83-Year-Old Woman Died In DC Just After Arriving From Barbados
Police in Washington DC continue to look into how an 83-year-old woman died just after arriving from a trip to Barbados. Her body was found Monday in a park near Reagan National Airport.
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Police in Washington DC continue to look into how an 83-year-old woman died just after arriving from a trip to Barbados. Her body was found Monday in a park near Reagan National Airport.
A request by the Bulgarian Embassy to name a Washington intersection after a favorite native son -- a man credited with helping save the country's Jewish population from deportation -- has gotten tangled up in a broader debate about whether the nation is accurately accounting for the actions of its leaders during the Holocaust.
Hey Caps fans, before you start looking ahead to the Eastern Conference semifinals, don't think that the quarterfinals with the Rangers is over even if your guys rocked the red on Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Verizon Center.
The National Park Service has updated its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia's cherry trees for a second time, moving it back a few days.
A new report shows visitors to the national parks in the Washington area spent $1.37 billion in surrounding communities, based in 2011 data.
President Barack Obama and congressional leaders unveiled a full-length statue of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in the Capitol Wednesday, paying tribute to a figure whose name became synonymous with courage in the face of injustice.
George Washington slept here and there and many places in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, both while serving as General of the Continental Army and later as the first president of the United States. All of the presidents have left their marks on the mid-Atlantic countryside, from Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg, to Franklin D. Roosevelts founding of Shangri-La, now known as Camp David, located near Thurmont, Md. Within a two-hour drive of Maryland, there are many presidential designations and attractions to visit.
While it may not have been as historic as his first inauguration, President Barack Obama's second oath of office was still history in the making. Hundreds of thousands of people packed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to witness it.
Inauguration organizers held a practice parade in Washington to prepare for next week's swearing-in of President Barack Obama.
Metro says weekend work will delay passengers traveling on portions of the blue, red and green lines.
Washington's mayor and the mayor of Seattle have a bet on the outcome of the Sunday's playoff game between the Redskins and the Seahawks.
Police say a body found in the ventilation shaft of an apartment building in northwest Washington has been identified as a missing Maryland man.
A federal judge is allowing prosecutors to use evidence in a drug conspiracy conviction that had been overturned because police used a global positioning system without a warrant.
Just six blocks from the White House, the FBI's hulking headquarters overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue has long been the government building everyone loves to hate. The verdict: It's an ugly, crumbling concrete behemoth, an architectural mishap -- all 2.4 million square feet of it.
Another close road game, another loss and another streak snapped for the Baltimore Ravens. No more 15 regular season wins at M&T no more 12 game division win streak, both as of last week, and now no more 15 consecutive wins following a loss.
The D.C. Department of Transportation says bike ridership is up in Washington.
Georgetown University plans to begin offering free online courses through a prominent online education provider.
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October, congressional aides said Friday.
The battle line is drawn before Sunday's big match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins. Howard County's Executive has chosen a side and issued a challenge to his counterpart in Prince George's County.
Metro says weekend work on the red, orange and green lines will cause delays for some riders.
Washington's International Spy Museum is opening a new exhibit commemorating 50 years of James Bond films and their villains.
Stephen Colbert will take his place among the presidents at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Washington and will be featured in a new media gallery.
A reinterpretation of the musical "My Fair Lady" is opening at Arena Stage with a diverse cast that includes new and familiar faces for Washington theater audiences.
Nine alleged gang members have been indicted in beatings that D.C. police say targeted the homeless and other vulnerable people.
Uncertainty about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington could have a significant impact on consumer behavior over the holidays in a state like Maryland that relies on the federal government for so many jobs, the head of the Maryland Retailers Association told a panel of state officials on Thursday.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
A juvenile has been pronounced dead following a police involved collision that took place on Saturday morning.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM Sunday for several Central and Northeastern Maryland Counties
A juvenile has been pronounced dead following a police involved collision that took place on Saturday morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM Sunday for several Central and Northeastern Maryland Counties
Two massive fires broke out in Baltimore County on Friday night, killing a baby girl and displacing residents.
New data from the city fire department shows there's been a 50% drop in fire fatalities within the last year.
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
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.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
Gregory Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 1/17/2026
Snowy conditions and rain are expected in Maryland this weekend.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 6 PM Sunday for several Central and Northeastern Maryland Counties
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Maryland could see some light snowfall and rain showers on Saturday as two weather systems move into the area.
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Cracker Barrel to open at the Annapolis Mall in early February, hiring for multiple positions
Snowy conditions and rain are expected in Maryland this weekend.
The infant died from injures suffered in a house fire in Essex, Maryland, fire officials said.
Two rounds of snow are expected in Maryland this weekend.