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A new program hopes to attract more Black-owned businesses to Baltimore's downtown.
Facebook is trying to help struggling entrepreneurs be more successful with their efforts.
The Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday unanimously approved ending the city's agreement with the company undertaking the controversial aerial surveillance program.
No one is injured after a hazardous chemical caught fire at a building in South Baltimore earlier Wednesday afternoon.
The MTA mobility van driver who was shot and killed last week while on the job has been identified.
British-based beer and spirits maker Diageo is giving a combined $10 million to 25 historically Black colleges and universities across the United States, continuing an upswell of giving to the institutions following last summer's racial justice protests.
Famous Baltimore cake master Duff Goldman and his wife Johnna welcomed a daughter on Sunday, the couple posted on Instagram.
United States Attorney Robert Hur will resign his position as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of Maryland.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday $3.9 million in grant funds to help restaurants and taverns in the city struggling with COVID-related expenses.
A 19-year-old woman is in the hospital after she was shot in the foot in South Baltimore earlier Wednesday morning.
In Baltimore City, people had to be turned away from their first-dose appointments at the BCCC COVID-19 vaccination site on Tuesday because they were made using a link that was only for people making second-dose appointments.
Baltimore is receiving national attention, but it's not the kind of attention the city wants. Charm City has been ranked No. 2 in the nation, again, for bed bugs!
Comcast is making changes to its internet services to help families relying on it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A man servicing an ATM in west Baltimore this weekend was shot and killed outside a convenience store.
In much of the state, residents continued to clean up on Tuesday from the snow and ice that fell beginning Sunday.
A juvenile green sea turtle who was left stranded on a barrier island after a boat strike in 2018 is getting some rehab at the National Aquarium.
Maryland reports under 1,000 new daily cases for the first time in recent weeks, with 905 new cases reported Tuesday morning.
With crews continuing to clean up from a multi-day snowstorm, Baltimore's public works department said Monday it is canceling trash and recycling pickup for Tuesday.
A 21-year-old man was shot late Monday in northeast Baltimore.
Parts of Maryland saw more than a foot of snow as a multi-day system dropped fresh flakes up and down the East Coast.
Monday, Maryland recorded the state's third death of a child under age ten.
A man died in a shooting in south Baltimore Monday night, city police said.
Appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine are being canceled across the area because of the winter weather.
Dr. John Bartlett, a widely respected infectious disease specialist who played a role in the growth of Baltimore's nationally renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, has died. He was 83.
The Maryland National Guard marked Wednesday's U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with some friendly soccer competition of its own.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
Baltimore County police are searching for a missing New Jersey woman who was last seen nearly two weeks ago behind a SkyZone in Rosedale.
Anne Arundel County firefighters are preparing for a busy few days on the water, with the holiday weekend temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees.
Months after they were removed, three ousted members of the Columbia Association's Board of Directors are in the middle of legal action to get their way back on the board.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect late this week as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index near 110°
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.
Cooling centers are open across Maryland as intense heat is expected to stick around for the first half of the week.
As a heat dome settles across the East Coast, bringing extreme heat to Maryland, public pools in the Baltimore area will be available to help residents cool down.
Baltimore recorded its fewest homicides ever throughout the first six months of the year, according to a mid-year report released by the police department.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
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.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Dr Rachel Marquez tells WJZ-TV how to identify heat related illness within children. She also gives guiltiness and precautions on how to keep your children safe during the hottest days of Summer.
Skift airline reporter Meghna Maharishi tells WJZ-TV about the rising travel costs and the best time to hit the road for your holiday vacation.
BARCS' Noelle Levee brought Mello Yello to the studio, a friendly, caring dog who is looking for his forever home. For more information him and other animals go to Barcs.org.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
Luis García Jr. homered twice and drove in five runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, Luis García Jr. homered as part of a four-hit day and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
Extreme heat will stick around Maryland Wednesday through the Fourth of July weekend.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index potentially over 110°
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat wave starts Wednesday in Maryland
Maryland National Guard highlights partnership with Bosnia-Herzegovina ahead of World Cup match
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
This week's extreme heat could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too. Baltimore County Animal Services has some advice.
Months after they were removed, three ousted members of the Columbia Association's Board of Directors are in the middle of legal action to get their way back on the board.
Baltimore recorded its fewest homicides ever throughout the first six months of the year, according to a mid-year report released by the police department.