Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
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In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that 2022 would be known as "The Year of Harriet Tubman" in Maryland in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Wednesday marks the 100th birthday of the late author, Alex Haley. Haley died at the age of 70 on February 10, 1992, in Seattle but part of his work from his popular story about family history stemmed from Maryland.
Leadership with the Walters Art Museum published findings Monday about its founders' support for Confederate causes.
When leaders of Baltimore's historic Memorial Episcopal Church learned of its surprising ties to slavery, they voted to remove the plaques honoring its founders. But it didn't stop there; they're committing $500,000 in reparations over the next five years.
An 8-foot (2.4 meters) tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said the post was a reminder of racial discrimination.
Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.
Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
The school said its Hallowed Ground Project is designed to educate students about the largely-forgotten history of enslaved people who once lived on what is now its campus.
Tuesday marked the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's self-liberation from her enslavement on the Eastern Shore.
A heartwarming image of a little girl reaching out to touch the hand of Harriet Tubman in a Maryland mural has gone viral.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Officials said that while student referendums help express student perspectives, they "do not create university policy and are not binding on the university."
Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts.
The family of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court 160 years ago apologized to the family of a slave who sued for his freedom.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is opening a new exhibit exploring the struggles and achievements of one slave family in Maryland before and after the Civil War.
Maryland is celebrating the 150th anniversary marking the end of slavery in the state, a milestone that came after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Media advisers from the United States and around the world are heading to Nigeria to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by a terrorist group.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
Several months before the U.S. Civil War, Maryland and three other states voted for a constitutional amendment protecting their rights to allow slavery. This year lawmakers could rescind that vote.
In 2007, the Annapolis City Council passed a bill apologizing for slavery. The legislation also called for a time of education in the last week of October.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
New research has found that the red sandstone for one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Castle, was quarried by slaves.
Sprinkles and very spotty light rain showers are possible through Saturday evening, especially north of the I-70 corridor.
The prosecution has rested its case after six days of testimony in the case against the man charged with murdering Rachel Morin.
A federal judge with deep ties to Baltimore had strong words for the Trump Administration for failing to comply with her order to return a man the government mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Hip hop icon is coming to perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on July 23 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing.
It has been ten years since the murder of Palak Patel at an Anne Arundel County Dunkin' Donuts.
A federal judge with deep ties to Baltimore had strong words for the Trump Administration for failing to comply with her order to return a man the government mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Morning light rain across Maryland will taper off to scattered sprinkles and showers. Expect a chilly day ahead.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The prosecution has rested its case after six days of testimony in the case against the man charged with murdering Rachel Morin.
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.
Marvin McDowell is the driving force behind the "Umar Boxing Program." The motto "Books before Hooks" has been featured on a previous "Where's Marty." Simply put, Marvin's gym has a classroom filled with computers, school essentials, and the end result is knowledge. Marvin turns boys into educated men. Marvin is also one of the leading boxing trainers and coaches in America. He has had champions at all levels. And right now, a boxer he thinks is the best he has seen, Ahmad Muhammed Jones ("MoJo"), is poised to make some history. (But he hit the book before boxing hooks.) On Monday, both Ahmad and Marvin will fly to Saudi Arabia to participate in a World Boxing Council (WBC) tournament. Only two boxers from America have been invited, in his weight class, to participate. Today we spent an hour with a legend, and a young man trying to become one.
Alexus Davila is taking a sneak-peak at some of the show's costumes and chats with Wesley the One Wheel Wonder.
Owner Roger Bush talks about what you should look for when hiring a contractor and verifying contractor licensing and insurance.
Kyle Algaze cooks up his amazing egg scrambler and talks about how long customers have to order breakfast bundles before Easter Sunday.
Alec Hundley talks with Sina and Tim about the Hello Kitty legacy and what fans can expect to buy at the pop-up shop.
Baltimore radio host Vinny Cerrato, from 105.7 The Fan, is beaming with pride this week, watching his son compete for a national championship.
Former WNBA player Nadine Domond has been named as the new head coach of Morgan State University's women's basketball team.
The Baltimore Orioles have yet to win a series in the early part of the season after losing two of three in Arizona this week.
Attorneys representing some of the student-athletes filed a motion on Tuesday requesting the court to expedite the collection of evidence in the case.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday the U.S. must facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned.
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
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.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Steve Sosna has your Saturday afternoon forecast | 4/12/2025
Sprinkles and very spotty light rain showers are possible through Saturday evening, especially north of the I-70 corridor.
Wet weather is underway, and the First Alert Forecast remains dreary through Friday evening. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day through Friday night for stormy weather moving into the area. Bands of steady rain continue to move northward across Maryland and greater Baltimore.
An extended stretch of wet weather is expected across the region as we head into Friday and a portion of the weekend. A slow-moving storm system will make its way through the area, bringing high chances for rain overnight and throughout the day on Friday.
Alert Day for rainy, messy Friday in Maryland
Steve Sosna has your Saturday afternoon forecast | 4/12/2025
Your Saturday morning news round up | April 12, 2025
FBI, police still searching for man 10 years after alleged murder of wife in Anne Arundel County
DNA evidence links Rachel Morin's accused killer to crime scene, police say
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