Planners Meet Over 2nd Phase Of Dulles Rail Line
Planners say they are closer to an agreement on how to build and pay for the second phase of the Metrorail extension to Washington Dulles International Airport.
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Planners say they are closer to an agreement on how to build and pay for the second phase of the Metrorail extension to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Inspectors have now determined most of the federal buildings and landmarks in Washington D.C. are structurally sound, but few, including the Washington Monument have been deemed unsafe.
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.
A Maryland state delegate hosted a community town hall Thursday to address what Baltimore County residents say are ongoing odor problems near the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Jesse Minter is calling the shots after succeeding a Super Bowl-winning coach who was the longest-tenured of the first three coaches in Baltimore history.
A football player from visiting North East High School was flown to a hospital after being injured during a freshman/sophomore game against Calvert Hall in Towson on Thursday evening.
The heartbroken family of a woman killed in North Baltimore remembered her life at her funeral Thursday while demanding justice and answers in her brutal murder.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
A Maryland state delegate hosted a community town hall Thursday to address what Baltimore County residents say are ongoing odor problems near the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The FBI said an arrest on Oct. 14, 2024, was the culmination of years of investigation.
Rugby's greatest rivalry is coming to M&T Bank Stadium this weekend as two of the top teams in the world go head-to-head in Baltimore.
A football player from visiting North East High School was flown to a hospital after being injured during a freshman/sophomore game against Calvert Hall in Towson on Thursday evening.
Showers and storms develop, some with heavy rain due to humidity
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at BWI airport.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Harford County's Plein Air Festival annually draws professional artists from across the U.S. to capture the county's charms. Artist Denise McDaniel joins us with what you can expect at this year's festival.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is declaring Tuesday, Sept. 15, National Bring the Joy Day, and celebrating by giving away a free confetti bundtlet to the first 300 Guests at every bakery.
WJZ is live from the fire company learning about their annual concert event and how each ticket sold benefits the many the volunteers who serve the community year-round.
Emily Goetze, Manager, joins us with some new and returning Cow Tales and Caramel Creams flavors for the fall.
Dr. Claire Bolander shares important information about the upcoming respiratory illness season and how you can protect yourself and families.
Jesse Minter is calling the shots after succeeding a Super Bowl-winning coach who was the longest-tenured of the first three coaches in Baltimore history.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Dylan Beavers had two hits and three RBIs in an eight-run third inning that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 Wednesday night.
Of all the top quarterbacks in Week 1, Lamar Jackson might be under the most scrutiny.
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Showers and storms develop, some with heavy rain due to humidity
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered showers and storms back in Maryland on Thursday
Rain and storms in Maryland's forecast on Thursday
Neighbors gather for town hall to address odor issues near wastewater plant
FBI works to stop terrorist threats in Maryland 25 years after 9/11 attacks
Rugby's greatest rivalry embarks on Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium
Family pleads for justice for 38-year-old woman killed in Baltimore
Volunteers placed nearly 3,000 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville on Thursday to represent those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.