Man Claiming Anthrax Exposure Drives Truck Onto National Mall
A man drove his pickup truck onto the grass at the National Mall on Tuesday. He told Capitol Police that he thought he had been exposed to anthrax.
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A man drove his pickup truck onto the grass at the National Mall on Tuesday. He told Capitol Police that he thought he had been exposed to anthrax.
Cell phone video captures the arrest of a man charged in a deadly hijacking in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
A CSX spokesman says freight has begun moving again through the site of a weekend train derailment in Washington.
A man attacked a city bus driver, stole the bus, then struck and killed a pedestrian after the vehicle jumped a curb at a gas station in Washington on Tuesday, police said. He was captured and brought to a hospital.
Federal investigators have found that a fire that killed a Washington subway passenger last year was caused by the Metro system's "ineffective inspection and maintenance practices."
Commuters are finding a different way into work for a second day after a weekend freight train derailment in Washington.
The derailment of a CSX train in Washington, D.C. is forcing some commuters to find a different way to work.
A hazmat investigation was underway after a CSX freight train derailed on Sunday morning.
A woman claims she was verbally attacked for being Muslim outside of a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Capitals will finish the regular season as the NHL points leader.
Google says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
A Crash Team is investigating a pedestrian involved crash at Washington and Clarke Boulevards.
For many, seeing the Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition. In Washington, D.C, the ballet is unique, incorporating American history into the performance.
Campus on alert. Washington College remains on lockdown overnight after fears of a student with a gun.
The House voted Wednesday to reauthorize a pet program of outgoing Speaker John Boehner: school vouchers for District of Columbia students.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: Pope Francis is coming to the U.S. next week. His first stop will be in Washington D.C.
One week from today, Pope Francis will be meeting with the president at the White House. With the pope's arrival rapidly approaching, the clock is running out for last minute preps.
The upcoming arrival of Pope Francis is his first visit to the United States, but the Catholic church landed in Maryland centuries ago, bringing much history to our city and state.
The 4-week-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo now weighs nearly 2 pounds and is starting to look like a panda -- specifically, his dad.
Bob Dole, the longtime Kansas senator, is planning a fundraising effort to build the long-debated Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, and he will have help from Tom Hanks and others.
We are now learning more about the preparations and the itinerary for Pope Francis' historic trip to our region. Security will be tight in Washington, D.C.
It was a historic moment in theater few people saw when the first female writing team won Tony Awards this year for "Fun Home." The milestone symbolized a stubborn imbalance between the number of female playwrights who see their work produced on stage compared with men.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will lead the welcoming committee for Pope Francis when he arrives in Washington for a historic visit later this month.
With each day we are closer to the arrival Pope Francis' first visit to the United States. This is a historical moment for many, particularly the Spanish speaking community in our area.
Spray parks in the District of Columbia will stay open an additional week because of expected high temperatures.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
WJZ anchor Rick Ritter recently sat down with Chanda to talk about their journey together, O.J.'s final days and the work of the Brigance Brigade Foundation, which she says is far from over.
Baltimore County police are investigating three separate shootings that happened over the weekend, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
A ceremonial "wood signing" was held Monday to mark the next phase of the jail's preservation.
A man police described as a "serial burglar" pleaded guilty Monday to burglarizing several hotel rooms in Baltimore.
WJZ anchor Rick Ritter recently sat down with Chanda to talk about their journey together, O.J.'s final days and the work of the Brigance Brigade Foundation, which she says is far from over.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants to create a new emergency call and response agency designed to ease strain on the city's 911 system.
The family of a 7-year-old boy who nearly died after choking on a piece of meat and going into cardiac arrest reunited Monday with the paramedics and 911 dispatcher who helped save his life last month in Anne Arundel County.
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
Maryland's Appellate Court rejected on Monday a request by Baltimore City to pause legal proceedings in an ongoing dispute with the city's Inspector General Isabel Cumming.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
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.
Scouting America sets goal of recruiting 2,000 new scouts this year
Rob Hair, Superintendent & CEO, joins to talk about the annual community celebration and the importance of bringing awareness to adaptive sports and activities.
WJZ is live in Southwest Baltimore with Chef Joseph Burton learning about their weekly chicken pot pie offer that customers can pre-order for pickup.
Maryland-native Duane Saunders Jr. joins us in studio to talk about his new company Waesse, LLC and how he was hired to make a video that is now on display at The Met in New York City.
Rohini Gupta joins us with a few book titles perfect for the upcoming fall season.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
The Baltimore Ravens could reportedly be without rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for several weeks after he fractured his wrist during Sunday's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jesse Minter couldn't have asked for much more out of his debut as coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
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.
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.
Coolest morning since June on Tuesday in Maryland
Another nice, fall-like day on Tuesday in Maryland
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cooler and sunnier weather on Monday in Maryland
Coolest morning since June on Tuesday in Maryland
Communities react to weekend shootings in Baltimore County
Appellate court denies Baltimore's request to pause inspector general lawsuit
Baltimore County police investigating weekend shootings that left 1 dead, 2 hurt
Anne Arundel 7-year-old reunites with first responders who saved his life