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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.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
A Maryland man is facing a federal indictment after he illegally accessed Maryland Medical System data to spy on unsuspecting co-workers for at least eight years.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for areas north and west of downtown Baltimore
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.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
WJZ is live in Havre de Grace at Bella's Tea Room, as they prepare for their big Mother's Day High Tea event.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, joins us to talk about the Children's Learning Center on HCC's campus.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 5/2/2026
Cool temperatures are expected in Maryland this weekend.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for areas north and west of downtown Baltimore
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/1/2026
Maryland may see some rainfall on Friday night before cool, dry weather returns for the weekend.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
American Visionary Art Museum hosts the 26th annual Kinetic Sculpture Race
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 5/2/2026