Crash Between Tractor-Trailers Closes Lanes In Fort McHenry Tunnel, One Hospitalized
The MDTA advises commuters to use I-895 or I-695 as alternate routes due to heavy backups.
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Part Of Fort McHenry Tunnel Will Be Closed To Traffic This Weekend
Transportation officials are notifying the public of potential traffic delays as they plan to close part of the Fort McHenry Tunnel this weekend.
Bore Of Fort McHenry Tunnel Closed For Overturned Tractor-Trailer
Bore 1 of the Fort McHenry Tunnel is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
Fuel Spill Closes Some Toll Lanes At Fort McHenry Tunnel
A fuel spill closed some lanes of Fort McHenry Tunnel Tuesday morning.
Runners Hit The Fast Lane At Fort McHenry Tunnel Run/Walk For Special Olympics Maryland
Over 400 runners took the fast lane to the finish line.
Vehicle Fire In Fort McHenry Tunnel Causes Delays On SB I-95
All lanes reopened after the vehicle fire shut down the left tube.
Traffic Backed Up After Crash Near Ft. McHenry Tunnel
I-95 Ft. McHenry Tunnel Bore 1 is closed for southbound traffic because of an overturned vehicle.
Police Prevent Dual Knife-Wielding Woman From Committing Suicide Inside Md. Tunnel
Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police prevented a missing suicidal woman from killing herself inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel Thursday afternoon.
Ruff Commute: Loose Dog Corralled In Fort McHenry Tunnel
Rush hour traffic truly went to the dogs in one Baltimore tunnel.
Bore Of Fort McHenry Tunnel To Shut Down For Run Sunday
More than 100,000 vehicles travel through the Fort McHenry every day, but once a year you get the chance to walk through it.
Running & Walking Through The Fort McHenry Tunnel For A Great Cause
More than 41-million vehicles travel through it every year, but on Sunday you'll have a chance to run or walk through the Fort McHenry tunnel.
Construction Begins On I-95, Expect Major Delays
Starting Sunday night, you may experience heavy congestion along I-95 for several miles. The construction stretches from Caton Avenue to the Fort McHenry tunnel.
Construction Along I-95 Will Cause Major Delays
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the return of construction along the mainline of I-95 which is expected to cause major traffics delays and congestion in downtown Baltimore.
Accident Inside Ft. McHenry Tunnel Causes Rush Hour Backups
An accident inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel is causing major rush hour backups.
Race Will Close Down Fort McHenry Tunnel Tube
Runners will get the chance to jog under Baltimore's harbor this weekend as part of an annual charity race that uses one tube of the Fort McHenry Tunnel.
5th Annual Fort McHenry 5K Tunnel Run To Benefit Special Olympics Maryland
It's a unique opportunity to do something in Baltimore you've probably never done before, and at the same time you can help others.
Fort McHenry Tunnel Walk And Run To Benefit The Special Olympics
Thousands of cars and trucks travel through the Fort McHenry Tunnel every day. On Sunday, runners and walkers will get their chance.
Baltimore Festival Could Cause Traffic Delays
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning motorists to anticipate delays in Baltimore this week as an international maritime festival gets underway.
I-95N Reopened After Car Fire Shuts Down Two Lanes
A car fire caused delays on I-95 N Friday evening, near the Fort McHenry Tunnel as Transportation Police shut down two lanes of the highway.
Hundreds Set To Gather For Third Annual Fort McHenry Tunnel Run And Walk
It's a runner's dream-- a chance to run or walk under the waters of Baltimore's harbor. On Sunday, hundreds will gather for the third annual Fort McHenry Tunnel Run and Walk.
MDTA To Hold 2nd Public Hearing On Toll Hike Proposal
Baltimore City residents will get a chance to voice their opinions on proposed poll hikes on Monday.
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'Paint Out' held at Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place, paintings sold in September
Dozens of artists captured the scenery of Mount Vernon and put it on display for a "paint out" on Sunday.
East Baltimore still burdened by sinkhole repair on North Avenue
It's been one month since a sinkhole shut down a section of East North Avenue. WJZ has spoken to neighbors who want to know when they can drive down the street again.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected against Pirates
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles
Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke'Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore's five-game winning streak Sunday with an 8-1 victory over the Orioles.
'Something beautiful': Husband, wife paint Cumberland mural
The Cumberland area before development is featured in a mural currently being painted downtown by a husband and wife team.
