Web, Billboards Spark Leads On 'East Coast Rapist'
An investigator says a campaign to catch a man known as the East Coast Rapist by using electronic billboards and a website is generating leads.
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An investigator says a campaign to catch a man known as the East Coast Rapist by using electronic billboards and a website is generating leads.
"Like a lion looking for prey." That's how one woman describes the man who raped her inside her own apartment. Police say that same man is behind dozens more attacks stretching from New England to northern Virginia.
Virginia regulators are holding hearings in Winchester and Purcellville in April to receive public comment on Dominion Virginia Power's plan to rebuild a transmission line in northern Virginia.
A survey of hundreds of miles of New England and mid-Atlantic coastline found that 68 percent of the beaches studied have eroded during the past 150 years, according to a report released Wednesday.
Coming off a rare 60-minute game, the last thing a weary Virginia squad needed was to go into overtime against No. 12 Maryland.
A bill to shift management of a small but important Chesapeake Bay fish from the Virginia General Assembly to a state regulatory agency died in committee on Monday.
A federal appeals court in Virginia has refused to throw out an agreement to improve Baltimore's foster care system.
Diandra Tchatchouang's hard work paid off Friday night. The sophomore made two big shots at the end of regulation and the game-winning layup with 6.1 seconds left in overtime as No. 15 Maryland survived a scare at Virginia, 77-75.
Residents of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties would cast nonbinding votes on whether to secede from West Virginia under legislation proposed Friday by an Eastern Panhandle lawmaker.
A Virginia congressman wants to track the public dollars being spent on the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
The governors of Virginia and Maryland and Washington's mayor are laying out a plan to change Metro's governing structure.
Virginia regulators are holding a hearing on the state's section of a multistate power transmission line.
Federal aviation officials say a small aircraft collided with a medical helicopter in the air Friday afternoon in rural western Virginia, killing two people on the plane.
If what's proposed goes through, Howard County's school district will get nearly its entire funding request granted.
Baltimore County Police say two teens were arrested after an alleged armed robbery at the White Marsh Mall Saturday night, which is now leaving some shoppers feeling unsafe.
Baltimore City will receive injunctive relief and $2 million from a settlement against Hanover Armory LLC, a Maryland ghost gun retailer.
Dr. Jermaine Dawson, who has been nationally recognized for his roles in education, has been appointed as the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, the district announced on Monday.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Dr. Jermaine Dawson, who has been nationally recognized for his roles in education, has been appointed as the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, the district announced on Monday.
A freeze warning is in effect 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday for most of Maryland for frost and freeze conditions.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
A Baltimore-area resident who recently returned from an international trip has been diagnosed with a case of the highly contagious measles.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
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.
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.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
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.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
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.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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.
Marylanders to wake up to cold temperatures on Tuesday
A freeze warning is in effect 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday for most of Maryland for frost and freeze conditions.
Cooler temperatures move through Maryland to start the week
Cooler temperatures to start the workweek in Maryland
It's a showery Sunday in Maryland as colder air returns to the area.
132 deer harvested in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park during deer mitigation program
Marylanders to wake up to cold temperatures on Tuesday
Howard County schools may get most of request from county's budget
Man acquitted of Phylicia Barnes' murder faces trial in Baltimore County
State of Maryland to buy Laurel Park and turn into thoroughbred racing center