Occupy D.C. Protesters Engage In Other Ways
While Occupy D.C. protesters struggled to recover after their encampments were cleared in high-profile raids early this month, Prince George's resident Bertina Jones was fighting an eviction of her own.
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While Occupy D.C. protesters struggled to recover after their encampments were cleared in high-profile raids early this month, Prince George's resident Bertina Jones was fighting an eviction of her own.
Tina Fey's red suit, flag pin and eyeglasses worn to channel her Sarah Palin parodies of the 2008 presidential race are going on view at the Newseum, along with items from journalists and candidates who made history in presidential politics.
Authorities have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man outside a Dupont Circle restaurant over Thanksgiving weekend.
NORAD is planning an exercise in the Washington region
Nearly two months after launching a publicity campaign to catch a man suspected in a spate of sexual assaults and a slaying, the FBI says authorities have received multiple good leads and tips but have not identified any suspects yet.
The D.C. Council has approved a bill that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation's capital to get divorced.
Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff spent two hours dispensing advice in one of Washington's temples of good government Monday, telling soldiers in the cause of cleaning up corruption they have a lot of work ahead of them.
The Supreme Court says police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects.
Washington's mayor and the governors of Maryland and Virginia say they're pleased with the safety improvements the Metro transit system has made over the past year.
A man arrested after police found a 13-month-old baby alone in a McPherson Square tent has been released on personal recognizance but ordered to stay away from the child.
D.C. police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 54-year-old Maryland man.
Metro says it has finished inspecting more than 450 train cars as a result of an incident last week where a break part fell off an orange line train.
The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation's capital to get divorced.
Three more people attempted suicide last year on Metro than the year before, and the agency says it is working to reduce suicides in the transit system.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray begins his second year in office with a federal investigation of his 2010 campaign still looming and more than half of city residents saying they disapprove of his job performance.
A D.C. councilmember charged with stealing more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns announced his resignation Thursday and plans to plead guilty, bringing an end to one of several recent scandals that have plagued District of Columbia government.
Events are being planned across Washington for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
A man who rang up $4 million for himself by rigging Washington-area pay phones he owned to robotically dial toll-free numbers so he could collect a 50-cent fee has been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of $20,000.
The U.S. Capitol Police has a new assistant chief and chief of operations.
A published report says black students in the D.C. area are suspended and expelled two to five times as often as white students, and the trend can be seen in both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs and inner city Washington.
Air defense officials say two F-16 fighters intercepted a small plane that was out of radio contact in the area around Washington.
A local nonprofit group is offering people in the D.C. area who have had too much to drink a free ride home through the end of the year.
Read more about the process of restoring old recordings of Alexander Graham Bell.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's pproval ratings continue to suffer after a first year in office arked by scandals and questionable staffing decisions that led to federal investigation.
Metro will conduct precautionary inspections of its 5,000-series rail cars in response to an incident that caused the blue and orange lines to be shut down between busy downtown stations.
The FTC claims that between 2022 and 2023, the men bought hundreds of thousands of concert tickets from Ticketmaster before reselling them at a steep price, and allegedly made more than $5.5 million on the secondary market.
A 10-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after crashing a stolen car into a stop sign in East Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office.
The state is now looking for a replacement contractor but pledged the work will continue uninterrupted.
While Howard County Public Schools could get more than 99% of its operating budget request, the county's educators' union wants to see more.
Maryland will soon be the first state on the East Coast to limit how rap and song lyrics or creative expression can be used in court proceedings.
Periods of rain and a few storms will impact the Mid-Atlantic through early evening.
A bill that was signed into law in Maryland this week changes tax provisions to support the creation of a Sphere Entertainment venue in Prince George's County.
The FTC claims that between 2022 and 2023, the men bought hundreds of thousands of concert tickets from Ticketmaster before reselling them at a steep price, and allegedly made more than $5.5 million on the secondary market.
Maryland is looking for new construction companies to help rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge after dropping Kiewit as a contractor, the state said.
A 10-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after crashing a stolen car into a stop sign in East Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
WJZ sits down with the person who frames the pieces at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Cafe Fili in Baltimore shows off its matcha art.
WJZ gets an inside look at the Baltimore Museum of Art Archive Library.
The Den restaurant in Baltimore shows off its menu.
The Humane Society of Carroll County joins us to highlight a local cat that is up for adoption and their upcoming Woofstock event happening Sept. 19 at the newly remodeled Wakefield Valley Event Center & Park in Westminster
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Brighter Thursday in Maryland follows rainy Wednesday
Rainy, wet weather to pass through Maryland Wednesday evening
Storms will develop in Maryland Wednesday evening with rain expected to continue through early Thursday.
Periods of rain and a few storms will impact the Mid-Atlantic through early evening.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland judge rules FTC can move forward with suit against Pikesville company
University of Maryland to enact hiring freezing, cut 150 jobs
Brighter Thursday in Maryland follows rainy Wednesday
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit how song lyrics, creative expression are used in court
New Baltimore community center opens, supporting people of all ages