MTA Giving Away Free CharmPass Fares For 'Car Free Day'
Commuters hoping to leave their vehicles parked at home for World Car Free Day are getting another incentive to hop on the bus to get to work.
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Commuters hoping to leave their vehicles parked at home for World Car Free Day are getting another incentive to hop on the bus to get to work.
The remaining lanes of Pratt Street, previously closed after a roadway collapse in July, will reopen Monday at noon.
Regular Light RailLink service is scheduled to resume Wednesday between Falls Road and North Avenue, MTA officials said.
A stretch of the light rail could be closed for weeks in downtown Baltimore following an underground collapse caused by a water main break.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is anticipating heavy traffic on the Bay Bridge starting Wednesday all through Sunday.
Commuter bus and the MARC train fares are not affected.
Effective June 23, the single-trip fare will increase from $1.80 to $1.90 for Local Bus, Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink single-trip fares will increase from $2.00 to $2.10.
Baltimore police are looking to identify two people accused of sexually assaulting a woman after she got an MTA bus on North Fulton Avenue on February 6.
The state's Office of Legislative Audits uncovered potential conflicts of interest among contracts made by a former Maryland Transit Administration employee, according to a report released Monday.
The incident occurred on January 6 in the 2600 block of East Fayette Street in Baltimore.
The Maryland Transit Administration is offering free rides for the season on its specially decorated holiday bus.
The app "CharmPass" allows riders to purchase tickets and show them on mobile devices.
New documents reveal the Maryland Transit Authority may have known about rail safety issues years before February's emergency shutdown.
The MTA has been recognized as the safest transit system in the country for the fourth year in a row.
Police in Baltimore are searching for a man who they say assaulted an MTA bus driver and then fired several gunshots last week.
An emergency shutdown of the entire Metro SubwayLink system crippled commutes for a second day.
The local metro system has been shutdown through the weekend due to emergency repairs.
A new bus route will start next year between Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Tradepoint Atlantic.
Maryland transportation officials have reached an $81.3 million agreement to buy 140 clean-diesel buses to improve service on the BaltimoreLink transit system.
The MTA will be partially shutting down the Light RailLink system for over two weeks starting July 25.
Furious and frustrated residents came together to voice their anger over the city's newly overhauled bus routes. Many say the changes have led to longer waits and unsafe stops.
Baltimore County Emergency Management says MTA and regional partners will be simulated a terrorist attack as part of an emergency response exercise Saturday, June 24, at 11 p.m. through June 25 at 4 a.m.
The countdown to Baltimore's new bus system overhaul is down to the final days.
The Maryland Transit Administration will receive up to $9.44 million in federal transportation grants to install crash-avoidance safety systems on the MARC train Penn Line, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Occupants of a Cadillac abandoned the car Saturday after striking an MTA bus after running a red light, according to MTA officials.
Record warmth through Wednesday across Maryland. Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day for risk of severe storms.
The family and attorney of an arabber who was shot and killed by police in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood in 2025 are planning to announce a lawsuit against the officers on Tuesday.
After the Baltimore Ravens made a big trade and lost some key players to free agency, the fans are not wavering on their Super Bowl aspirations.
Baltimore's Leakin Park will be closed off during the evenings and overnights until March 19 as sharpshooters from the U.S. Department of Agriculture kill deer to reduce the city's deer population.
New development projects in parts of northern Anne Arundel County are on hold after a technical change in how sewer capacity is calculated triggered a moratorium tied to the Baltimore City sewer system.
A group of Maryland lawmakers made an unannounced visit to an ICE facility in Baltimore looking for answers on several issues.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is giving a $113 million contract to renovate a proposed federal immigration detention and processing facility near Hagerstown, Maryland.
A beloved Baltimore elementary school teacher was found inside Arundel Elementary School on Monday morning after she died over the weekend, according to school officials.
The family and attorney of an arabber who was shot and killed by police in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood in 2025 are planning to announce a lawsuit against the officers on Tuesday.
Record warmth through Wednesday across Maryland. Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day for risk of severe storms.
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.
Leonard Paper Company talks crab paper on National Crab Meat Day.
WJZ visits Baltimore’s Rusty Scupper for National Crab Meat Day.
Lifebridge Health physician Dr. Arthur Affleck IV shares important information on screening and early detection, who is most at risk for colon cancer, and how certain lifestyle factors increase that risk.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood offers the U.S. Hockey teams crab cakes for life.
The Maryland Home and Garden Show returns to the State Fairgrounds.
The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step toward improving their substandard offensive line Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $81 million contract with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby struggled to hold in his emotions as he said goodbye to Raiders fans in a nearly 13-minute video Saturday and told his new supporters in Baltimore that he would go there with the singular goal of winning the Super Bowl.
Chance Gladden buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half to help Boston University stun top-seeded Navy 73-72 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Patriot League Championship, ending the Midshipmen's 14-game winning streak.
When Lamar Jackson is hurt, the next best thing for the Ravens has been Tyler Huntley.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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.
Record warmth through Wednesday across Maryland. Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day for risk of severe storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Stormy weather possible in Maryland by midweek
More warm weather in Maryland, but storms midweek
Warmer temperatures, storm chances midweek in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
A social media gathering at the mall Saturday night ended in chaos and arrests. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Stormy weather possible in Maryland by midweek
Baltimore Ravens fans react to major trade, key departures
Baltimore Ravens fans react to big trade, big free agent losses