Amtrak announces new boarding platform at Penn Station
Amtrak riders at Penn Station will now be able to board trains from a brand-new platform starting this year.
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Amtrak riders at Penn Station will now be able to board trains from a brand-new platform starting this year.
Firefighters extinguished a fire on one of the train tracks at Penn Station on Saturday afternoon, according to the local firefighter's union.
Amtrak and developer Penn Station Partners are celebrating the start of renovations on the city's iconic train station.
Officials and Amtrak representatives broke ground Friday on an ambitious redevelopment project that aims to modernize Baltimore Penn Station.
Penn Station Partners announced Tuesday it has entered into a development partnership with Baltimore-based developer Ernst Valery.
Serving three million passengers a year, Baltimore's Penn Station is Amtrak's eighth busiest station in the United States, and now they're making a $90 million investment to upgrade the facilities.
Baltimore is getting a better look at a planned redevelopment of Penn Station.
Amtrak's Acela service will start back up on June 1 after it was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nationwide, Amtrak ridership is down 95 percent. Baltimore's Penn Station has also seen a major drop in traffic.
Police shut down Baltimore's Penn Station for hours Thursday evening after receiving reports of a suspicious package.
Amtrak is upgrading 31 miles of track between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in an effort to allow trains to operate at higher speeds.
Amtrak will invest $90 million in improvements to Baltimore Penn Station, they said in a release Thursday.
Amtrak completed a months-long project at New York's Penn Station, taking a first step in upgrading America's rail system.
Improvements are coming to Penn Station as Amtrak is accepting bids from developers to renovate the 100-year-old building.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains will resume service Monday in "complete compliance" with federal safety orders following last week's deadly derailment, officials announced Sunday.
Federal investigators are looking into a crash involving a train and tractor trailer in North Carolina. That train makes a scheduled stop at Baltimore's Penn Station.
A suspicious substance was reportedly found on a train at Penn Station. Officials say that it came out of a microphone after a conductor banged it against a wall.
Getting back on track. State, local and federal officials issue a warning: America's railroad lines are in desperate need of funding for upgrades and repairs.
There's a new welcome for many Penn Station riders. Wednesday, the mayor and many others unveiled the newest improvement at Penn Station.
Many of New York's top attractions can be visited for free or at a discount.
This handy guide to New York City can help you plan out your trip and serve as a reference to the city's top attractions along with food and lodging recommendations.
The MARC trains from Baltimore's Penn Station to Washington's Union Station continue to see more riders on the weekends. This comes after a few months of extended Saturday and Sunday service.
Everything is larger in New York, and Super Bowl Boulevard is no exception. It has the obscene, fun-house distortion you expect when a party is thrown in Times Square.
If you're visiting family and friends or just going home for the holidays, you're not alone. Record crowds are expected to be traveling over the end of year holiday period.
A man was indicted on homicide and armed robbery charges related to the deadly shooting of a Baltimore store employee, according to the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City.
In this ASK A DOC, Dr. Bennett talks about the new Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy, which is helping with early lung cancer detection.
Three people have been charged in a federal case accusing them of trafficking dozens of firearms purchased in Georgia and sending them to criminals in the Washington, D.C., area, prosecutors said.
A Maryland man was sentenced to three years in prison for mailing threatening letters to Jewish organizations, according to the Department of Justice.
Cold weather returned to Maryland on Tuesday after a few rounds of severe thunderstorms crossed the area Monday.
Three people have been charged in a federal case accusing them of trafficking dozens of firearms purchased in Georgia and sending them to criminals in the Washington, D.C., area, prosecutors said.
Temperatures will feel 30° to 40° colder than Monday afternoon
A Maryland man was sentenced to three years in prison for mailing threatening letters to Jewish organizations, according to the Department of Justice.
A man was indicted on homicide and armed robbery charges related to the deadly shooting of a Baltimore store employee, according to the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City.
Marty Bass announced his plans to retire in May after 48 years with WJZ.
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.
Slainte owner, Patrick Russell, joins us on St. Patrick's Day with a full Irish spread.
Paul Lever, owner, shares the history behind the Shepherd's pie and demonstrates how to make them on air.
WJZ talks to a Maryland bagpiper on the history and skill of the instrument.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.
Marty Bass is at the historic family run automobile repair shop in Essex talking about their services and community impact.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will play Howard in the First Four play-in game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with the winner taking on No. 1 seed Michigan on Thursday in Buffalo, New York.
DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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."
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.
Cold weather will stick around Maryland on St. Patrick's Day before a slight warm up this weekend.
Cold weather returned to Maryland on Tuesday after a few rounds of severe thunderstorms crossed the area Monday.
Maryland temperatures to drop after Monday's severe weather
Cold front follows another round of storms in Maryland
Chance of severe storms continue through Monday evening in Maryland
Vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion in the U.S. in 2025.
A 10-year-old found an 18-million-year-old Megalodon tooth in Calvert County, Maryland.
Patterson Park Ice Rink in Baltimore will remain open.
Dr. Carla Hayden and Dr. Kimberly Moffitt were appointed to Maryland Public Television's governing body.
Laurence LaPointe, a former chaplain at the Gilman School in Baltimore, was charged with child sex abuse.