D.C.'s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom at earliest date in 20 years
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
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Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
The National Park Service is holding a free ticket lottery for those people who want to attend the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting, according to event staff.
National parks have been called "America's best idea," and on Thursday, they could end up being America's best bargain.
Three more historical sites in Maryland have been added to the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, lawmakers announced Wednesday.
The B&O Railroad museum was granted $200,000 to build out a permanent exhibit highlighting the journeys to freedom.
Morgan State University received another $500,000 grant from the National Park Service going towards rehabilitating and restoring the University's Memorial Chapel.
Four Maryland sites have been added by the National Park Service to the National Underground Railroad Network To Freedom, a program promoting locations associated with the routes and safe house enslaved people used in the 19th century to escape to freedom.
Defenders Day is the oldest holiday in Baltimore that celebrates those who successfully defended Fort McHenry from a British attack in 1814.
If you're planning to visit the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC over the next few weeks, make sure you're aware of certain limitations due to COVID-19.
National Park crews continue to try to move the body of a beached whale on Assateague Island.
The Washington Monument lights went out earlier Sunday night, and now the National Park Service is working to find out why.
The National Park Service and the U.S. Secret Service have closed the National Mall to the public starting at 11 a.m. Friday through Jan. 21.
Several Washington DC attractions along the National Mall, including tours of Washington Monument, are temporarily closed due "to credible threats to visitors and park resources" ahead of the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Looking for a stay-cation idea? You may want to head to a national park.
Protesters held a car caravan in south Baltimore Wednesday evening ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's Republican National Convention speech at Fort McHenry.
A portion of a park in northeast Washington, D.C., is closed after an unexploded World War I-era ordnance was found during construction work, the National Park Service said.
The National Park Service announced Monday it would be increasing access to the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore as Maryland begins to open following the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials with the National Park Service are concerned that visitors at Catoctin Mountain Park are not following social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors and area residents should check their local park's website for information on area closures.
The National Park Service said Monday it will plant a new National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse on Saturday.
A horse was struck and killed on Assateague Island early Sunday.
Senator Chris Van Hollen announced Friday that he secured a nearly $75 million increase in a program that can be used to support Baltimore Washington Parkway Repairs.
The National Park Service is reportedly diverting nearly $2.5 million, originally intended for parks across the country, for the celebration.
National Park rangers found a new little helper inside a pool in Catoctin Mountain Park.
A new foal was born on Assateague Island Friday.
A staff member at the Kerb Restaurant in Towson was assaulted Sunday, according to Baltimore County Police.
The Thanksgiving Holiday is just days away, and the Maryland State Highway Administration is expecting one of the busiest travel weekends on record.
Colder temperatures, gusty winds and a chance for rain and snow showers for Friday.
Howard County farms impacted by drought conditions in Maryland can apply for Drought Relief Grants, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said Wednesday.
UMBC's Battleground Exit Poll took a look at how Baltimore County voted in the 2024 election.
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could be taller when it is rebuilt, according to preliminary renderings from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA).
We're one month away from the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but Maryland could see its first winter weather as early as Friday, Nov. 22.
The Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board moved its meeting from in-person to virtual after community members threatened to protest.
Colder temperatures, gusty winds and a chance for rain and snow showers for Friday.
A staff member at the Kerb Restaurant in Towson was assaulted Sunday, according to Baltimore County Police.
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.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Dr. Kendall Moseley joins us with information on bone health and how aging can affect women's bone strength and loss.
Chef Jason Kaufman to talk about the company's restaurants which are offering an all-inclusive buffet style dinner with your choice of herb roasted turkey or orange glazed ham.
Vince Wilson with Poe’s Magic Theatre at the Lord Baltimore Hotel joins us in studio with some mind-blowing magic tricks that can be seen at his shows.
Dr. Dick Brown joins us in studio with a few pieces of his artwork to describe his process and share how he got started making art.
Former long-time Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Julian Reese had a double-double by the end of the first half and seven Maryland players finished in double-figure scoring in the Terrapins' 108-37 rout over winless Canisius on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday signed former All-Pro defensive back Desmond King to the practice squad.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
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.
Colder temperatures, gusty winds and a chance for rain and snow showers for Friday.
Seasonably cold through the end of the week. Temperatures in the 50's but will feel colder at times.
Damp and cold end to Maryland's week
Windy and wet weather to end week in Maryland
Clear and calm start with rain moving in around dinner time. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain at times.
Back-to-school resupply drive delivers at Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary
UMBC's Battleground Exit Poll took a look at how Baltimore County voted in the 2024 election.
The Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board moved an in-person meeting to an online format after community members threatened to protest.
A driver and a firefighter were injured after a tractor trailer overturned on I-295, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Winter weather is expected in Western Maryland on Friday, Nov. 22.