The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Coast Guard Sets Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy On Patapsco River For 40th Year
The United States Coast Guard set the historic Francis Scott Key buoy on the Patapsco River.
You Can See The Original 'Star-Spangled Banner' Manuscript For One Day Only At The Maryland State House
The original manuscript for the U.S. National Anthem was on display for one day only from the Maryland Historical Society in downtown Baltimore.
WJZ Joins CBS Stations To Play National Anthem Daily; Baltimore Is The Star-Spangled Banner's Birthplace
Signs that the Star-Spangled Banner was written here in Baltimore are all over.
Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy Placed For Season
It's an annual tradition: commemorating the spot where the author of the national anthem was when he wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
Flag Day Holds Special Meaning In Baltimore
Wednesday was Flag Day. A day which pays tribute to the star and stripes.
Canadian Crowd At NHL Playoff Game Sings Star Spangled Banner After Singer's Mic Malfunctions
Sunday night's anthem ceremony from Edmonton ahead of the Oilers-Ducks game was one fans and players of both teams won't forget anytime soon.
Ft. McHenry Kicks Off Summer Season
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner will be a busy place this weekend. The summer season kicks off in a big way at Fort McHenry on Sunday.
Man Who Collapsed While Singing Anthem Is Feeling Better
A man who collapsed while performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Maryland high school basketball state title game is feeling better and is expected to be released from the hospital.
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America has many of the world's greatest museums, some of which are free.
Bob Haynie: Orioles Celebrate A Glorious Weekend
Another celebration was taking place at Camden Yards as the Orioles won three of four games from the New York Yankees to reduce their magic number for clinching the AL East to three.
Special Ceremony Recreates Moment Star-Spangled Banner Was Written
The Star-Spangled Spectacular celebration holds a special ceremony on the exact anniversary of the birth of the national anthem.
Baltimore Shines This Star-Spangled Weekend
The national eye is on Baltimore this week, there's no doubt about it. Tall ships, air shows and lots of tourists have flooded the harbor.
Star-Spangled Fireworks Spectacular
O say can you see... the star-spangled fireworks show.
Museum Traces Fragments Of Star-Spangled Banner
If you happen to find some remnants of woven wool in your attic -- in red, white or blue and marked Fort McHenry -- the Smithsonian Institution would like to know.
'Baltimore--Birthplace Of The Star-Spangled Banner' May Be The City's New Slogan
This week is the bicentennial celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner. City officials are working to make a change to honor this part of Baltimore's history.
Baltimore Prepares For Giant Celebration In Honor Of National Anthem
Baltimore is set to take on one of the biggest celebrations the city has seen. Millions of visitors packed for 200 years' worth of celebrating.
Some 7000 School Children Create Living Flag For Star-Spangled Kickoff
The Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off Tuesday! It's a free nine-day festival celebrating the bicentennial of our National Anthem.
Baltimore Students Prepare For Star-Spangled Spectacular
Baltimore is preparing for a big celebration. It's all to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with the Star Spangled Spectactular.
Defenders Day In Md. Marked With Reenactments
To commemorate Defenders Day, more than 90 re-enactors will assemble at Fort Howard Park in Dundalk to relive the Battle of North Point, an important moment in the Battle of 1812.
Local Artists To Remix National Anthem With Unconventional Performances
When you think of how the Star-Spangled Banner sounds, most of you will conjure up nearly identical versions of the song in your mind.
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Baltimore Native Returns From Afghanistan Tour Duty As New Ravens National Anthem Singer
The Ravens have a new National Anthem singer.
Bio Released Of 'Star-Spangled' Author As Anthem Turns 200
Before the "dawn's early light" and the "twilight's last gleaming," the author of our national anthem was busy arranging a prisoner swap with the enemy.
July 4th In Baltimore: Birthplace Of The National Anthem Celebrates In A Big Way
Fireworks light up Downtown Baltimore. But as thousands were glued to the sky, police officers were on the ground, working to keep the patriotic celebration safe.
