US Has Been Undercounting People Living In Poverty, Hopkins Economist Says
The U.S. has been undercounting the number of Americans living in poverty by millions, according to a Johns Hopkins economist.
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The U.S. has been undercounting the number of Americans living in poverty by millions, according to a Johns Hopkins economist.
A driver was hospitalized Friday morning following a crash in Havre de Grace, authorities said.
A 25-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday night following a shooting in northeast Baltimore, authorities said.
Empathy is not a quality many Republican senators want to see in the next Supreme Court justice.
A student was arrested Thursday after a loaded handgun was recovered at a Baltimore high school, authorities said.
The diocese created the fund in September 2020 to support groups that will work to restore African-American communities.
Pointing to "out of control" gun violence in Baltimore City, Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced three spending initiatives he said would help combat crime and mitigate its effects on victims.
Campaign donations made in the name of Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's late grandfather were contributed to Mosby's and her husband's campaigns in 2017 and 2021, state elections data shows.
Smith was last seen on the 6100 Block of Chinquapin Parkway wearing a black jean jacket, a yellow shirt, khaki pants and white shoes.
A Hanover man opened fire at Secret Service security guards last year, the U.S. attorney's office said.
At the scene of the most recent mass shooting in the city, the intersection of Liberty Heights Avenue and Gwynn Oak Avenue, there are mixed reactions on the plan for the money.
In February, a federal judge threw the county's earlier map out and ordered the county to draw new districts that comply with the Voting Rights Act
Heavy Seas Beer is releasing a new beer to raise money for humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine, and they're using a recipe from a brewery based in the country to do it.
The Baltimore City Health Department on Thursday unveiled an update to its COVID-19 dashboard, based on feedback from the community and public health experts.
Police found 28-year-old David Mackall Jr. shot in the torso and the head in West Baltimore on May 29, 2019.
Baltimore City Inspector General said the Department of Public Works underreported heat-related illnesses from January 2021 to 2024.
DPW held the first of three informational meetings scheduled this year to provide updates about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Consent Decree.
A 30-year-old woman who was shot and killed in Glen Burnie Tuesday night is described by her father as a loving mother and a hard-working nurse.
The family of a 12-year-old girl who said she was molested by a former Baltimore City police officer at his wife's daycare in Owings Mills took the stand at his trial Wednesday.
Joel Biermann, the former mayor of University Park in Prince George's County, is being held without bond on 28 charges in a child exploitation investigation.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
The 11th annual Oyfest is taking place Saturday November 2nd at Union Craft Brewery. Tickets are on sale now.
Vince Wilson joins us to share some spooky sightings and stories from the 19th floor, which can be experienced in the hotel's ghost tours.
It's Wednesday so we are hanging with Huber and we are discussing the best and worst candies when trick or treating.
The Hampden community is hosting their annual event Thursday along 36th street. This year's "Trick, Treat, or Donate” component to help support those affected in the Hampden community by the Keswick Fire a couple weeks ago.
Steve Ray joins us with a musical performance from the show and some sneak peaks on what we can expect from the show.
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is one of nine semifinalists for possible enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 as a contributor.
Johnson, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens from the Carolina Panthers, joined his new team at practice in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
The Baltimore defense has had its problems this season, but the Ravens always seemed to come up with a big play or turnover when they needed to.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Carolina Panthers, the Ravens announced on Tuesday.
At Chick & Ruth's Deli in downtown Annapolis, lunch is sometimes served with a side of politics.
Baltimore City voters will be casting their ballots to decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
As we enter the final stretch to a historic election day, WJZ was interested in how voters felt about the candidates and important issues on the ballot.
Question H asks Baltimore City voters if the council should be reduced from 14 members to eight.
Maryland voters will soon be able to cast their ballots on important issues and leadership positions.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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 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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Warm Halloween in Maryland
Warm and breezy for Halloween in Maryland
Unseasonable warmth will be around through Halloween, so trick-or-treaters will not need jackets Thursday evening.
A lovely stretch of weather begins Wednesday into the weekend. Chance of showers Friday afternoon.
Major warmup begins Wednesday in Maryland
Warm Halloween in Maryland
Baltimore DPW operating at "historic" levels of wastewater treatment
Former mayor in Prince George's County arrested on child porn charges
WJZ's Nicky Zizaza walks women through breast cancer screening process
Family of DPW worker reacts to report of omitting heat-related illnesses