Concern Growing Over Cherry Trees Long-Term Future As Tidal Basin Floods
Just like that, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms has come and gone. But now, there's a new focus on the trees and concern over their long-term future.
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Just like that, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms has come and gone. But now, there's a new focus on the trees and concern over their long-term future.
US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who was rammed by a car at the Capitol last week, died of multiple blunt force injuries to the head, the DC medical examiner said late Thursday.
Country singer Eric Church will have two shows in DC this winter.
The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad.
The latest deadly breach of the Capitol's perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building's grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
U.S. Capitol Police have identified the officer who was killed Friday after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building. The officer has been identified as William F. Evans.
Several Maryland lawmakers and police departments are offering their condolences and support after a U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed after a man rammed his vehicle into a barricade on the north side of the Capitol building Friday afternoon in Washington D.C.
The House sent two bills to the Senate Thursday that would implement universal background checks and close the loophole linked to the 2015 mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina.
The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week after aggressive behavior at the White House involving Major Biden, but both will return to Washington "soon," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Matthew Miller from Howard County was ordered released to his home while awaiting trial for his alleged role in the Capitol riots.
Chef José Andrés will be part of former first lady Michelle Obama's new kids cooking show on Netflix.
The harrowing video released during the impeachment trial this week has shed new light on the danger lawmakers and police faced during the January 6th U.S. Capitol riot.
Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Wednesday in the building he died defending, as colleagues, members of Congress and the president and vice president paid their respects.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after suffering injures during the U.S. Capitol insurrection, will lie in honor in the Rotunda next week, CBS News reports.
Officials have increased the reward for information about a person who left two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the same day as the U.S. Capitol riots.
Soldiers of the Maryland National Guard will be welcomed home from Washington D.C. with a little something special.
The U.S. Capitol police agency is investigating whether Maryland Congressman Andy Harris tried to bring a gun onto the House floor amid tightened security at the Capitol.
Fireworks lit up the sky behind the Washington Monument to mark the end of Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden.
Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, calling for national unity amidst a pandemic and increased racial tension, violence and political polarization.
An 8-year-old boy from Gaithersburg, Maryland who has been making care packages to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced Justin Timberlake during Wednesday's primetime TV special "Celebrating America".
Many Americans were glued to their TV Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office.
Federal authorities presented new details on Tuesday about three self-described members of a paramilitary group who are the first to be charged with plotting the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of assaulting an officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol building last week.
A law enforcement official told CBS News that the explosive devices found Wednesday at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee were viable, although it is unclear how much damage they could have caused.
Twitter is permanently banning President Donald Trump from its platform, the company announced late Friday.
A former school employee in Baltimore County was convicted of a sex crime involving a 17-year-old student, the Baltimore Banner reports.
An 81-year-old Connecticut pastor has been indicted on charges in Maryland that he sexually abused a child at the Gilman School in the 1970s.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) men's basketball team was delayed for more than three hours at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport because of severe weather on Monday as it was preparing to leave for its NCAA Tournament destination.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore mobilized state agencies ahead of a severe storm threat in Maryland on Monday, while BGE urged customers to immediately report power outages.
University of Maryland alumnus Rei Ami won an Oscar on Sunday for her work in the popular animated musical KPop Demon Hunters.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore mobilized state agencies ahead of a severe storm threat in Maryland on Monday, while BGE urged customers to immediately report power outages.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for the potential of significant damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.
More than 200 flights were delayed, and 165 were cancelled at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International (BWI) Airport on Monday as much of Maryland experienced severe storms, according to FlightAware.
Strong storms swept through Maryland on Monday afternoon, and more are possible through the evening.
Marty Bass announced his plans to retire in May after 48 years with WJZ.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Marty Bass is at the historic family run automobile repair shop in Essex talking about their services and community impact.
Baltimore's own Gabby Samone performs her latest single “Complicated”.
WJZ is live at the Little Italy pastry shop as they celebrate their 70th anniversary.
Carly Reighard joins us from the Pratt Library with her top reads for March.
The Turnover Shop in Maryland shares how to give new life to old items.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will play Howard in the First Four play-in game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with the winner taking on No. 1 seed Michigan on Thursday in Buffalo, New York.
DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cold front follows another round of storms in Maryland
Chance of severe storms continue through Monday evening in Maryland
The National Weather Service received a few storm damage reports Monday afternoon after a series of Tornado Warnings were issued.
A final burst of heavy rain and gusty winds will be followed by a brief period of light snow in parts of the state.
Severe weather is possible on Monday, including potential tornadoes. Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Baltimore City Emergency Operations Center responding to storms
Cold front follows another round of storms in Maryland
University of Maryland scientists gather data about gut health from flatulence
Chance of severe storms continue through Monday evening in Maryland
Harford County officials push back against Maryland's 287(g) partnership ban