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.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death in 2025 of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
Howard County leaders are figuring out how to make Elkridge, Maryland, safer for everyone on the road, particularly for those walking or riding their bicycles.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Alexis Cancel-Soto will spend 30 years in prison for his conviction in the 2024 murder of 19-year-old bystander Cameran Holt in Baltimore's Federal Hill, State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
A plan aimed at reducing Baltimore's fatal overdose cases by 50% by 2040 has been finalized, according to the Mayor's Office.
Police said that three people were arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, and they could be connected to more thefts in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death last year of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.
A court order that halted work at a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Washington County, Maryland, has been extended by at least another week.
Alexis Cancel-Soto will spend 30 years in prison for his conviction in the 2024 murder of 19-year-old bystander Cameran Holt in Baltimore's Federal Hill, State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
A warming trend continues into the weekend.
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.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Tipsy Scoop is preparing to open in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.
Gilbert’s Premium Beef Jerky collaborated with Maryland’s J.O. Spices.
Explorers Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore talks new menu items.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
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.
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.
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Weather is warming up this weekend in Maryland
A warming trend continues into the weekend.
Warmer temperatures coming to Maryland this week
Rain chances, warmer temperatures this weekend in Maryland
Maryland approves $1.2 billion effort to protect children in foster care
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Studies propose safety changes for walkers, bike riders in Elkridge, Maryland
3 arrested in connection to stolen $15k guitar from Maryland music store
8 injured after crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore