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What To Do In Maryland: Aug 17-19
There's plenty to do in Maryland this weekend.
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There's plenty to do in Maryland this weekend.
At least half of the 14 public schools near a Maryland city have tested high for lead concentrations in drinking water since last year.
The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired.
University of Maryland's new interim football coach Matt Canada said the team's culture is "great' and "awesome" right now, days after the head coach was put on administration leave and another coach resigned.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring cases of measles in 21 states, including Maryland, after noting an outbreak.
The man accused of setting a pregnant woman on fire in Prince George's County will be released from jail, and now the victim says she fears for her life.
Maryland has parted ways with its strength and conditioning coach, saying "mistakes were made" in the treatment of an offensive lineman.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, if the election was held today, current Governor Larry Hogan would be re-elected.
A Maryland woman who was forced to have her baby prematurely after she was set on fire by her ex-boyfriend reportedly said she is reliving the traumatic attack thanks to a judge.
The drama surrounding the University of Maryland football program intensified Monday as a coach from South Carolina questioned the credibility of an ESPN article.
The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland offensive lineman who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins football coach DJ Durkin to be fired.
In the weeks following University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair's death from heatstroke, UMD has placed members of their athletic staff on administrative leave.
Rasberry was sentenced for robbing a convenience store and for using, carry, brandishing and discharging a firearm during the robbery. Rasberry also committed two other armed robberies in Prince George's County.
A former University of Maryland basketball player charged with rape last month has been allowed to leave the country to play basketball in Poland,
A suspect was shot and killed by a Prince George's County police officer Thursday night.
WJZ launched a new set Thursday during its noon news broadcast after a year of hard work.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that traditional lottery ticket sales and the state's six casinos combined to contribute $1.252 billion to Maryland's economy.
A joking Facebook post about a "Found Dog" that showed a Maryland police officer's rescue of a snapping turtle garnered some consternation.
A Prince George's County man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for setting his girlfriend's apartment on fire with an explosive device while several children and adults were inside.
A 3-alarm fire damaged an Upper Marlboro building Thursday morning.
Police are identifying a man slain after making a purchase in a Maryland liquor store and the gunman fatally shot by a police officer moments later.
Police have found John Alee Wimbush safe and unharmed.
Police say a Maryland officer fatally shot a suspect who had killed someone just moments earlier.
A victim of a life-threatening car crash in 2016 formed a special bond with the firefighter who helped save his life and invited him to attend his wedding this month.
A reported mountain lion sighting in a Prince George's County park turned out to be a coyote.
Two juveniles were injured after a car crashed into a dance studio Thursday morning in Anne Arundel County, police said.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for today and Friday due to extreme heat and humidity.
The Maryland Department of the Environment will host a public hearing about the demolition project from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Maryland State Police Crash team is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that happened Thursday morning on I-695 near Stevenson Road.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
The Maryland Department of the Environment will host a public hearing about the demolition project from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for today and Friday due to extreme heat and humidity.
Maryland State Police Crash team investigate fatal multi-vehicle crash on the outer loop of I-695 in the area of Stevenson Road.
New video shows part of the rescue of the sole construction worker who survived the fall from the Key Bridge after its collapse more than four months ago.
Visit Harford, the county's near decades-old face for tourism marketing, filed a lawsuit against Executive Bob Cassilly and his administration over breach of contract and interference with business relationships.
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.
Marty Bass is live in Mt. Vernon taking a sneak peak behind this year's new and returning installations for Artscape.
Meghan McCorkell joins us with her top picks for the month of August for adults and children as well as sharing details for two upcoming Pratt events.
Baltimore magazine’s Best of Baltimore Party returns Thursday, Aug 15 celebrating the Best of Baltimore issue. This year’s “Summer in Baltimore” theme will have you swooning over Baltimore’s best, spark your local pride, and perhaps induce a bit of nostalgia.
Matthew McKenna from The Cheesecake Factory visited WJZ at 9 ahead of National Cheesecake Day to share some delicious treats.
The Brigance Brigade Foundation holding back to school drive to help families with ALS
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore suited up in a Terrapins jersey and went to football practice Wednesday in College Park.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday met with the young fan who had his first-career big league home run ball.
Maryland soccer fans were fired up to see a world-class soccer match Wednesday evening in Annapolis.
Jackson Holliday returned to the major leagues with a flourish, hitting a fifth-inning grand slam for his first career home run to help the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday gave a wave to the crowd after rounding the bases on his first Major League Baseball home run Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate will campaign together in battleground states next week, sources familiar with the plans previously told CBS News.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
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 University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
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.
Heat and humidity will intensify in Maryland
The heatwave will grow intense in Maryland on Thursday
Heat & humidity have arrived across the state of Maryland. The heat wave will grow intense Thursday and Friday.
First Meteorologist Marty Bass has your Wednesday afternoon forecast | 07/31/2024
Here comes the intense heat and humidity in Maryland
Marty Bass is live in Mt. Vernon taking a sneak peak behind this year's new and returning installations for Artscape.
Meghan McCorkell joins us with her top picks for the month of August for adults and children as well as sharing details for two upcoming Pratt events.
Baltimore magazine’s Best of Baltimore Party returns Thursday, Aug 15 celebrating the Best of Baltimore issue. This year’s “Summer in Baltimore” theme will have you swooning over Baltimore’s best, spark your local pride, and perhaps induce a bit of nostalgia.
Maryland State Police Crash team investigate fatal multi-vehicle crash on the outer loop of I-695 in the area of Stevenson Road.
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