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Bowie State University announced that they will participate, along with 28 other HBCUs and Strada Education Network, in a new initiative aimed at creating meaningful connections between work and education.
Applications for sports wagering licenses from Maryland's three largest casinos have been forwarded to a state commission for final approval, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said Wednesday.
The funding will help the university recruit and train participants, get paid internships and placement into public health agencies for those participants to enter and diversify the PHIT workforce.
A Bowie man walking along the Capital Beltway in Greenbelt was hit by a van and killed early Saturday morning, Maryland State Police said.
It is named after two who are credited to diversifying the school, Pyon Se, the first Korean student to receive a degree from any American college or university, and Chunjen Constant Chen, the first Chinese student to enroll at Maryland Agricultural College in 1915.
It was a chaotic weekend at Six Flags America in Prince George's County after several fights broke out in the parking lot.
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging 45-yeard-old Rudolph Elwood Brooks, of Bowie, Maryland, with federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
Evans was playing video games when he was struck, officials said.
A Prince George's County officer was arrested and removed from duty after he was accused of pointing his department-issued gun at another driver, authorities said Thursday.
Officials announced that 36-year-old Eric Eoin Marques was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for conspiracy to advertise child pornography on the dark web.
Twenty-three high school and college students from 10 Maryland counties will serve one-year terms on the Maryland Youth Advisory Council, according to a statement Friday from Gov. Larry Hogan's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services.
Officers found Dina Taylor, 39, shot multiple times in the street. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the two suspects drove the victim to various ATMs in the greater Laurel area and forced him to withdraw large amounts of cash.
The woman was found shot dead in the street.
Tiffani Evans stood with Prince George's County Police Officials Thursday morning as they announced the arrest of three young men in the death her son, eight-year-old Peyton 'PJ' Evans.
Officials announced that three suspects have been charged in connection to the murder of eight-year-old PJ Evans.
Officials at Bowie State University announced that the school has received a $1 million donation from Adobe as part of the Adobe Anchor School Program.
The Prince George's County Police Department on Monday identified Corporal John Diggs as the officer who last week shot and killed a man who pointed replica guns at him during a dispute.
Police departments across the region celebrated National Police Woman Day on Sunday.
A Prince George's County Police Officer shot and killed a 29-year-old man Friday in Oxon Hill after the man allegedly pointed and tried to fire two replica guns at the officer, Prince George's County Police said Saturday.
The Council on American-Islamic Relation on Friday asked law enforcement authorities to investigate alleged hate crimes against a Muslim family in Greenbelt, according to a statement from CAIR, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.
Maryland Athletics released a report that analyzed the economic and fiscal impacts associated with Maryland Football.
U.S. District Judge sentenced Avante Daquan Lee, age 28, of Suitland, Maryland, to three years in prison.
A former Maryland police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a traffic stop is now facing a federal charge.
Prince George's County Police are searching for the two suspects who stole a French bulldog at gunpoint on Tuesday.
About 80 children went on a pirate cruise Tuesday morning in Baltimore's Fells Point, through the Casey Cares Foundation's partnership with the company Urban Pirates.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
A family is in shock after a man allegedly urinated on multiple people, including an 8-year-old girl, during the Morgan Wallen concert on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
As strong storms roll through Maryland on Tuesday, some residents in Anne Arundel County are still cleaning up damage from last weekend's storms.
Baltimore youth are learning about emotional skills and entrepreneur tips through a jewelry-making youth summer program.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
A child and two adults were taken to the hospital after a school bus slammed into a building in Parkville.
Kaylee Hottle, an actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Guests dressed in yellow and black, the children's favorite colors, as they said their final goodbyes.
Two men are accused of using exotic animals and fire in a photo shoot in a parking garage of a Baltimore County mall.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
BWI officials say the airport will remain fully operational and flight schedules have been modified to accommodate the work.
Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
WJZ is live at the cafe learning how Richcroft, Inc. creates employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them hands-on experience in food service, customer engagement, and financial management.
Mark Feiring, Founding Executive Director of the Maryland Book Bank, joins us to tell us about the organization's Mobile Bookmobile, partnership with the Ravens and his connection to a 90's board game.
Disability Pride Month is still unfamiliar to most, but in 2026, the conversation is bigger than awareness. Fello, a Maryland nonprofit, supports people with disabilities statewide to live the lives they choose and create inclusive communities.
WJZ-TV's Caroline Foreback joins us from a volunteer event at the Maryland Food Bank where the Baltimore Ravens and Perdue are announcing a new multi-year partnership.
WJZ is live in Annapolis with reigning Miss Teen USA, Mailyn Marsh, talking about her win, the upcoming pageant and what an honor it is to wear a handcrafted crown created by Bloomstone.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
Brandon Young allowed one run over seven innings, Coby Mayo homered, and the Baltimore Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Flood risk continues in Maryland during Tuesday's storms
WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day, due to impacts from storms.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Stormy weather returns to Maryland on Tuesday
Casey Cares, Urban Pirates give critically ill children a pirate adventure
Flood risk continues in Maryland during Tuesday's storms
Mother, boyfriend allegedly locked 4-year-old in closet in rodent-infested home
AFSCME Maryland says there is a staffing crisis in state jails
18-year-old actress killed in vehicle crash in Frederick County