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Under the new rules, people who are age 21 and older will be able to buy recreational cannabis in Maryland on July 1.
Maryland lawmakers kept working Friday on passing some remaining priority measures of the Democratic-led legislature in the waning days of the session. At the top of the list: bills to enable a recreational marijuana market to open July 1 and to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last year that expanded gun rights.
The Maryland General Assembly approved a measure on Thursday to give the state's attorney general independent authority to bring criminal charges against police officers after investigating deaths when officers are involved.
If confirmed by the Senate, Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead would become the only Black woman leading a state military in the United States, according to Maryland state staff.
Survivors of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, like Teresa Lancaster, hope the horrors that unfolded over decades will never happen again.
The number of fatal fires is more than double what Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci typically sees in the first three months of the year, and he is sounding the alarm.
Horse racing's new anti-doping program was dealt a blow Friday when a judge in Texas ordered the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to stop enforcing its rules involving medications and illegal drugs until May 1.
The Maryland Senate confirmed Lt. Col. Roland Butler on Friday to be the first Black superintendent of the Maryland State Police, a department under a federal discrimination probe.
Maryland lawmakers got past their differences and reached a deal Friday on the state's $62.5 billion budget that includes making major investments in prekindergarten through 12th grade education.
A new witness took the stand in the rape trial of 72-year-old Michael Browning. The former longtime Gunpowder Falls State Park manager is accused of raping two former co-workers on park property.
Linda Lamone, who is 80, announced her plans to retire during a Maryland State Elections Board meeting on Wednesday.
A new state report shows that over 82,000 customers were potentially overcharged for using one or more of Maryland's toll facilities.
Power Plant Live! had over 40 live bands and local food vendors and, of course, there will be local food favorites, like crab cakes and orange crushes.
While the thought of a robot delivering food and drink at a restaurant may hearken images straight out of a Star Wars cantina, the droid helping wait tables at one Frederick eatery is less R2-D2 than a souped-up iPad on wheels.
A motorist had attempted to change lanes when her vehicle struck the front corner panel on another vehicle and veered into the work zone.
Timothy Johnson's mother, Melissa Johnson of Forestville, Maryland, said she has now been thrust into a depressingly familiar role in the national news cycle: the mother of a Black man who was killed by police without justification.
The Maryland Senate debated a major funding shift in the state budget Wednesday that would set money aside for future K-12 education reforms, rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans that would have steered $300 million to help pay for tax relief for senior citizens.
State Police Capt. Eric Burnett in Charles Town confirmed a Taser was used on Edmond Exline, 45, of Hagerstown, Maryland, who died at a hospital after the Feb. 12 incident near Martinsburg.
The person selected for the intern ship "will have the opportunity to participate in immersive experiences in the animal, hospital, or commissary departments," according to zoo staff.
Dental care is a much-needed service for horses, which have teeth that grow and change throughout their lifetimes.
Ever since a 58-year-old man died in a tanker explosion, people living along Route 15 have been demanding something be done to protect their homes.
Harford County volunteer firefighters, Fallston Fire Company firefighters, and Jarrettsville volunteer firefighters fought the blaze using four-wheel drive trucks and utility task vehicles to reach the fire.
Thousands of Marylanders of Iranian descent and non-Iranian allies have been demonstrating in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
Around the state, more than 50 of the buildings that once housed all-Black or so-called "colored schools" remain. Some, like the one in Columbia, now honor the historical significance of the schools. Others are in limbo.
Baltimore residents can continue to use city-owned parking garages for free through 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, as snow cleanup continues, according to the Parking Authority.
Sub-freezing cold in Baltimore will likely make it one of the coldest stretches in the city's recorded history.
Neighbors in Towson's Rodgers Forge neighborhood are still digging out days after the snow and sleet stopped falling.
Two people were hospitalized after a large piece of ice smashed through the windshield of a vehicle on I-95 in Harford County on Tuesday evening.
A man was arrested for the 2025 murder of a person who was found shot to death in Baltimore, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
In Federal Hill, residents are using cones, chairs, and even boxes to reserve the parking spaces they cleared of snow.
Sub-freezing cold in Baltimore will likely make it one of the coldest stretches in the city's recorded history.
Baltimore residents can continue to use city-owned parking garages for free through 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, as snow cleanup continues, according to the Parking Authority.
Two people were hospitalized after a large piece of ice smashed through the windshield of a vehicle on I-95 in Harford County on Tuesday evening.
A widely spread video purportedly shows what it's like inside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore.
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.
The Baltimore Body Shop is sharing tips for car repairs after winter weather.
WJZ tours the Ashley Addiction Treatment center in Maryland.
New Voices in Opera brings fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage, featuring a double bill of new works by composers with a greater Baltimore connection.
Marty Bass sits down with a paranormal communicator in Maryland.
WJZ visits The Common Kitchen food hall to talk Howard County Restaurant Week.
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.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
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.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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.
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.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Sub-freezing cold in Baltimore will likely make it one of the coldest stretches in the city's recorded history.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cold temperatures remain, another winter storm possible
Snow chances mixed in with extreme cold in Maryland
Extreme cold with snow chances this week in Maryland
The Baltimore Body Shop is sharing tips for car repairs after winter weather.
WJZ tours the Ashley Addiction Treatment center in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Thinking about putting something in your shoveled out parking spot? Baltimore's mayor says don't do it. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Cold temperatures remain, another winter storm possible