Mom of 6-year-old boy who shot his Virginia teacher indicted
Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old boy who is accused of shooting his teacher at his Virginia school, is facing criminal charges following a grand jury indictment.
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5 killed, 8 injured in downtown Louisville shooting; gunman dead
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
Baltimore Mayor applauds President Biden's effort to crack down on gun violence
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, among many things, increases mental health resources to help children impacted by gun violence heal from the grief and trauma they experience.
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Nearly 100 fugitives in Maryland arrested during Operation Washout
Operation Washout resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 suspects wanted for homicide.
First Alert Forecast: Record heat, but relief is coming soon
BALTIMORE - Many areas in our area received record or near record heat Friday afternoon, but relief is arriving.
Lawsuit accuses Maryland of 'warehousing' foster children with behavioral health issues in hospitals
Disability rights advocates are suing the state claiming kids with behavioral health issues are being warehoused in hospitals and emergency rooms and state officials are not doing enough to solve the problem.
Relief pitcher Bryan Baker keeps the Baltimore Orioles smiling
Three summers ago, Bryan Baker was working at a Target store in Florida. The pandemic canceled the minor league baseball season, and he needed a job.
Two teenagers shot in Essex on Friday, police say
The shooting occurred in the 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue around 8:10 p.m.
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Man handed 65-year sentence in mistaken identity killing of Baltimore police captain's husband
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
First Alert Forecast: Record heat, but relief is coming soon
BALTIMORE - Many areas in our area received record or near record heat Friday afternoon, but relief is arriving.
Lawsuit accuses Maryland of 'warehousing' foster children with behavioral health issues in hospitals
Disability rights advocates are suing the state claiming kids with behavioral health issues are being warehoused in hospitals and emergency rooms and state officials are not doing enough to solve the problem.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
First Maryland work zone safety group meeting held since I-695 crash that killed six workers
The crash happened in March when a driver crashed into a work zone. Investigators determined speed was a factor.
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Gordon Center for Performing Arts to hold Queer Jewish Arts Festival, community events
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon.
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
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Relief pitcher Bryan Baker keeps the Baltimore Orioles smiling
Three summers ago, Bryan Baker was working at a Target store in Florida. The pandemic canceled the minor league baseball season, and he needed a job.
Orioles recall Zimmermann ahead of series with Giants
The team placed relief pitcher Mychal Givens on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Johns Hopkins wins opener of the College World Series
Top seed Johns Hopkins defeated Misericordia University 10 to 5 in the opening game of the division three college world series in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lorusso reaches 100 RBIs, No. 19 Maryland beats Northeastern 7-2
Nick Lorusso became the first Division I player since 2003 to reach 100 RBIs in a season and No. 19 Maryland beat Northeastern 7-2 on Friday in the opener of the Winston-Salem Regional.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
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Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Maryland doctors accused of sharing private medical records with Russia headed toward retrial
A letter states that the U.S. government "is prepared to proceed to retrial against both defendants as soon as the court's schedule permits.
First Alert Forecast: Record heat, but relief is coming soon
BALTIMORE - Many areas in our area received record or near record heat Friday afternoon, but relief is arriving.
Maryland's hurricane seasons: Looking back at the severe storms in state history
Thanks to the recordkeeping of the National Weather Service and NOAA, we are able to look back on the storms that made their mark on the state we call home.
Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast (6/2/2023)
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Two juveniles shot in Essex on Friday
The shooting occurred in the 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue around 8:10 p.m.
Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Maryland doctors accused of sharing private medical records with Russia headed toward retrial
A letter states that the U.S. government "is prepared to proceed to retrial against both defendants as soon as the court's schedule permits.
Maryland doctors accused of sharing private medical records with Russia headed toward retrial
A letter states that the U.S. government "is prepared to proceed to retrial against both defendants as soon as the court's schedule permits.
Lawsuit accuses Maryland of 'warehousing' foster children with behavioral health issues in hospitals
Disability rights advocates are suing the state claiming kids with behavioral health issues are being warehoused in hospitals and emergency rooms and state officials are not doing enough to solve the problem.