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Sixteen years after Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier, Darryl Hill became the first Black football player at the University of Maryland.
A graduate of Dunbar High School, Reginald F. Lewis was born and raised right here in Baltimore.
You can step inside "Mae's Millinery Shop" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.
In the early-to-mid 20th century, Pennsylvania Avenue was the Broadway of old West Baltimore.
Are you looking to celebrate Black History Month in Baltimore? There are plenty of venues for you to check out this February.
A once segregated elementary school in west Baltimore is in the process of transforming into Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center.
Local students made their families, schools and communities proud on Saturday during the presentation of the 2022 WJZ Black History Oratory Competition.
Our 2021 champion orator Nefertiti Griffin of River Hill High School recalls her win. She says even as a shy young woman, this platform has given her the confidence to be more outgoing.
"Most of the people who come from communities like I come from, you don't see that often," Dr. Malone said. "We don't see people making it out of these circumstances."
The first African-American pilot to serve in the Maryland Air National Guard says he misses the feeling of flying.
With upwards of 250 members, Black Girls Vote is working to educate and register voters.
The Royal Theatre was an icon in the city, where African-Americans celebrated music.
Jaren Kirkland has owned his own transportation business since he was 21 years old. Now he's one of the youngest business owners with Amazon's Delivery Service Partner Program, or DSP.
A Black-owned candlemaker based in Baltimore is getting a lot of buzz because of its unique products and the inspiration behind them.
Dr. Athol Morgan spends time going to barbershops and hair salons to educate the Black community about health. He does medical testing and offers vaccine information.
Sharone Townsend art quickly became popular at Target stores nationwide.
To celebrate Black History Month, the Baltimore County Public Library is hosting multiple events—and this year, they're all virtual.
Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore is celebrating the path of its trailblazing founder to sainthood.
Akio Evans has been making shoes and sewing clothing since he was a teenager at Northern High School in Baltimore.
Bryan Terrell Clark got his start in Baltimore, and now he's on Broadway. The Carver Center grad is now paying it forward by inspiring a future generation of actors and actresses.
The Baltimore County Public Library system is hosting a series of events over the next few weeks in recognition of Black History Month.
The pitch and putt golf club, an all-Black women's group, has been around for 83 years and has become a historic voice for the course.
To celebrate Black History Month, Baltimore's public markets will host performances, arts and crafts, exhibits and other events every Saturday in February.
Geno's Steaks, a popular cheesesteak factory, has a 6,000-square-foot space situated at Power Plant Live!
The private owner of a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Elkridge, Maryland, is suing Howard County and elected officials.
A family is calling for justice and condemning the actions of Baltimore County Police after the release of body camera footage that captured the death of a man after a use-of-force encounter with an officer.
An 18- and 17-year-old were arrested in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred along a highway in Anne Arundel County, police said.
Cases of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in Maryland increased by nearly 50% in 2026 compared to last year, according to data from the State Department of Health.
The private owner of a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Elkridge, Maryland, is suing Howard County and elected officials.
A family is calling for justice and condemning the actions of Baltimore County Police after the release of body camera footage that captured the death of a man after a use-of-force encounter with an officer.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed an executive order that aims to improve public safety in the city and protect the rights of immigrants.
Needed rain is on the way.
As the war with Iran rages on, drivers in Maryland and across the country are feeling the pain at the gas pumps.
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.
Geno’s Steaks opened its first Baltimore location at Power Plant Live!.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is joining Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, which runs from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 15.
Music has a way of bringing people together, and this month, there are two exciting opportunities to join with others in song.
Top Stitch Marine Canvas in Maryland talks custom boat interiors and canvases.
Baltimore’s Iron Crow Theatre discusses its new production, Next to Normal.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.
The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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.
Rainy start to the weekend in Maryland
More rain heading into the weekend in Maryland
Maryland will see another day of dreary weather Thursday with more chances for wet weather on Friday and Saturday.
Needed rain is on the way.
WJZ-TV meteorloogist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Private owner of planned Howard County ICE facility sues county officials
Rainy start to the weekend in Maryland
2 injured, including officer, after response to dog bite in Baltimore
Family calls for accountability after Baltimore County police use-of-force video released
Maryland health department reports increase in carbon monoxide ER visits