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New initiative to provide free training for professionals working in elderly adult care
The initiative will provide skills and communications training to Maryland professionals working in elderly adult care, and supporting services.
Volunteers wanted to help clean up Baltimore communities on October 21
Mayor Brandon Scott is encouraging the community on October 21 to help clean up Baltimore.
Baltimore Museum of Art to introduce reinterpreted Asian art collection
The museum said the exhibit features 182 objects, half of which haven't been on view for decades.
Tropical Storm Warning along East Coast. Here's what it means for Maryland
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued along the East Coast, including parts of Maryland.
Maryland Weather: Watching weekend rain potential
After a nice stretch of weather, rain and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
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Adnan Syed's alibi witness Asia McClain Chapman backs probe into prosecutor misconduct
Chapman's alibi became a pivotal part of Syed's appeals and gained national attention through the Serial podcast.
Tropical Storm Warning along East Coast. Here's what it means for Maryland
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued along the East Coast, including parts of Maryland.
New initiative to provide free training for professionals working in elderly adult care
The initiative will provide skills and communications training to Maryland professionals working in elderly adult care, and supporting services.
Maryland Weather: Watching weekend rain potential
Thursday afternoon will be another nice day with highs in the upper 70 to around 80.
AL East Championship Countdown: Baltimore Orioles' Magic Number to clinch first division title since 2014
The Orioles have their eyes set on the American League East championship, a feat they haven't accomplished since 2014.
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Baltimore Museum of Art to introduce reinterpreted Asian art collection
The museum said the exhibit features 182 objects, half of which haven't been on view for decades.
Orioles' postseason tickets are available now
There is a limit of six tickets per game.
Maryland apologizes to man wrongly convicted of murder, agrees to pay $340,000 settlement: "Long overdue"
Demetrius Smith was wrongly convicted of murder and first-degree assault and spent more than five years in prison.
Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus
The comptroller said the end-of-fiscal-year report, known as the Closeout Report, reflects the challenges families and small businesses have faced.
Artscape 2023: Baltimore road closures and parking restrictions to know this week
Artscape will be held in September after a three-year COVID hiatus.
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Ms. Pat's bringing her comedy tour to Baltimore this month
The "Ya Girl Done Made It" tour is coming to The Lyric.
Friendly's is serving up Jonas Brothers' themed sundaes
The sundaes are available for a limited time through December 9
Paul Newman's "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" breaks ground on Maryland location
Paul Newman's The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp broke ground on the Camp's second location, this one situated on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Many companies looking to hire during 'September Surge'
PR and communications strategist, Whitney Stringer, joins us to talk about the importance of networking and planning your next career move.
Cases on the rise: how to protect infants from RSV
Dr. Adrienne Collier, a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente, talks about the importance recognizing symptoms, and how to prevent RSV, and when to take your baby to the pediatrician.
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AL East Championship Countdown: Baltimore Orioles' Magic Number to clinch first division title since 2014
The Orioles have their eyes set on the American League East championship, a feat they haven't accomplished since 2014.
Rookie Zay Flowers brings energy to Ravens' offense
The Ravens were back at practice Wednesday with their focus on this weekend's opponent – the Indianapolis Colts.
Orioles spoil Kyle Bradish's pitching effort in 2-1 loss in Houston
The Baltimore Orioles spoiled a dazzling start by pitcher Kyle Bradish, who threw six scoreless innings in their 2-1 loss in Houston on Wednesday.
Orioles place 1B Mountcastle on injured list with shoulder inflammation
The Orioles had hoped to avoid putting Mountcastle on the injured list.
Former secondary coach for the Baltimore Ravens already making an impact in the Pac-12
Going back to school has proved to be the right decision for D'Anton Lynn and UCLA.
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Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus
The comptroller said the end-of-fiscal-year report, known as the Closeout Report, reflects the challenges families and small businesses have faced.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges
Attorney General Merrick Garland last month named federal prosecutor David Weiss as special counsel to lead the probe into Hunter Biden.
