Festival Of Trees Kicks Off At Timonium Fairgrounds
The box stores may have been the most popular destination for many Friday, but --the Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees at the Fairgrounds had to be a close second.
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The box stores may have been the most popular destination for many Friday, but --the Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees at the Fairgrounds had to be a close second.
Santa's Elves are out in Baltimore County, and it's all about helping others during the holidays.
It's one of the most popular attractions during Baltimore's holiday season. The 23rd annual Festival of Trees gets underway Friday in Timonium.
Baltimore is asking for the donation of a large evergreen tree for this year's holiday display at City Hall. The city is asking for a spruce or fir tree 25 to 35 feet tall with symmetrical branches and no large holes or gaps.
With most of the remaining leaves on the trees blown away during Superstorm Sandy, and the pumpkins all carved, farms are preparing for another holiday: Christmas.
The Inner Harbor is kicking off the holidays. It's a Waterfront Life is now underway. It's an effort to promote downtown Baltimore and holiday shopping with various street performers, family friendly events—and, of course, Santa!
One of the most anticipated events that kicks off the holiday season is right around the corner. The Festival of Trees starts the day after Thanksgiving.
If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.
As the Christmas season winds down, the Department of Public Works is reminding Baltimore residents to recycle gift wrapping paper and Christmas trees.
It's one of the top five days of the year for mall traffic. And the number of people returning gifts is on the rise too.
If we can't get a white Christmas, today is a good alternative. We topped out at 48 degrees, above the average of 43, with a lot of sunshine.
You don't have to be a Christian to take part in the holiday. Over the last few years, more and more Jewish people are joining a growing Christmas day tradition.
Families all over Baltimore celebrated Christmas at churches across the city.
Besides shopping, many Maryland families are celebrating Christmas eve at church.
Right now, the holiday hustle is in full swing. Last-minute shoppers are up against the clock trying to get ready for Christmas.
"Madonna of the Candelabra"-- housed at Baltimore's Walters Art Museum-- has been named an official Christmas stamp for 2011 and 2012.
Now that its obvious that there will not be a storm impacting the region during the upcoming Christmas holiday weekend, the sky cover and temperature forecasts are all that are left to challenge us.
As we approach Christmas, you may be expecting the last few gifts to soon arrive at your door. If so, Howard County police have a warning for you.
Stealing Christmas right off your front porch! Police say a holiday thief may be targeting your presents.
Ravens fans are hoping for a win this Christmas Eve. But what does the holiday mean for the coaches and players?
Once all of the holiday gifts have been opened and enjoyed, Baltimore city officials are reminding residents that they can recycle much of the wrapping, boxes, Styrofoam, and even those old electronics that are being replaced by this year's gifts.
Supporting the men and women of the sea is the mission of the Baltimore International Seafarers' Center.
An Italian Renaissance painting by Raphael hanging in Baltimore's Walters Art Museum has been chosen by the U.S. Postal Service as its official Christmas stamp.
It's an early Christmas for dozens of Baltimore-area families as several Good Samaritans have paid off their layaway bills.
The $53 million development includes 150 brand-new modern, affordable, and workforce rental homes.
New affordable housing will replace an old, trouble-some hotel near where a mass shooting and crash happened on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that left nine injured and one killed in Towson, Baltimore County officials announced.
A deal has been reached in a federal spending package that would include the full cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and avert a government shutdown.
A Baltimore County man with ties to one of the area's most famous cookies is facing serious child pornography charges.
Governor Wes Moore has announced $129.5 million in funding for seven community revitalization projects in Maryland. Several of those projects will directly impact Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
A deal has been reached in a federal spending package that would include the full cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and avert a government shutdown.
A Baltimore County man with ties to one of the area's most famous cookies is facing serious child pornography charges.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Arctic front arrives Saturday with the coldest air of the season lasting through early next week.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania. He faces four new federal charges.
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.
Derek Cooper joins us from the museum to share what children and parents can expect at this year's Noontime New Year celebration event.
Dr. Asha Patton-Smith talks with us about managing winter break screen times and how parents can create a healthy balance.
Owner and founder Pinky Cole-Hayes joins us to talk about her big Baltimore Homecoming with the long-awaited grand opening celebration of Slutty Vegan at the Baltimore Peninsula.
Owner Eunie Cho shares her story on how she got started and what makes permanent jewelry the hottest keepsake.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to share a story about a unique gift he received one year and how it has become a yearly tradition.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through the spring.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
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.
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.
Cold blast expected to hit Maryland this weekend
A significant drop in temperatures is expected as we head into the weekend. The much-advertised Arctic blast is still on track to arrive Saturday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for Saturday, Sunday and Monday in anticipation of the bitter cold temperatures.
Arctic front arrives Saturday with the coldest air of the season lasting through early next week.
Gusty chilly weather for Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low 40's. Chance for show and rain showers Friday morning.
Maryland temperatures to plummet through the weekend
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