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.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect Thursday and Friday for heat and bad air quality. Saturday for strong storms
A total of $2 million is going to 69 nonprofits in Anne Arundel County.
The Maryland health department said that people who visited the Carroll Hospital Center Emergency Department waiting room in Westminster between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 13 may have been exposed.
The families of the two people killed during the mass shooting at a block party in South Baltimore three years ago are suing the Housing Authority of Baltimore City.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said ineffective responses to multiple calls about a suspected gas leak led to a 2024 house explosion in Harford County, which killed the homeowner and a contractor.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland. The crash was recorded on video.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect Thursday and Friday for heat and bad air quality. Saturday for strong storms
A man attempted to rob a Beltsville bank with a kitten he stole just minutes before.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
Magdalena, the signature restaurant at The Ivy Hotel, has just launched Hollywood in Baltimore — a cocktail collection created by mixologist Max Burge that pays homage to the iconic films that called our city home.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect Thursday and Friday for heat and bad air quality. Saturday for strong storms
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Heat, poor air quality linger in Maryland through Friday
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The driver was the only person hurt in the crash. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Families sue Baltimore housing authority over Brooklyn Homes mass shooting
Tractor-trailer goes off road, slams into Dundalk homes