Inner Harbor's Water Trash Wheel Becomes Internet Sensation
Alex Demetrick reports, Baltimore's trash is being productively picked up by new water wheel.
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Alex Demetrick reports, Baltimore's trash is being productively picked up by new water wheel.
Dozens of first responders and rescue boats converged on the Inner Harbor Wednesday morning in a first-of-its-kind training exercise. The drill was designed to prepare rescue crews on how to respond to not just a small boating accident, but a major catastrophe.
The city's Inner Harbor takes a top spot in the heart of many Baltimoreans. A new study finds that it has some international admirers as well.
Just about 24 hours and counting until fireworks light up the night sky downtown. As the city prepares for tens of thousands, preparations are also underway for any potential trouble.
Baltimore's Board of Estimates has approved an agreement to install an ice rink at the Inner Harbor.
An after-work workout turns a Canton man into a hero.
In perfect conditions, oysters raise themselves. But in parts of the bay, they need hands-on human help.
The Maryland Zoo plans to offer a free shuttle for visitors coming from Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Teens clash with tourists at the Inner Harbor. Now police and city leaders are stepping up patrols to ensure visitors are safe in the popular summer spot.
The Charm City Circulator Harbor Connector has been awarded a federal grant to continue operating as an all-electric water taxi service in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Baltimore's Healthy Harbor initiative is in its fourth year, and many look forward to seeing improvements.
Baltimore City saw a surge in holiday visitors thanks to a number of weekend events downtown.
An ambitious plan to someday make one of the state's most polluted bodies of water swimmable and fishable continues with a new round of raft construction and plantings.
Some amazing amateur video. If you were near the Inner Harbor Saturday afternoon, you likely saw the smoke. Two boats caught on fire and a woman was trapped by the flames.
Police are investigating after a body is recovered from the Inner Harbor.
Most have us have seen it or smelled it. Trash in the Inner Harbor is a major problem and waterfront activists now have a new tool in fighting.
Last week's flooding also caused major problems for the Inner Harbor. Much of the water is still filled with debris from the storm.
Tuesday is Earth Day. In Baltimore, that's giving new life to an old standout.
There's a bold new plan to change the skyline at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. A developer wants to build one of Maryland's tallest buildings--a luxury apartment high-rise some 45-stories tall.
Police say a body has been found in Baltimore's harbor.
Grand plans to redevelop Baltimore's crown jewel. We're learning how much a facelift at the Inner Harbor might cost, as officials lay out a tentative timeline.
Fireworks light up the night sky at the Inner Harbor. Tens of thousands of people were there for the big show.
As the year winds down, local businesses are gearing up for a big boost in business. The New Year's Eve Spectacular is among the largest on the East Coast, and that means big business for Baltimore.
Whether they're on your Christmas tree, strung along the house or decorating store windows, this is the season for lights. Thursday night begins a series of laser light shows at the Inner Harbor's Power Plant.
Wet weather did not stop the Inner Harbor from ushering in some of its most popular holiday attractions.
Baltimore police are investigating two separate shootings after four men were shot late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning. One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
Baltimore leaders have decided not to renew the city's controversial agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric that allowed the company to make infrastructure investments to the underground utility network.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the county.
Baltimore's Emmanuel Episcopal Church is having a special performance this weekend to celebrate Pride Month.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
Baltimore police are investigating two separate shootings after four men were shot late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning. One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
Five men were injured in three separate shootings that were reported overnight in Baltimore, city police said Friday morning.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State, stops by on WJZ AT 9 to tout the college's historic 2026 commencement ceremony, the legacy of Maryland's oldest HBCU, and more.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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.
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 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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 6/5/2026
Hot weather will stick around Maryland through the weekend.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Hampden Highlights Festival kicks off in Baltimore.
High temperatures are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
A federal judge has declared some parts of a lawsuit against Howard County moot in a decision filed Thursday.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
A man has been pronounced dead after a shooting in Baltimore County's Towson Circle.