DJ Kopec Hopes To Collect 20K Gifts For Children With Stuff The Train Toy Drive Event
DJ Kopec is giving back yet again, this time with a Stuff the Train Toy Drive event. The goal is to collect 20,000 toys.
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DJ Kopec is giving back yet again, this time with a Stuff the Train Toy Drive event. The goal is to collect 20,000 toys.
Officials in Howard County are investigating the cause of a fire at a home in Ellicott City on Friday.
With more children online these days, Howard County police want people to watch out for online predators.
A 52-year-old Maryland man was arrested and charged after he allegedly solicited sex from an undercover state trooper who was posing as a 14-year-old boy on the Internet.
Howard County government is taking a data-driven approach as they look to see what has been working to protect first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Serious injuries have been reported following a crash involving an overturned garbage truck in Columbia, the Howard County Police Department said Thursday.
A California health official who spent decades of his career in Maryland is stepping down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, weeks after using a racist term to refer to Asian Americans.
Students in Howard County will continue learning virtually through winter break due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, officials said Monday.
For the third year in a row, Wallethub names Columbia as the safest city in America.
Howard County officials say they're stocked up on PPE for the winter months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Howard County received $2 million in eviction protection grants from the state of Maryland.
As coronavirus numbers continued to spike around Maryland through the weekend, Howard County officials announced additional restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
DJ Kopec raised $75,000 for Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital on Saturday night by hosting a virtual dance party.
Howard County Police have arrested two men in the October 4 homicide of Juan Michael Ross in Columbia.
The director of the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, who spent decades of his career in Maryland, has apologized for using a racist term to describe Asian Americans during a meeting about systemic racism earlier this week.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions of people have tuned into Maryland DJ Chris Kopec's virtual dance parties. On Saturday, he's hosting another that doubles as a fundraiser for Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital.
County Executive Calvin Ball announced Wednesday nearly $6 million in CARES Act funding will be allocated to the Howard County Public School System.
A grand jury has indicted a man from Sykesville for negligent manslaughter in a March collision that killed a man in Columbia.
Governor Larry Hogan had strong words Monday about the danger Maryland still faces from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Howard County officials added new restrictions on private gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to spike around the county and the state of Maryland.
As a second wave of coronavirus hits Maryland, school districts statewide are reassessing plans for hybrid or in-person learning.
As the number of coronavirus cases in Maryland surges, schools are faced with a dilemma about how to proceed with the remainder of the first semester of the school year.
Howard County police say a driver involved in a crash in Clarksville in October has died.
A 61-year-old Severn man died from his injuries following a crash last month in Columbia, the Howard County Police Department said.
The Baltimore area's fifth THB Bagelry and Deli location is set to open in Columbia later this month.
A man charged with killing another man by pushing him into Baltimore's Inner Harbor appeared in court Tuesday to face murder and other charges.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts for the 2028 elections.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has reached a multi-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million.
Roughly 120 parking spaces near the front of the mall, near the restaurants and movie theater, are now reserved for those willing to pay. The first hour is $2.45, and it's an additional $2 for each hour after that.
Maryland is wondering what comes next after the Preakness Stakes was left out of the new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts for the 2028 elections.
Two men accused of using exotic animals and fire during a photo shoot in a Baltimore County parking garage have been indicted on multiple charges, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger said.
Roughly 120 parking spaces near the front of the mall, near the restaurants and movie theater, are now reserved for those willing to pay. The first hour is $2.45, and it's an additional $2 for each hour after that.
Maryland is wondering what comes next after the Preakness Stakes was left out of the new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has reached a multi-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million.
A new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series between Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association, known as NYRA, was announced on Monday. However, Preakness wasn't included.
The Baltimore Orioles were busy wheeling and dealing on Monday, moving four players for a slew of prospects ahead of the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Muggy, with scattered storms across Maryland this week
Steamy, stormy week in Maryland
Wednesday is looking like the wettest day of the workweek.
The Maryland house has passed a redistricting measure after a long period of debate. The bill will not be considered by the Senate.
A mentalist set to perform in Baltimore visits the WJZ-TV set and demonstrates his amazing abilities for the morning team.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.