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"The Trumpet," a newsletter that has heralded Smithsburg's news for 25 years, is publishing its last print issue and moving online.
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"The Trumpet," a newsletter that has heralded Smithsburg's news for 25 years, is publishing its last print issue and moving online.
As planetarium teacher, Chris Kopco will teach thousands of schoolchildren and host public programs on many Tuesday evenings during the school year.
Authorities say a Hagerstown woman charged with purse snatching was caught by another woman who locked the suspect in her car.
A Frederick man has pleaded guilty to extortion of his former employer at the landmark Cozy Inn in Thurmont.
Nothing that Maryland has done thus far under first-year coach Randy Edsall compares to the challenge the Terrapins face this Saturday against No. 13 Georgia Tech.
The very slow-moving upper-level low pressure system that has been spinning its wheels over the mid-Atlantic states for the past three days is finally beginning to show us signs that it is about to "move on" early this morning.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's advisory committee on legislative redistricting has issued its recommended map for Maryland's eight congressional districts.
State police in Maryland and Delaware have teamed up with hopes of sharing data on scrap metal sales and cracking down on the trade in stolen metal on the peninsula.
Gas prices fall under $3.50 a gallon-- the lowest since last winter. That's because refineries are switching to cheaper winter blends, and the economy continues recovering at a slow pace.
Frank M. Kratovil Jr. is accustomed to being the man in charge.
Eleven states have laws allowing the children of illegal immigrants to receive in-state rates if they meet certain requirements.
For Sun Young Park, owner of Hinode restaurant, the quality of the food and service isn't the only consideration when it comes to her customers' dining experience.
Starting Saturday morning, Maryland drivers could get pulled over just for sending or reading a text message.
The family of Clarence Wells is now part of a civil suit against the farm where the listeria outbreak originated.
The listeria outbreak has now made at least 72 people sick and caused 16 deaths in 18 states, including in Central Maryland where a man died after eating a tainted cantaloupe.
A disturbing discovery at an Anne Arundel County community leaves neighbors outraged.
A former employee of the agency that safeguards the nation's records including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution has been charged with stealing from the agency over a 10-year period.
Bizarre mushrooms, an invasion of pests and even more downed trees. Experts dealing with each of those all say the same thing-- blame it on the rain.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says hundreds of people have been arrested as part of a warrant initiative aimed at violent crime in Prince George's County.
Call it housecleaning, downsizing, or streamlining, the target is city spending. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is rolling up her sleeves, and she's hired a company to help with the heavy lifting.
How good of a driver are you? The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is now daring all drivers to try their hand at Driver Challenge.
Anne Arundel County Animal Control officials say a second domestic potbellied pig seen living for weeks around an office park near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Linthicum has been safely captured.
The panel on Wednesday rejected a proposal by Baltimore City Casino, LLC, because it did not put up the required $22.5 million license fee needed for 3,750 slot machines.
Police in Prince George's County are touting a drop in crime following a spike in homicides that marred the start of the year.
Maryland's attorney general says a 73-year-old Severna Park man is the first to be charged criminally under the state's Critical Area law.
The CIAA Tournament is expected to generate more than $30 million for the area.
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey in January 2023.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Temperatures approach 60° on Saturday afternoon.
The Howard County School Board voted on its 2027 fiscal year budget and finalized future spending plans, but families are concerned about the crumbling schools that have been forgotten.
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey.
Multiple temperature swings are expected across Maryland through the next week as we head into March.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Two Baltimore parents pleaded guilty to child abuse after their 5-year-old daughter was found dead in their home in 2024, according to the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
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.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
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.
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.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures approach 60° on Saturday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Spring-like weather in Maryland this weekend
Warmer weather moves into Maryland this weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Thousands are in Baltimore for the CIAA Tournament. WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports.
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey in 2023. WJZ-TV's Mike Hellgren reports.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.