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Democrats Disrupt House, Stage Protest Over Guns
A passionate plea from Democrats has turned into a sit-in on the House floor.
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A passionate plea from Democrats has turned into a sit-in on the House floor.
Opponents of President Barack Obama's nuclear pact with Iran tried turning up the heat this week on undecided Senate Democrat Jon Tester with a TV ad saying politician like him would have "blood on their hands" if they supported the deal. But the burly Montanan came out in favor, the latest of a string of Democrats to shrug off ad campaigns from opposition groups.
Election officials say the number of unaffiliated voters in Maryland has been growing.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley hung out at a local bar Friday night and Hillary Rodham Clinton visited a house party Saturday afternoon. But they may have to keep wooing for a while. The neighbors are split among the candidates or undecided.
The Maryland Democratic Party has named a new interim executive director.
Senators of both parties worked Wednesday to revive trade legislation that's a top priority for President Barack Obama, a day after Obama's fellow Democrats repudiated him nearly unanimously on the issue.
Two Democratic senators want to terminate legislation approving the use of military force against perpetrators of the Sept. 11 attacks -- effective in three years.
Maryland lawmakers will be wrestling not only with spending proposals from the new governor, but also tax cuts.
President Barack Obama is in Baltimore for a meeting with Senate Democrats, but he also made time to talk to three working women about working families.
Congressional Maryland Democrats met Monday to discuss the political aftershocks of the election that resulted in the party losing control of the U.S. Senate and the Maryland governor's office.
We are now less than two weeks away from election day. Early voting starts Thursday, and the state's congressional delegation is encouraging Maryland voters to protect their rights.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is set to visit Iowa this weekend to help Democratic candidates.
Maryland Democrats and Republicans were equally unenthusiastic about voting in June's primary, a fact that has the gubernatorial campaigns of Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Republican Larry Hogan focusing on boosting turnout in November.
A Maryland congressman makes a case for suing the president. Republican Andy Harris talked to WJZ about his vote in favor of taking President Obama to court.
The Maryland Democratic Party has filed a complaint against Republican Larry Hogan's campaign for governor, but the campaign says it's groundless.
D. Bruce Poole, a Hagerstown attorney and former Democratic majority leader in the Maryland General Assembly, is leading a statewide fundraising effort to help Democrats get elected to the House of Delegates.
When Republican Larry Hogan served as former Gov. Robert Ehrlich's appointments secretary, a big part of his job involved working with Democrats in the Maryland General Assembly on executive branch appointments. He wants to do it again -- this time, as governor.
Former governor Harry Hughes has endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown's Democratic primary bid for governor, saying Brown's record shows that he will work to protect the environment.
Candidates in the governor's race in Maryland are due to release updated campaign finance reports after the Memorial Day holiday.
The Maryland Democratic Party is holding its annual fundraising gala.
Democrats together in the same place at the same time. Maryland voters witness the first televised exchange between leading contenders in the state's gubernatorial primary.
Candidates in Maryland's Democratic primary are scheduled to debate at the University of Maryland.
The primary election is right around the corner, and more than half of the state's voters either are not thinking or do not care about who will lead the state of Maryland.
All three Democratic candidates in the governor's race agree Maryland's economic policies need work, but they disagree sharply about how much.
Two of the Maryland House's more liberal Democrats are pushing for new protections against foreclosures: a six-month freeze on foreclosures and a ban on deficiency judgments.
Fourth of July celebrations will kick off tomorrow, but state troopers are worried about drunk drivers crowding the roads.
Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings, and Anthony Santander drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning RBI single as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
If you participated in the Juneteenth weekend fun at AFRAM, you might have taken a picture with WJZ in front of our green screen.
Another round of sunshine is on deck today as humidity levels climb ahead of a hot, sticky and stormy Independence Day.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, a native of the Baltimore area, will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
A large cargo ship lost engine power attempting to leave the Port of Baltimore on Monday and had to return for repairs, the Maryland Port Administration confirmed.
Heat, humidity and scattered storm chances return for the 4th of July holiday.
Fourth of July celebrations will kick off tomorrow, but state troopers are worried about drunk drivers crowding the roads.
Here's a list of 4th of July Fireworks shows in the Baltimore region this year.
Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings, and Anthony Santander drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning RBI single as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
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.
The Brooklyn Homes community came together to mourn and heal one year after Baltimore's worst mass shooting.
A Baltimore City high school teacher is charged with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl who lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents.
A new law in Maryland makes it easier for adults to order alcohol for delivery from the comfort of their homes.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
The festival will feature music, food trucks, activities and the launch of three art-based projects by the Youth Resiliency Institute
There are two of BSO’s Star-Spangled Celebration concerts this year. One in Oregon Ridge Park, and another in Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Meghan's picks include "Queenie," "Hip Hop is History," and "Summer is Here."
Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest will be at the B&O Railroad Museum on July 20, and tickets are selling fast
Join Bilal for a special July 4th edition of Jazzy Summer Nights. After his performance stay for a fireworks show and the sounds of DJ Jay Claxton and the Bearded Drummer.
Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings, and Anthony Santander drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning RBI single as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, a native of the Baltimore area, will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson struck out four times and had his on-base streak end at 36 games in their 11-2 loss against the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles slugger Gunnar Henderson has entered the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
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 University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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 CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Communities large and small are hosting festivities and Baltimore, a city rich with American history, is celebrating the Fourth of July in style.
Here's a list of 4th of July Fireworks shows in the Baltimore region this year.
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In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
WJZ legend Denise Koch will receive the 2024 Board of Governors Award on Saturday at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony in Maryland.
The return of high heat and humidity will begin Wednesday and last through the holiday weekend, bringing chances for showers and storms.
Humidity creeps up in Maryland
Return of high heat and humidity in Maryland
Hot and humid return to Maryland with storm chances
You may want long sleeves or even a light jacket as you head out the door this morning. Our Tuesday is starting off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Fourth of July celebrations will kick off tomorrow, and state troopers are on alert for drunk drivers hitting the roads.
The return of high heat and humidity will begin Wednesday and last through the holiday weekend, bringing chances for showers and storms.
Humidity creeps up in Maryland
Community comes together a year after Baltimore's mass shooting
Cargo ship lost engine power shortly after leaving Port of Baltimore