Local Family's Ancestor Started Campaign To Make Thanksgiving National Holiday
Did you know a Towson family's ancestor was instrumental in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?
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Did you know a Towson family's ancestor was instrumental in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Your guide to a fun, competitive "Turkey Bowl" football game with friends or family.
The Baltimore Ravens players are constantly helping out in the Charm City community and this holiday season is no exception.
Mission Control promises to beam up some live football games — "to complete the experience," Kimbrough said.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is advising Thanksgiving travelers to leave either before dawn or late at night to avoid congestion.
The College Football Playoff race could be thrown into chaos or fall nicely into place.
Almost 49 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday, the most since 2007, according to AAA.
Before families can gather around the table on Thanksgiving a lot of work goes on in the kitchen, but it doesn't have to be your kitchen.
Thanksgiving is less than a week away. And preparations for the holiday are in full swing.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will host his annual "Cam's Thanksgiving Jam" along with members of his family and volunteers for 800 underprivileged kids and their families.
Going gluten free this Thanksgiving? Check out these eight recipes that taste great and are easy to make!
Are you going to be one of those early shoppers this year? Check out this comprehensive list of top stores that will be keeping their doors closed this Thanksgiving.
Need some food to spice up your Thanksgiving football watch party? Look no further!
Macy's is staying committed to Thanksgiving Day shopping, saying it'll open an hour earlier this year.
Consumer electronics chain Hhgregg Inc. has become the latest retailer to take a stand against Thanksgiving shopping and plans to close its doors for the turkey feast.
The Great Thanksgiving Listen is over. Now anyone can listen in.
Stuffed from too much turkey? Have these athletes shop for you on Black Friday.
Before digging into their turkey dinners, runners across Maryland woke up early to hit the pavement.
It's vital to choose who comes to your Thanksgiving feast wisely, so be sure to avoid these seven sports personalities.
Come Turkey Day, there is no shortage of viewing options for the sports fan.
The Carolina Panthers may be undefeated, but all eyes will be watching the Dallas Cowboys this Thanksgiving.
The holidays are upon us and some of WJZ's anchors and meteorologists are getting into the holiday spirit while helping a great cause.
Terror threats in Europe is upping security measures here, as the busies travel week of the year gets under way.
Save some dough this holiday season with these easy holiday shopping tips. No need to break the bank just to have a fun and memorable holiday.
If you are headed into Baltimore from out of town, or even if you are a Baltimore resident looking for some alternatives to sitting around, eating and watching football on the television this Thanksgiving, why not give one or more of these awesome local activities a try while you happen to have some time (and calories) to burn?
Security and law enforcement will be ramped up in Baltimore this weekend for the prestigious military football rivalry between Army and Navy, which will be played at M&T Bank Stadium.
A Baltimore Inspector General (IG) investigation found that between 2022 and 2025, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) paid contracted staff a total of $744,559 for 13,304 hours of overtime work.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
The Maryland State Department of Education and the State Board of Education shared a draft regulation that would create guidelines on how districts should fund public charter schools.
A Baltimore County Police officer will not face charges for his involvement in the fatal shooting of an armed man during a mental health call in May, the Maryland Attorney General's Office said.
Security and law enforcement will be ramped up in Baltimore this weekend for the prestigious military football rivalry between Army and Navy, which will be played at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
The U.S. Department of Transportation raised concerns about the cost of rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and traffic congestion in Maryland.
A Baltimore Inspector General (IG) investigation found that between 2022 and 2025, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) paid contracted staff a total of $744,559 for 13,304 hours of overtime work.
A Baltimore County Police officer will not face charges for his involvement in the fatal shooting of an armed man during a mental health call in May, the Maryland Attorney General's Office said.
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.
The Holly Jolly Trolley is back in Baltimore for the holiday season.
The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating this season with a delicious new appetizer that’s perfect for any holiday gathering.
WJZ is in Stevensville at the EBeauty Community for Cancer Support learning about their free wig restoration program for cancer patients and their holiday pay it forward campaign.
The Polar Express is returning to Maryland's B&O Railroad Museum for the holiday season.
WJZ is at the Lord Baltimore Hotel to see their couture-designed trees.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
The Baltimore Orioles will pick seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, after the Draft Lottery order was selected on Tuesday.
A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn't satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made.
Ravens backup offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
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.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
Maryland experienced milder weather on Wednesday, but cold temperatures are expected to return Thursday.
Wintry weather could return to Maryland this week
Temperatures a bit milder on Wednesday in Maryland
Cold temperatures are sticking around Maryland on Tuesday. Winter weather is expected during the weekend.
The weather briefly turns milder Wednesday with a few showers.
A woman returned old, priceless photos of Ricki Lake after buying them at a flea market.
A small plane crashed into a car on an interstate in Florida. No serious injuries were reported.
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce interest rate cuts on Wednesday.
President Trump held a rally where he touted economic wins.
A new video shared during a court hearing shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. He