Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that 2022 would be known as "The Year of Harriet Tubman" in Maryland in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Wednesday marks the 100th birthday of the late author, Alex Haley. Haley died at the age of 70 on February 10, 1992, in Seattle but part of his work from his popular story about family history stemmed from Maryland.
Leadership with the Walters Art Museum published findings Monday about its founders' support for Confederate causes.
When leaders of Baltimore's historic Memorial Episcopal Church learned of its surprising ties to slavery, they voted to remove the plaques honoring its founders. But it didn't stop there; they're committing $500,000 in reparations over the next five years.
An 8-foot (2.4 meters) tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said the post was a reminder of racial discrimination.
Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.
Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
The school said its Hallowed Ground Project is designed to educate students about the largely-forgotten history of enslaved people who once lived on what is now its campus.
Tuesday marked the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's self-liberation from her enslavement on the Eastern Shore.
A heartwarming image of a little girl reaching out to touch the hand of Harriet Tubman in a Maryland mural has gone viral.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Officials said that while student referendums help express student perspectives, they "do not create university policy and are not binding on the university."
Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts.
The family of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court 160 years ago apologized to the family of a slave who sued for his freedom.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is opening a new exhibit exploring the struggles and achievements of one slave family in Maryland before and after the Civil War.
Maryland is celebrating the 150th anniversary marking the end of slavery in the state, a milestone that came after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Media advisers from the United States and around the world are heading to Nigeria to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by a terrorist group.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
Several months before the U.S. Civil War, Maryland and three other states voted for a constitutional amendment protecting their rights to allow slavery. This year lawmakers could rescind that vote.
In 2007, the Annapolis City Council passed a bill apologizing for slavery. The legislation also called for a time of education in the last week of October.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
New research has found that the red sandstone for one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Castle, was quarried by slaves.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6.
The entire NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
The Cecil County School district is proposing a number of cuts, including the elimination of more than 80 staff positions, due to a $9 million shortfall.
Anne Arundel County leaders are considering reviving a bill that would require most new residential buildings to include reduced-priced units.
Pro-Palestinian protesters were told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
The Cecil County School district is proposing a number of cuts, including the elimination of more than 80 staff positions, due to a $9 million shortfall.
Now that recovery efforts are finished at the site of the Key Bridge collapse, the focus is on clearing the main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a home explosion in Essex last month, the Baltimore County Fire Department said Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters met Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
This colorful tradition is coming back May 11
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6.
The entire NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Johns Hopkins practiced on Wednesday, getting ready for Friday's match against Fairfield at Yale.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
Stormy Thursday prompts WJZ Alert Day
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Cecil County schools look at position cuts due to budget shortfall
Pro-Palestinian encampment continues at Johns Hopkins after failed negotiations
Johns Hopkins women looking to compete in NCAA lacrosse tournament
Students learn about weather and wildlife at the Maryland Zoo