Ellicott City Was Named 'Happiest City In Maryland', Here's Why Residents Say It's True
Named the Happiest City in Maryland in a recent report, Ellicott City has seen its fair share of tough times.
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Named the Happiest City in Maryland in a recent report, Ellicott City has seen its fair share of tough times.
Following two 1,000-year flooding events in Ellicott City in just the span of two years, more help has been set up to help residents in case of another major flooding event.
One person was killed and another was injured after a crash in Ellicott City on Wednesday afternoon, according to Howard County Police.
Flood prone Historic Ellicott City is slated to undergo a make-over that could save lives.
For the past several months, health officials have said wear your mask, wash your hands and no large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A boy in Howard County needed rescue after he got caught on a rope swing Wednesday.
With memories of the devastating 2016 flash flood in mind, Ellicott City breathed a sigh of relief after Tropical Storm Isaias rolled in on Tuesday.
As Isaias moves up the East Coast toward Maryland, officials in flood-prone Ellicott City are gearing up for the possibility of more high water.
A retired emergency room doctor in Ellicott City thinks he may have a way to better protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus.
As heavy rains moved into Ellicott City Monday evening, sirens blared in the low-lying historic district for the first time since they were installed.
Ray Ciccarelli, a NASCAR driver from Ellicott City, has announced his plans to retire from racing following a decision from the sport to ban Confederate flags from its properties.
Over the past few weeks, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City has lived up to its name.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted small businesses all around the world, but there is one town here in Maryland that has faced two catastrophes in two years. Now, they are dealing with yet another economic crisis.
A Maryland man accused of cutting a pit bull's throat and tying the dog to a tree was sentenced to one year in jail, prosecutors said Tuesday.
A Howard County man was sentenced Tuesday to one year in jail for intentionally killing a dog in Ellicott City in 2019.
Maryland native and the co-founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian Sr. will give Johns Hopkins virtual commencement speech for the class of 2020.
Saturday night, a father of three and part-time DJ hosted a virtual party in his Ellicott City basement, and it drew in an audience he never expected.
Police have found a seven-year-old boy who went missing after getting off a school bus in Ellicott City Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Monday night presented its findings from its review of Howard County's flood mitigation plans in the wake of two devastating floods that washed through Ellicott City.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant home in Old Ellicott City.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's reality TV show may be shooting an episode in downtown Ellicott City.
Howard County police released surveillance footage showing the armed robbery Ellicott City Dunkin' Donuts.
Howard County's health department is asking people who may have come in contact with a feral or stray cat in the Ellicott City area to contact them after the cat tested positive for rabies.
Police said the suspect, identified as John Charles Moser, was seen then cashing the tickets at other stores.
The incident happened Sunday at Primitive Beginnings when one worker briefly went next door to a sister store.
Loved ones are mourning a father of five who died while on his way to work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology after police said a stolen Kia driven by a 13-year-old boy struck him.
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at a Maryland state park Wednesday morning tested positive for rabies, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed.
A West Baltimore family says their dog, a 3-year-old Shiba Inu named Bandit, was stolen from their front yard in broad daylight.
The Washington Commanders added needed depth at wide receiver with the signing of Stefon Diggs. They agreed Wednesday to the deal with Diggs, who could practice for the first time with his new team Friday.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon.
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at a Maryland state park Wednesday morning tested positive for rabies, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed.
A deacon for the Catholic Church in Harford County has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, the sheriff's department announced Thursday.
Two young Anne Arundel County entrepreneurs are rebuilding after authorities say someone intentionally set their roadside farm stand business on fire.
Loved ones are mourning a father of five who died while on his way to work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology after police said a stolen Kia driven by a 13-year-old boy struck him.
Friday will be a First Alert Day, with the risk of numerous storms and feels-like temperatures near 100.
Catherine Hoggle is accused of killing her two children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, who disappeared in 2014 and were never found.
A deacon for the Catholic Church in Harford County has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, the sheriff's department announced Thursday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Montgomery County police say one of the vehicles involved in the crash was being driven by a 13-year-old boy and was later reported stolen.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Owner Joy Owens joins us to talk about how she started her floral business, her new monthly flower subscription service, and shares how long it takes to hand paint each rose for an order.
WJZ is live in Owing Mills at Mama's on the Half Shell learning about how they recycle oyster shells through the Oyster Recovery Partnership program.
Briyanna Tiafoe and DJ K-Meta join us with what's new at this year's festival, a list of who's performing, and how they are incorporating immersive activations and wellness into the attendee experience.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
The Washington Commanders added needed depth at wide receiver with the signing of Stefon Diggs. They agreed Wednesday to the deal with Diggs, who could practice for the first time with his new team Friday.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon.
Baltimore native and WNBA star Angel Reese will make her World Cup debut, along with fellow newcomers Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, on the U.S. women's national team next month.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Wednesday night.
Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes — but not the Preakness — dominated the discourse.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Possible severe storms to roll into Maryland on Friday
Heading into Maryland's weekend with storm chances
CBS News Baltimore's Tim Williams has the latest weather forecast.
Friday will be a First Alert Day, with the risk of numerous storms and feels-like temperatures near 100.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
Possible severe storms to roll into Maryland on Friday
Catholic Church deacon arrested, charged with sexual solicitation of a minor
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Second beaver from Maryland state park tests positive for rabies
Catholic church deacon arrested for sexual solicitation of minor in Harford County