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Maryland State Police announced that they have charged a 24-year-old man with impersonating a police officer in Wicomico County.
Members of community organizations in areas with low vaccination rates will go door-to-door to encourage residents to get the shot and provide health education as part of a new state program, the Maryland Department of Health announced on Thursday.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that all Marylanders 65 or older that live in congregate and nursing homes now qualify for booster shots.
Investigators believe the teen was not the intended target.
A community still recovering one week after an EF-2 tornado ripped through Annapolis.
The Baltimore City State's Attorney Office launched a new campaign called "Faces Of Actual Innocence" to help share the stories of men who were wrongfully convicted.
Kelvin Gutierrez hit a game-tying two-run single, two Kansas City outfielders collided on a ball hit by Cedric Mullins, allowing two more runs to score, and Ryan Mountcastle followed with a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles scored all their runs in the eighth inning in a 9-8 win over the Royals on Wednesday night.
Food insecurity among families with children rose in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic upended the US economy, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.
Parents in Carroll County thanked the school board for making masks optional in the classroom and some are begging to uphold their stance as a state mask mandate is a possibility for Maryland Public Schools.
Anne Arundel County officials announced that a 28-year-old repeat offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced that he joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing "amicus brief in Planned Parenthood South Atlantic v. Wilson, arguing that South Carolina's "fetal heartbeat" abortion regulations harm women's healthcare and a lower court's ruling blocking the law should be upheld."
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced that Maryland will be a part of two multistate settlements with Johnson and Johnson along with the three largest distributors of opioid medications.
Maryland is weathering the Delta-driven surge better than nearly every other state in the country, according to CDC data.
Maryland reported 701 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
The closure times are dependent on the vessel's progress and weather.
Those impacted by an EF-2 tornado that struck Annapolis last week can access city, county and state resources and get their questions answered Wednesday at a town hall at the Mt. Olive Community Life Center.
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying an infant that was found in a dumpster more than three decades ago.
Just as many Marylanders return from Labor Day weekend vacations and head back to school, more people are testing positive for COVID-19.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that 97.5 percent of residents 65 and older have received at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine. Nearly, 94 percent of residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated against covid-19.
Harford County officials announced that they will begin accepting applications for grants to help local businesses and nonprofits with telework and online operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deron Hornbeck is a history teacher at Frederick County's Linganore High School. He teaches a course an elective course covering the events of 9/11. It is a course that he hopes will ensure future generations will never forget.
Officials announced that a 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography in connection with his sexual abuse of a two-year-old and a seven-year-old.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration along with the officials from the Anne Arundel County Government and Department of Public Works announced a new partnership aimed to urge Marylanders to help clean up their communities.
A Maryland community pet pantry is asking for help after organizers said nearly all of their donated supplies were taken.
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
A Maryland man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a taxi driver in May 2025, according to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
No charges will be filed against the Baltimore Police officers who shot and killed Bilal Abdullah Jr. in June, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said.
No charges will be filed against the Baltimore police officers who shot and killed Bilal Abdullah Jr., last summer, the attorney general said.
An unsettled weather pattern continues with multiple chances of rain and wintry weather in the forecast.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
Before the Baltimore Ravens' game against the New England Patriots, a rogue firework shot down at the field during the player introductions.
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.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
Charm City Sings Director, Heidi Ackerman, joins us to share details about the choir's upcoming holiday performances.
The Winter Village activation invites guests to celebrate the winter season in style with unparalleled waterfront views and a rotating multi-course menu.
It's been a challenging season for the Ravens, but six members of the team have been named to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games.
A former Howard County baseball star had his jersey retired after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after their 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is injured again.
The Patriots and Ravens find themselves in a primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. Here is how to watch.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
Maryland may see some wet weather on Christmas Day and a mix of wintry weather is possible Friday.
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
An unsettled weather pattern continues with multiple chances of rain and wintry weather in the forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Marylanders could see a mix of wintry weather and rain early Tuesday.
Maryland may see some wet weather on Christmas Day and a mix of wintry weather is possible Friday.
I-19 in Arizona is the only highway in the U.S. that uses the metric system, but that might be going away.
The U.S. is delaying its announcement of tariffs on China's chip industry until 2027.
Howard County firefighters are pushing for off-duty medical marijuana use to be allowed in Maryland.
Marylanders are changing the way they spend this holiday season.