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Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" have a new home with a diverse set of artifacts in a new timeline of American history that includes a piece of Plymouth Rock, a slave ship manifest, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone and Kermit the Frog at the Smithsonian Institution.
Metro says riders may see smaller fare hikes thanks to expense reductions and an improved ridership outlook.
Metro is seeking new members for an advisory committee that advises on ways to improve transit for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
A Frederick County high school is benefitting from the closure of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.
A bizarre theft ring is broken up by police in Maryland. Tide laundry detergent was stolen and sold on the black market. Thieves have been cleaning out stores across the country.
The National Zoo has awarded a 10-year contract to Sodexo Inc. to upgrade concession stands into a food court and restaurant space and serve food in more locations.
A District of Columbia man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of arsons in Maryland.
Washington has experienced its warmest winter on record.
A Maryland company has been chosen by more than 100 religious, community, labor and low-income housing groups in the Washington area that are joining forces to save money on electricity.
The leaders of more than 100 religious and community organizations in the Washington area share one interest: saving money on electricity to better serve their communities.
Two Metro workers accused of stealing potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in coins from fare card machines are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in federal court.
National Zoo officials say two rare Guam rail chicks have hatched there. The birds are extinct in the wild.
It's where the nation's capital gathers to mourn, to pray and to seek comfort during tragedies. Now the Washington National Cathedral needs help weathering its own financial emergency.
A District of Columbia man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting a series of fires, including one that seriously injured several firefighters.
It was reported that they violated salary cap regulations that will cost them $36,000,000 in cap room over the next two years.
A German-born man has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his 91-year-old socialite wife in Washington.
Authorities say several people were hurt when a driver fleeing a traffic stop in Prince George's County was involved in a crash with a Metrobus at the D.C. border.
It didn't take Indiana Jones to crack the case, but what federal agents recovered would have been right up his alley.
The center of the storm is making its way through the Appalachians Sunday night, pushing bands of moisture up into Maryland.
Since this is a southern passing storm, there will be higher accumulation amounts farther south. The northern fringe of Maryland down into Baltimore may get a trace-1".
The Turkish Embassy is hosting another season of jazz concerts in Washington to help mark the groundbreaking next week of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The National Park Service plans to remove an inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington and replace it with a full quotation from the civil rights leader.
U.S. Park Police warned Occupy protesters Friday they must stop camping at two Washington parks on Monday or risk arrest.
Metro says three workers have been disciplined after an incident in which an extra-long 10-car train rode through the transit system.
An international group seeking to preserve the legacy of Winston Churchill announced plans Thursday to create the first U.S. research center devoted to the longtime British leader.
Baltimore rang in the new year on Wednesday in style, with its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor, where visitors were entertained with ice skating, music, food, and fireworks.
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.
Baltimore rang in the new year on Wednesday in style, with its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor, where visitors were entertained with ice skating, music, food, and fireworks.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
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.
Snow showers and more arctic temperatures in Maryland
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
Snow showers and more arctic temperatures in Maryland
Maryland man shares bond with woman who donated a kidney
Dozens of new Maryland laws will go into effect to start 2026
Baltimore celebrates ringing in 2026 at the Inner Harbor
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.