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Baltimore celebrates historic 20% drop in homicides even as gun violence remains high
Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the first time in nearly a decade.
As law enforcement agencies across the country pursue reform measures, the Baltimore Police Department is requiring its members to complete a program on emotional regulation that teaches them the basics of brain science by examining the relationship between thoughts, feelings and actions.
The Baltimore Police Department on Friday announced that it had promoted several officers, including one who was thrust into the spotlight in 2015 after a man died while in police custody.
The cycle of violence in Baltimore has shown no signs of ceasing but the cast of Redemption's Last Call: The Reboot hopes their play can help turn the tide.
When you're walking around Baltimore with Devin Allen, you can't help but see things differently.
Baltimore City has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by business owners whose businesses were damaged during the unrest that ensued in the wake of the 2015 death of Freddie Gray.
Hosted by anchors Vic Carter and Rick Ritter, this town hall brings together a panel of community leaders for a candid conversation about race and its impact on our daily lives.
The Coppin State Development Foundation announced that they have created a $25,000 scholarship in the memory of Freddie Gray.
New details are emerging in court documents surrounding how Baltimore City officials responded to the 2015 unrest following the death of Freddie Gray.
The Republican Maryland governor also is eyeing a White House Run in 2024.
The days after Freddie Gray's death are the focus of a new book by author Wes Moore and journalist and co-author Erica Green.
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis drew comparisons to the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, but Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he doesn't believe it's a fair comparison.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby defended her decision to quickly charge the officers involved in the Freddie Gray case after Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, who is handling the George Floyd investigation in Minnesota, drew comparisons between the two cases.
This week marks five years since the uprising in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's funeral.
A new class of recruits for the Baltimore Police Department met their soon-to-be boss Monday afternoon.
In a series of tweets from 2015 during the Baltimore uprising following Freddie Gray's death in police custody, Trump said that then-President Barack Obama wasn't doing enough to fix the city.
The department said the campaign is designed to attract a more diverse group of officers from within the city in addition to increased recruiting for its updated cadet program.
Juan Grant was shot to death Saturday.
Retired Baltimore Sergeant Keith Gladstone has been indicted and faces federal charges that he planted a BB gun on a man and asked witnesses to lie.
As of Monday morning, there have been 297 murders this year.
The Supreme Court's decision leaves intact a May decision by a federal appeals court that blocked the officers' suit on the grounds that prosecutors have immunity from such charges.
Five of the police officers charged in the death of a black man who suffered a fatal spine injury while in custody are appealing a lawsuit against Baltimore's top prosecutor.
A federal appeals court has blocked a lawsuit against the Baltimore state's attorney filed by officers who say she maliciously prosecuted them in the death of a black man who suffered a fatal spinal injury in custody.
Fifty years ago this month, the fight for equality took over the street of Baltimore during an uprising that killed six, injured hundreds more and left $12 million in damages.
Maryland National Guard officials have acknowledged hundreds of rounds of ammunition distributed during unrest in Baltimore can't be accounted for.
Howard County's new school superintendent has spent the summer ironing out the school district's transportation plan to avoid a similar bus crisis that kicked off last school year.
Convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'Little Black Book' is up for auction in Maryland, according to the Alexander Historical Auctions
A firm will be reviewing safety practices at the Baltimore Department of Public Works, the Mayor's Office announced Friday.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team has flagged Saturday and Sunday as potential Alert Days due to the potential for strong to severe storms.
A teen who pleaded guilty to pulling a gun on a 14-year-old boy on a school bus in Prince George's County will be sentenced today.
Victor Martinez Hernandez was taken into custody in June at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Baltimore police continue to lose officers despite major incentives to recruit and retain them, and that is the top concern of the judge overseeing reforms in the department.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team has flagged Saturday and Sunday as potential Alert Days due to the potential for strong to severe storms.
A teen who pleaded guilty to pulling a gun on a 14-year-old boy on a school bus in Prince George's County will be sentenced today.
Russian/American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, a ballerina who has ties to Maryland, was handed a 12-year prison sentence for treason in Russia.
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.
Marty Bass is live in Middle Branch Park bouncing around with Big Bounce America.
Nancy Trice, General Manager and Co owner of Gunther & Co. highlights their Fried Chicken Sundays and some other delicious dishes and drinks.
Owners KaTrina Jones and Montrae Jones join us to share some of their delicious sundaes and milkshakes.
Blonka Mack stops by to talk about her 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour, the Book Of Keyz College readiness book, and how she is making a difference in Baltimore.
Dr. Christina Brown talks about local back to school events, why childhood vaccinations are important, and other health tips as children return to school.
Tucker made 32-of-37 field goals last season. Four of those misses were from 50-plus and the other was from 40-plus. He has a career 90.2 field goal percentage.
Zach Eflin pitched six impressive innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered in Baltimore's 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Baltimore Orioles fans will get to listen to Kevin Brown's play-by-play on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network for years to come.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer in the first, Dean Kremer stopped a four-start losing streak and the Baltimore Orioles salvaged a split of their two-game series against Washington with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Orioles stopped by the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Wednesday to check out their sports counterparts, the Baltimore Ravens.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Harris is expected to campaign with her newly announced running mate in battleground states on Tuesday.
Harris plans to campaign with her running mate in battlegrounds states this week.
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.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
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 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 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.
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.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Heat continues today with showers & storms possible tonight and through the weekend
Hot temperatures in the 90s expected Friday, clouds start to move in mid-day to early afternoon.
Friday will be another hot day in Maryland
Hot Friday in Maryland with storm chances this weekend
Hot Friday, storm chances this weekend in Maryland
Heat continues today with showers & storms possible tonight and through the weekend
Here's your Friday afternoon news roundup | August 16, 2024
Marty Bass is live in Middle Branch Park bouncing around with Big Bounce America.
Nancy Trice, General Manager and Co owner of Gunther & Co. highlights their Fried Chicken Sundays and some other delicious dishes and drinks.
Owners KaTrina Jones and Montrae Jones join us to share some of their delicious sundaes and milkshakes.