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The attorney general of Washington, D.C., is suing six Maryland families, accusing them of defrauding the district's government by lying about where they lived in order to get their children into high-demand public schools without paying tuition.
Maglev trains in Japan literally float on magnets at speeds over 300 miles per hour and they're still trying to get off the ground in the U.S.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this week, so hope for clear skies that will let you see a beautiful show of green fireballs on Thursday and Friday. This will be the last -- and strongest -- meteor shower of the year, according to NASA.
Authorities in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have arrested one man and are seeking another in the kidnapping and rape of a Maryland woman.
Trump signed an executive order Wednesday announcing a new revitalization council to help impoverished neighborhoods previously ignored by Washington.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is wrapping up a busy stretch of events this week before stepping out of the public eye to hold family deliberations over the holidays on whether to launch another campaign for president, according to multiple people familiar with his thinking.
A Catholic priest in Washington, D.C., charged with sexually abusing a child has been arrested on new abuse allegations.
A man was seen riding a DC Metro bus, by holding on to the back.
TIME Magazine released it's 2018 'Person of the Year' Tuesday morning. Included in the list are the five victims of the Capital Gazette shooting.
On Dec. 12, anyone who buys a dozen donuts will be able to buy another dozen of Original Glazed for just $1.
DC is settling a lawsuit with a black man who accused a Metro police officer of repeatedly probing his anal cavity during a weapons search.
Police in the nation's capital have arrested a seventh suspect in the death of a 10-year-old girl who was killed when gunshots were fired into a crowd.
arts of the southeast Maryland are under a winter weather advisory as a massive snowstorm hits the south.
An exhibition at the National Geographic museum in Washington, D.C., called "Titanic: The Untold Story," recounts the tragic fate of the ship, a supposedly unsinkable liner that struck an iceberg on April 15, 1912.
A tractor-trailer caravan loaded down with more than a quarter of a million balsam wreaths is on its way to the nation's most hallowed ground, Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty U.S. service members, veterans and their families.
It surely wasn't the first time President Donald Trump called the press an "enemy of the people." But the latest Twitter missive aimed at the news media struck a nerve with Joshua McKerrow.
The attorneys general of the District of Columbia and Maryland plan to file subpoenas Tuesday seeking records from the Trump Organization, the Internal Revenue Service and dozens of other entities as part of a lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency.
As the nation continues to mourn former President George H.W. Bush, a number of federal and state offices will be closed Wednesday.
Since former President George H.W. Bush's passing Friday, his service dog Sully has captured the hearts of Americans who saw the viral photo of the dog lying near Bush's casket.
The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol Rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.
Police in are hoping the public can help them identify a suspect in the kidnapping, then robbery and rape of a woman in Prince George's County.
Efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay will soon get a boost in funding.
Sent off with a 21-gun salute, George H.W. Bush left his beloved Texas for the final time Monday, headed to Washington as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president and was characterized throughout by what admirers say was decency, generosity and kindness.
A DC woman is facing charges in a hit and run Monday morning after she allegedly struck an off-duty officer in Montgomery County and drove with him on the hood of her car along an interstate.
Police say an employee was shot during an attempted robbery at a Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C.
Anne Arundel County said 100 people were evacuated after unpermitted construction work in the parking garage caused ceilings to sag and exposed rebar on Thursday, July 9.
A Harford County family is reeling after their beloved rescue dog likely started a fire on July 10 that killed three of their other pets and left their home uninhabitable.
Neighbors in Crownsville are suing Anne Arundel County to stop construction of a 200-foot,1-million-gallon water tower planned for the Moose Lodge property off Crownsville Road.
A 33-year-old man has been formally indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of a Towson University student during an alleged road rage shooting.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
A 7-year-old girl died after an accidental shooting inside a home in Milford Mill, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police.
A Harford County family is reeling after their beloved rescue dog likely started a fire on July 10 that killed three of their other pets and left their home uninhabitable.
Anne Arundel County said 100 people were evacuated after unpermitted construction work in the parking garage caused ceilings to sag and exposed rebar on Thursday, July 9.
Tuesday's high temperatures will top out in the lower to middle 90s.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
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.
Temperatures heat up this week in Maryland
Blast of extreme heat returns to Maryland
Another intense heat wave to blast Maryland
Steve Sosna has your Tuesday afternoon forecast | 7/14/2026
Temperatures will peak near 100 midweek with storms returning by this weekend
Temperatures heat up this week in Maryland
7-year-old killed after accidental shooting in Baltimore County
Police say 7-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in Baltimore County
Blast of extreme heat returns to Maryland
Students watch live fire demonstration while learning about aviation at BWI