Meet the horses running in the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes had a field of nine horses that raced in Baltimore for the 2025 running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
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The Preakness Stakes had a field of nine horses that raced in Baltimore for the 2025 running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
A coalition of local governments from across the country along with labor unions and other groups, are suing the Trump administration to challenge cuts made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other agencies.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
Baltimore officials credit the different approach to crime prevention with a drastic reduction in gun violence over the past six years.
David Jurs, the first tugboat captain to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse nearly a year ago, talks about the response and future of bridge safety.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a deal on a federal spending package that includes the full cost to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Video obtained by WJZ shows the owner of a Towson restaurant being assaulted after he said he confronted a group of people urinating outside the business.
Baltimore's incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott is the first Baltimore mayor to win reelection since 2004, beating candidate Shannon Wright, AP projects.
Clouds clear overnight with sunshine returning for the weekend!
The mother of a five-year-old girl who was found dead in an East Baltimore home was held without bail on Friday.
The FBI has confirmed that federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
"Justice for me would be to have my husband at my side," said the widow of one of the workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last spring.
Crews are planning to demolish the final pieces of the Key Bridge in preparation for a new span.
The Phillies on Friday sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for outfielder Austin Hays.
A local woman has made over 200 pans of lasagna volunteering through a hunger-based charity named Lasagna Love.
The overdose dashboard includes unified data, timely updates, historical trend analysis and demographic insights.
The project is set to improve commute times from Baltimore to Washington D.C., but some residents remain hesitant.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Matti Gellman says the popular local restaurant Easy Like Sunday is brining an expanded menu to Locust Point
A consortium of Annapolis and five counties including Anne Arundel joins the long list of those romanced by the prospect of reconnecting cities around the bay again by water, Rick Hutzell writes.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Adley Rutschman's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
VidCon is coming to the Baltimore Convention Center in September
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
12-year-old boy robbed at gunpoint in East Baltimore, 15-year-old repeat offender arrested.
A dead body was found in the Brooklyn Park neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning a grand slam in a 13-run eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 Friday.
Baltimore City police are rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at improving safety.
Another Maryland lawmaker is heading to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. despite a court order that should have blocked his removal.
12-year-old boy robbed at gunpoint in East Baltimore, 15-year-old repeat offender arrested.
A mother delivered an emotional testimony on Thursday in the trial of the former Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher who is accused of sexually abusing her daughter and others.
A warming trend continues into the holiday weekend.
A dead body was found in the Brooklyn Park neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Baltimore Police shared body-worn camera video from a shootout with officers that killed 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell on May 12.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Marty Bass was at the Baltimore Museum of Art to take a look at their exhibit, Black Earth Rising. The exhibit runs through September 21. Black Earth Rising was curated over a couple of years and focuses on over 20 unique pieces. The New York Times called it one of the 30 do not miss art shows in the country this year!
Operating as a fast gourmet seafood business, Fishnet owner Keyia Yalcin shares a few menu items with WJZ for this week's Food Truck Friday.
The fashion show brings the runway back to Aliceanna Street for a stylish afternoon filled with shopping, music, food, and entertainment.
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells grow uncontrollably caused by UV radiation from the sun or tanning. Dr. Kate Viola walks us through a few different sunscreens on the market that help protect against irreversible damage.
In this week’s Furever home, Deborah Stone introduces us to a small boy named Ari who is looking for a new home.
Rafael Devers had a career-high eight RBIs, hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning a grand slam in a 13-run eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 19-5 Friday.
Maryland hired Jim Smith last week, wrapping up a fairly turbulent couple months for the athletic department.
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore's four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Wednesday.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
The secretary of state defended the Trump administration's foreign policy to the committee he was once a member of.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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 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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/23/2025
Temperatures are warming into the mid and upper 60s across central Maryland, under lots of clouds. Despite the occasionally ominous sky, rain remains brief, light and spotty.
It was a chilly and dreary start to the morning - but the Memorial Day weekend forecast has taken a pleasant turn.
Breezy, partly cloudy Friday in Maryland
A gradual warming trend continues through the holiday weekend.
Testimony during the trial for a teen accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Maryland high school suggests he may have passed the murder weapon off to another classmate. Jaylen Prince, 16, is being charged as an adult for shooting and killing Warrent Grant, 15, at Joppatowne High School in September 2024.
Testimony during the trial for a teen accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Maryland high school suggests he may have passed the murder weapon off to another classmate. Jaylen Prince, 16, is being charged as an adult for shooting and killing Warrent Grant, 15, at Joppatowne High School in September 2024.
Baltimore City police are rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at improving safety.
Baltimore police said a 12-year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint on his way to school Monday in East Baltimore, and they arrested a 15-year-old repeat offender for the crime.
Baltimore pools will open Saturday for the Memorial Day weekend, but swimmers should prepare for changes to the summer 2025 schedule.