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For 40 years, VInce Leggett worked to preserve the legacy of Black watermen through his growing foundation.
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For 40 years, VInce Leggett worked to preserve the legacy of Black watermen through his growing foundation.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture announced a new exhibition in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture announced a new exhibition in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
For many, homeownership feels like a distant dream, but one organization is reshaping lives and communities to restore neighborhoods and build brighter futures.
For many years, Juanita Jackson Mitchell's law office sat on the corner of Druid Hill Avenue, the 1200 block.
PS 103 on Division Street is remembered as the elementary school Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall attended more than 100 years ago.
A small Black community in Anne Arundel County goes back to the 1800s. Wilsontown, in Odenton, was where Quakers and freed slaves worked and lived together.
Sitting on the corner of Rolling and Dogwood roads in Windsor Mill is a little building called Emmarts United Methodist Church.
Princeton Sports, a Baltimore-based, family-owned business, will be closing its doors after 89 years in the community, owners Paul and Alan Davis said Monday.
For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
The fire department is working to bridge the diversity gap by offering training to high schoolers, increasing their chance of joining the fire department after graduation.
The plan is to restore the historical Public School 103 on Division Street, which has sat vacant in the Upton community for decades.
Baltimore was home to Negro League baseball teams. Of the various teams, the Baltimore Black Sox are arguably the most well-known team.
Grab your popcorn, sit down and relax because this story goes beyond the big screen.
Playwright Lynn Nottage is the only woman in history to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama.
The keys to unlocking the doors of Black history may not rest in the pages of school history books, but rather in segregated schools made for Black children.
During the oppressive era of Jim Crow Laws, Black people were often excluded from public beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first African American history wax museum in the nation.
In August, AFRO newspaper will celebrate 132 years since John Murphy Sr. borrowed $200 from his wife Martha to buy and found Baltimore's Black newspaper.
As WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate a local artist who just painted a mural that pays tribute to hip-hop.
Sanaa Chege, a diver for Seneca Valley High School, has released "A Diver Like Me," a narrative drawn from her own journey in a sport where she often found herself as the only Black competitor at meets.
For more than 40 years, Chief Nurse Diane Johnson was the heartbeat of the hospital.
Motor House has become a space for local artists to create and share their art.
Baltimore County's executive is moving to intervene in the application process and approval for the controversial Piedmont Reliability Project.
Debate over how to balance Maryland's budget continues in Annapolis and which programs should be cut to reduce spending.
Snow arrives Tuesday afternoon and continues into Wednesday morning.
For 40 years, VInce Leggett worked to preserve the legacy of Black watermen through his growing foundation.
Maryland lawmakers have proposed a bill that could prevent the state's port administration from storing dredged material from the Baltimore Harbor in already overburdened communities.
Snow arrives Tuesday afternoon and continues into Wednesday morning.
Debate over how to balance Maryland's budget continues in Annapolis and which programs should be cut to reduce spending.
Some Maryland school districts will be dismissing early or operating on virtual learning schedules on Tuesday, Feb. 11, due to an impending winter storm.
The City Council's Legislative Investigation Committee held public hearings on Monday to address the high costs of gas and electric.
A group of Maryland lawmakers rallied outside the Social Security Administration (SSA) headquarters in Baltimore County.
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.
Alexus is live at the museum with Chief Curator Robert Parker learning about the inspiration behind the exhibit and why it was important to honor the life of a Baltimore trailblazer like Reginald F. Lewis.
Executive Director Drew Vanlandingham, joins us in studio to share all the details for the soiree including entertainment, food, music and a silent auction. The event will be held on Friday February 21, 2025 at Martin's West.
Did you know juicing could help you with your heart health?
Bar Louie has specials available for those coming to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday
NYC base Chef Mia Castro is celebrating Hispanic Food in a collaboration with ShopRite
Baltimore native Thomas Booker IV, a third-year defensive tackle, is a Super Bowl champion.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to "hunt" for glory in their Super Bowl hype video narrated by Pennsylvania native, actor and super fan Bradley Cooper.
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.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson lost the Most Valuable Player Award to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside Washington, D.C., was identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
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.
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.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
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.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Winter storm headed to Maryland on Tuesday
Snow arrives Tuesday afternoon and continues into Wednesday morning.
Winter storm expected in Maryland on Tuesday
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect across Maryland from Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. Snow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches in and around Baltimore with lesser amounts to the north near the Pennsylvania state line and locally higher totals to the south across Anne Arundel county and east across the eastern shore. During the height of the storm Tuesday evening and Tuesday night, many roads and sidewalks will become slippery and snow covered.
A winter storm watch is in effect in Maryland from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning. Snow accumulation could be between 4 to 6 inches.
Winter storm headed to Maryland on Tuesday
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