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.
Temperatures will be warming over the next few days before rain chances return
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for areas north and west of downtown Baltimore
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.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
WJZ is live in Havre de Grace at Bella's Tea Room, as they prepare for their big Mother's Day High Tea event.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, joins us to talk about the Children's Learning Center on HCC's campus.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
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.
Temperatures will be warming over the next few days before rain chances return
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The Brigance Brigade Foundation hosts a 5.7K run event to raise funds and awareness for people living with ALS.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
American Visionary Art Museum hosts the 26th annual Kinetic Sculpture Race