Chidi Onwuanibe 'carrying on a torch' by winning WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2024
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
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McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
The fire department is working to bridge the diversity gap by offering training to high schoolers, increasing their chance of joining the fire department after graduation.
The plan is to restore the historical Public School 103 on Division Street, which has sat vacant in the Upton community for decades.
Baltimore was home to Negro League baseball teams. Of the various teams, the Baltimore Black Sox are arguably the most well-known team.
Grab your popcorn, sit down and relax because this story goes beyond the big screen.
Playwright Lynn Nottage is the only woman in history to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama.
The keys to unlocking the doors of Black history may not rest in the pages of school history books, but rather in segregated schools made for Black children.
During the oppressive era of Jim Crow Laws, Black people were often excluded from public beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first African American history wax museum in the nation.
In August, AFRO newspaper will celebrate 132 years since John Murphy Sr. borrowed $200 from his wife Martha to buy and found Baltimore's Black newspaper.
As WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate a local artist who just painted a mural that pays tribute to hip-hop.
Sanaa Chege, a diver for Seneca Valley High School, has released "A Diver Like Me," a narrative drawn from her own journey in a sport where she often found herself as the only Black competitor at meets.
For more than 40 years, Chief Nurse Diane Johnson was the heartbeat of the hospital.
Motor House has become a space for local artists to create and share their art.
Mary Wilson worked at the Maryland Zoo for 38 years was one of the few people of color working in zoology and now her legacy lives on through this scholar program.
Black Acres Roastery is serving up more than just coffee.
In Baltimore, Waller Gallery features the work of local Black artists, and the impact it has on the community.
Morgan State University is home to Maryland's only four-year interior design program.
Naomi Winston has published a dozen coloring books since 2019 to help children see themselves and learn about others.
For over 30 years, we have asked Maryland high school students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
If you ask Tyrone "Muggsy Bogues," his long and prosperous NBA career was anything but an underdog story.
Amazon is donating thousands of dollars to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore.
Capping off Black History Month, the University of Maryland celebrated the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall.
A Baltimore woman started Deddle's Donuts with a food truck and a dream.
Harford County Public Schools are debating student safety and whether to close the doors on an elementary school while facing a massive budget shortfall of nearly $60 million for the 2026 fiscal year.
State's Attorney Bates said truancy is a key component of why teenagers and children find themselves in trouble.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts board of directors voted out CEO Rachel Graham Wednesday. The update came two weeks after Baltimore City board members made a vote to cut ties with the organization over financial troubles.
The Franciscan Center, a nonprofit ministry in Baltimore, is where students learn culinary and life skills through a free culinary training academy.
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.
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.
An audit conducted by the Department of Audits revealed issues with the Baltimore Safe Streets reimbursement process, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement said Wednesday.
Harford County Public Schools are debating student safety and whether to close the doors on an elementary school while facing a massive budget shortfall of nearly $60 million for the 2026 fiscal year.
State's Attorney Bates said truancy is a key component of why teenagers and children find themselves in trouble.
Pleas were made in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, explaining why funding for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction and Small Business Administration loans are critical.
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.
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.
Caite Debevec joins us from the museum with a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit and shares how it builds STEM skills in younger children.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to discuss America's newest favorite side dish, according to a recent survey.
Chef Mia Castro joins us with a delicious recipe for coquito french toast that can be served at any Thanksgiving brunch.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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."
Damp and cold end to Maryland's week
Windy and wet weather to end week in Maryland
Much-needed rain arrives tonight...windy & colder to end the week.
Clear and calm start with rain moving in around dinner time. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain at times.
Breezy, wet and cooler by late week in Maryland
Damp and cold end to Maryland's week
BOPA CEO ousted after city ends contract, financial troubles
I-95 shooting suspect targeted co-worker, documents say
Man's body found in trash can in SW Baltimore, police say
Harford County schools face $60 million budget shortfall, superintendent says