Baltimore Police To Enforce New Safety Measures In Downtown Area On July 4
As hundreds of thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Inner Harbor, police are also gearing up to make sure the festivities are violence-free.
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As hundreds of thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Inner Harbor, police are also gearing up to make sure the festivities are violence-free.
If you're looking for a place to watch the Inner Harbor fireworks, have we got an idea for you. The USS Constellation is hosting a big party, and you are invited.
It's that time of year! As we get closer to the Fourth of July, fireworks are center stage.
A major makeover is nearly complete at the Inner Harbor. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is officially open and it's expected to be a major tourist attraction.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore says it will operate a free shuttle between Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the zoo on Saturdays during the summer.
Two groups trying to clean up the Inner Harbor don't see eye to eye about what needs to be done.
Another high point for the Star-Spangled Sailabration. Thousands have flocked downtown for the spectacular displays on water and in the skies over Charm City and now there's a special ceremony as the festivities come to a close.
Sailabration is still in full swing at the Inner Harbor as thousands of people showed up to check out the big ships.
Tall ships from around the world are all docked for the celebration that's bringing thousands to Baltimore.
As the Star-Spangled Sailabration got underway, visitors had a chance to tour the ships from around the world that docked in Baltimore.
There is nothing like a swanky piano bar to bring the tunes of Ray Charles, Elton John and others to life. Whether providing tranquil background music or encouraging everyone onto the dance floor, these piano bars are the best in Baltimore.
The Star-Spangled Sailabration is here. Ships will be docked at the Inner Harbor through Tuesday and that means big crowds downtown.
Tall ships and naval vessels from around the world are making their way up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore.
A major new Inner Harbor attraction is almost ready to open.
WJZ is continuing to investigate the smell at the Inner Harbor and if raw sewage is to blame. The initial results are in.
A new sculpture could soon be taking shape in the heart of downtown Baltimore.
A strange smell is taking over the Inner Harbor. Now, an environment group think it has pinpointed the cause.
Danger at the Inner Harbor. Another lawmaker calls for more police to patrol the hottest tourist spot in the city.
Next week, boats from all over the world will sail into Baltimore's harbor for the Star-Spangled Sailabration. It's part of the city's celebrations of the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Two Maryland companies are proposing to bring a carousel back to the Inner Harbor.
Police are searching for a peeping Tom at a Maryland tourist hot spot.
Eight people have been shot in the last 24 hours citywide—right before the holiday weekend. It's the latest in a string of concerning crimes, including the takeover of a downtown convenience store.
A fish kill is spreading in and around Baltimore's waterways. Tens of thousands of dead fish and crabs are floating at the surface and stinking up the waterfront. It's bad for the environment and bad for business downtown.
A new report shows a hotel owned by Baltimore City is in the red, losing nearly $54 million since it opened in 2008.
Baltimore officials hope a more visible police presence combined with a more extensive camera network will help keep downtown crowds safe this summer.
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.
A Towson University student has been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in Baltimore County's Towson Circle, the school confirmed on Saturday.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the county.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
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.
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.
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
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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 Original Hawaiian Island Snoball in Randallstown, Maryland, has been serving sweet treats for decades along Liberty Road.
The annual pedestrian celebration, Charles Street Promenade, returns to downtown Baltimore for 2026.
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.