Maryland churches are at the center of various investigations into arson and vandalism.
Maryland churches are at the center of various investigations into arson and vandalism—a trend that has continued over the weekend and into Monday.
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'It Was Outstanding' The Empowerment Temple Reopens To The Public
The Empowerment Temple, one of the largest churches in the Baltimore area, reopened its doors for the general public today.
Maryland Health Officials Turning To Churches To Close Vaccine Equity Gap, Hold Clinics
Local health departments are trying out new methods to reach people who are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
Archdiocese Of Baltimore Says It's Not Lifting COVID Restrictions Despite Gov. Hogan's Announcement
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.
'Faith Is Resilient': Churches Make Changes For Christmas Services To Allow As Many To Worship As Possible Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Church In Anne Arundel County Intentionally Set On Fire, Person Of Interest Sought, Fire Department Says
Officials are searching for a person of interest in a fire and burglary at an Anne Arundel County church over the weekend.
Coronavirus In Maryland: Churches Begin Planning To Reopen For Small Ceremonies, Private Prayer
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.
Coronavirus Closings: Religious Institutions Should Keep Doors Closed Despite Easter, Passover, Young Says
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.
Coronavirus And Religion: Drive-Up, Small Services Still Allowed If Social Distancing Is Followed
Religious leaders across Maryland are adapting to new ways to reach the masses under orders from Governor Hogan limiting public gatherings.
Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Larry Hogan Asks For Moment Of Prayer On Sunday At Noon
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.
Coronavirus Closings: Episcopal Churches In Maryland, DC, Virginia Will Continue Live Streaming Services, Keep Doors Closed
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.
A Maryland Priest Opens A Drive-Thru Confessional During Coronavirus Pandemic
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.
Coronavirus Latest: Worshippers Connect In Online Masses, Public Services As Synagogues, Churches Cancel In-Person Services
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.
Ministry Of Brewing: Former St. Michael's Church To Open As Baltimore's Newest Brewery
Inside the old St. Michael's Church is the city's newest brewery, which is set to open in a few weeks.
Worshippers Flock To Area Churches On Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve and thousands of Baltimore residents are attending church services across the city.
LIST: Christmas Eve Church Services
Here's a list of church services for friends and family to partake in on Christmas Eve.
Lutherville Church Celebrates 150 Years Of Sunday Services
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.
Police Say Teen Girls Abused In At-Risk Youth Church Program
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.
93-Year-Old Woman Dragged 20 Feet During Church Carjacking
A 93-year-old woman in Florida was dragged 20 feet as she tried to stop two carjackers in a church parking lot.
Shooter Who Killed 9 Parishioners At Church Gets New Lawyers
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.
Ex-Pastor Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Steal Md. Church Funds
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.
Fire Heavily Damages Eastern Shore Church
Officials say a fire has heavily damaged a church rectory in Cambridge.
Pope Makes It Easier For Married Couples To Get Annulment
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.
For Widow Of Slain Missionary, 'It's A Broken Plan Now'
Chung Hwan Park and his wife, Ae Suk Ko, had worked only a few weeks at the church retreat center in Frederick County, Md., when a woman arrived to drop off her 30-year-old son.
National Cathedral Dean To Step Down After 3 Years At Church
The Very Rev. Gary Hall says he will step down as dean of Washington National Cathedral and retire at the end of the year.
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Baltimore's public school system connects with families through Super Outreach Sunday
Baltimore City Public Schools used a forum known as "Super Outreach Sunday" to connect with the parents and guardians of its students on Sunday.
Fight over gun near Baltimore Police headquarters ends with gunshot injury
A fight over a gun on The Block early Sunday morning left one man with a gunshot wound and two other men in the custody of the police, according to authorities.
Ravens bounce back from trouble to triumph over Patriots 37-26
It was a 37-26 win for the Ravens at New England. Now, the Buffalo Bills are headed to Baltimore for the next Sunday showdown of top teams.