Baltimore Police say 9-year-old allegedly shot, killed 15-year-old girl
Homicide detectives have determined that a 9-year-old boy was involved in a shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl in Edmondson Village on Saturday, according to authorities.
Maryland Weather: Sunday sunshine to turn stormy
Sunday brings plenty of sunshine but shows a chances of storms later in the day.
14-year-old girl shot, killed in Southwest Baltimore Saturday, police say
Homicide detectives are looking for the person who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl on a porch in Southwest Baltimore Saturday, according to authorities.
Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates
On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark, Baltimore's less heralded 2022 team thrilled the home crowd again.
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'Paint Out' held at Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place, paintings sold in September
Dozens of artists captured the scenery of Mount Vernon and put it on display for a "paint out" on Sunday.
East Baltimore still burdened by sinkhole repair on North Avenue
It's been one month since a sinkhole shut down a section of East North Avenue. WJZ has spoken to neighbors who want to know when they can drive down the street again.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected against Pirates
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles
Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke'Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore's five-game winning streak Sunday with an 8-1 victory over the Orioles.
'Something beautiful': Husband, wife paint Cumberland mural
The Cumberland area before development is featured in a mural currently being painted downtown by a husband and wife team.
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Frosh's office to investigate death of man handcuffed during medical emergency in Baltimore
The investigations unit was formed in 2021 as an independent investigative unit in response to legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly.
Street sweeping parking enforcement returns to Baltimore this month
The city suspended street sweeping at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, while schools were closed and many were working from home.
Body recovered from Inner Harbor, officials say
A body was found Friday morning in the water at the Inner Harbor, officials said.
Terrifying moments as waterspout touches down on Smith Island; massive recovery effort ahead
Residents recorded the vortex moving rapidly across the terrain, tearing through some homes in its path.
Baltimore Police looking for missing boy, grandmother
Ashton Davis and Marthann Davis were last seen at 6:40 p.m. in Northwest Baltimore leaving the 1100 block of Ramblewood Road in a Red Kia Soul, police said.
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Where's Marty? Learning about the fireboat 'Tommy' at the Fire Museum of Maryland
Named for the legendary congressman and mayor, Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., the fireboat served the community for 59 years.
Linh and Sina learn more about Baltimore Club music coming to the big screen
Baltimore's popular club music and dance culture will be featured in short films coming soon.
Shocking footage shows waterspout leaving 'significant damage' on Smith Island
As storms battered a wide swath of Maryland Thursday evening, shocking footage spread from Smith Island, a sparsely populated community on the Chesapeake Bay
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
Storms leave trail of felled trees, power outages across Baltimore
Thousands are without power and felled trees are complicating morning commutes after severe storms blew through central Maryland on Thursday evening.
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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected against Pirates
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles
Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke'Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore's five-game winning streak Sunday with an 8-1 victory over the Orioles.
Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates
On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark, Baltimore's less heralded 2022 team thrilled the home crowd again.
Maryland football player's heat stroke death sparks health awareness campaign
After 19-year-old Jordan McNair died, his family turned their pain into purpose. They have been devoted to raising awareness about heat-related injuries and student-athlete safety.
Orioles hold off Pirates 1-0 for 4th straight victory
Dean Kremer took a shutout into the seventh inning before eventually giving way to the Baltimore bullpen.
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Swastika and "Cox" spray painted on Baltimore County mailbox
A swastika and the word "Cox," apparently a reference to Republican gubernatorial candidate Del. Dan Cox, were spray painted on a stone mailbox holder Thursday in the heart of the Green Spring Valley.
Pentagon rejects DC mayor's request for National Guard to assist with migrants arriving in the nation's capital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected the request because the Department of Defense has "determined providing this support would negatively impact the readiness of the DCNG and have negative effects on the organization and members."
DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
MD receives $22.9M for offshore wind apprenticeship program
The Maryland Works for Wind project will partner local companies and unions to develop a training model for the offshore wind industry, while trying to reach potential workers from underserved populations.
Yes, even Mayor Brandon Scott has jury duty
The mayor tweeted a selfie early Wednesday morning from the Circuit Court downtown, saying "guess who has jury duty today!"
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Where's Marty? Learning about the fireboat 'Tommy' at the Fire Museum of Maryland
Named for the legendary congressman and mayor, Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., the fireboat served the community for 59 years.
The Choco Taco is not quite dead yet
A few weeks ago, Klondike appalled the internet when it said that the Choco Taco would be discontinued. This week, it reversed course, saying the beloved ice cream treat may be coming back - eventually.
