Reason For The Season: Marylanders Celebrate True Meaning Of Christmas
Many Maryland families are celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
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Many Maryland families are celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
The lone survivor of a massive fire at an Ocean City church opens up about the terrifying ordeal. She talks to WJZ about the moment a man engulfed in flames came running into the church -- with an intent to kill.
State and federal investigators say they are unable to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed at 160-year-old church in Lineboro.
A church in northern Carroll County is destroyed following an early morning fire.
Ocean City officials say a church fire that killed the pastor was caused by a man who put gasoline on himself, set himself on fire and ran into the church ablaze.
Ocean City officials say a man whose clothes and body were on fire ran into the rectory of an Episcopal church, causing a fire in the building that killed the church's pastor.
One person is dead and two are injured in an Ocean City fire.
A former Baltimore County teacher is charged with sexually abusing children at the church where he was a youth leader.
The dean of Washington National Cathedral is calling homophobia a sin during a weekend of events devoted to gay youth at the church.
Pope Francis shakes up the Catholic Church in a blunt new interview seen all over the world. The pope urges his followers to stop obsessing over same-sex marriage, abortion and contraception.
The oldest church in Baltimore City undergoes major renovations.
Fed up with the crime. After more than 140 murders this year, Baltimore communities band together to fight back---and they're already seeing a difference.
A Baltimore County church is desecrated and the search continues for whomever is behind it.
The Catholic Church has six new priests who will serve in the Washington area.
Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., who has spent 48 years as the pastor of The New Shiloh Baptist Church, has died after battling cancer for nearly 20 years.
The Piney Creek Presbyterian Church's 250th celebration began with an Old Tyme Picnic and a history lesson for a congregation where it's not unusual to have four generations in the same pew.
Grace Episcopal Church moved into its new building in 1922, and it bought and installed an 11-rank pipe organ the following year.
Vandals strike again at a church in Woodberry.
Crab cakes, coddies, salads and a whole lot more. It's all part of a major fundraising effort at a Canton church.
The city of Westminster is halting construction of a church in one-half of a duplex in a residential area.
A longtime church deacon is arrested for possession of child pornography. Investigators say they found multiple sexually explicit images of children on the computer of William Albaugh.
A small evangelical church group has invoked the First Amendment in asking a Maryland judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing church leaders of covering up allegations of sexual abuse.
Five people have joined a lawsuit in Maryland that claims a Kentucky-based evangelical church covered up allegations of sexual abuse against children and failed to alert police.
From handcuffs to a helping hand. It's a direction Baltimore Police are trying with the help of neighborhood clergy.
Families all over Baltimore are celebrating Christmas, and for many that celebration started at church.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
A chance of rain and thunder lingers into the start of the weekend.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
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.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
Orioles chief marketing officer Mark Fine joins WJZ-TV in studio to talk about upcoming events and giveaways including Pride Night, featuring free transportation from DC and a jersey for the first 15,000 fans.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
Spotty showers will return to Maryland on Thursday after pleasant Wednesday weather.
The Baltimore Orioles and Nike released a new city connect-themed Air Max 1 with an exclusive drop of 350 pairs.
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Maryland Republicans are asking the Justice Department to review a "glock ban" law before it takes effect.
The Supreme Court cleared the way to end temporary protected status.
The Supreme Court blocked a lawsuit against Monsanto over alleged cancer risk.