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.
The Baltimore group Families for Safer Streets says both the city and state roadways have design challenges, and it's time to make the roads safer.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Two men were arrested for stealing more than 100 bronze memorial vases worth more than $100,000 from a cemetery in Waldorf, Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
A 20-year-old who plays basketball at Baltimore City Community College is accused of indecent exposure and stalking a woman whom he followed home in Montgomery County.
A 16-year-old was critically injured after a shooting on Wednesday evening in Northeast Baltimore, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the homicides young siblings in Gwynn Oak, Maryland.
The cyberattack impacted Chick-fil-A One Loyalty accounts in 10 states, including Maryland.
The Baltimore group Families for Safer Streets says both the city and state roadways have design challenges, and it's time to make the roads safer.
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 forecast trends cooler and drier heading into late week.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
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.
A new audit shows Maryland administered SNAP benefits to ineligible residents, including lottery winners and people who are incarcerated.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
WJZ is live at Nora Blú, a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon district, checking out their menu items and hand-crafted cocktails.
Heidi Ackerman, Charm City Sings, and Katie Long, Friends of Patterson Park, join us to talk about their upcoming performance on July 26 with Down Range, the U.S. Army rock band, for an evening that blends voices, genres and community spirit.
Dr. Mona Gahunia explains what people should know about the current outbreak, how the parasite spreads, and warning signs that warrant medical attention.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
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 2026 lineup has been announced for Baltimore's Charm City Live music festival, including performances from Boyz II Men and Case.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Nice, pleasant weather on Thursday in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachel Jay has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
The forecast trends cooler and drier heading into late week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice, pleasant weather on Thursday in Maryland
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