Howard County Police offer reward for information on crash that killed Columbia man near Elkridge
Howard County Police are offering $5,000 for information that will help them find the person involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed a man traveling near Elkridge on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Baltimore Orioles lose to Houston 6-3 after 11 innings
Christian Vazquez hit a bases-loaded single to cap a four-run 11th inning for Houston, and the Astros went on to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
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Baltimore's public school system connects with families through Super Outreach Sunday
Baltimore City Public Schools used a forum known as "Super Outreach Sunday" to connect with the parents and guardians of its students on Sunday.
Fight over gun near Baltimore Police headquarters ends with gunshot injury
A fight over a gun on The Block early Sunday morning left one man with a gunshot wound and two other men in the custody of the police, according to authorities.
Ravens bounce back from trouble to triumph over Patriots 37-26
It was a 37-26 win for the Ravens at New England. Now, the Buffalo Bills are headed to Baltimore for the next Sunday showdown of top teams.
Howard County Police offer reward for information on crash that killed Columbia man near Elkridge
Howard County Police are offering $5,000 for information that will help them find the person involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed a man traveling near Elkridge on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Baltimore Orioles lose to Houston 6-3 after 11 innings
Christian Vazquez hit a bases-loaded single to cap a four-run 11th inning for Houston, and the Astros went on to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
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Police identify man killed in Essex violent attack
Kings Transport and Towing in Essex confirmed the victim, Andrew Miller, worked for them.
Police ID man abducted in Hanover, found dead in trunk of car on fire in Baltimore
Investigators believe Gillus was killed in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore police said.
Judge allows Maryland mail-in votes to be counted before Election Day
A Maryland judge ruled that mail-in votes will be allowed to be counted before November's Election Day.
Man catches Maryland record-breaking swordfish off Ocean City
The DNR said Jeff Jacobs was getting ready to return to shore when his fishing line started tugging.
Baltimore nonprofit brings much-needed renovation to Poppleton home
"Heaven sent, heaven sent," said longtime Poppleton resident Phoenix Harlee. "It's like my angels were listening to me."
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Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast
Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast
Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expanded in Maryland
The eligibility for the human monkeypox vaccine has been expanded, the Maryland Department of Health announced Thursday.
Adam Linquist of the Waterfront Partnership tells us about the Trash Wheel Fan Fest this weekend
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Trash Wheel fan fest returns!
Old Bay shouts out New Orleans designer for creative look
"It's called fashion, sweetie, look it up," the McCormick Spice Co. said.
Maryland Restaurant Week ends Sunday
Don't deprive your palate! It's not too late to participate in Maryland Restaurant Week.
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Ravens bounce back from trouble to triumph over Patriots 37-26
It was a 37-26 win for the Ravens at New England. Now, the Buffalo Bills are headed to Baltimore for the next Sunday showdown of top teams.
Baltimore Orioles lose to Houston 6-3 after 11 innings
Christian Vazquez hit a bases-loaded single to cap a four-run 11th inning for Houston, and the Astros went on to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Jackson accounts for 5 TDs, Ravens hold off Patriots 37-26
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to help the Baltimore Ravens hold off the New England Patriots 37-26 on Sunday.
Ravens push Patriots into a corner, win away game 37-26
The Ravens won a regular season game on the road in New England for the first time in franchise history on Sunday.
LIVE BLOG: Ravens take on the New England Patriots
LIVE BLOG: The Baltimore Ravens take on the New England Patriots in Foxborough.
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Judge allows Maryland mail-in votes to be counted before Election Day
A Maryland judge ruled that mail-in votes will be allowed to be counted before November's Election Day.
Trump reportedly hosting Mar-A-Lago fundraiser for Dan Cox, candidate for Maryland governor
The event will be held with Cox at Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Oct. 16, according to a copy of the invitation obtained by the Baltimore Banner.
N.Y. sues Trump, his company, seeking end to their business in state and $250 million
Letitia James said Trump and his children engaged in a scheme to enrich themselves through false property valuations.
Delaware prepares for possible migrant arrivals after report of flight planned from Texas
Jill Fredel, the director of communications for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, said in a news conference Tuesday that they have no reports of any migrants arriving at this time.
In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
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Festival in Baltimore will celebrate Latin American heritage
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month here in Baltimore, a festival is taking place in Baltimore's Highlandtown community this weekend.
