Washington Monument Reopens Wednesday, July 14
The National Parks Service for the National Mall announced Monday that the Washington Monument will reopen to visitors after a six-month closure.
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The National Parks Service for the National Mall announced Monday that the Washington Monument will reopen to visitors after a six-month closure.
Father to a pair of big league starting pitchers, Willie Ross made a crucial save at a ballgame in San Francisco on Saturday.
The FBI is hoping the public can help them identify another suspect in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Amtrak will contract with Siemens Mobility Inc. to build a new fleet of at least 83 multipowered trains with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans. The new fleet also will have modern amenities to better serve Amtrak customers, according to a company statement.
A Virginia man charged with joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol told an undercover FBI agent that he belonged to a militia-style group and coordinated "surveillance efforts" on the same building more than a month after the riot, according to a court filing unsealed on Tuesday.
The FBI's Washington Field Office has released 11 new videos of suspects who forcefully attacked federal law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol and is asking for the public's help in identifying them.
The first waves of arrests in the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol focused on the easy targets. Dozens in the pro-Trump mob openly bragged about their actions on Jan. 6 on social media and were captured in shocking footage broadcast live by national news outlets.
They flaunted their participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol on social media and then, apparently realizing they were in legal trouble, rushed to delete evidence of it, authorities say. Now their attempts to cover up their role in the deadly siege are likely to come back to haunt them in court.
As the rest of the nation emerges this July Fourth holiday from the pandemic for cookouts and fireworks that President Joe Biden is encouraging from the White House, the people's house faces new threats of violence, virus variants and a more difficult moment.
The National Weather Service reported Friday that two tornados hit the DC area Thursday night.
Not all heroes wear capes -- some instead have four paws, a furry exterior and wet nose.
Actress Phylicia Rashad, who was appointed dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts in May, is under fire after praising Bill Cosby's release from prison Wednesday when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 sexual assault conviction.
Firefighters rescued a man trapped after a building collapsed in northwest DC Thursday afternoon.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and seven Democrats, including Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, to a new select committee to investigate the violent Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Split along party lines, the House launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, approving a special committee to probe the violent attack as police officers who were injured fighting former President Donald Trump's supporters watched from the gallery above.
The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a 13-person select committee to probe the violent attack.
A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.
The Mayor's Office said that Mayor Scott discussed gun tracing and community violence intervention groups with President Biden Wednesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth."
All road closures related to a pedestrian bridge collapse in Northeast D.C. have now reopened, D.C. Police said around 8 a.m. Thursday morning.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tweeted that he will join President Joe Biden Wednesday to talk about crime.
Several people were injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Northeast Washington D.C. Wednesday afternoon.
Harford County Man Robert Reeder entered a guilty plea in federal court Wednesday, after he was identified in a group of rioters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6.
Videos released under court order provide a chilling new look at the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, including body camera footage that shows a man charging at a police officer with a flagpole and tackling him to the ground.
A Washington D.C. man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Maryland Office of the U.S. Attorney.
Multiple cars were left behind by workers who were forced to evacuate after construction compromised the Empire Towers Building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, last week.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday in Gwynn Oak.
A video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows flames destroying a home in Cockeysville, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 learned how to use a fire extinguisher, administer CPR, and perform other safety skills.
Multiple cars were left behind by workers who were forced to evacuate after construction compromised the Empire Towers Building in Glen Burnie, Maryland, last week.
Maryland lawmakers serving in the U.S. Congress expressed their condolences on Sunday after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 learned how to use a fire extinguisher, administer CPR, and perform other safety skills.
Wednesday and Thursday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting early Sunday in Woodlawn.
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-TV's Amy Kawata and Greg Padgett test Rita’s newest summer flavor straight from their food truck.
Calvert Hall College High School president Br. John Kane and Huffman Family Foundation founder Richie Huffman join us in studio to share details about their new sports performance center and what it will bring to the school.
Get ready for an evening of laughter at the Baltimore Comedy Factory with Bill Bellamy alongside Skeet Carter. The duo stopped in to WJZ to share some laughs and tell us what fans can expect during their three-night stay in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece meets with Lib’s co-owner Nick Liberatore to talk about the restaurant’s new location in Towson, and chefs to showcase menu items.
July is Dry Eye Awareness month, and we are live at Specialized Eye Care learning about a new treatment that improves dry eyes by retraining blinking in the eye muscles.
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, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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.
Hot and hazy weather this week in Maryland
Temperatures heat up this week in Maryland
Drier conditions are expected in Maryland early this week.
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Baltimore's Camp Spark gets teens interested in firefighting
Hot and hazy weather this week in Maryland
Cars trapped days after Glen Burnie building was deemed unsafe
Woman says car is among those left under "unsafe" Glen Burnie building
Police say man killed in shooting in Gwynn Oak