Captain John Smith Geotrail Expands
The National Park Service says the popular Captain John Smith Geotrail is expanding on the lower Eastern Shore.
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The National Park Service says the popular Captain John Smith Geotrail is expanding on the lower Eastern Shore.
Lakeside gardens, dining rooms hovering over water, grassy new amphitheaters and underground pavilions at the foot of the Washington Monument have emerged as finalists in a design competition to overhaul neglected sites on the National Mall.
The National Park Service is bringing interpretive bus tours back to the National Mall after the previous tour operator went out of business.
First Lady Katie O'Malley will join Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to host a town hall discussion on efforts to preserve the accomplishments of women throughout U.S. history.
The pink and white cherry blossoms that color the nation's capital and draw a million visitors each spring began with trees that have survived for a century.
Traffic patterns around Washington's Tidal Basin are changing for the next month to help keep traffic moving at the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Washington's cherry blossoms are busting out early this year, with buds popping so fast that a government work crew this week watched them unfurl on one tree in a single day.
The JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon will still include a 13-mile section of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
The National Park Service says sharpshooters killed 226 white-tailed deer at Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont in the third year of a herd-reduction program.
There may soon be less grass on America's "front yard" under plans being considered to improve the turf on the National Mall and provide space for events.
Work to open six lock houses for lodging on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park -- seen as an extraordinary way to give people a taste of life on the old shipping channel -- has resulted in an award from the Maryland Historical Trust.
Visitors to the National Mall and to Arlington National Cemetery will have new transportation options in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The National Park Service plans to remove an inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington and replace it with a full quotation from the civil rights leader.
The National Park Service is writing a prescription for outdoor recreation in the Washington area.
Occupy D.C. protesters defied a deadline that said as of noon Monday they could no longer camp or sleep at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C.
Margaret Anderson became a law enforcement officer with the National Park Service because she wanted to help people, and she put herself in the way of evil on New Year's Day, her father told thousands of people Tuesday at her memorial service.
Some Occupy D.C. protesters are asking a judge to block the federal government from evicting them and confiscating their tents.
Margaret Anderson was well-known and well-respected, earning her stripes in Maryland before being transferred to Washington state, where she was murdered. WJZ spoke to those close to her at the C&O Canal National Park.
The earthquake-damaged Washington Monument has extensive cracking and chipped stones near its peak that left it highly vulnerable to rainfall, and inspectors found cracks and loose stones along the entire length of the 555-foot structure, according to a report released Thursday by the National Park Service.
Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 100 survivors from around the country gathered in Hawaii for ceremonies hosted by the National Park Service.
Researchers are working with the National Park Service to study the karst formations beneath the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and possible threats to them.
Sharpshooters are taking aim at more deer in Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont.
The National Park Service has named a new superintendent of the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg.
Demonstrators who have spent five days camping in downtown Washington to protest war, corporate greed and other ills were feeling more relaxed Tuesday as details of the group's permit extension were worked out.
Former National Park Service director Roger Kennedy, who staunchly defended his agency from budget cuts, has died at age 85. He had melanoma.
Grace Grill is an Emmy-nominated sports reporter who joined WJZ in November 2024.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
Vincent Leggett, the Executive Director of "Blacks of the Chesapeake," a group dedicated to preserving the history of Black watermen and their contributions to the area and maritime culture, died on Sunday, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley announced.
A dozen Baltimore parishes, with decades of family milestones and memories, held their final Mass this weekend before the archdiocese starts consolidating.
A dozen Baltimore parishes, with decades of family milestones and memories, held their final Mass this weekend before the archdiocese starts consolidating.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
Baltimore Farmers' Market organizers say the Sunday before Thanksgiving is one of the market's busiest days.
An employee was seriously injured after a heavy fire erupted Saturday afternoon at an asphalt processing plant near Baltimore's Canton Industrial Area.
Vincent Leggett, the Executive Director of "Blacks of the Chesapeake," a group dedicated to preserving the history of Black watermen and their contributions to the area and maritime culture, died on Sunday, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley announced.
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.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Dr. Tina Zhang joins us for a discussion on menopause and the effects of estrogen loss on a woman's body.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left.
Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night.
Derik Queen knocked down two free throws with 19 seconds left to complete a second-half Maryland comeback and the Terrapins beat Villanova 76-75 to win the Saatva Empire Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Kaylene Smikle scored 25 points and No. 11 Maryland won its sixth straight game to start the season, racing to a 107-35 win over St. Francis of Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
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.
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.
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Mild and sunny Monday in Maryland
Mild days and chilly nights going into Thanksgiving
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Vincent Leggett, founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, dies, officials say
Baltimore parishes hold final Mass before consolidations
Mild and sunny Monday in Maryland