Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Of The White House While President Trump Was Inside
A man set himself on fire outside of the White House on Friday prompting U.S. Secret Service agents to intervene.
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A man set himself on fire outside of the White House on Friday prompting U.S. Secret Service agents to intervene.
Officials are claiming that Washington's iconic cherry blossom trees are under a looming threat that requires emergency action.
One Maryland city is among the top 100 happiest cities in the U.S.
President Donald Trump says he'll host a July Fourth celebration at the Lincoln Memorial which he claims will be one of the city's biggest Independence Day gatherings ever.
President Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech on Tuesday, imploring lawmakers to "break decades of political stalemate" and "heal old wounds" just weeks after the longest government shutdown in history.
A New York man is facing charges he made a 200-pound bomb and planned to blow himself up in Washington, D.C., on Election Day.
More than 70 years after he died during the 1944 U.S. assault on Saipan, Richard Murphy is coming home.
A 10-year-old girl is killed in a shooting that left four others injured Monday night. She has been identified as Makiyah Wilson.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Twitter Monday that she has adopted a baby.
Emergency crews have responded to a crash in Northwest D.C. where at least four pedestrians were struck.
A derailment over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is only the latest problem for the dysfunctional D.C. subway system that Washingtonians love to hate.
Service for hundreds of Metro riders continues to be affected after a train derailed in downtown Washington, D.C. Monday morning.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday amid growing evidence of contacts between Russians and associates of President Donald Trump.
Leaders behind the eagerly anticipated Maglev high speed train got new support in their plans to make the train a reality.
Governor Larry Hogan has approved the first portion of the hyperloop system.
It's hard to justify $45 for an ordinary black cotton T-shirt, but the customer at a store in Washington D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood does so without question.
Maryland's governor has offered to give an extra $500 million to help fund the D.C. region's public transportation system if Virginia, Washington and the federal government do the same.
Part of Dulles International Airport was evacuated because a k-9 detected something in a white van.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous was arrested in Washington D.C. Tuesday during a rally, according to a spokesperson.
In an effort to reduce Washington, D.C.'s, infant mortality rate, local legislation has been proposed to make sure every new parent in the city has access to a free "baby box."
In recent months several cases of nooses have been reported in and around Maryland and D.C.
Police are investigating the murder of a man inside his car on the Capital Beltway outside Washington, D.C.
More than 200 people have been displaced by a large fire at an apartment complex in northwest Washington.
An attorney for a man convicted as a teenager of taking part in deadly sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington area argued before a Maryland judge Thursday that his young client's life sentence is unconstitutional and should be thrown out.
There has a problem lurking in the water at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
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.
Baltimore City hired an engineering firm to investigate the cause of a 2024 fire in the city's underground conduit system.
Strong winds caused a massive military cargo ship to break away from its moorings in South Baltimore on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Maritime Administration.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is touting a historic year for the Charm City, especially in its fight against violent crime.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is touting a historic year for the Charm City, especially in its fight against violent crime.
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 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."
Baltimore City will ring in the new year along the Inner Harbor on Dec. 31, ending with a fireworks show.
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.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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.
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 in the forecast early New Year's Eve
Flurries possible on New Year's Eve in Maryland
Strong winds, cold temperatures Tuesday in Maryland
Cold wind, freezing temperatures in Maryland into Tuesday
Temperatures to plummet across Maryland
Snow showers in the forecast early New Year's Eve
Review of 2024 Baltimore underground fire blames combustible gas, ductwork
3 arrested for dozens of car break-ins in Howard County
Flurries possible on New Year's Eve in Maryland
Strong winds blamed for military cargo ship blowing off its moorings