Pelosi announces she'll run for another term in Congress
The former speaker of the House, who is 83 years old, stepped down from Democratic leadership earlier this year.
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announces 2024 bid to reclaim seat
Dixon stepped down as mayor in 2010 after being convicted of embezzling gift cards intended for the needy.
Trump surrenders at Fulton County jail in Georgia election case
Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia — the fourth time this year the former president has been booked on criminal charges.
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Baltimore Museum of Art to introduce reinterpreted Asian art collection
The museum said the exhibit features 182 objects, half of which haven't been on view for decades.
Baltimore director John Waters gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the honor last year.
Artscape to showcase Baltimore's diverse food palate
The much-anticipated Artscape festival is just a week away, promising a blend of traditional and culinary arts.
Maryland Zoo welcomes two new lemurs: Coquerel's sifakas
The zoo said it expects to breed the pair once they see how they get along, and the male is more mature.
World's Largest Rubber Duck visiting Maryland waters
The "World's Largest Rubber Duck" will float its way into the Chesapeake Bay in August
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Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus
The comptroller said the end-of-fiscal-year report, known as the Closeout Report, reflects the challenges families and small businesses have faced.
Here's how to stay safe and recover when your house floods
The Baltimore area saw widespread flooding and damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the area overnight.
Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs
Normally, prices at the pump cool off as the summer winds down. Not this summer.
Baltimore DPW distributing over $15M for water debt relief
Those who will receive the credit will be mailed a letter by the DPW.
Solar panels to surround Dulles Airport will deliver power to 37,000 homes
Dominion Energy and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority ceremonially broke ground on the 835-acre project Tuesday.
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Harris Teeter to reopen Locust Point location following 'pest control and sanitation procedures'
The store will reopen Saturday morning, according to a social media post from Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello.
Solar panels to surround Dulles Airport will deliver power to 37,000 homes
Dominion Energy and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority ceremonially broke ground on the 835-acre project Tuesday.
Purchase of Edmondson Village Shopping Center finalized
The purchase of the West Baltimore shopping center was finalized this week after months of negotiations.
Mega Millions drawing tonight: Massive $1.05 billion jackpot up for grabs
One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing.
How a Baltimore food-sourcing startup is trying to give farmers a fairer deal
Traditionally in Peru, middlemen in rural areas buy produce from multiple farms and sell it in batches to buyers further up the supply chain, but SIMPLi aims to cut out the middleman.
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Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Here's how to stay safe and recover when your house floods
The Baltimore area saw widespread flooding and damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the area overnight.
With Covid-19 cases on the rise, should students take extra precautions?
Dr. Leana Wen previously served as Baltimore's health commissioner.
Why the CDC recommends everyone get a new COVID shot this fall
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
Baltimore Health Department opens grant applications for local organizations
The funds are from a national initiative by the CDC to address COVID-19 health disparities in high-risk and underserved communities.
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Baltimore director John Waters gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the honor last year.
Artscape to showcase Baltimore's diverse food palate
The much-anticipated Artscape festival is just a week away, promising a blend of traditional and culinary arts.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
Maryland State Fair reschedules All Time Low concert
The concert, which was originally set for September 8 will now take place Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
True crime series "48 Hours" to air on WJZ
The program, which has received over 20 Emmy Awards, has been broadcast on CBS since 1988.
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Baltimore City spending board approves $38k contract for police drone fleet
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Ms. Pat's bringing her comedy tour to Baltimore this month
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Where's Marty? Learning more about Juliet Ames' Baltimore-centric art
Ever want your tie to say you're from Baltimore? This local artist has got you covered.
Reporter Justin Fenton discusses his latest story on vacant housing in Baltimore
Last year, the Baltimore Banner identified Property Invest USA as one of two companies soliciting overseas buyers to purchase investment properties in some of Baltimore’s most distressed neighborhoods.
Friendly's is serving up Jonas Brothers' themed sundaes
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