinite Legacy is holding a block party to connect families with health screenings, resources, food, activities and clear information about organ donation.
Gladys & John Springsteel stop by with 410 Empanadas to talk about how they started and display some of their popular flavors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
The arrest and detainment of a Johns Hopkins researcher is one of the latest examples of increased immigration enforcement at airports.
The Baltimore County judge who handed down the sentence in the August 2024 carjacking called Darius Wolfe "irretrievably depraved."
As CBS News Baltimore's Kaicey Baylor reports, the rising cost of rent is forcing the nonprofit to move, putting its youth programs in jeopardy.