Where's Marty? Learning about the honey-making operation at All Saints Sisters of the Poor in Catonsville
These nuns have learned the ins and outs of beekeeping world, and they yearly sell over 300 pounds of bottled honey.
Trash Wheel Fan Fest returns after three-year hiatus
The long-awaited Trash Wheel Fan Fest is returning to downtown Baltimore after a three-year hiatus.
Charm City Live brings music, food and vendors to War Memorial Plaza this weekend
You'll see performances from local and national artists. The musical lineup includes: Joe, Kelly Price, Stokely, Jon B, The Bonfyre, and Rebecca Black.
MD Department of Natural Resources releases first Fall Foliage Report
Hard as it may be to believe, fall is set to start Thursday evening, which means the changing of the leaves is right around the corner.
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Stephen Curry rumored to be nearing $1B deal with Under Armour
Curry's current deal with the Baltimore-based footwear and clothing company runs through 2024.
$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
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In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
1-in-5 U.S. adults bet money on sports in past year, according to study
The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they had wagered on sports.
Frosh, MDE announce settlement with Eastern Shore poultry processing plant
"Valley Proteins repeatedly discharged harmful pollutants - including nitrogen, phosphorus and fecal coliform - into a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay," said Attorney General Frosh.
MD's 7 sports wagering facilities contribute $477K to state in August
Five casinos and two other facilities handled $18.6 million last month, with $15.4 million in winnings going back to bettors.
Housing nonprofit brings convention to Baltimore, but councilwoman warns 'buyer beware'
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America assists participants become qualified for a mortgage loan. But a Baltimore councilwoman warns "buyer beware."
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CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 83.1% of new infections.
Maryland Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
The state's health department is now allowing anyone at high risk of the infection to be vaccinated.
OIG report: Dead rodents, insects still found at Druid Sexual Health Clinic
There are still sanitary concerns at the Druid Sexual Health Clinic, according to a follow-up investigation by the Office of the Inspector General's Office.
Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run draws hundreds of people, raises $270K
Towson University hosted the 2022 Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sunday, drawing attention to the deadly disease and those who have survived it.
Residents say they waited over an hour at one water distribution site
"We have more resources coming tomorrow," said James Wallace, director of the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management. "There will be more water here tomorrow the operation will be even bigger tomorrow."
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Final preparations underway for Charm City Live festival
If you're looking for something fun to do Saturday, come downtown and check out Baltimore's free fall music festival, Charm City Live.
Artscape returning as in-person in 2023, moving to September
Artscape is returning as an in-person event in 2023, and the festival will be moved from its traditional spot on the calendar in the sweltering heat of July to September.
Sweet or savory: Charm City Live has all the food delights
The first-ever Charm City Live will be free and open to the public on Saturday at the War Memorial Plaza in downtown Baltimore.
Festival in Baltimore will celebrate Latin American heritage
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month here in Baltimore, a festival is taking place in Baltimore's Highlandtown community this weekend.
Charm City Live drops performance schedule featuring Kelly Price, Stokley
Charm City Live is Saturday, Sept. 24 at War Memorial Plaza, from noon to 8 p.m.
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Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning prompts an Alert Day Sunday
Today is a WJZ Alert Day as Baltimore and surrounding counties are placed under severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m.
Maryland Weather: Mild temps Saturday, a fine start to the weekend
Saturday begins a two day warm up, highs reach 73 and tomorrow 78.
Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast
Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast
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Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Ravens bounce back from trouble to triumph over Patriots 37-26
It was a 37-26 win for the Ravens at New England. Now, the Buffalo Bills are headed to Baltimore for the next Sunday showdown of top teams.
Fight over gun near Baltimore Police headquarters ends with gunshot injury
A fight over a gun on The Block early Sunday morning left one man with a gunshot wound and two other men in the custody of police, according to authorities.
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Man shot, killed in Lansdowne, Baltimore County
Moments before noon Sunday officers from the Wilkens Precinct responded to the area of Birdnest Court and Songbird Circle in Lansdowne, Baltimore County.