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The driver of a stolen vehicle that crashed into a downtown Washington office building was trying to use a lighter when police arrived on the scene, according to a police report.
Authorities say the man accused of driving an SUV into an office building in the nation's capital has been charged with arson and other counts.
A Prince George's County judge has sentenced a former Metro employee to one year in jail for paying workers for hours they did not work.
The storm system swept through the counties to our south in the Washington, D.C. area Friday night, and it led to some dramatic rescues on flooded roads.
Federal safety investigators say inadequate safeguards and poor communication contributed to a Metro transit accident that killed two workers two years ago.
A first-time national geography bee contender from Texas has won the annual competition in Washington.
Officials at Joint Base Andrews near Washington say budget cuts are forcing them to turn a popular air show into a biennial instead of an annual event.
In a case that revealed underhanded tactics used to get Vincent Gray elected mayor of Washington, a former Gray campaign aide pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling campaign funds to another mayoral candidate and shredding records of the transactions.
Two cheetah cubs have been transported to the Smithsonian's National Zoo to be raised by hand after a risky birth three weeks ago at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in northern Virginia.
Novelist Philip Roth, Jeffrey Eugenides who wrote "The Virgin Suicides," mystery writer Patricia Cornwell and singer Jewel are joining the lineup of authors for the 2012 National Book Festival on the National Mall later this year.
Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.
The Metropolitan Police Department says a fatal shooting from last July in southeast has been ruled a homicide.
Friday is Bike To Work Day and more than 10,000 are expected to take part in the Washington area.
Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants -- but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.
Last year, 163 police officers died in the line of duty nationwide.
Tourism officials in Washington say spending by visitors grew more than 6 percent last year to $6 billion, outpacing the growth in visitor numbers.
George Washington University students will be collecting used cell phones and other portable electronic devices at 15 Metro stations during the morning rush hour.
Metro says service has returned to normal on the orange and blue lines following a minor derailment near the Rosslyn Station in northern Virginia.
Broadway cast members from Larry Kramer's play "The Normal Heart" are returning to the production as it opens a national tour this summer in Washington.
Two dogs chase and attack children and an adult. It was caught on tape in Washington, D.C.'s Trinidad neighborhood. Now neighbors say those dogs are still at large even though they know the owners.
Metro officials are checking all 46 automated external defibrillators at stations after a device used on a man having a heart attack had an insufficient battery charge.
A leading House Republican is talking to District of Columbia leaders about easing the height restrictions that have limited buildings in the nation's capital to about 12 stories for more than a century.
Taxicab regulators in the District of Columbia have given final approval to a major fare increase.
A former teacher at a private elementary school who is accused of possessing and producing child pornography has been added to the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" national list, authorities announced Tuesday.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
The Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine (M3), from Baltimore, will showcase their marching band on New Year's Day at one of the nation's premiere parades -- the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has a preview of what you can expect Wednesday night at Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
The Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine (M3), from Baltimore, will showcase their marching band on New Year's Day at one of the nation's premiere parades -- the Tournament of Roses Parade.
A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
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.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Head coach John Harbaugh said he'll have a better sense Wednesday about Jackson's status for this next game
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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
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.
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.
A quick burst of heavier snow is expected to sweep through our area between 3 and 7 a.m.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow showers in the forecast early New Year's Eve
Flurries possible on New Year's Eve in Maryland
Strong winds, cold temperatures Tuesday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has a preview of what you can expect Wednesday night at Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Snow showers in the forecast early New Year's Eve
Review of 2024 Baltimore underground fire blames combustible gas, ductwork
3 arrested for dozens of car break-ins in Howard County