“Pistachio Tide” lingers in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor as sulphur bacteria leads to rotten egg s
A “Pistachio Tide” is lingering in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor as sulphur bacteria cause a rotten egg smell.
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A “Pistachio Tide” is lingering in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor as sulphur bacteria cause a rotten egg smell.
A new report found that the ground where the California wildfires raged may be toxic.
The 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill in Baltimore could have long-term impacts on animals and the environment, advocates said. The fuel came from a leak at a Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Nearly 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Baltimore's Inner Harbor Wednesday, prompting clean-up efforts. The spill was linked to a Johns Hopkins facility. Crews are using absorbent material and skimmers to contain the fuel and minimize environmental impacts.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
Hammerhead worms are believed to have been introduced in the U.S. in 1891 through infested plants and soil.
Park Heights was just one of several communities in the city where more than 200 volunteers did their part to improve the town.
Join On the Dot for a road trip into the realm of climate change and explore its impact on the Earth.
Maryland Public Television is set to air a documentary, "Eatin' Blue Catfish," on April 20 at 8 p.m. as part of its Chesapeake Bay Week, and Chef Zack Mills is advocating for tasting a trophy fish that was introduced in bay waters for recreation during the 1970s.
Reports of a powder in the air and on some vehicles in Maryland, northern Virginia and West Virginia have prompted an investigation by state environment officials in at least one state.
If you're in need of some new appliances, then this three-day weekend is the perfect time to buy them.
As temperatures plunge and area waterways get icy, the Eddie Somers ice breaker is ready for action.
If you live in Baltimore County, then you may need to start bringing your own bags when you go grocery shopping
Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka, District 2, said in a Facebook post that he was proud to sponsor the Bring Your Own Bag Act alongside council co-sponsors Mike Ertel and David Marks.
They look like scruffy, oversize rats armed with large, beaver-like orange teeth and flat noses. They're called nutria, and they've ravaged thousands of acres of marshland on the Delmarva Peninsula that stretches along the coasts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
What tricolor bats lack in size, they make up for in their important role in insect control and pollination. But their survival is being threatened by biological and environmental factors.
One driver is dead, and another is injured after a crash that shut down Interstate 95 South in Howard County Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
People gathered in Howard County on Sunday, chanting and holding signs, protesting against immigration enforcement agents.
A young 32-foot humpback whale washed up on shore along the Delaware coast last week after it may have been struck by a large ship, according to the MERR Institute, a rescue and care facility for marine mammals in Lewes, Delaware.
One driver is dead, and another is injured after a crash that shut down Interstate 95 South in Howard County Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
A person who was infected with measles traveled through Maryland last week, the state Department of Health warned.
A Baltimore community walked on Sunday in memory of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed last month in the Morrell Park neighborhood.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
Owner Betsy Wendell, of Octavia Boutique at the Village of Cross Keys, shares some of the top trends styling for 2026.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute shares invaluable tips for navigating the complex emotions and stress that often accompany medical appointments.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 1/10/2026
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/9/2026
Maryland will see some wet weather on Friday night and Saturday following spring-like weather this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has the latest on the measles warning in Maryland.
Several Baltimore County businesses broken into Sunday morning
Baltimore community holds walk and vigil for 14-year-old homicide victim
Demonstrators in Howard County protest against ICE