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Just like that, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms has come and gone. But now, there's a new focus on the trees and concern over their long-term future.
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Just like that, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms has come and gone. But now, there's a new focus on the trees and concern over their long-term future.
US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who was rammed by a car at the Capitol last week, died of multiple blunt force injuries to the head, the DC medical examiner said late Thursday.
Country singer Eric Church will have two shows in DC this winter.
The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad.
The latest deadly breach of the Capitol's perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building's grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
U.S. Capitol Police have identified the officer who was killed Friday after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building. The officer has been identified as William F. Evans.
Several Maryland lawmakers and police departments are offering their condolences and support after a U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building Friday afternoon in Washington D.C.
The House sent two bills to the Senate Thursday that would implement universal background checks and close the loophole linked to the 2015 mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina.
The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week after aggressive behavior at the White House involving Major Biden, but both will return to Washington "soon," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Matthew Miller from Howard County was ordered released to his home while awaiting trial for his alleged role in the Capitol riots.
Chef José Andrés will be part of former first lady Michelle Obama's new kids cooking show on Netflix.
The harrowing video released during the impeachment trial this week has shed new light on the danger lawmakers and police faced during the January 6th U.S. Capitol riot.
Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Wednesday in the building he died defending, as colleagues, members of Congress and the president and vice president paid their respects.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after suffering injures during the U.S. Capitol insurrection, will lie in honor in the Rotunda next week, CBS News reports.
Officials have increased the reward for information about a person who left two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the same day as the U.S. Capitol riots.
Soldiers of the Maryland National Guard will be welcomed home from Washington D.C. with a little something special.
The U.S. Capitol police agency is investigating whether Maryland Congressman Andy Harris tried to bring a gun onto the House floor amid tightened security at the Capitol.
Fireworks lit up the sky behind the Washington Monument to mark the end of Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden.
Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, calling for national unity amidst a pandemic and increased racial tension, violence and political polarization.
An 8-year-old boy from Gaithersburg, Maryland who has been making care packages to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced Justin Timberlake during Wednesday's primetime TV special "Celebrating America".
Many Americans were glued to their TV Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office.
Federal authorities presented new details on Tuesday about three self-described members of a paramilitary group who are the first to be charged with plotting the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of assaulting an officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol building last week.
A law enforcement official told CBS News that the explosive devices found Wednesday at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee were viable, although it is unclear how much damage they could have caused.
Twitter is permanently banning President Donald Trump from its platform, the company announced late Friday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is touting a historic year for the Charm City, especially in its fight against violent crime.
A Howard County woman was arrested for ramming into a Virginia State Police vehicle and leading troopers on a chase into Maryland early Monday, according to the Maryland State Police.
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."
Three people were arrested, including a 16-year-old, after nearly 50 vehicles were broken into over several hours on the morning of Christmas Eve in Howard County, according to police.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
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."
A 67-year-old man died attempting to rescue his two dogs from a house fire Monday night in Baltimore County, his family said.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day in Maryland for bitter cold wind-chills across the state
Community members gathered for a prayer walk to remember the 134 people killed in Baltimore in 2025.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
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.
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.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland.
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.
Strong winds, cold temperatures Tuesday in Maryland
Cold wind, freezing temperatures in Maryland into Tuesday
Temperatures to plummet across Maryland
Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Stronger winds, cold air arrive in Maryland on Monday
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
The victim and his two dogs were found together, deceased, in the home. Baltimore County fire investigators ruled the fire accidental due to unattended cooking.
Marty Bass is in Hampden at The Wine Source checking out what make Rose wine the drink of choice.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.