"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
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A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
For millions of people taking GLP-1 medications, the extreme heat can raise the risk of dehydration.
Doctors say what you eat and drink can make a big difference in how your body handles the heat.
A Maryland woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 22 is now celebrating Cancer Survivors' Month and hoping to encourage others.
Mental health advocates say more Black men are seeking therapy and speaking openly about depression, anxiety and trauma as organizations work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health care.
Health experts are urging you to watch for any changes in your mood and energy as winter weather moves through Maryland.
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) implemented an updated masking policy.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Endico bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C.
As students head back to school, eye specialists in Maryland say one of the most important items on the checklist – children's eye health – often gets overlooked.
The officer who died responding to a gunman at UPMC Memorial Hospital in February was hit by police fire, a prosecutor said.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law to create a new statewide center to help prevent gun violence.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is asking for federal assistance for businesses impacted by the structural emergency at Empire Towers in Glen Burnie.
An anti-gun violence advocacy group rallied in Baltimore on Thursday, where seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot the night before.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
It's been six months since a Baltimore federal judge issued an order setting standards for ICE holding rooms downtown. Now, she's considering whether the agency violated that order.
In a statement to WJZ, the Ravens apologized for the inconvenience and said impacted fans received a parking refund for the game, along with a $100 food and beverage voucher.
A 15-year-old Harford County student was arrested after the sheriff's office said the district's weapons detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School, where a student shot and killed a classmate just over two years ago.
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers and an independent investigation into a clash between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, protesters and community members in Frederick County earlier this month.
In a statement to WJZ, the Ravens apologized for the inconvenience and said impacted fans received a parking refund for the game, along with a $100 food and beverage voucher.
A 4-year-old girl and six other people were hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on the Douglass Homes property in East Baltimore.
Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Michael Hann, Chief of Medical Staff, shares important conversation starters when encountering someone who may be having a difficult time emotionally.
The 2026-27 BSO season kicks off on September 19 with Steve Hackman's The Symphony Era, a take on the music of Taylor Swift.
Essex Day Festival, one of the largest one day festival in Baltimore County, takes place Saturday September 19 on Eastern Blvd.
WJZ is live with Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio as they talk about the handcrafted five-course menu, and what attendees can expect.
Adam Shapiro is making his homecoming to Maryland in October with wife, actor Katie Lowes, for a conversation on what it’s actually like to be Jewish in Hollywood.
Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Back-to-back Baltimore Ravens and Orioles games are forcing parking and tailgating changes around the ballpark and stadium. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers push DHS for answers on ICE operations
Baltimore community rallies behind neighbors impacted by shooting of 7 people