Baltimore DPW Employee Mishandled Checks Worth Nearly $50K, Report Finds
In May 2019, twelve checks totaling $48,478 were found in a box on the employee's desk.
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In May 2019, twelve checks totaling $48,478 were found in a box on the employee's desk.
A Maryland Senate bill that will help redevelop Pimlico Race Course, Laural Park and create the Bowie Race Course and Training Center was approved today without the governor's signature.
Morgan State University will celebrate it's 2020 graduates with a commencement ceremony in the fall.
The self-swab sites will be located at 5624 Baltimore National Pike and 5804 Ritchie Highway, and they will be open starting May 11.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is out of the hospital.
Police in Baltimore are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was shot multiple times in southwest Baltimore on Wednesday night.
The Maryland National Guard announced Wednesday they will conduct community flyovers to honor frontline COVID-19 first responders and essential workers across the state.
The FBI of Baltimore is asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery this past winter.
Police are investigating after a deadly double shooting in northeast Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon.
Royal Farms announced Wednesday they will give local nurses free pulled chicken sandwiches in honor of National Nurses Week.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to amplify economic hardships in the community, Wheelabrator Baltimore and City of Refuge are teaming up to provide meals for 250 residents in need.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works water billing operations are on track to resume Friday, May 8.
Former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is running to become the future mayor of the city yet again.
An AmeriCorps member is giving back to some of Baltimore's hardest hit communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by making face-masks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left food banks across the country under pressure to meet the skyrocketing demand of hungry families and individuals.
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young is releasing a revised fiscal year budget proposal for the city which reflects coronavirus-related costs and losses.
The group said once Preakness 145 has been finalized, an official announcement will be made.
Airbnb is warning hosts in Baltimore not to authorize renters to throw parties during the coronavirus pandemic.
They are giving out a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free donut- no purchase necessary!
The Weis Markets' "Fight Hunger Campaign", benefits regional food banks throughout its seven-state market, including the Maryland Food Bank.
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young transferred $3 million from the city's funds to city schools to help close the digital learning gap for the students.
Baltimore City Public Schools will reopen its emergency meal site at Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy on May 6, after an employee there tested positive for coronavirus.
They said low enrollment and loss of major financial supporters are major factors in their decision to close, and now- the coronavirus has added financial hardship.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is "recovering comfortably" at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after undergoing treatment for a gallbladder condition, the nation's highest court said in a statement.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The FBI said an arrest on Oct. 14, 2024, was the culmination of years of investigation.
Neighbors in Baltimore City's Remington community say they were left out of the planning process for moving a BGE transmission line from underground to overhead.
Rugby's greatest rivalry is coming to M&T Bank Stadium this weekend as two of the top teams in the world go head-to-head in Baltimore.
A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to the home-invasion murder of 27-year-old Matthew Ponder in Glen Burnie in 2022.
Several immigrant rights groups in Maryland have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in an effort to block "warrantless immigration arrests" in the state.
A Cecil County man was convicted in connection with the death of 3-year-old Nola Dinkins after prosecutors said he helped his girlfriend conceal the child's death in 2025.
A bill that would allow the Baltimore Police Department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly break the law is moving forward.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
High temperatures will approach 90° Thursday afternoon ahead of showers and storms at night.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at BWI airport.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Harford County's Plein Air Festival annually draws professional artists from across the U.S. to capture the county's charms. Artist Denise McDaniel joins us with what you can expect at this year's festival.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is declaring Tuesday, Sept. 15, National Bring the Joy Day, and celebrating by giving away a free confetti bundtlet to the first 300 Guests at every bakery.
WJZ is live from the fire company learning about their annual concert event and how each ticket sold benefits the many the volunteers who serve the community year-round.
Emily Goetze, Manager, joins us with some new and returning Cow Tales and Caramel Creams flavors for the fall.
Dr. Claire Bolander shares important information about the upcoming respiratory illness season and how you can protect yourself and families.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Dylan Beavers had two hits and three RBIs in an eight-run third inning that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 Wednesday night.
Of all the top quarterbacks in Week 1, Lamar Jackson might be under the most scrutiny.
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to start Jovaughn Gwyn at center in this weekend's opener at Indianapolis.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Afternoon temperatures will top out in the upper 80s to near 90
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered showers and storms back in Maryland on Thursday
Rain and storms in Maryland's forecast on Thursday
FBI works to stop terrorist threats in Maryland 25 years after 9/11 attacks
Rugby's greatest rivalry embarks on Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium
Family pleads for justice for 38-year-old woman killed in Baltimore
Volunteers placed nearly 3,000 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville on Thursday to represent those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.