Mario, Charlie Wilson, The Lox to headline Baltimore's 50th AFRAM festival
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the star-studded performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the star-studded performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
If you had your picture taken at the WJZ greenscreen during Baltimore's 2025 AFRAM Festival, you can find and download your pictures below:
Visitors flocked to Baltimore's Druid Hill Park for the 49th annual AFRAM Festival. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast.
Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
AFRAM will take place in Baltimore, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment.
Hot weather and humidity are expected in Baltimore during the AFRAM Festival.
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and city leaders on Tuesday announced the entertainment and performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
If you participated in the Juneteenth weekend fun at AFRAM, you might have taken a picture with WJZ in front of our green screen.
Check out these shots from the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM Festival!
Baltimore AFRAM organizers anticipate bigger, better festival celebrating African-American heritage
Several artists sat down with WJZ to reflect on their performances during the 2025 AFRAM Festival in Baltimore.
Singer Amerie discusses her latest novel and her links to Maryland after performing at the 2025 AFRAM Festival in Baltimore.
UK rapper Stefflon Don joins WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizazza after her first time performing in Baltimore for AFRAM 2025.
WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizaza had an opportunity to interview the multi-platinum hip-hop rapper Juvenile just ahead of his 2025 AFRAM performance.
Singer-songwriter VEDO sits down with Nicky Zizaza and Rick Ritter following his 2025 AFRAM performance in Baltimore.
Janet Currie, President, Greater Maryland Market, Bank of America, and Nicole Green, Recreation & Parks Deputy Director talk about all the different ways you can volunteer at this year's festival.
Kristina Gilchrist, Director of Communications and Engagement from the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family and Success, talks about AFRAM as a kid-friendly event, including sensory support features and activities.
Singer Mya speaks with WJZ after AFRAM performance
Alex Isley sat down for an interview with WJZ's Vic Carter after her performance at the 2024 AFRAM Festival
We are joined in studio by the Cane Collective to see what drinks they will be preparing at AFRAM.
WJZ checks out The Sacred Space, a holistic store in Hampden that will be participating in AFRAM.
Linzy Jackson, AFRAM Festival's producer, has tips on what to be ready for at AFRAM.
Library staff will select a visual artist from among the contenders to work as an independent contractor.
Art and culture are innate in the Black community, particularly in Baltimore.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
A D.C. man has been convicted for his role in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University.
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
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.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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."
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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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.
Much warmer - and slightly more humid - air settles in to end the weekend and the first half of the work week.
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/15/2026
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Thousands packed Laurel Park to watch Napoleon Solo take the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren has more.
Jason Garcia and his mom, Lissette, graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus together on Thursday. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has the story.
Baltimore native, Arthur Lewis Jr., shares his journey to founding a local youth nonprofit, Team of We Happyville.
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend