Transgender Woman Wins Virginia House Seat, Makes History
A transgender woman is set to make history as the first openly transgender person elected and seated in a state legislature.
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A transgender woman is set to make history as the first openly transgender person elected and seated in a state legislature.
A former news anchor whose journalist girlfriend was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015 has won a seat in the statehouse.
Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are choosing new governors Tuesday in contests that could be an early referendum on President Donald Trump.
Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam both claim momentum is on their side with one day to go before Election Day in Virginia's high-stakes, closely watched race for governor.
A Virginia school board has chosen "Justice" as the new name for a high school that has honored a Confederate general since the 1950s.
Former President Barack Obama called on fellow Democrats to reject politics of "division" and "fear" while rallying on Thursday with party's candidates for governors in Virginia and New Jersey.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Maryland woman whose body was found in a home in Virginia.
A Virginia man has lost his appeal to keep a personalized license plate that appears to contain an obscene message about President Donald Trump.
Police say the body of a missing 19-year-old Virginia woman has been found behind a North Carolina church.
Maryland's governor has offered to give an extra $500 million to help fund the D.C. region's public transportation system if Virginia, Washington and the federal government do the same.
Maryland State police arrested a Virginia man Friday for the attempted murder of a woman on a Maryland highway.
Authorities say a 2-year-old was killed after being thrown from a dirt bike he was riding with his father and struck by a car in Virginia.
Authorities say a 20-year-old Ohio man accused of driving a car into a group of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts.
President Donald Trump recognized the first responders who risked their own lives to protect members of Congress during an ambush.
About 5,000 mourners attended Wednesday's funeral of a Muslim girl whose beating death, blamed by police on a motorist's road rage, has some people in her community fearing for their safety.
What was supposed to be a morning of prayer and reflection in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan ended in tragedy when 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen was fatally attacked
The Congressional baseball game went on as scheduled, despite the attack on congressmen Wednesday morning as they practiced.
Maryland's opioid state of emergency gets added support from D.C. and Virginia.
Distillery owner Denver Riggleman says he will seek the republican nomination for governor.
Animal control officers have recovered a four-to-five foot juvenile anaconda from an Arlington County resident's toilet.
More than 450 Army National Guard soldiers from Virginia and Maryland are getting ready to deploy to the Middle East.
A Sterling, Virginia woman was arrested Friday for pouring a cleaning solution into the coffee maker at her former job for several weeks, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
A Virginia Beach math teacher has been accused of assaulting an eighth grader in class by writing "focus" on the boy's forehead.
The Alexandria City Council has voted to change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway, which honors the president of the Confederacy.
The FBI is outgrowing its headquarters in D.C. and is looking to relocate. Both Maryland and Virginia are trying to lure the FBI to relocate to their state.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
A wintry mix kept crews busy all day Sunday, clearing the roads as best they could ahead of freezing temperatures.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Interstate 83 overpass on Sunday in Baltimore.
The Elijah Cummings Youth Program (ECYP) hosted a celebration on Sunday to honor the late Maryland Congressman and civil rights activist on what would have been his 75th birthday.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Interstate 83 overpass on Sunday in Baltimore.
Watch out for icy spots for your early Monday morning commute.
A Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Baltimore City from Monday through Wednesday, as dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to affect the state this week.
The two businesses are the latest to shut their doors, leaving visitors wondering what next.
A wintry mix kept crews busy all day Sunday, clearing the roads as best they could ahead of freezing temperatures.
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.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
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.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
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.
Blast of arctic chill this week in Maryland
Watch out for icy spots for your early Monday morning commute.
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Snowy conditions and rain are expected in Maryland this weekend.
Multiple cars involved in pile-up over I-83 in Baltimore
Blast of arctic chill this week in Maryland
More businesses close at Baltimore's Inner Harbor ahead of revitalization project
State Highway Administration warns Maryland drivers to be careful on the roads
More snow Sunday afternoon in Maryland