BMA to exhibit works from John Waters' personal collection starting in November
Starting in November, visitors to the BMA will get a look at some of the highlights of John Waters' personal collection through the exhibit "Coming Attractions: The John Waters Collection."
Where's Marty? Learning about sharks at the National Aquarium
The curator of the National Aquarium's "Blue Wonders" exhibit, Jay Bradley, joined us and discussed the shark. In our second half-hour, he got specific about the Chesapeake Bay.
Yes, even Mayor Brandon Scott has jury duty
The mayor tweeted a selfie early Wednesday morning from the Circuit Court downtown, saying "guess who has jury duty today!"
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Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
State Reveals New Home Loan Products To Help Marylanders Buy New Homes
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase Of Emergency Contraceptives
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
Business
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The Choco Taco is not quite dead yet
A few weeks ago, Klondike appalled the internet when it said that the Choco Taco would be discontinued. This week, it reversed course, saying the beloved ice cream treat may be coming back - eventually.
MD receives $22.9M for offshore wind apprenticeship program
The Maryland Works for Wind project will partner local companies and unions to develop a training model for the offshore wind industry, while trying to reach potential workers from underserved populations.
Airbnb says demand is soaring even amid economic uncertainty
Airbnb said Tuesday that it had 103.7 million bookings on its platform during the three months ended in June, a new quarterly high for the company.
Amazon's Ring has provided doorbell footage to police without owners' consent 11 times so far this year
Under its policies, Ring "reserves the right to respond immediately to urgent law enforcement requests for information in cases involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any person," the company said.
Baltimore Convention Center executive director will retire in Sept. after 44 years in industry
Peggy Daidakis, executive director of the Baltimore Convention Center, will retire in September after 36 years in the position and 44 years in the convention industry, Mayor Brandon Scott said.
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Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Monkeypox vaccine clinics open in Baltimore City to limited at-risk groups
"Until we have more supply -- very similar to COVID -- we also should be focused on prevention," Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa said.
Jordan McNair Foundation, Morgan State to host football clinic and educate on heat injuries
Student athletes attending the clinic will work on drills with Bears' football players and meet the new head coach Damon Wilson. They will also learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related injuries.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Baltimore declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday
Extended exposure to this type of extreme heat could present a substantial threat to the life and health of vulnerable Baltimore residents, according to city officials.
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O's to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park with 'I Love the 90s' concert series Saturday
Baltimore's own Dru Hill and Smash Mouth will perform Saturday as the Birdland Summer Music Series continues with "I Love the 90s."
Trash Wheel Fan Fest to kick off at Peabody Heights Brewery in late September
The fifth annual Trash Wheel Fan Fest is slated to take place in Baltimore's Abell neighborhood in September, according to festival staff.
BMA to exhibit works from John Waters' personal collection starting in November
Starting in November, visitors to the BMA will get a look at some of the highlights of John Waters' personal collection through the exhibit "Coming Attractions: The John Waters Collection."
Where's Marty? Learning about sharks at the National Aquarium
The curator of the National Aquarium's "Blue Wonders" exhibit, Jay Bradley, joined us and discussed the shark. In our second half-hour, he got specific about the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland Zoo welcomes two new baby chicks
The Maryland Zoo announced Tuesday that two Von der Decken's Hornbill chicks hatched last month.
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Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Maryland Weather: Sunday sunshine to turn stormy
Sunday brings plenty of sunshine but shows a chances of storms later in the day.
Meg McNamara has your Saturday evening forecast
Meg McNamara has your Saturday evening forecast
Maryland Weather: Sticky and stormy Saturday
Maryland enters a pattern of days that will be hot, sticky, and stormy.
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Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday night forecast
Baltimore Police say 9-year-old allegedly shot, killed 15-year-old girl
Homicide detectives have determined that a 9-year-old boy was involved in a shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl in the southwest neighborhood of Edmondson Village on Saturday, according to authorities.
'Paint Out' held at Mount Vernon Place, paintings sold in September
Dozens of artists captured the scenery of Mount Vernon and put it on display for a "paint out" on Sunday.
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
Derek Beasley has your Sunday evening forecast
East Baltimore still burdened by sinkhole repair on North Avenue
It's been one month since a sinkhole shut down a section of East North Avenue. WJZ has spoken to neighbors who want to know when they can drive down the street again.