Man arrested on hate crime charges in church vandalism
Police in Maryland have arrested a 66-year-old man on multiple hate crimes charges after racist graffiti was discovered at a church in Anne Arundel County.
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Baltimore's Peabody Heights Brewery To Raise Money For Victims Of Abell Fire
Peabody Heights Brewery will be donating a portion of every beer sold on Thursday to the victims of a fire that injured three people in Baltimore's Abell neighborhood last week.
Maryland Man Charged With Hate Crimes After Allegedly Spray-Painting 'Groomer' On Two Libraries
Police said the Greenbelt Branch Library was vandalized June 4 and the New Carrollton Branch Library was vandalized June 9.
Baltimore Exhibit Focuses On Maryland's Ties To The Civil Rights Movement
America is once again facing a racial reckoning after a mass shooting this past weekend in Buffalo, New York. The attack against a predominantly black community is being investigated as a hate crime.
Lt. Richard Collins III Honored After He Was Murdered On Maryland College Campus
A young African American man who was murdered by a white man at the University of Maryland College Park campus was honored on Monday.
Three Maryland Middle Schoolers Face Hate Crime Charges Over Threats To Black Students
In a search of the student's rooms Wednesday, deputies recovered two fake guns: an airsoft gun and a BB gun. A handgun was also recovered.
Baltimore Man Charged In Asian American Women's Beatings Pleads Not Criminally Responsible
A man accused of attacking two Asian American woman with a cinderblock inside their Baltimore liquor store is pleading not criminally responsible.
'Asian Americans Across This Country Are Under Attack' Maryland Takes Action To Address Discrimination, Hate Crimes That Surged During Pandemic
The actions announced fall into three main categories: enhanced safety and enforcement measures, increased access to community resources and additional tools for educators and students.
Governor Hogan Announces $3M For Grants to Protect Against Hate Crimes
Governor Larry Hogan awarded more than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions $3 million to protect against hate crimes.
Group Calls For Hate Crimes Investigation Into Attacks On Muslim Family In Greenbelt
The Council on American-Islamic Relation on Friday asked law enforcement authorities to investigate alleged hate crimes against a Muslim family in Greenbelt, according to a statement from CAIR, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.
Community Gathers, Leaders Speak Out After Gravestones Vandalized At Jewish Cemetery In Baltimore
A community came together after more than a dozen gravestones had swastikas spray-painted on them at German Hill Road Jewish cemetery over the fourth of July holiday weekend.
Darryl Doles Charged In Series Of Attacks On Asian American-Owned Baltimore Businesses
A 22-count indictment was returned Monday against a man who was seen on surveillance camera striking two Asian American women with a concrete block inside their liquor store last month in what city officials are calling a hate crime.
Woman Treated For Possible Chemical Burns After Hate Crime Reported In Harford County
The Harford County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman told them that two people yelled homophobic slurs and threw an unknown liquid causing chemical burns.
Police Patrols Around Asian American Businesses In Maryland Increased Following Deadly Atlanta-Area Spa Shootings
Gov. Larry Hogan shared his condolences Wednesday saying that he was "horrified" by the deadly spa shootings in Georgia.
CAIR Calls For Hate Crime Investigation After Alleged Noose Found At Johns Hopkins University
The Maryland office of the Council on American Islamic Relations or CAIR is calling for a hate crime investigation after a noose was reportedly found at Johns Hopkins University.
Police Investigating After Swastika Drawn Onto NW Baltimore Home
Police are investigating after a swastika was drawn on a home and a bench in a Jewish community in northwest Baltimore.
Bills Strengthening Hate Crime Statute, Increasing Penalty For Strangulation To Become Law Without Hogan's Signature
Bills that will strengthen Maryland's hate crime statute and make strangulation a felony will become law without Gov. Larry Hogan's signature.
Andrew Lemond Costas Arrested In Vandalism Of Maryland Synagogue
A 28-year-old Rockville man was arrested in the vandalism of the Tikvat Israel Congregation last month.
UMD Student Charged For Allegedly Sending Anti-Semitic Texts To Fellow Student
Police have arrested and charged a University of Maryland, College Park student who allegedly sent anti-Semitic text messages to another student on campus.
Parents Of Murdered College Student Richard Collins III Fighting To Change Maryland Law About Hate Crimes
The 2017 murder of a Bowie State student has pushed his family to advocate for stronger hate crime laws in Maryland.
Maryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation For Stricter Penalties Against Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are on the rise in the U.S. and Maryland is no exception.
