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New York City may hold claim to Spiderman, Gotham City the famed Batman, and Metropolis the one and only Superman, but the city of Salisbury is home to its own superhero: 11-year-old La'Prentis Doughty.
The operator of the mid-Atlantic electricity grid for 65 million people is calling for people to conserve electricity into Christmas morning, warning of rolling blackouts because power plants are having difficulty operating in the freezing cold.
Maryland attorney general is reviewing 100 cases of people who died in state custody after being physically restrained.
A sheriff's deputy in Maryland was shot and critically wounded on Saturday by a suspect who opened fire after a traffic stop led to a chase, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
A 70-year-old man is dead following an automobile crash in Sykesville on Sunday, according to the Howard County Police Department.
The public service industry is facing a crisis. State agencies are struggling to operate with limited staff.
Ballet Nouveau, a Black-owned conservatory in Essex, produces "A Nutcracker Suite" each winter season.
Weather teams across the state issued winter warnings ahead of a massive storm system that is expected to hit the East Coast overnight.
Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore will be the keynote speaker for the fall commencement ceremony at Morgan State University, according to school officials.
Baltimore City Public Schools responded on Tuesday to a recent report that teacher salaries that noted that Baltimore had the lowest-paid educators in Maryland.
A Baltimore family got the scare of a lifetime when their baby was admitted to the emergency room for RSV.
Workers at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, which employs more than 600 people, voted to certify AFSCME Maryland Council 3 as their exclusive bargaining representative.
An 82-year-old plaque dedicated to the founders of Rosenbaum Brothers Department Store has found its way home to Cumberland, Maryland.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a half-mile trail loop at North Point State Park to the former chief of staff for former Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr.
After more than a week with multiple witnesses each day, and hours of testimony, the prosecution in the murder case where a Naval Academy mom was shot and killed, is a step closer to resting its case.
Maryland State Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that killed a 23-year-old Columbia man on Sunday, according to authorities.
A former volunteer firefighter has been sentenced for his role in setting fire to four vacant houses in a small Maryland town between Dec. 1, 2019, and Jan. 31, 2020, according to the Office of the State's Attorney in Prince George's County.
Maryland State Police are searching for a Fruitland man who is suspected of stabbing and killing a Delaware man in Wicomico County on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Kyle Gibson, adding a veteran arm to their pitching staff ahead of the winter meetings.
Christmas Town is a free walkthrough display that will include free cookies, fudge, punch and hot chocolate for visitors to enjoy as they walk around the display and watch the light show.
Laurel residents were told to be wary of the potential risks associated with a power surge in their area on Saturday, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.
The deadline to pay tolls sans penalties was originally set for tonight. Transportation officials have been waiving fees for nine months, citing the impact of the pandemic. But in the last remaining hours of that grace period, Maryland Transportation Authority extended that deadline to Dec. 14.
Nearly half of all Americans work for an employer that does not offer a retirement savings plan.
More than 20 families sought assistance from the Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region on Wednesday following a fire at an apartment complex in Laurel Maryland, according to first responders.
The Baltimore Washington/International Thurgood Marshall Airport dedicated its art galleries to First Lady of Maryland Yumi Hogan on Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens will allow as many as 2,000 fans to attend each of their 12 open training camp practices in July and August.
A Baltimore bookstore owner says her Pride-themed window display was vandalized last weekend while the city's Pride festival was happening.
A Maryland Republican candidate for governor is crying foul over advertisements Democratic incumbent Wes Moore is running and is accusing him of trying to interfere with the GOP primary.
A play that explores how faith intersects with Black womanhood is being performed in Baltimore.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler says he's the best man to continue the job, pointing to his experience -- nearly 30 years on the Maryland State Police force, followed by 12 as sheriff.
A Baltimore bookstore owner says her Pride-themed window display was vandalized last weekend while the city's Pride festival was happening.
A Maryland Republican candidate for governor is crying foul over advertisements Democratic incumbent Wes Moore is running and is accusing him of trying to interfere with the GOP primary.
The Baltimore Ravens will allow as many as 2,000 fans to attend each of their 12 open training camp practices in July and August.
Dr. Rogers gave her final end-of-year presentation on Wednesday, highlighting the successes and challenges throughout her term.
A chance of spotty storms arrives on Thursday, followed by wetter weather late Sunday into Monday.
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.
The new, expanded American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Baltimore is open for guests.
BucketGolf is one of the fastest growing backyard games in the world, co-founder Tyler Simmons, joins us and explains how he created the game.
Natalie Delgado, Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss how excessive screen time can severely impact childhood development, especially during the summer months.
WJZ takes a visit to the Bunny Hive in Maryland.
The Mirror Series by URBANHIPSTA and P A V E M E N T by Murjoni Merriweather are bodies of work centered on reflection, memory, material intelligence, and artistic evolution. Both exhibitions remain on view for two months following the opening.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
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.
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.
Few storms in Maryland on Thursday, mostly dry weekend
Humidity and temperatures increase in Maryland and bring scattered storms Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.
A chance of spotty storms arrives on Thursday, followed by wetter weather late Sunday into Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Baltimore bookstore owner says Pride month display was vandalized
Hampden bookstore Pride display vandalized during Baltimore celebrations
U.S. Naval ceremonial guard drill team prepares for SAIL250
Howard County clears way for first high school in Elkridge
Baltimore Center Stage production "Pray" explores faith and Black womanhood