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.
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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.
A Baltimore County judge ruled to keep Dwight "DJ" Rust Jr. in jail without bail, a day after he was arrested and charged in the death of his wife, who disappeared 23 years ago.
Volunteers gathered at a Baltimore elementary school to help organize food and clothing donations for "Way Day of Service," hosted by United Way of Central Maryland.
According to new data from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), there was a decrease in work zone crashes, deaths, and injuries in 2025.
Maryland's Supreme Court has ruled that a former student cannot sue Towson University after she was injured during a shooting on campus in 2021.
More than 20 airbags were stolen from vehicles in multiple Laurel, Maryland, neighborhoods overnight Tuesday, according to local police.
Maryland's Supreme Court has ruled that a former student cannot sue Towson University after she was injured during a shooting on campus in 2021.
Hit or miss showers will roll through Maryland through lunchtime. Expect afternoon sun and warmer temperatures.
A woman is dead and three people are displaced after a fire in Pasadena, Maryland, according to Anne Arundel County Fire officials.
A Baltimore County judge ruled to keep Dwight "DJ" Rust Jr. in jail without bail, a day after he was arrested and charged in the death of his wife, who disappeared 23 years ago.
More than 20 airbags were stolen from vehicles in multiple Laurel, Maryland, neighborhoods overnight Tuesday, according to local police.
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.
Baltimore’s Warehouse Cinema prepares for release of Michael Jackson movie.
Havre De Grace has a new restaurant: Kooper's Saloon.
April is National Car Care Month, and AAA is reminding drivers that a few simple maintenance checks can go a long way in preventing breakdowns, improve fuel efficiency, and keeping vehicles road ready as spring travel ramps up.
WJZ is live at the American scratch kitchen in Bel Air, Maryland getting a sneak peak inside the new restaurant.
Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City offers lamb cuddling and adorable animal encounters.
Maikel Garcia raced home on a game-ending wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly encouraged that star defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike could return to the field at some point this upcoming season.
The Baltimore Ravens have 11 picks heading into the draft, beginning with the No. 14 pick in the first round on Thursday night.
José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
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.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
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.
Maryland will experience temperatures in the 90s Thursday before rain chances return for the weekend.
After showers this morning, brighter skies and warmer temperatures continue into the evening.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Milder temperatures with rain chances Wednesday in Maryland
Chance of scattered showers in Maryland on Wednesday
Health experts say wearing bad shoes can lead to knee and back pain.
Virginia voters have approved a new congressional redistricting maps.
The Maryland Transportation Authority unveiled Earth Day buses that feature work from young artists.
Maryland will experience temperatures in the 90s Thursday before rain chances return for the weekend.
A woman is dead after Anne Arundel County reported its first fatal fire of 2026.