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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Opens Downtown
A major makeover is nearly complete at the Inner Harbor. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is officially open and it's expected to be a major tourist attraction.
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A major makeover is nearly complete at the Inner Harbor. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is officially open and it's expected to be a major tourist attraction.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore says it will operate a free shuttle between Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the zoo on Saturdays during the summer.
Two groups trying to clean up the Inner Harbor don't see eye to eye about what needs to be done.
Another high point for the Star-Spangled Sailabration. Thousands have flocked downtown for the spectacular displays on water and in the skies over Charm City and now there's a special ceremony as the festivities come to a close.
Sailabration is still in full swing at the Inner Harbor as thousands of people showed up to check out the big ships.
Tall ships from around the world are all docked for the celebration that's bringing thousands to Baltimore.
As the Star-Spangled Sailabration got underway, visitors had a chance to tour the ships from around the world that docked in Baltimore.
There is nothing like a swanky piano bar to bring the tunes of Ray Charles, Elton John and others to life. Whether providing tranquil background music or encouraging everyone onto the dance floor, these piano bars are the best in Baltimore.
The Star-Spangled Sailabration is here. Ships will be docked at the Inner Harbor through Tuesday and that means big crowds downtown.
Tall ships and naval vessels from around the world are making their way up the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore.
A major new Inner Harbor attraction is almost ready to open.
WJZ is continuing to investigate the smell at the Inner Harbor and if raw sewage is to blame. The initial results are in.
A new sculpture could soon be taking shape in the heart of downtown Baltimore.
A strange smell is taking over the Inner Harbor. Now, an environment group think it has pinpointed the cause.
Danger at the Inner Harbor. Another lawmaker calls for more police to patrol the hottest tourist spot in the city.
Next week, boats from all over the world will sail into Baltimore's harbor for the Star-Spangled Sailabration. It's part of the city's celebrations of the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Two Maryland companies are proposing to bring a carousel back to the Inner Harbor.
Police are searching for a peeping Tom at a Maryland tourist hot spot.
Eight people have been shot in the last 24 hours citywide—right before the holiday weekend. It's the latest in a string of concerning crimes, including the takeover of a downtown convenience store.
A fish kill is spreading in and around Baltimore's waterways. Tens of thousands of dead fish and crabs are floating at the surface and stinking up the waterfront. It's bad for the environment and bad for business downtown.
A new report shows a hotel owned by Baltimore City is in the red, losing nearly $54 million since it opened in 2008.
Baltimore officials hope a more visible police presence combined with a more extensive camera network will help keep downtown crowds safe this summer.
There's growing controversy in the debate over safety in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Now a Maryland lawmaker calls on the mayor to take action or resign.
The rash of fights, stabbings and the beating of a tourist in downtown Baltimore is raising concerns and city leaders are taking action.
Recent beatings and fights have plagued the area in and around the Inner Harbor. Some worry they're having a chilling effect.
A very unsettled weather pattern continues for most of this week with a bright and dry weekend ahead.
The project is set to improve commute times from Baltimore to Washington D.C., but some residents remain hesitant.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Several members of the Baltimore City Council are calling for oversight of the city's Citation Docket by introducing a bill that would require city agencies to give quarterly reports on the citations issued.
New Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry is ready to be the thunder to quarterback Lamar Jackson's lightning this season.
The neighborhood where 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley was shot and killed is still reeling over her death.
"I have expressed that I love my job and I have no intention of leaving," Moore said.
The project is set to improve commute times from Baltimore to Washington D.C., but some residents remain hesitant.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the Presidential race.
A very unsettled weather pattern continues for most of this week with a bright and dry weekend ahead.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Tim Regan and Esa Davis join us to share how the partnership between The Village at Mondawmin and the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians came about.
Deputy Director Erin Ritter joins us to talk about the fundraising event and how the proceeds will benefit families with critically ill children.
The original Maryland Dairy building opened in 1924 as a lab and salesroom for ice cream, butter and cheese.
On this week's Food Truck Friday, we are featuring 2 Bold Chefs, a Mediterranean food truck with a twist.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, returns for its nineteenth year Friday, July 19 through July 28, 2024.
New Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry is ready to be the thunder to quarterback Lamar Jackson's lightning this season.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh delivered a bit of a speech, talking up his star quarterback at the end of his session with reporters.
The Baltimore Ravens kicked off training camp on Sunday in Owings Mills without their MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Anthony Santander blasted his 27th home run, but the Baltimore Orioles' rally fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Nick Castellanos did it again. The Phillies outfielder has uncanny timing and smacked a home run hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
A look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
"I have expressed that I love my job and I have no intention of leaving," Moore said.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
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.
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.
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.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"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.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Unsettled weather pattern continues in Maryland
More rain throughout the week in Maryland
Rainy, unsettled weather continues through Thursday
A very unsettled weather pattern will continue across the area throughout most of this week with periodic chances for showers and storms, and partly to mostly cloudy skies each day. Aside from the beneficial rainfall, the other positive is that it will not be nearly as hot as it was last week. Temperatures tonight will drop back into the lower 70s under a mostly cloudy sky with a continuation of chances for showers and storms, although the coverage should diminish after sunset through late tonight.
The first half of the day will be grey and dry with showers starting anytime after lunch. Highs are expected to be around 84 degrees.
Here's your Tuesday morning news roundup | July 23, 2024
Another wave of low pressure will arrive from the southwest today. That will likely send rain and even a few thunderstorms.
Amtrak officials announced they secured $6 million to modernize the aging corridor by building the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
The new Frederick Douglass Tunnel program will be 1.4 miles long starting from the Warwick Avenue Bridge to Penn Station. It will also include updates to the West Baltimore MARC station.
Unsettled weather pattern continues in Maryland