As Attacks On Religious Institutions Rise, Lawmakers Weigh Increasing Funds For Security
In the wake of targeted attacks on synagogues, mosques and churches across the United States, local leaders came together Monday to take a stand against religious bigotry.
Judge Drops Hate Crime Against Sean Urbanski; Murder Charges Stand
A judge has dropped a hate crime charge against a white Maryland man in the fatal stabbing of a black Bowie State University student in College Park in 2017.
Prosecutors Say Sean Urbanski Was 'Poisoned' With Hate; Defense Blames Killing on Alcohol
Urbanski faces a possible sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is convicted.
Ex-Girlfriend Seeks To Avoid Testifying At Sean Urbanski Hate Crime Trial
Sean Urbanski's former girlfriend, Kim Stringer, says he mistakenly believes she would testify that Urbanski, a 24-year-old white man, had no racial animus that would motivate him to commit a hate crime.
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Loyola loses to Boston University 68-67
The Greyhounds (8-17, 3-9) were led in scoring by Kenny Jones, who finished with 16 points and four assists. Deon Perry added 14 points and three steals for Loyola (MD). In addition, Jaylin Andrews finished with 11 points.
Maryland Terps kicker leads National team to 27-10 victory in Senior Bowl
Maryland's Chad Ryland kicked four field goals and Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passed for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Firefighters battle two-alarm fire in Northwest Baltimore
A fire has been chewing on a three-story building in the 5200 block of Florence Avenue.
Deaver has Navy's first 30/15 game since Robinson in '87
Daniel Deaver's 35 points led Navy over Holy Cross 86-68 on Saturday.
Elias welcomes expectations fueled by Orioles' potential
Orioles general manager Mike Elias is happy to accept some of the blame if expectations are a little harder to manage this season.
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First Alert Forecast: Chilling temps slowly rise, winds slow down
Maryland set to see improvements in the brisk and breezy conditions as the sun continues to rise, giving temperatures a chance to boost.
Loyola loses to Boston University 68-67
The Greyhounds (8-17, 3-9) were led in scoring by Kenny Jones, who finished with 16 points and four assists. Deon Perry added 14 points and three steals for Loyola (MD). In addition, Jaylin Andrews finished with 11 points.
Maryland Terps kicker leads National team to 27-10 victory in Senior Bowl
Maryland's Chad Ryland kicked four field goals and Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passed for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Firefighters battle two-alarm fire in Northwest Baltimore
A fire has been chewing on a three-story building in the 5200 block of Florence Avenue.
Deaver has Navy's first 30/15 game since Robinson in '87
Daniel Deaver's 35 points led Navy over Holy Cross 86-68 on Saturday.
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Woman, 58, in serious condition after South Baltimore shooting
The woman was rushed to a hospital in serious condition, police said
Adnan Syed speaks for first time since prison release as Lee family requests redo of hearing
The family is seeking a redo of the hearing, arguing that prosecutors in the case infringed upon Maryland victims' rights.
Woman found dead behind Lansdowne Middle School identified
Police are working to identify a woman found dead behind Lansdowne Middle School Tuesday morning.
'Let's get to work': Wes Moore delivers first State of the State address as Maryland governor
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, two weeks after he was sworn in as the state's 63rd chief executive.
Thief returns bar stool after Frazier's threatens to name and shame
Frazier's said in a Facebook post Tuesday someone stole the stool the night before, and that they were caught on surveillance video.
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Local TikTok phenom Uncle Grandpa shows us how and why he dances
Wayne Reese AKA Uncle Grandpa on TikTok said his dance videos helped him rejoin civilian life after his military service.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday morning forecast
There's a call for artists in celebration of Preakness
With Preakness 148 this year, the 2nd Annual Art of Racing art competition has been announced.
Frazier's on the Avenue gives customer a week to return bar stool before sharing video of theft
Staff at Frazier's on the Avenue are looking for a bar stool that went missing in action.
Proper hydration is essential, but many of us aren't drinking enough water
Are you drinking enough water? It is a simple way to stay healthy, with a long list of benefits.
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Loyola loses to Boston University 68-67
The Greyhounds (8-17, 3-9) were led in scoring by Kenny Jones, who finished with 16 points and four assists. Deon Perry added 14 points and three steals for Loyola (MD). In addition, Jaylin Andrews finished with 11 points.
Maryland Terps kicker leads National team to 27-10 victory in Senior Bowl
Maryland's Chad Ryland kicked four field goals and Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passed for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Deaver has Navy's first 30/15 game since Robinson in '87
Daniel Deaver's 35 points led Navy over Holy Cross 86-68 on Saturday.
