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Baltimore Mourns Loss Of Herman Williams, City's First Black Fire Chief
The Baltimore City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Herman Williams, Jr., the city's first African-American fire chief.
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The Baltimore City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Herman Williams, Jr., the city's first African-American fire chief.
Two people were hurt after a car barreled into a Baltimore County home Monday morning and exploded, authorities said.
Former Republican Anne Arundel County executive and entrepreneur Laura Neuman announced her bid for Maryland governor as a Democrat on Monday.
Maryland lawmakers will be gathering for their annual 90-day legislative session this week with an enormous budget surplus, while legalizing recreational marijuana, battling COVID-19 and measures to address climate change will be among the major issues before them in an election year.
The Baltimore City Health Department is partnering with the Mayors Office and the Office of Performance and Innovation to air a COVID-19 vaccine awareness PSA as part of the Baltimore vs. COVID Campaign.
In their first month of operation, sportsbooks at five Maryland casinos contributed $469,297 to the state's coffers, Maryland Lottery and Gaming said Monday.
Attorney General Frosh announced his priority legislation for the 2022 General Assembly session on Monday.
January is Radon Gas Awareness Month and the Maryland Department of the Environment is working to educate Maryland residents on the dangers of poisonous gas with variety of activities.
Towson University is mandating COVID-19 booster shots for all students, staff and faculty who are eligible to receive them.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration's (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office is currently accepting applications for traffic safety program and project grants.
The Maryland Department of Commerce approved the designation of a new Enterprise Zone in Kent County on Monday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employers (AFSCME) is speaking today on growing concerns about the dangerous conditions inside Maryland State Correctional Facilities.
More than 12,000 Marylanders have died since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the state health department.
We'll be dealing with cold weather on Monday and Tuesday, but things will warm up later in the week.
Students in Baltimore County won't be in school to start the week.
A Baltimore Gas and Electric contractor and a 73-year-old man believed to be a homeowner died in an apparent house explosion Sunday morning in Harford County
A 66-year-old man was arrested for setting a fire outside of the Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore Police said.
A woman died when a tree fell on the vehicle she was driving Sunday evening in Ellicott City.
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.
Baltimore City Police released body cam footage showing the moments that led to three officers shooting and killing a 17-year-old on Monday night.
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.
Bully Boss Burgers visited WJZ at 9 to show some of their delicious burgers and sub options.
Showers to to heavy rain with potential for flooding and isolated tornadoes into Friday AM
Chef Adibe visits WJZ at 9 to talk about her new restaurant Oleum
The series kicks off on August 7th, 2024, in honor of owner Patrick Dahlgren, who began chemotherapy treatments after recently being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month runs from August 2nd-August 31st. The month long celebration of plant-based eating provides the opportunity for vegan as well as omnivorous eaters to try plant-based dishes from eateries across the Baltimore/DC Metro area .
The Baltimore Ravens returned to the practice field Sunday two days following their first preseason game.
Anthony Santander's solo home run provided the Baltimore Orioles with their only run in their 2-1 loss Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
Given a second chance after a Baltimore fumble, Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Friday night.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Harris is expected to campaign with her newly announced running mate in battleground states on Tuesday.
Harris plans to campaign with her running mate in battlegrounds states this week.
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 4. Harris campaign says she will keep to ABC News plan.
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.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Nice Maryland summer week ahead
Expect refreshing and comfortable weather tonight. We enjoy a nice summer week ahead with sunshine through Thursday
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Nice Maryland summer week ahead
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott marries in small ceremony
Maryland community rattled by deadly house explosion
A sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Man arrested for setting fire outside Jewish Museum of Maryland