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Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
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Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
The National Park Service is holding a free ticket lottery for those people who want to attend the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting, according to event staff.
National parks have been called "America's best idea," and on Thursday, they could end up being America's best bargain.
Three more historical sites in Maryland have been added to the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, lawmakers announced Wednesday.
The B&O Railroad museum was granted $200,000 to build out a permanent exhibit highlighting the journeys to freedom.
Morgan State University received another $500,000 grant from the National Park Service going towards rehabilitating and restoring the University's Memorial Chapel.
Four Maryland sites have been added by the National Park Service to the National Underground Railroad Network To Freedom, a program promoting locations associated with the routes and safe house enslaved people used in the 19th century to escape to freedom.
Defenders Day is the oldest holiday in Baltimore that celebrates those who successfully defended Fort McHenry from a British attack in 1814.
If you're planning to visit the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC over the next few weeks, make sure you're aware of certain limitations due to COVID-19.
National Park crews continue to try to move the body of a beached whale on Assateague Island.
The Washington Monument lights went out earlier Sunday night, and now the National Park Service is working to find out why.
The National Park Service and the U.S. Secret Service have closed the National Mall to the public starting at 11 a.m. Friday through Jan. 21.
Several Washington DC attractions along the National Mall, including tours of Washington Monument, are temporarily closed due "to credible threats to visitors and park resources" ahead of the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Looking for a stay-cation idea? You may want to head to a national park.
Protesters held a car caravan in south Baltimore Wednesday evening ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's Republican National Convention speech at Fort McHenry.
A portion of a park in northeast Washington, D.C., is closed after an unexploded World War I-era ordnance was found during construction work, the National Park Service said.
The National Park Service announced Monday it would be increasing access to the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore as Maryland begins to open following the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials with the National Park Service are concerned that visitors at Catoctin Mountain Park are not following social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors and area residents should check their local park's website for information on area closures.
The National Park Service said Monday it will plant a new National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse on Saturday.
A horse was struck and killed on Assateague Island early Sunday.
Senator Chris Van Hollen announced Friday that he secured a nearly $75 million increase in a program that can be used to support Baltimore Washington Parkway Repairs.
The National Park Service is reportedly diverting nearly $2.5 million, originally intended for parks across the country, for the celebration.
National Park rangers found a new little helper inside a pool in Catoctin Mountain Park.
A new foal was born on Assateague Island Friday.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Baltimore County Police are searching for a man seen on video appearing to vandalize an Israeli hostage display in Northwest Baltimore.
A positive downward trend: Howard County Police say so far this year, there have been less car break-ins and thefts from vehicles.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge does not meet a modern risk threshold for vessel collisions according to the National Transportation Safety Board, but MDTA officials say that the bridge itself is safe and well maintained.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori shared a statement honoring Pope Francis after learning of his death early Monday morning.
The moment a Baltimore Police officer locked eyes with Freddie Gray just on the morning of April 12, 2015, it set in motion a seismic series of events that changed policing and shook Baltimore City to its core.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will deliver his fifth State of the City address on Monday, April 21.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was moved from CECOT and is now being detained at a lower security facility in Santa Ana, El Salvador, according to Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Alexus is live with Evan Woodard at the Irvin H. Hahn Company, which specializes in handcrafted public safety badges, buckles, cap devices, collar insignia, and uniform hardware.
WJZ at 9 visits Perennial Farms to talk spring flowers and get some gardening tips.
Kath Younger, digital minimalist, shares tips on why it's important to clean out our devices, how to overcome the fear of hitting 'delete;' and the environmental effect of hoarding too much digital data in the cloud.
Join Pro Bowler Zay Flowers at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood on April 24th for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience unlike any other. Zay will be joined by co-host Adisa Isaac. Mike Cornblatt joins us to talk all about the exciting event.
For today’s field trip, Kaicey Baylor takes us to the Maryland Zoo to meet a “hero rat” up close.
Charlie Morton, in his first season in Baltimore, gave up seven base hits and walked four in 2.1 innings.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will have an MRI of his sore throwing shoulder after a bullpen session Thursday was canceled.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Thursday night for their first series win in six tries this season.
It's no accident that so many NFL executives declare they'll take the best player available in the draft.
The Baltimore Ravens are focused on selecting the best player available at No. 27 in the NFL Draft, regardless of position.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
A federal appeals court said it will not pause a district court order that required the Trump administration to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador.
'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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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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 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.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
A few scattered showers are possible across the region this evening and into a portion of the overnight hours, but the rain will be light and not widespread. Temperatures will remain mild overnight, with lows holding in the upper 50s to lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Maryland will see a few showers Monday evening before mild weather Tuesday.
Monday began with temperatures in the 50s and a mostly gray sky. Temperatures rebound into the upper 60s and lower 70s Monday afternoon. The sky remains mostly cloudy. A greater chance of scattered rain and a thunderstorm, or two, arrives after sunset Monday evening.
Chance of scattered rain returns to Maryland Monday
A few scattered showers are possible across the region this evening and into a portion of the overnight hours, but the rain will be light and not widespread. Temperatures will remain mild overnight, with lows holding in the upper 50s to lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
Maryland Senator Van Hollen responded to criticism from Rachel Morin's mother about his advocacy for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month.
Freddie Gray's death forever change Baltimore City, and the nation.
A Baltimore photographer reflected on his work during the unrest that followed the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.