Suicides Up By 3 Last Year On D.C. Area's Metro
Three more people attempted suicide last year on Metro than the year before, and the agency says it is working to reduce suicides in the transit system.
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Three more people attempted suicide last year on Metro than the year before, and the agency says it is working to reduce suicides in the transit system.
Even before the Army sent him to Afghanistan, supporters say, Pvt. Daniel Chen was fighting a personal war.
While the holiday season can bring with it many moments of joy, police see a darker side of the stresses these times can produce.
Police found the body of 38-year-old Jeffrey Matheny of Gaithersburg, Md., on top of the canvas-covered, open-bedded trailer, which was hauling waste products.
Montgomery County police say a man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside the man's Bethesda apartment.
Police have identified the man fatally shot by an officer in Dundalk on Sunday night.
Records show former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan threatened to kill himself several times before committing suicide last month.
Orioles fans are still in disbelief. One of the most popular pitchers in team history, who helped guide the Birds to their last World Series championship, is found dead near his Baltimore County home.
A Maryland psychiatrist who killed her son and then herself left behind a suicide note that talked about mounting debt and conflicts with her child's school district.
An entire family dead in an apparent murder suicide. Now, a Brooklyn Park community is trying to come to terms with the loss.
A psychiatrist specializing in women's health shot and killed her 13-year-old son at their home in suburban Washington, and fatally shot herself, police said Wednesday.
Metro is honoring one of its station managers for being a life-saver.
Trains are sharing one track through the area of Metro Center after a person apparently jumped in front of a train.
The Washington County sheriff says he has ordered changes in jail procedures after an inmate apparently hanged himself in his cell.
Dr. Laurence Egbert has watched and helped nearly 100 people commit suicude. He considers it an honor.
A Baltimore doctor accused of helping people commit suicide is acquitted of criminal charges in Arizona. But he's not in the clear yet.
Montgomery County police say a man shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself.
Authorities in Harford County say a man shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
A Frederick woman is seeking $10 million in damages from Frederick County following her daughter's jailhouse suicide.
Maryland Transit Administration officials have reopened the Milford Mill subway station after police investigated the death of a man who jumped in front of an arriving train.
A decade of war has given the U.S. military a huge problem. Soldiers have been killing themselves at an unprecedented rate.
Sarcastic remarks about suicide by underwear led an Army private suspected of leaking classified U.S. documents to be stripped of all his clothing at night, his lawyer says.
Some neighbors considered Aaron Thomas an odd nuisance, a man who lifted weights in the front yard, parked a loud tractor-trailer in their residential neighborhood and ran or rode his bike unfathomable distances. His girlfriend's son called him laid back.
Washington County's sheriff says a West Virginia man was found dead in his cell at the county detention center after an apparent suicide.
The state wants to review its "zero-tolerance" discipline policy in schools statewide.
The Baltimore City Public School Board voted on Wednesday to not renew the charter for the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (BCSB).
A community event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) raised awareness for a Maryland woman who organizers say is being held by the Filipino government.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
Baltimore County schools' superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers proposed a $2.49 billion operating budget for the Fiscal Year 2027.
The governor has promised no new taxes and fees, meaning painful cuts could be ahead.
A community event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) raised awareness for a Maryland woman who organizers say is being held by the Filipino government.
The governor has promised no new taxes and fees, meaning painful cuts could be ahead.
No criminal charges will be filed in the death of Dontae Melton, Jr., who died in Baltimore Police custody last June.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Along with cold weather, occasional chances of snow are in the forecast heading into the weekend.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Harford County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25. in 2026.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
The Pendry in Baltimore discusses its Boozy Tea service.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Colder temperatures return to Maryland this week
Much colder air moving back into Maryland
Much colder temperatures blow into Maryland
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Along with cold weather, occasional chances of snow are in the forecast heading into the weekend.
Baltimore school board votes to not renew charter for Collegiate School for Boys
Towson prepares for big home game against Charleston
Colder temperatures return to Maryland this week
Baltimore County superintendent proposes $2.49 billion operating budget
Friends of Maryland woman in the Philippines plead for her return home