Henrietta Lacks statue to replace Robert E. Lee monument in Virginia
Lacks, whose cells contributed to several major medical breakthroughs, will be honored with a monument in her hometown.
Civil Rights
Baltimore Exhibit Focuses On Maryland's Ties To The Civil Rights Movement
America is once again facing a racial reckoning after a mass shooting this past weekend in Buffalo, New York. The attack against a predominantly black community is being investigated as a hate crime.
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Sending Racist Messages To Marylander
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to using an anonymizing text message service to send racist messages to a Black Marylander and threaten her family, according to federal authorities.
12 Local Women To Be Honored During Fannie Lou Hamer Awards
Chosen from across Anne Arundel County, 12 trailblazing women will be honored during the 26th annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Reception, held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.
Maryland Civil Rights Leaders Travel On Bus Tour To Address Systemic Racism & Police Misconduct
Maryland Civil Rights leaders traveled across the Eastern Shore on a bus tour to remind Marylanders of the need to eliminate systemic racism and police misconduct on Monday.
Baltimore Civil Rights Organizer Betty Robinson Dies
Betty Garman Robinson died over the weekend, OSI-Baltimore tweeted. She was 81 years old.
PHOTOS: Remembering John Lewis' Legacy
Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis
Maryland Panel On Lynching Begins Study Of Killings
A Maryland commission that will research at least 40 lynchings committed in the state between 1854 and 1933 and make recommendations about reconciliation held its first meeting Monday.
Attorneys General Weigh In On LGBTQ Employment Cases
Maryland is one of the states joining a coalition filing a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring.
Local Students Share What They Learned On Civil Rights Trip Through The South
A meaningful trip for a group of high school students in our area, as they just completed a week long civil rights trip through the South.
Southern States Join To Promote Civil Rights Tourism
Southern states that once fought to maintain racial segregation are now banding together to promote civil rights tourism.
Civil Rights Groups Push Legislation on Police Transparency
Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week.
John Lewis to Receive Liberty Medal for Civil Rights Work
U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia will be honored Monday night with Philadelphia's Liberty Medal for his dedication to civil rights.
National Portrait Gallery To Feature Activist Dolores Huerta
Labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is visiting the National Portrait Gallery to help open a new exhibition about her life and work.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Of Baltimore Police
The Department of Justice will investigate the practices of the Baltimore Police Department following the death of Freddie Gray.
Writers, 'Wire' Creator To Discuss HBO Civil Rights Series
The creator of TV's "The Wire" is joining historian Taylor Branch and other writers in Baltimore to discuss their upcoming HBO miniseries chronicling the civil rights movement.
AG Lynch Expected To Open Baltimore Rights Probe Friday
The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the Baltimore Police Department.
Maryland Historical Society Collects Photos, Oral Histories Of Baltimore Unrest
The Maryland Historical Society is looking for images from both professional and amateur photographers in order to document the Freddie Gray protests, Baltimore riots and unrest and cleanup efforts.
Md. Tuskegee Airman Dies At 93
A Marylander devoted to civil rights has died. Leroy Battle was instrumental in desegregating the U.S. military and integrating Prince George's County classrooms.
Man Devotes Decades To Civil Rights
Harvey Zeigler has spent decades as a civil rights champion in a journey that began when he was a child.
Hopkins Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. With Annual Event
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of what would have been the civil rights leader's 86th birthday.
Best MLK Weekend Getaways In America
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
Exhibit At Reginald F. Lewis Museum Focus Of Controversy
An exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum is the focus of a controversy involving a renown Baltimore Civil Rights leader.
NAACP: Baltimore Convention Not A Done Deal
The NAACP says the site of its 2016 national convention, reported to be Baltimore, has not yet been selected.
NAACP To Hold National Convention In Baltimore
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a wetlands license for Dominion Resources to build a liquefied natural gas export facility in Calvert County.
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Baltimore City Public Schools announces air-quality precautions for students
Schools that lack air-conditioning systems will be provided with extra fans.
Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
Deadly crash stops traffic on I-95 in Harford County
One person died and two others were seriously injured Thursday evening in a serious crash on I-95 northbound in Harford County.
First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality through Friday
Air quality levels reached their most dangerous levels earlier today, we'll see tough air quality through Friday.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality through Friday
Air quality levels reached their most dangerous levels earlier today, we'll see tough air quality through Friday.
Baltimore has unhealthy air quality. Here's what that means
We are situated in the middle of dangerous and unhealthy air conditions.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison to step down
Harrison came to Baltimore in 2019 from the New Orleans Police Department, where he served for 26 years, most recently as superintendent.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
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Move your cars: Baltimore City still ticketing while residents are advised to stay inside
Residents will still need to move their cars if they're parked in a restricted area or risk landing a hefty ticket, despite advice from state and city authorities to limit time outdoors.
Maryland school districts cancel after school activities over wildfire smoke
Howard County and Montgomery County announced Thursday morning there will be no outdoor afterschool activities held.
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
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Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest to take place at Rash Field
Baltimore Wine and Food Festival Returns
Greg Nivens, owner of Drink Eat Relax Events tells WJZ what to expect at the Baltimore Wine and Food Festival.
Bmore Broadway Live's first season continues with the Black music festival
Bmore Broadway Live is spotlighting African American musicians
How to avoid summer brain drain
Lifestyle and parenting expert, Amanda Mushro joins us to share some fun, and engaging ways to keep students engaged during the summer break period.
Weekend pop-up brings free medical, dental services to Baltimore
Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit, will be hosting a two-day pop-up clinic offering free dental, and medical services to attendees.
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Johns Hopkins baseball falls short in bid for first DIII championship
Johns Hopkins needed to win two games against Lynchburg on Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in order to win the school's first Division III baseball title.
Gunnar Henderson's blast helps Orioles beat Brewers, 6-3
Gunnar Henderson belted a late two-run home run as the Orioles beat Milwaukee, 6-3, on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
MLB postpones games as wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
The highest level of poor air quality - level 6 of 6 - became widespread over Washington, DC, and Baltimore, according to readings from the airnow.gov website.
Brewers roll to 10-2 victory over Orioles Wednesday night
Baltimore avoided the shutout by scoring two runs off Bennett Sousa in the ninth.
Johns Hopkins drops game one in DIII finals
The top-seed Johns Hopkins Blue Jays will have some work to do on Thursday in order to win their first-ever DIII baseball championship.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
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First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality through Friday
Air quality levels reached their most dangerous levels earlier today, we'll see tough air quality through Friday.
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)
Marty Bass has your Thursday afternoon forecast 6/8
Marty Bass has your Thursday afternoon forecast 6/8
Marty Bass has your Thursday Alert Day forecast 6/8/2023
Marty Bass has your Thursday Alert Day forecast 6/8/2023
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The air is an eerie shade of orange and the visibility is low.
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CSX announces 5$ million donation to B&O Railroad Museum in Southwest Baltimore
The CSX Corporation announced Thursday, a $5 million donation to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Thursday he is stepping down
Harrison came to Baltimore in 2019 from the New Orleans Police Department, where he served for 26 years, most recently as superintendent.
Deadly crash stops traffic on I-95 in Harford County
One person died and two others were seriously injured Thursday evening in a serious crash on I-95 northbound in Harford County.
Baltimore has unhealthy air quality. Here's what that means
We are situated in the middle of dangerous and unhealthy air conditions.
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Thursday evening forecast (6/8/2023)