Elias welcomes expectations fueled by Orioles' potential
Orioles general manager Mike Elias is happy to accept some of the blame if expectations are a little harder to manage this season.
UMBC loses to Maine 84-49
Dion Brown finished with 19 points and six rebounds for the Retrievers (15-10, 5-5).
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New Md. governor pledges to help Baltimore reduce violence
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who took office last month, has pledged to work closely with Baltimore leaders to reduce gun violence by addressing the complex social forces underlying the city's longstanding struggle to improve public safety.
Lawmakers and advocates aim to prioritize police reform after fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Ever since video emerged of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, some advocates and even politicians are wondering if more needs to be done to prevent police brutality.
Larry Hogan giving 2024 White House run 'very serious consideration,' believes Trump won't win Republican nomination
Hogan touted some of his accomplishments as governor, noting that he operated in "one of the bluest states in the country" and yet still managed to get state lawmakers "to cut taxes eight years in a row by 4.8 billion."
'Let's get to work': Wes Moore delivers first State of the State address as Maryland governor
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, two weeks after he was sworn in as the state's 63rd chief executive.
Maryland bill would subsidize employers that try a 4-day workweek
To qualify for the credit, employers would have to participate in the program for no less than one year and no more than two.
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Bryan Adams bringing 'So Happy It Hurts' Tour to Baltimore with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Tickets go on sale Friday
'Nice thing for the community': Redeveloped Lexington Market starts new chapter in Baltimore
After a highly anticipated $40 million redevelopment, Lexington Market will have its grand opening Tuesday morning.
WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2023
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
Parkton family faces thousands in fines for complaint over rooster's crowing
While the Tanenbaums love Wilbur, one of their neighbors doesn't.
Dinosaurs to invade Baltimore: Jurassic Quest coming to fairgrounds
Over 160 million years of dinosaurs are coming to the Baltimore area
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Amazon to hire 150K workers for holidays, over 3K in Baltimore
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Baltimore Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office restructured after study finds underutilization
The key findings of the study were released Wednesday before the Board of Estimates.
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Stephen Curry rumored to be nearing $1B deal with Under Armour
Curry's current deal with the Baltimore-based footwear and clothing company runs through 2024.
$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
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$31.4M wagered at Maryland sportsbooks in first month of football season, officials say
More than $31 million was wagered at the state's seven sportsbooks in September during the first month of the NFL season and early part of the college football schedule.
Made in America is back, leaving US factories scrambling to find workers
US factories are humming, and manufacturers are scrambling to find workers as the pace of hiring hits levels not seen in decades.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore submits mobile sports betting application
According to the casino, the limited liability corporation formed for the license includes 40% women and minority membership.
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
ASK A DOC: Dr. Jonathan Thierman on 'tripledemic' hospitalizations
The nation is seeing a tripledemic threat this winter of flu, RSV and COVID-19 that has, at times, overwhelmed hospitals.
Proper hydration is essential, but many of us aren't drinking enough water
Drinking water aids digestion and protects your organs, regulates body temperature, normalizes blood pressure and can even slow down the aging process.
Rabid raccoon found in Pasadena, Maryland, could have infected pets
Anne Arundel County health officials are sounding the alarm after finding a rabid raccoon in Pasadena, Maryland.
Maryland to receive millions of stalled dollars to expand abortion care training
An abortion debate turned into a fight about funding last year in Maryland. But Governor Wes Moore is now releasing millions of stalled dollars to expand abortion care training. Maryland's Planned Parenthood weighs in on this change as abortion still takes center stage in debates nationwide.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
"Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after 21 seasons
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Dave Matthews Band summer tour coming to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia
Dave Matthews Band announced its tour will be coming to Columbia, Maryland this summer.
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Molly Robey has your Saturday night forecast
Molly Robey has your Saturday night forecast
First Alert Forecast: Chilling temps slowly rise, winds slow down
Maryland set to see improvements in the brisk and breezy conditions as the sun continues to rise, giving temperatures a chance to boost.
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
Baltimore's health department issues Code Blue declaration as Arctic chill sweeps through
The Code Blue declaration begins on Friday night and will go through Saturday as the arctic air moves into the area.
Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast
Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast
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Molly Robey has your Saturday night forecast
Molly Robey has your Saturday night forecast
Local vintage brands come together to host a marketplace in North Baltimore
Starting this weekend, customers can shop local vintage brands all under one roof at a marketplace in North Baltimore.
Wind chill drops down to single digits
Experts say to avoid the winter weather and listen to your body.
Abigail Degler Has Your Updated Saturday Morning Forecast
Abigail Degler Has Your Updated Saturday Morning Forecast
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast