Baltimore Jewish Community Center Holds 75th Holocaust Liberation Celebration Online
The holiday, named Yom Hashoah, is a chance for another generation to hear stories from survivors of the genocide.
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The holiday, named Yom Hashoah, is a chance for another generation to hear stories from survivors of the genocide.
The family of a Holocaust survivor is honoring the military forces who liberated her nearly 75 years ago, with a donation- and a thank you.
A play about to open at Everyman Theatre shows how the horror of the Holocaust can reverberate for generations.
More than a dozen Holocaust survivors shared their stories with students in Harford County Monday.
Germany has agreed to pay compensation to Jews who suffered persecution in Algeria during World War Two.
A storehouse of memories is open in Maryland, with the goal of making sure the world never forgets the nightmare of the Holocaust.
The small wicker doll chair was a modest toy, but it meant the world to Louise Lawrence-Israels. A gift for her second birthday, it was the only toy she possessed during the approximately three years she spent hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer compared the use of chemical weapons Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
The victim of a Connecticut car crash has been identified as a Holocaust survivor.
Holocaust survivors in Maryland are getting much needed care and attention with the help of new funding. Pat Warren reports, the need for car for these elderly victims continues to increase.
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has identified a site in suburban Maryland for a new, $40 million facility that will house its archives.
From Adolf Hitler down to the petty bureaucrats who staffed the Nazi death camps, thousands of perpetrators of World War II war crimes were eventually written up in vast reams of investigative files -- files that now, for the first time, can be viewed in their entirety by the public.
The Obama administration on Wednesday warned several state legislatures against initiatives that would punish the state-owned French railway company SNCF for carrying out Holocaust-era deportations to Nazi death and labor camps.
A Holocaust survivor has died, days before giving testimony on a reparations bill. The bill says the state should enter into contracts with companies associated with the Holocaust only if reparations are made.
A one-time U.S. Army reporter during World War II donated a never-before-published transcript of radio coverage of the Nuremberg war crimes trials of Nazi leaders to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday -- 68 years to the day after he began reporting on the landmark military tribunal.
On Thursday, four Washington-area Holocaust survivors organized a gathering with German Ambassador Peter Ammon to mark the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington is returning one of its most powerful artifacts to Poland: a wooden barracks that housed prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
A request by the Bulgarian Embassy to name a Washington intersection after a favorite native son -- a man credited with helping save the country's Jewish population from deportation -- has gotten tangled up in a broader debate about whether the nation is accurately accounting for the actions of its leaders during the Holocaust.
Elderly survivors of the Holocaust and the veterans who helped liberate them gathered for what could be their last big reunion Monday at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
At 9 a.m., the wooden pews of McDaniel College's Big Baker Chapel were quickly filling, as middle school and high school students streamed into the building.
A Maryland congressman's controversial comments are making national headlines and could affect one of the state's tightest and most contentious races.
Documents and photographs attached to U.S. immigration forms have been culled from the National Archives for a new exhibit about immigrants who came to this country.
A U.S. university professor has been appointed director of the International Tracing Service's Holocaust-era archive in the German town of Bad Arolsen.
Remembering the Holocaust. That's what a new state law is designed to do. It's the first of its kind, and one Holocaust survivor hopes Maryland can be a trailblazer.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a first-of-its-kind bill that will require the French rail company SNCF to disclose its role in transporting Holocaust victims to concentration camps if the company seeks a contract to provide train service in the state.
A proposed bill in Maryland would allow residents to disclose "nonapparent disabilities" on their driver's licenses or identification cards.
A Baltimore County learning center may close earlier than expected, according to a new proposal from district officials.
Protests started Friday at a Baltimore County high school after a teacher allegedly posted to social media, targeting Hispanic students by way of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Some Maryland schools have canceled activities for Saturday, Feb. 8 as another round of winter weather is expected in the Baltimore region.
A Baltimore man is facing federal felony charges for flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the NFL Wild Card game between the Ravens and Pittsburg Steelers on Jan. 11, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.
Some Maryland schools have canceled activities for Saturday, Feb. 8 as another round of winter weather is expected in the Baltimore region.
Wintry weather makes its return to the area Saturday with a bigger storm possible next Tuesday
For about a month, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has been working on pre-construction activities around the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A Baltimore man is facing federal felony charges for flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the NFL Wild Card game between the Ravens and Pittsburg Steelers on Jan. 11, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.
Protests started Friday at a Baltimore County high school after a teacher allegedly posted to social media, targeting Hispanic students by way of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
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.
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Bar Louie has specials available for those coming to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday
NYC base Chef Mia Castro is celebrating Hispanic Food in a collaboration with ShopRite
Deborah Stone introduces us to a dog found in a Baltimore parking lot who happily found himself riding in a car to safety. Meet a dog named Skipjack in today’s Furever Home.
Owner Kelli Bagby shares a few juicing recipes that are easy to make at home that not only are nutritious, but reduce inflammation and support heart health.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson lost the Most Valuable Player Award to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Baltimore Ravens legends Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda will have to wait another year to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Grant Udinski, a former Towson football player, will be the new offensive coordinator for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, joining first-year head coach Liam Coen's coaching staff.
Hunter Chauvette netted three goals to lead No. 8 Johns Hopkins to an early-season 11-10 win over rival Towson on Tuesday at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
The NWSL is establishing a $5 million settlement fund for players who experienced abuse after the 2021 sexual misconduct scandal.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside Washington, D.C., was identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Clouds will increase Saturday morning, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-30s. We have issued a WJZ First Alert Weather Day due to anticipated ice accumulations. Precipitation will begin spreading into the area by late morning into the afternoon. It will likely start as snow, gradually changing over to sleet and then freezing rain as the afternoon progresses. Light ice accumulations are expected across the region, which could lead to slick roadways. Areas north and west of Baltimore, which saw significant ice totals in the last storm, will again be the most impacted.
Precipitation will begin spreading into the area by late morning into the afternoon. It will likely start as snow, gradually changing over to sleet and then freezing rain as the afternoon progresses.
Wintry weather makes its return to the area Saturday with a bigger storm possible next Tuesday
Maryland will see more winter weather this weekend, mixed precipitation to the region.
More wintry weather expected in Maryland this weekend
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Clouds will increase Saturday morning, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-30s. We have issued a WJZ First Alert Weather Day due to anticipated ice accumulations. Precipitation will begin spreading into the area by late morning into the afternoon. It will likely start as snow, gradually changing over to sleet and then freezing rain as the afternoon progresses. Light ice accumulations are expected across the region, which could lead to slick roadways. Areas north and west of Baltimore, which saw significant ice totals in the last storm, will again be the most impacted.
Our next round of wintry weather will arrive on Saturday, marking the first of two wintry events expected in the next week.
Protests started Friday at a Baltimore County high school after a teacher allegedly posted to social media, targeting Hispanic students by way of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Black Women Builds is working to restore homes in the Upton, Druid Heights and Penn-North neighborhoods.