Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star.
The Maryland General Assembly is gathering for its annual 90-day legislative session.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
The singer's death was announced in a statement posted on his website and social media channels.
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
The Baltimore-born actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Safety regulator says it's "alarming" that company hasn't acted more urgently to recall potentially lethal product.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Maryland reported 985 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Maryland reported 844 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death near Mount Airy.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
The Maryland State Police expressed their condolences following the passing of one of their own, Trooper First Class Alec Elijah Cohen.
Baltimore police arrested the aunt and uncle of 15-year-old Hezekiah Pettiford, who died in January after being in cardiac arrest, and charged them with murder and manslaughter in their nephew's death.
More than a million children around the world have lost a parent to Covid-19, and a total of 1.5 million have lost either a parent, a grandparent who helped care for them or some other relative responsible for their care, a new study finds.
A woman was found dead under an underpass in south Baltimore.
Two 13-year-olds and a 17-year-old person of interest were injured in a cutting incident Tuesday evening in Northeast Baltimore, according to police.
The Orioles have lost four in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from April 30 to May 4.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is getting prepared to welcome its newest exotic animals this weekend -- a pair of female red pandas.
Some residents in Elkridge, Maryland, are pushing back against plans that would turn part of a cemetery into a gas station.
A Maryland firefighter has been indicted on attempted rape and sex offense charges following an alleged incident inside a Baltimore County fire station.
Baltimore County leaders hosted a crime walk in Towson Tuesday evening following multiple violent incidents in the area.
A person suspected of making a drug transaction died in a fiery crash after a brief pursuit with deputies in Harford County, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days.
An explosion at a wastewater treatment plant in Baltimore left three contractors injured, city fire officials said Tuesday afternoon.
The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) says there is an intensive vetting process for people who work within Safe Streets, Baltimore's violence-prevention organization.
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.
WJZ makes a visit to the Prime Rib at Maryland Live Casino.
Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland is preparing to celebrate National Outlet Shopping Day.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The Orioles have lost four in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from April 30 to May 4.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
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.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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.
Storm chances, heat increase this week in Maryland
Maryland will see intense heat and storms move into the area during the middle of the week.
Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Hotter weather, storm chances in Maryland this week
Baltimore County police, leaders hold crime walk in Towson
Suspect dead in fiery crash after pursuit in Harford County
Elkridge residents upset after gas station development approved on cemetery site
Maryland State Board of Elections meet over mail-in ballot mix-up
Howard County executive candidates make push ahead of election day