Cathedral Damage Means King Ceremony To Relocate
Earthquake damage at the landmark Washington National Cathedral is forcing officials to seek a new site to hold dedication services for the memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
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Earthquake damage at the landmark Washington National Cathedral is forcing officials to seek a new site to hold dedication services for the memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Office buildings, schools and iconic American landmarks were being inspected Wednesday for possible structural flaws caused by a rare East Coast earthquake.
Shaking ground and swaying buildings. For some in Washington and New York and elsewhere along the East Coast, their first thoughts turned to terrorism-- not nature.
Police closed off several entrance ramps to allow the riders to pass on by. The group will visit the Pentagon Saturday before heading to New York.
"Flash mob" robberies. It's a disturbing trend in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and right here in Maryland. Large groups of young people swarm stores, take what they want and leave just as fast. Police are now trying to get the problem under control.
A Maryland psychiatrist who killed her son and then herself left behind a suicide note that talked about mounting debt and conflicts with her child's school district.
Marylanders concerned about their financial future are angry about the lack of compromise on Capitol Hill.
Residents of the nation's capital could be able to play government-sponsored Texas Hold `Em poker and other online games within three months, but some wonder if the stakes are too small for the games to generate much interest or revenue.
The 84th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway.
The owner of Superfresh grocery stores says it will shut down 13 stores in July because it can't find buyers.
Top honors at the White House for a Maryland educator. Michelle Shearer is the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.
Authorities have arrested a teenager who attacked a guard and escaped from a Maryland youth detention facility in April.
Frank Neuhauser, who in 1925 won the first national spelling bee with the word "gladiolus," has died. He was 97.
Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington are urging people to donate to the American Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Japan ahead of the festival that honors U.S.-Japanese relations.
The visitor center at the U.S. Capitol held a rare event this weekend: a reenactment of a presidential inauguration.
An actor is retracing President Lincoln's journey from Springfield, Ill., to Washington to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his inauguration.
Officially, the economic free-fall of the Great Recession ended about 18 months ago, but the picture in U.S. schools tells a very different story.
Vincent C. Gray was sworn in Sunday as the sixth elected mayor of the District of Columbia, promising to be an executive who would unite the diverse residents of the nation's capital.
Metro is getting a $150 million federal grant to replace old rail cars and make other safety improvements.
Amtrak says power problems between Baltimore and Philadelphia turned one train's trip between Washington, D.C., and New York City into an 11-hour journey.
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.
Quieter weather follows strong Maryland storms
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.
Quieter weather follows strong Maryland storms
Strong damage leave flooding, damage across Maryland
Scattered storms, warmer temps on Wednesday in Maryland
Father upset after nonverbal son left alone in vehicle by caregiver in Howard County
$245k federal funding used to distribute free gun locks in Baltimore