What To Do In Maryland: Labor Day Weekend
It's the last weekend of summer in Maryland as children go back to school Tuesday.
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It's the last weekend of summer in Maryland as children go back to school Tuesday.
Maryland troopers say a man jumped 50 feet (15 meters) from a bridge just outside Washington to avoid crashing cars.
A Rockville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl over the internet.
The prosecutors in the case against a Montgomery County man charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend are expected to argue a request about evidence in person Friday before a circuit court judge.
The Maryland State Fair and The Maryland Renaissance Fair are this weekend. You can also do Yoga at the Zoo, drink Pints in the Park and enjoy two vegan food festivals.
A new poll shows that Maryland educators are struggling financially, after spending their own money on school supplies and running up their personal debt.
Police are looking for two women who they say assaulted a grocery store employee while trying to steal baby formula from a store in Germantown, Maryland.
First lady Melania Trump spoke out against cyberbullying Monday as part of her Be Best campaign.
The Maryland State Fair is returning to the Timonium Fairgrounds from Aug. 23 to Sept. 3, featuring entertainment, activities and events for all ages.
There's plenty to do in Maryland this weekend.
Melania Trump plans to address a cyberbullying summit in Maryland next week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring cases of measles in 21 states, including Maryland, after noting an outbreak.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, if the election was held today, current Governor Larry Hogan would be re-elected.
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of Maryland following heavy rain Monday.
A Maryland woman has been charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty after authorities say they found 128 animals living in unsanitary conditions.
WJZ launched a new set Thursday during its noon news broadcast after a year of hard work.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that traditional lottery ticket sales and the state's six casinos combined to contribute $1.252 billion to Maryland's economy.
A 62-year-old school bus driver has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera raping a 12-year-old special education student.
A 67-year-old man shot his 89-year-old father in a car before shooting himself, according to police.
Maryland State Police have made a major drug bust during a traffic stop in Montgomery County.
Police are looking for three robbery suspects who allegedly assaulted wig store workers in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Police say a group of robbers assaulted two store employees and made off with up to $30,000 in Gucci items.
A man found guilty in the June 2017 murders of two Montgomery County high school students was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday afternoon.
A Maryland police officer has been cleared by investigators after he fatally shot a man who reportedly attacked him, officials said Monday.
A group of suspects is accused of taking nude pictures of people inside a Montgomery County locker room.
Independence Day events in Baltimore were either delayed or canceled due to a severe thunderstorm sweeping the area.
The Baltimore Fire Department is investigating a four-alarm blaze that sparked at an auto paint warehouse on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night.
Nine people were injured in a boat explosion Saturday afternoon in Cecil County.
BWI is set to receive a $62.4 million grant after the Trump Administration announced a series of upgrades to airports across the U.S on Thursday.
Independence Day events in Baltimore were either delayed or canceled due to a severe thunderstorm sweeping the area.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults.
The Baltimore Fire Department is investigating a four-alarm blaze that sparked at an auto paint warehouse on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night.
Nine people were injured in a boat explosion Saturday afternoon in Cecil County.
Amtrak Northeast Region announced at least 18 trains were canceled Thursday because of temperature-related conditions.
This Fourth of July is expected to be the hottest on record for much of the U.S., and Maryland is already under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
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.
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WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas gets an inside look at the BMA stall at Baltimore's Lexington Market.
WJZ's Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night.
Anne Arundel County native and former Loyola (Md) lacrosse player Pat Spencer reportedly agreed to a contract with the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Ovechkin and the Capitals inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"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.
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Record heat and storms are in Maryland this Fourth of July.
The risk of severe weather is dropping across the Baltimore metro.
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The heat has not let up in Maryland and thunderstorms are on the horizon for Friday and Saturday. WJZ meteorologist Steve Sonsa has your latest forecast.
Blistering hot temperatures continue Friday in Maryland
Adopt-A-Block, Inc. & Compassion Commission to present 24th free home to veteran on the Fourth of July.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the 4th of July with concerts & fireworks at Oregon Ridge.
Record heat and storms are in Maryland this Fourth of July.
The Maryland Zoo has all kinds of protocols in place to make sure that all 1,800 animals stay cool and healthy.
20-year-old moped driver dies after fleeing traffic stop in Baltimore