Baltimore Weather Blog: Fat Tuesday
It's "Fat Tuesday!" It is the day before Mardi Gras! It is another mark on the calendar that is a guidepost to Spring.
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It's "Fat Tuesday!" It is the day before Mardi Gras! It is another mark on the calendar that is a guidepost to Spring.
Don your best carnival attire — along with the ubiquitous colorful beads — and get ready for this year's Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
A festive close to Mardi Gras was marred by shootings across New Orleans that left three people dead and five others wounded.
Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun.
For the second year, the "Barkus on Main" parade marched through Little Rock, Arkansas on Sunday.
New Orleans just wrapped up its emergency catch basin cleaning contract, a four-month operation that was part of the city's response to the August floods.
After a day of parades, blaring marching bands, elaborate costumes and crowds screaming for beads, another Mardi Gras celebration is over.
Police in the Alabama beach town of Gulf Shores say a car participating in the city's Fat Tuesday parade accidentally plowed into a band.
New Orleans comes to Baltimore!
Mardi Gras 2014 may be a few weeks away, but Carnival season has already begun in New Orleans, with brightly colored parades throughout the city and much more to come.
New Orleans, Orlando, Maui, Phoenix, and San Francisco are among the best places to visit in the U.S. in the off season.
A road trip might be the rare occasion for guys to get away from it all and share a few drinks and laughs with their best buddies. Here are five of the best places to go on your guys' only road trip.
Put on some gold, green and purple beads and enjoy some of the best bars in town for Fat Tuesday and you'll forget that you aren't on Bourbon Street in no time.
New Orleans police are in the middle of an unprecedented security challenge with an estimated 150,000 Super Bowl fans packing the city during the raucous annual buildup to Mardi Gras, when thousands of revelers flock to the historic French Quarter and its restaurants, bars and strip clubs.
They're calling part of Baltimore "Mardi Gras North." There was an early start to Fat Tuesday in Fells Point.
Don Scott and Marty Bass had "Coffee With" Jackie Jackson and show choreographer Travis Payne. They talked about Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. Ron Matz had "People Are Talking" about celebrating Mardi Gras in Baltimore.
If you're celebrating Fat Tuesday in Baltimore, there's no better way than with a Polish donut. It's a tradition that happens just before Lent.
Marty and Don talked to actor Ed Helms about his new movie, "Cedar Rapids." For People Are Talking, Ron Matz was at Polish Treasures talking about Mardi Gras donuts.
Kinklings are a Frederick County Shrove Tuesday tradition, and next Tuesday morning, the Carroll Manor Fire Co. will be selling 500 dozen of them.
It's a slow moving storm, but it's coming this way. Clouds started to come in late yesterday and then thickened up today, now the rain is moving into Maryland tonight.
Are you looking for a place to celebrate Mardi Gras in Maryland? Try Clarence's Taste of New Orleans, Ethel & Ramone's, Acadiana Restaurant, or Slainte Irish Pub.
Areas of black ice are possible this morning. Disruptive wind, cold, and snow showers possible Friday into Saturday
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is asking for qualified design-build firms to submit proposals to enhance the current protections of the main spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Two Maryland counties have faced protests over proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, but the ownership of the buildings limits what actions they can take.
Baltimore police have launched a Citywide Traffic Team (CTT) in an effort to reduce traffic-related deaths and dangerous driving.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson has been removed by command due to "differing approaches to management," Mayor Jared Littmann announced.
A mainstay on Baltimore's Charles Street closed its doors for good this week, leaving workers suddenly without a job.
Baltimore police have launched a Citywide Traffic Team (CTT) in an effort to reduce traffic-related deaths and dangerous driving.
Investigators said more than three kilograms of suspected cocaine and more than six kilograms of suspected fentanyl were recovered.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Nature’s Pantry in Maryland is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Baltimore’s City Cruises talks Valentine’s Day ideas.
Shaina Hernandez stops by to introduce herself to the Baltimore community and spotlight the five markets under Baltimore Public Markets Corporation.
Maryland's Crab Hog did not see his shadow.
WJZ goes behind the scenes of Fences at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Maryland.
Doyle takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this season as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson dealt with injury problems.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Areas of black ice are possible this morning. Disruptive wind, cold, and snow showers possible Friday into Saturday
Snow chances continue this week in Maryland
More snow chances in Maryland this week
Couple chances for snow this week in Maryland
Maryland could see some snow this week after a slight warm-up on Tuesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Baltimore police have launched a Citywide Traffic Team. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on what drivers need to know.
Snow chances continue this week in Maryland
Baltimore high school coach faces drug possession, distribution charges
Baltimore high school basketball coach denied bond in felony drug distribution case