The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
The United States Coast Guard set the historic Francis Scott Key buoy on the Patapsco River.
The original manuscript for the U.S. National Anthem was on display for one day only from the Maryland Historical Society in downtown Baltimore.
Signs that the Star-Spangled Banner was written here in Baltimore are all over.
It's an annual tradition: commemorating the spot where the author of the national anthem was when he wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
Wednesday was Flag Day. A day which pays tribute to the star and stripes.
Sunday night's anthem ceremony from Edmonton ahead of the Oilers-Ducks game was one fans and players of both teams won't forget anytime soon.
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner will be a busy place this weekend. The summer season kicks off in a big way at Fort McHenry on Sunday.
A man who collapsed while performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Maryland high school basketball state title game is feeling better and is expected to be released from the hospital.
America has many of the world's greatest museums, some of which are free.
Another celebration was taking place at Camden Yards as the Orioles won three of four games from the New York Yankees to reduce their magic number for clinching the AL East to three.
The Star-Spangled Spectacular celebration holds a special ceremony on the exact anniversary of the birth of the national anthem.
The national eye is on Baltimore this week, there's no doubt about it. Tall ships, air shows and lots of tourists have flooded the harbor.
O say can you see... the star-spangled fireworks show.
If you happen to find some remnants of woven wool in your attic -- in red, white or blue and marked Fort McHenry -- the Smithsonian Institution would like to know.
This week is the bicentennial celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner. City officials are working to make a change to honor this part of Baltimore's history.
Baltimore is set to take on one of the biggest celebrations the city has seen. Millions of visitors packed for 200 years' worth of celebrating.
The Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off Tuesday! It's a free nine-day festival celebrating the bicentennial of our National Anthem.
Baltimore is preparing for a big celebration. It's all to commemorate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with the Star Spangled Spectactular.
To commemorate Defenders Day, more than 90 re-enactors will assemble at Fort Howard Park in Dundalk to relive the Battle of North Point, an important moment in the Battle of 1812.
When you think of how the Star-Spangled Banner sounds, most of you will conjure up nearly identical versions of the song in your mind.
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The Ravens have a new National Anthem singer.
Before the "dawn's early light" and the "twilight's last gleaming," the author of our national anthem was busy arranging a prisoner swap with the enemy.
Fireworks light up Downtown Baltimore. But as thousands were glued to the sky, police officers were on the ground, working to keep the patriotic celebration safe.
Anne Arundel County Police arrested three suspects who they say are involved in an organized crime ring responsible for several smash-and-grab style retail thefts.
Pretrial will begin Monday in the case against Victor Martinez Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, who is accused of murdering Rachel Morin as she went for a jog on the Ma and Pa train in Harford County on August 5th, 2023.
March is brain injury awareness month, and WJZ is highlighting a Baltimore high school student who suffered a stroke at the age of 9.
In 2025, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions within law enforcement. The Baltimore Police Department is on track to change that.
Summerlike warmth is expected this weekend, with high temperatures reaching near record levels on Saturday.
In 2025, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions within law enforcement. The Baltimore Police Department is on track to change that.
Baltimore County police said they are looking for more possible victims of a former priest now charged with sexually abusing an altar boy at Saint Agnes in the 1990s.
Summerlike warmth is expected this weekend, with high temperatures reaching near record levels on Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens reached a three-year extension with Coach John Harbaugh on Friday, extending his stay with the Ravens until 2028.
Anne Arundel County Police arrested three suspects who they say are involved in an organized crime ring responsible for several smash-and-grab style retail thefts.
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.
Today’s “Where’s Marty?” took us to Timonium and the Tuxedo House. In business for 110 years, they have seen it all when the subject is weddings and formal wear. In April, the first of three waves of weddings, through the year, begins. But recently there has been a new trend in weddings that is pretty interesting. The tuxedo is still the preferred dress in 85% of their business, but less formal wedding locations and wedding fashion are a real part of that scene now. Owner Scott Furman showed us how the traditional men's suit, albeit in black or deep blue for the groom, and groomsmen, is “getting legs.” The suits can be bought or rented like a Tuxedo. Pretty interesting. And we were shown the currently hot deep blue tuxedo, as opposed to the traditional black look. And how paired with a white or cream colored bow tie to match the bride's dress creates a hip stunning look. Welcome to the wedding season 2025.
Alexus Davila is live in Washington D.C. along the Tidal Basin checking out the spectacular spring blossoms and chatting with admirers from all around.
First Lady Dawn Moore joins us in studio to talk about the inaugural Preakness Festival, a weeklong celebration leading up to the historic 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.
Suzy Shaw, author and Maryland entrepreneur, shares some of the funny and charming stories she experienced while raising her two boys.
Mike Richardson, Wico Street Beer Co, and Kate Conway, Pickett Brewing, join us to talk about the special event and why it was important to team up with local breweries and promote the use of local agricultural products in craft beer.
The Baltimore Ravens reached a three-year extension with Coach John Harbaugh on Friday, extending his stay with the Ravens until 2028.
Kevin Willard insists he has no idea what's next for him in coaching, not yet.
The Maryland Terrapins' NCAA Men's Tournament run ended in the Sweet 16 with an 87-71 loss to top-seed Florida on Thursday in San Francisco.
Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins combined for four of the Baltimore Orioles' six home runs in their 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the season-opener on Thursday in Toronto.
Sarah Te-Biasu made a tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, then scored eight of her 26 points in the second overtime to help fourth-seeded Maryland outlast fifth-seeded Alabama 111-108 on Monday to advance to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
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".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
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.
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.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
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 on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
Summerlike warmth is expected this weekend, with high temperatures reaching near record levels on Saturday.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 3/28/2025
Overnight temperatures will be very mild, with lows mainly in the 50s across the region under mostly cloudy skies. A few scattered showers are possible Friday night into early Saturday as a warm front lifts through the area.
The big story heading into the weekend will be the warmer temperatures expected across the Baltimore region, particularly on Saturday.
Warmer weather in Maryland this weekend
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your Saturday forecast | March 29, 2025
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