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Baltimore County swore in their first Black fire chief this past year, equipping diversity as a tool for leadership.
WJZ celebrated Black History Month 2025 with a lineup of inspirational stories on legends and leaders in Maryland.
Preserving history through art is the theme of "Sacred Spaces," a new exhibit at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis.
The Black-owned business is a coffee shop by day and cocktail lounge by night.
In Blandair Regional Park, there's a building that used to be the home of enslaved African Americans that was first built in the 1800s. The county wants to fix it up and learn more about it.
Tyler Perry's most-watched Netflix film has revealed the hidden history of WWII's only all-black, all-woman battalion with Maryland ties.
The Six Triple Eight, a military battalion made up of 855 Black women during World War II, included 19 from Maryland.
The desegregation of schools was especially challenging in Harford County.
Tina Harris remembers the day her grandmother, Mary Armwood, told her about Maryland's last documented lynching victim: George Armwood.
For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
In the 1950s and 60s, WANN Radio in Annapolis became a beacon for Black listeners by playing music and broadcasting voices that other mainstream stations ignored.
Binti Circle is a support network that reaches out to Black women who are caregivers.
Baltimore County native Benjamin Banneker's contributions to Black history are stories of resilience, activism, and ingenuity.
For 40 years, VInce Leggett worked to preserve the legacy of Black watermen through his growing foundation.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture announced a new exhibition in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture announced a new exhibition in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
For many, homeownership feels like a distant dream, but one organization is reshaping lives and communities to restore neighborhoods and build brighter futures.
For many years, Juanita Jackson Mitchell's law office sat on the corner of Druid Hill Avenue, the 1200 block.
PS 103 on Division Street is remembered as the elementary school Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall attended more than 100 years ago.
A small Black community in Anne Arundel County goes back to the 1800s. Wilsontown, in Odenton, was where Quakers and freed slaves worked and lived together.
Sitting on the corner of Rolling and Dogwood roads in Windsor Mill is a little building called Emmarts United Methodist Church.
Princeton Sports, a Baltimore-based, family-owned business, will be closing its doors after 89 years in the community, owners Paul and Alan Davis said Monday.
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called President Trump's imposed blanket 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico "deeply problematic" for the Port of Baltimore.
A Baltimore County man is facing charges for setting his semi-truck on fire on I-68 in Allegany County, Maryland, according to the State's Fire Marshal's Office.
Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson has a mild right intercoastal strain, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.
Lansdowne High School students returned to the classroom on Wednesday, a day after a 16-year-old was shot and killed after being chased by a gunman onto the school's campus.
Joppatowne High School in Harford County will have an extra day in June to make up for a school closure following a faculty member's death.
According to the OIG, issues with work culture, employee safety, and maintenance have persisted at DPW for the "last decade."
Maryland leaders want to ban semi-automatic weapons that can be made fully-automatic with "switches", or auto-sear attachments.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called President Trump's imposed blanket 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico "deeply problematic" for the Port of Baltimore.
Lansdowne High School students returned to the classroom on Wednesday, a day after a 16-year-old was shot and killed after being chased by a gunman onto the school's campus.
Joppatowne High School in Harford County will have an extra day in June to make up for a school closure following a faculty member's death.
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.
Steve Huber gives us his two biggest Spring Forward pet peeves! ... spoiler alert, it's not losing an hour of sleep!
Joseph Papa, President of SIAB and Larry Noto, Co-Chair, Galbani Maryland Italian Festival join us to talk about the third year of the festival, the new venue, and where to buy tickets.
Dr. Kira joins us in studio to talk about discuss tooth decay and how to prevent it.
Executive Directors, Madeline Rosewag and Jolene Williams join us to talk about the mission of the school and how they hope to integrate academic and life skills curriculum, individualized learning plans, and daily therapeutic support services to prepare students for independent living and future success.
Alexus Davila is live with Kate Walsh Little, Govan's librarian, about the importance of reading inside and outside of schools and how they are celebrating all week.
Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson has a mild right intercoastal strain, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.
There is a new power hitter in Baltimore.
Mount Carmel, ranked No. 1 in the country, secured its first-ever Baltimore Catholic League championship on Monday.
Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista pitched a perfect inning on Monday in his first big-league game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
Gervonta Davis (30-0-1) held onto his belt when he and Roach fought to a majority draw.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
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.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
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 on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Windy, cool Thursday, but warmup ahead in Maryland
Maryland storms taper off this evening
Storm chances end this evening with breezy conditions continuing into Thursday.
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will cross the Baltimore area between noon and 5 p.m. Wednesday. Any storm could have damaging winds.
The big weather stories over the next couple of days will be strong winds and the threat of severe weather from Wednesday into Thursday. A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Wednesday due to the potential for strong to severe storms in the afternoon. Winds will increase throughout the morning and afternoon, blowing from the south with frequent gusts over 40 mph possible.
Windy, cool Thursday, but warmup ahead in Maryland
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Windy and cooler Thursday in Maryland
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