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Marylanders who travel into Washington D.C. or live close to the area may receive a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test on their cell phone Saturday in anticipation of the Independence Day celebrations.
Govs. Larry Hogan and Ralph Northam on Monday demanded the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ethics committee share findings of the probe of Jack Evans.
Daniel Beckwitt faces a maximum of 30 years in prison when Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schweitzer sentences him Monday.
A member of the Maryland MS-13 extortion operation in D.C. suburbs was convicted after a federal trial on Thursday.
Delaware police found nearly $20,000 worth of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash in the car of a well-reviewed Washington, D.C. chef.
The University of Maryland football team marked the one-year anniversary of teammate Jordan McNair's death with community events in Washington D.C. and Baltimore County.
Six Flags America is starting its summer season with a Solar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Gov. Larry Hogan is weighing in on a plan that would give lawmakers in Washington, D.C. a pay raise.
Special Agent Crystal Griner- a Howard County native- met with the congressman at the congressional baseball practice for 2019's summer game.
Planned Parenthood says it is launching a regional political advocacy group to help protect abortion rights in Maryland, the District of Columbia and northern Virginia.
A former U.S. Navy employee who lived in Maryland before moving to Japan pleaded guilty Tuesday to the production, transportation and possession of child pornography.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is joining a number of other attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to block the merger of cell phone providers Sprint and T-Mobile.
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing two white U.S. Park Police officers of unlawfully detaining a black Secret Service agent who was waiting to accompany a Cabinet secretary's motorcade.
A 24-year-old man fleeing from police after an attempted traffic stop was killed Friday morning after crashing his vehicle into a fire hydrant and a gate.
Seniors in major metropolitan areas, especially in the Northeast and around Washington, D.C., are more likely to continue working past age 65 than those in other areas around the country,
A man threatened another person with a BB gun during an LGBTQ pride parade in the nation's capital and set off a panic that sent hundreds of people, who mistakenly believed gunshots were fired, running in fear, police said Sunday.
Police recovered a gun from a backpack, but no gunshots were fired.
18-year-old Edwin Rios of Southeast, DC is in custody in DC awaiting extradition to Prince George's County.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for plotting to steal and resell millions of dollars in prescription drugs from federal military hospitals.
A 45-year-old Prince George's County man was sentenced Thursday to more than five years in federal prison for of drug charges, including conspiring to steal prescription drugs from federal military hospitals.
Health officials in northern Virginia are warning the public about potential exposure to measles after a child in the region contracted the illness.
Cummings and Katko have introduced the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act in 2015, 2017 and most recently in February 2019.
Each year, the Newseum rededicates its Journalists Memorial in recognition of the dangers in the profession of journalism and those who died in the pursuit of news.
Amtrak is upgrading 31 miles of track between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in an effort to allow trains to operate at higher speeds.
The NHL said Friday it has closed its review of Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov and a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Tuesday's high temperatures in the Baltimore area will top out in the lower to middle 90s. Triple digit highs are possible in Maryland Wednesday.
A fire broke out at a vacant school in northwest Baltimore late Monday night.
Help is on the way for businesses hurt by the sudden closure of the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
Tuesday's high temperatures will top out in the lower to middle 90s.
Help is on the way for businesses hurt by the sudden closure of the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
A fire broke out at a vacant school in northwest Baltimore late Monday night.
Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate the life of former WJZ reporter and sports anchor Stan Saunders, who died on Friday, June 26.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
Laura Gamble and Leanna Wetmore join us to talk about why Waterfront Partnership and PNC Bank decided to bring pickleball to the Inner Harbor and how people can reserve time on the new courts.
The greenhouse at Morgan State University is utilized to support education and help students understand the issue of food deserts in the community. Students grow various herbs and vegetables, including kale, thyme, sage, basil, and chamomile.
Sammy Pirrone from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Julie Hershman from Meals on Wheels sit down with us in studio to discuss their partnership and how it embodies Girl Scouts’ mission.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Steve Sosna has your Tuesday afternoon forecast | 7/14/2026
Tuesday's high temperatures in the Baltimore area will top out in the lower to middle 90s. Triple digit highs are possible in Maryland Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures ramp up this week in Maryland
Steve Sosna has your Tuesday afternoon forecast | 7/14/2026
CBS News confirms a temporary change in way ICE agents stop vehicles nationwide
You've probably heard of little free libraries, little boxes along sidewalks offering books to take and trade. Now, more community-led exchanges are popping up, from a trinket library to exchanges for artwork, movies, and handwritten notes.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.