Female suspect fatally shot after shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
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"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
Maryland churches are at the center of various investigations into arson and vandalism—a trend that has continued over the weekend and into Monday.
The Empowerment Temple, one of the largest churches in the Baltimore area, reopened its doors for the general public today.
Local health departments are trying out new methods to reach people who are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore said it will not making any changes to its covid-related restrictions for gatherings for mass, despite the state lifting capacity restrictions Friday evening.
Christmas is typically one of the busiest times of the year for churches, but this holiday season looks quite a bit different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials are searching for a person of interest in a fire and burglary at an Anne Arundel County church over the weekend.
As Maryland looks ahead to reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland have released plans to phase back in worship safely.
Some of the most significant holy days in the Christian and Jewish faiths begin in the coming days, but Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young is urging religious institutions to keep their doors closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Religious leaders across Maryland are adapting to new ways to reach the masses under orders from Governor Hogan limiting public gatherings.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is asking all Marylanders, regardless of faith, to take a moment to pray Sunday around noon for all those healthcare and essential employers working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the sick and those that have passed away.
Episcopal churches in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia will keep their doors shut for the time being and will instead continue to hold services online due to the coronavirus.
Father Scott Holmer in Bowie, Maryland took a new approach when public mass was suspended by the Archdiocese of Washington DC to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Archbishop William Lori said the decision wasn't made lightly but it was necessary, and as church bells rang at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, parking lots and pews sat empty.
Inside the old St. Michael's Church is the city's newest brewery, which is set to open in a few weeks.
It's Christmas Eve and thousands of Baltimore residents are attending church services across the city.
Here's a list of church services for friends and family to partake in on Christmas Eve.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Authorities have charged a Maryland pastor, his minister son and another church leader with sexually abusing four teen girls in a program for at-risk youth.
A 93-year-old woman in Florida was dragged 20 feet as she tried to stop two carjackers in a church parking lot.
A judge is granting a request for new lawyers from a man who fatally shot nine black parishioners during a church Bible study in South Carolina.
Prosecutors say a former church pastor in Maryland has pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to steal more than $76,000 in church funds.
Officials say a fire has heavily damaged a church rectory in Cambridge.
Another big change for the Catholic Church. Weeks before Pope Francis embarks on his historic American tour, he's addressing the way annulments are handled by the church.
A knife-wielding man was shot and killed by officers early Sunday in Howard County, according to police.
There are many future and current Paralympians who train in Baltimore through the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Bennett Blazers adaptive sports program.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
A proposed plan by Maryland lawmakers could raise the state's minimum wage up to $25, up from $15. The Living Wage For All Act would increase the pay by 2030 while eliminating the tip credit.
A knife-wielding man was shot and killed by officers early Sunday in Howard County, according to police.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
A proposed plan by Maryland lawmakers could raise the state's minimum wage up to $25, up from $15. The Living Wage For All Act would increase the pay by 2030 while eliminating the tip credit.
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey in January 2023.
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.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
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.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
CBS News has learned that the casualties 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.
Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
Colder air has returned to start the month and some wintry weather is on the way early in the week.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
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Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
The Living Wage For All Act was introduced to state lawmakers. The proposed plan could raise pay to $25, up from $15 in Maryland.
There were no reports of American casualties after the first day of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but Iran's military was lashing out with missile salvos targeting ships and countries across the Middle East.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026