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Legislation that would cut Amtrak's budget by $242 million was working its way through the House, though there's new funding for video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record train engineers to help investigators get to the bottom of crashes such as last month's deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods of a Philadelphia park for five days so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland has been found competent to stand trial.
A long-established but financially ailing Jewish weekly newspaper in Philadelphia is transferring editorial management and production to a Baltimore-Washington area media company and cutting jobs.
Eight people killed, including three with ties to Maryland, after a speeding Amtrak train goes off the tracks in Philadelphia. Now a month after the crash federal investigators release a preliminary report on the tragedy.
Amtrak will install inward-facing cameras on trains in order to improve safety following a deadly derailment in Philadelphia earlier this month.
Federal investigators say they're still trying to determine whether an Amtrak engineer used his cellphone at the controls of the train in a deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
Lawmakers raise questions on whether last week's deadly train derailment, could have been prevented. This as one of the victims with ties to Maryland is laid to rest.
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.
Dramatic developments in the investigation of that deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
A surprising twist in the investigation into Tuesday's deadly Amtrak crash. The FBI is now looking into reports that something hit the train's windshield before it derailed.
Federal investigators are still trying to find out what caused Amtrak 188 to crash on Tuesday—stating in a Thursday press conference that train technology may have prevented the derailment.
All public safety resources in Philadelphia--police fire, medical and civilian--were called to action.
As federal investigators try to find out why an Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia sped up in the last minute before it derailed, Amtrak's top official said the railroad takes full responsibility for the deadly wreck.
Three of the eight victims who died in the Amtrak train derailment have ties to Maryland.
A funeral will be held Friday for one of the victims killed in this week's Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia.
Brandon Bostian was obsessed with trains while growing up, talked about them constantly and wanted to be an engineer or a conductor.
Eight people were killed when an Amtrak train out of Washington crashed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
The engineer at the controls of the speeding Amtrak train that lurched off the tracks in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people -- two with Maryland ties, has no recollection of the crash, his attorney said.
The investigation into the deadly Amtrak derailment is zeroing in on speed. It's believed the train was going more than 100 miles per hour when it flew off the rails.
A family of a Baltimore man believed to be on Amtrak 188 is searching for answers following Tuesday night's deadly wreck.
A Naval Academy midshipman is among the dead after an Amtrak train traveling from Washington to New York derails in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the deadly derailment of Amtrak Train 188 was "a tragedy that touches us all." He promised a thorough investigation.
An Amtrak train headed to New York City crashed and derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, and several people appeared to be injured.
A Philadelphia woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland has been released from a hospital and is facing extradition.
A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods at a park so she could spend the week with her out-of-state boyfriend will face an attempted murder charge, police said Tuesday.
Showers with a few storms are expected on Saturday. Dangerous heat and humidity comes midweek.
Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning, and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
Jurors deliberated for roughly two and a half hours Friday in a high-profile domestic violence case in Baltimore County before a judge sent them home for the weekend.
A man from Ohio was arrested in Frederick County in connection with a sex trafficking operation, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.
Showers with a few storms are expected on Saturday. Dangerous heat and humidity comes midweek.
Maryland House Republicans are urging the Department of Justice to review the state's "Glock ban" law before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning, and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
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.
Stephanie Douglas speaks with executive director Sharon Lacy and race team member Lionel Rodgers about how the Downtown Sailing Center is making the sport accessible for everyone.
Maryland's own First Class John Mangonon tells Janay and Tim why Sail250 is a homecoming for him, and the Navy Brass Band Quintet perform a selection.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Showers are expected in Maryland ahead of heat and humidity.
Showers with a few storms are expected on Saturday. Dangerous heat and humidity comes midweek.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett tracks possible rain tonight and a heat wave next week.
Scattered rain and storms may impact plans through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
Showers are expected in Maryland ahead of heat and humidity.
Thousands of people are expected in Baltimore for this weekend's Sail250 activities.
Tall ships, warships, and even fighter planes are on full display around Baltimore's harbor this weekend as Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore are officially underway.
Oil spilled into Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Friday morning, according to the State Department of the Environment.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.