March on Washington's 60th anniversary commemorated today
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
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Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
The museum, located in Federal Hill, offered free admission Monday so that people could come to see the art and experience spoken word poetry.
Baltimore residents are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a parade and a day of service.
Monday, the leader of this archdiocese, Archbishop Lori, attended the service to talk about a new pastoral document dedicated to eradicating what he calls the 'sin of racism' in the Catholic Church.
"I have a dream this afternoon that my four little children will not come up in the same young days that I came up within, but they will be judged on the basis of the content of their character, not the color of their skin."
Hundreds of people across Baltimore came in droves to remember Martin Luther King at the annual parade in his honor.
A free concert with Natalie Cole, free entrance to Port Discovery and art shows, performances, children's activities at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Port Discovery will be free on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Eighty-five years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. On Monday, the nation pauses to honor the civil rights leader's legacy. Baltimore is celebrating in a big way.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting the president of the human rights group TransAfrica for the museum's annual program honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech on the Washington Mall.
Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and Forest Whitaker are among the celebrities joining three presidents this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
The National Park Foundation is launching a new website to allow people to record their own readings of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Just as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Montgomery Bus Boycott at age 26, and Rep. John Lewis helped to lead freedom rides at 23, young Americans are not letting age get in the way as they seek more than a contributing role in the push for social reform.
Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King's famous speech and pledging that his dream includes equality for gays, Latinos, the poor and the disabled.
An emotional, eight-minute speech by a rising Morgan State student is going viral on the Internet. The speech comes on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington next week.
Next week, the nation's first black president, a living symbol of the racial progress Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed about, will stand near the spot where King stood 50 years ago and say where he believes this nation should be headed.
Work to refinish part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial where a disputed inscription was recently removed may not be done until after the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
A Chinese sculptor has removed a disputed inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial statue that he designed on the National Mall and said Thursday that he is working on a new finish for the side of the artwork.
Signs designating a highway in Gadsden as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parkway are set to be unveiled next month. And a late Baltimore Civil Rights leader will be among those honored.
Michelle Obama's commencement speaking schedule is taking her to Bowie State University.
Scholars will discuss the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and message during a free public conference at Bowie State University.
While Marylanders observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, state lawmakers are asked to expand on voting laws.
Asserting "America's possibilities are limitless," President Barack Obama declared on Monday that a decade of war is ending and the nation's economy is recovering as he launched into a second term before a flag-waving crowd of hundreds of thousands on the National Mall.
It's a day marked by music, dancing and crowds of people to honor the life of one man: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday will be the most comfortable day of the week without the threat of showers or storms.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Dali's owner and operator, which alleged that Hyundai Heavy Industries designed a dangerous ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six construction workers.
Baltimore Orioles fans expressed shock and disappointment Monday after the team announced it had traded All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, sending one of the franchise's biggest stars to the division-rival Boston Red Sox.
A $3,000 payment will be provided to help cover expenses for drivers whose cars have been trapped for weeks in the Empire Towers parking garage in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
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.
A $3,000 payment will be provided to help cover expenses for drivers whose cars have been trapped for weeks in the Empire Towers parking garage in Glen Burnie.
A Maryland House of Delegates panel gave preliminary approval to changing the legal standards governing congressional redistricting. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Dali's owner and operator, which alleged that Hyundai Heavy Industries designed a dangerous ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six construction workers.
Baltimore Orioles fans expressed shock and disappointment Monday after the team announced it had traded All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, sending one of the franchise's biggest stars to the division-rival Boston Red Sox.
Tuesday will be the most comfortable day of the week without the threat of showers or storms.
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.
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.
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
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.
Tuesday will be the most comfortable day of the week without the threat of showers or storms.
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.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.