Maryland expected to see busy year-end holiday travel period. Here's what to know.
More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA.
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Retailers rally against beer and wine sales in grocery stores
Retailers rally against beer and wine sales in grocery stores
BWI flyers see fairly low wait times despite busy year-end travel period
BWI flyers see fairly low wait times despite busy year-end travel period
Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 d
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Maryland expected to see busy year-end holiday travel period. Here's what to know.
More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA.
House passes bill to avoid consequential government shutdown
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Maryland Weather: Coldest air of the season arrives this weekend
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflects on first year, vows to keep team in Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Retailers rally against beer and wine sales in grocery stores
Local retailers in Maryland push back against lifting the ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores.
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Steelers have won a lot in Baltimore recently. A victory there this week gives them AFC North title
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
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Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
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Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 d
Chief meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 12/20/2024
Coldest air of the season arrives in Maryland for the weekend
Rain showers and snow flurries that impacted the area throughout the late morning and afternoon on Friday will gradually end by this evening. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Maryland Weather: Coldest air of the season arrives this weekend
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Brace for extreme cold weather, wind gusts and low temperatures
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
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Three courthouses in Downtown Baltimore closed to address presence of Legionella bacteria
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Florida man extradited to Maryland, held without bond for Frederick County double murder
Retailers rally against beer and wine sales in grocery stores
Retailers rally against beer and wine sales in grocery stores
BWI flyers see fairly low wait times despite busy year-end travel period
BWI flyers see fairly low wait times despite busy year-end travel period
Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 d
Chief meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 12/20/2024