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.
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.
Newly released data from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is giving a better picture of how the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacted businesses in Baltimore and statewide.
If you have old crutches and wheelchairs lying around, a Maryland program is asking you to donate them to help people in need.
Today is going to be bright and breezy with more sunshine on deck Friday and Saturday.
For the second time in six weeks, a Boston-bound flight was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid a potential collision with another plane at Reagan National Airport.
A man was stabbed in the parking garage at Towson Town Center shopping mall after he was reportedly attacked by a group of minors, police said.
Today is going to be bright and breezy with more sunshine on deck Friday and Saturday.
Newly released data from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is giving a better picture of how the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacted businesses in Baltimore and statewide.
If you have old crutches and wheelchairs lying around, a Maryland program is asking you to donate them to help people in need.
In the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore's worst maritime disaster, engineers and students at Johns Hopkins University quickly got to work, aiming to find out which bridges nationwide are at risk of a catastrophic collapse.
Construction crews are working around the clock to finish multiple renovation projects at M&T Bank Stadium before an international soccer game comes to Baltimore in August.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
An airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah over the weekend prompted a global outcry, including from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Maryland.
Chris Kavanagh scored five goals, his brother Pat had six assists and top-seeded Notre Dame captured its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, defeating Maryland 15-5 on Monday.
The Transportation Security Administration announced it screened more than 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday for Memorial Day weekend, setting a new record for a single day.
The 57th annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held Monday at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, honoring fallen service members with ties to Maryland and paying tribute to all fallen service members.
Jenny Egan from the Maryland Zoo brought a special guest to WJZ at 9
Mark Hanson and Ranger Shannon McLucas join us to talk about the BSO's Symphony in the City series which is bringing world-class music to diverse audiences and creating moments of communal joy and reflection.
James Long joins us to talk about the programs he teaches which target muscle and bone strength, improve balance and flexibility to reduce falls among older adults.
The BD Provisions on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park is the first Maryland location for the company, which has locations in Connecticut.
National Burger Month is here and The Greene Turtle has an extensive selection of innovative burgers to make it a great spot to celebrate all month long.
Gunnar Henderson's grand slam in the second put Baltimore ahead to stay, and Corbin Burnes pitched seven sharp innings to help the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Jordan Westburg drove in two runs but the Baltimore Orioles lost, 8-3, Tuesday evening in the second game of the series at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is expecting a breakout year for fourth-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who was drafted in the first round in 2021.
Chris Kavanagh scored five goals, his brother Pat had six assists and top-seeded Notre Dame captured its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, defeating Maryland 15-5 on Monday.
Jorge Mateo hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles withstood a late Chicago comeback try and beat the White Sox 8-6 Thursday night in a game that ended on an infield fly and an interference call.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
An airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah over the weekend prompted a global outcry, including from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Maryland.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Mostly sunny but breezy on Thursday
Evening storms to be followed by Thursday sun
A lovely day so far across the metro. For the afternoon, clouds will continue to build allowing little peaks of sunshine to shine through. Temperatures are currently in the 70s with a nice breeze.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop on Wednesday
More widespread showers and storms are likely Wednesday
Jenny Egan from the Maryland Zoo brought a special guest to WJZ at 9
Where's Marty? Taking a look inside the Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore
Newly released data from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is giving a better picture of how the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacted businesses in Baltimore and statewide.
If you have old crutches and wheelchairs lying around, a Maryland program is asking you to donate them to help people in need.
Mostly sunny but breezy on Thursday