Turkish Embassy Brings Back Jazz Tradition In D.C.
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.
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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.
Another person involved in a corruption case that led to the resignation of a D.C. Council member has pleaded guilty to his role in the case.
There's encouraging news for rail passengers who use MARC train in and out of Baltimore. You could soon get a chance to ride, both nights and weekends.
Metro says it will inspect more than 450 train cars after a break part fell off an orange line train.
Metro is warning riders to expect delays on the blue and yellow lines due to a cracked rail near the Pentagon station.
Dangerously damaged. A team of engineers releases its report on the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. rocked by an earthquake in September. And the results are disturbing.
The FBI needs a new headquarters, and officials in Maryland are hoping it will be located in the state.
One week into their hunger strike for District of Columbia voting rights in Congress, Joe Gray and Kelly Mears have lost 20 pounds each.
Local and federal authorities on Thursday will solicit the public's help in catching a man who they say is linked by DNA and other clues to a series of sexual assaults in Montgomery County and to the killing of a young scientist in Georgetown in the 1990s.
A retired naval officer honored for helping rescue fellow Pentagon workers in the 2001 terrorist attack has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding the Sept. 11 victims' compensation fund.
Several dozen protesters upset about what they call corporate greed and the excessive influence of money in politics were arrested Wednesday after shutting down K Street, home to many major lobbying firms, in a demonstration that snarled mid-day traffic in the nation's capital.
The man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is asking to spend more time outside a Washington mental hospital, but a government lawyer says John Hinckley's request is premature and that he recently lied to cover up the fact he looked at books on Reagan and presidential assassinations.
D.C. police say a man and a teenager have been charged in connection with the robberies of cab drivers this month.
New U.S. Census figures show the number of school-age children living in poverty jumped significantly in Washington and in Montgomery County during the recession.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has acquired two robes of the Ku Klux Klan to be shown in its future home on the National Mall.
D.C. police say one man is dead and five others are injured after a fight at a Dupont Circle nightclub.
First ladies' gowns and other objects are returning to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in a new exhibit.
The Occupy Wall Street protesters on a two-week, 240-mile march from New York to Washington have made their way into Maryland.
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an investigation into a shooting near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Public schools in Washington have a new director of athletics, the first woman to head the department.
Washington's National Cathedral held its first public worship service since it was damaged in an August earthquake.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across Maryland on Tuesday, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and widespread power outages.
Congressman Mfume helped to secure $245,000 in federal funding to purchase the locks.
The bitter battle over transparency and the right to access documents for waste, fraud and abuse investigations between Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and Mayor Brandon Scott became heated inside the Mitchell Courthouse Tuesday morning.
A man is speaking out after his adult son with autism was left in a van by his caregiver for more than an hour in a parking garage in Howard County.
A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across Maryland on Tuesday, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and widespread power outages.
A serial flasher, accused of running through the streets of a Baltimore neighborhood naked, was caught, according to police.
A man is speaking out after his adult son with autism was left in a van by his caregiver for more than an hour in a parking garage in Howard County.
The bitter battle over transparency and the right to access documents for waste, fraud and abuse investigations between Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and Mayor Brandon Scott became heated inside the Mitchell Courthouse Tuesday morning.
A few showers or a storm may still move through this evening, but the severe weather threat has decreased substantially.
At least four victims have come forward accusing Jurel Bowman, 32, of asking them to "make a deal" and send photos for money.
Keith James Jr. is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie and 9-year-old Steve Allen.
Two water main breaks impacted multiple businesses and communities in Baltimore County on Thursday.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
Jaime Limoges, executive director at the Humane Society of Carroll County, brings in Bear to promote their upcoming Mega adoption event August 13-16th and Woofstock on September 19.
Live Baltimore will hold the city's official birthday party at the war memorial and tickets are now on sale.
Robyn Mannone, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at APG Federal Credit Union, advises why people should care about their credit score and what they can do to maintain a good score.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas takes us to the Ladew Gardens Butterfly House to show the seasonal exhibit and discuss the stages of a butterfly's life.
Yelé founder and creative director Abisola Oladeinde and designer Temi Oyeleke sit down with us to talk about the House of Yelé fashion education program and showcase some pieces.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Matt Olson caught Gunnar Henderson's line drive and stepped on first for an improbable double play in the bottom of the 10th, and Austin Riley's RBI double an inning later lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Dylan Beavers singled home a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
The 2026 lineup has been announced for Baltimore's Charm City Live music festival, including performances from Boyz II Men and Case.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Scattered storms, warmer temps on Wednesday in Maryland
A few showers or a storm may still move through this evening, but the severe weather threat has decreased substantially.
WJZ-TV declared Tuesday a First Alert Weather Day for potential severe storms bringing lightning and flooding. There is a low risk of hail and tornadoes.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
Strong storms moving into Maryland on Tuesday
Scattered storms, warmer temps on Wednesday in Maryland
Father upset after nonverbal son left alone in vehicle by caregiver in Howard County
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