Maryland Gets Millions Of Dollars To Improve Rail Service
Faster rides and less congestion. That's what the federal government is hoping $2 billion can buy as Maryland becomes a crucial part of a major project to upgrade our Amtrak line.
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Faster rides and less congestion. That's what the federal government is hoping $2 billion can buy as Maryland becomes a crucial part of a major project to upgrade our Amtrak line.
Baltimore City Schools has named its best educator of the year. She is from Mt. Washington Elementary.
The Baltimore Orioles' left fielder Luke Scott is at it again. During the offseason, he was critical of President Barack Obama. The president's long form birth certificate does not seem to have quieted Scott down, though.
Top honors at the White House for a Maryland educator. Michelle Shearer is the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.
U.S. officials are pondering whether to release the graphic photos of a dead Osama bin Laden they say show a precision kill shot above his left eye.
Reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden started before President Barack Obama even made the official announcement.
When big news breaks, newspapers are still a hot commodity.
Terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is dead, President Barack Obama says.The president said the U.S.-led operation marks the most significant achievement so far against Al-Qaida. But Obama said the U.S. must and will remain vigilant at home and aboard.
It's not a great time for driving. As gas prices soar nationwide, the White House launched a task force to find out why drivers are paying more. And gas prices in Maryland have already topped the $4 mark.
The commander of the Military District of Washington is affirming the six-month prison sentence of an Army doctor who disobeyed deployment orders because he doubted President Barack Obama's eligibility to serve as commander-in-chief.
A top House Democrat is taking legal steps to force the names of political donors to be disclosed.
The White House says it's considering requiring companies pursuing federal contracts to disclose their campaign contributions.
Pressing his energy policy goals, President Barack Obama on Friday prodded large companies to modernize their shipping fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles, improvements that he said would reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil and cut down business overhead costs in the long term.
Gov. Martin O'Malley is helping pitch President Barack Obama's national energy plan.
Sen. Ben Cardin says he disagrees with President Barack Obama about opening up new offshore oil and gas development, especially off the mid-Atlantic coast.
Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson (who is also the brother of First Lady Michelle Obama) joined Mark and Damon for some tournament talk.
Chief State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley quit on Sunday after causing a stir by describing the military's treatment of the suspected WikiLeaks leaker as "ridiculous" and "stupid," pointed words that forced President Barack Obama to defend the detention as appropriate.
The president is prepared to take action over painfully high gas prices caused by the uprising in the Middle East.
Bullying should not be accepted. That's the message at the center of a special White House conference aimed at preventing bullying. It's a problem that affects millions of young people every year.
A spokesman for Andrews Air Force Base say no injuries were reported following a fire in a housing unit on the base.
Their ranks swollen after the last election, Republican governors from Florida to Alaska are undermining President Barack Obama's agenda at every turn ahead of the Democrat's 2012 re-election campaign.
Confronting crushing budget woes, many of the nation's governors are calling for painful spending cuts. But beyond that, their approaches are diverging drastically, from union-cramping proposals in Wisconsin and other states to higher taxes in Illinois and elsewhere.
President Barack Obama meets Friday with a group of Democratic governors who are in town for the National Governors Association winter meeting this weekend.
President Barack Obama will meet with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and other Democratic governors at the White House to discuss job creation.
Historical papers, photographs and other documents from Ben's Chili Bowl -- a popular diner that has been a fixture in Washington's African-American community for more than a half-century -- were placed on view Wednesday at George Washington University's Africana Research Center.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
The proposed ice rinks, which would use $3.5 million from the county's Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget, would be additions to the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex in Ellicott City.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death in 2025 of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Howard County leaders are figuring out how to make Elkridge, Maryland, safer for everyone on the road, particularly for those walking or riding their bicycles.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death last year of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
A court order that halted work at a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Washington County, Maryland, has been extended by at least another week.
Alexis Cancel-Soto will spend 30 years in prison for his conviction in the 2024 murder of 19-year-old bystander Cameran Holt in Baltimore's Federal Hill, State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
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.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Tipsy Scoop is preparing to open in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.
Gilbert’s Premium Beef Jerky collaborated with Maryland’s J.O. Spices.
Explorers Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore talks new menu items.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Weather is warming up this weekend in Maryland
A warming trend continues into the weekend.
Warmer temperatures coming to Maryland this week
Rain chances, warmer temperatures this weekend in Maryland
Maryland approves $1.2 billion effort to protect children in foster care
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Studies propose safety changes for walkers, bike riders in Elkridge, Maryland
3 arrested in connection to stolen $15k guitar from Maryland music store
8 injured after crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore