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D.C. Council Approves Bill To Outlaw Private Pot Clubs
The D.C. Council has approved a bill that would ban marijuana smoking in private clubs.
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The D.C. Council has approved a bill that would ban marijuana smoking in private clubs.
Cameras and pictures are allowed, but selfie sticks are now banned at the Smithsonian museums.
DC is just hours away from legalizing marijuana but Maryland is still at the center of a heated debate over the drug.
Washington's fire chief says all the city's firefighters will be trained on how to respond to emergencies on the subway system.
Metro says a disabled train has been taken out of service at the Woodley Park station where there were reports of smoke in the station.
Montgomery County police have arrested two men in the slaying of a Washington man last month.
The Washington region is getting ready to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The Washington National Cathedral has finished the first phase of restoration work needed after an earthquake in 2011.
The debate is heating up over the name of a Washington, D.C. fountain built in honor of an early-20th-century U.S. senator from Nevada who had white supremacist beliefs.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new recommendations to the Federal Transit Administration in light of recent emergency events after a woman died during fire on a Metro in D.C.
In WJZ exclusive, a Maryland woman who was on a D.C. Metro train when it filled with smoke last month, describes the terrifying moments she spent trapped underground waiting to be rescued.
New baseball commissioner Rob Manfred predicts an end to the long-running dispute between the Nationals and Baltimore Orioles over payments to Washington from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, which the teams co-own.
Union leaders say emergency responders are still having communication problems in Washington subway tunnels in the wake of a fatal accident on the system last month.
The Washington Navy Yard building that was the site of a mass shooting in 2013 has reopened after extensive renovations.
Fire officials in Montgomery County say they've discovered trouble using their radios in some portions of the Metro system, an issue that follows similar problems for District of Columbia firefighters.
The U.S. Park Police says a Washington, D.C., couple engaged to be married were hit by a car as they changed a tire, killing the groom-to-be.
The District of Columbia plans to deploy more than 200 snow trucks this weekend for a potential winter storm that could bring snow and rain to the area.
$50 million. That's the amount a family is going to court for, following the death of a woman in a smoke-filled D.C. metro subway.
Dozens of flights were canceled and delayed at the three major airports in the Washington-Baltimore region as the Northeast recovers from a powerful winter storm.
The National Museum of American History is hosting a series of programs this year about American innovation, and the first exhibit is focused on early sound recording.
Precipitation will be starting in the Greater Baltimore Area between 4 and 7 p.m. today.
Forecasters say a winter weather system moving toward the East Coast may only bring rain to the Washington and Baltimore areas.
District of Columbia government offices will open on time despite a snowstorm set to move in Wednesday morning.
Startling revelations. A new report gives insight into communication problems when smoke filled a Metro train earlier this week. One person was killed and dozens of more became ill.
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 fabulous Friday is underway before humidity and chances for storms return this weekend.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley defended an officer shown in body-worn camera footage from May pressing a gun against the temple of a 24-year-old man while he was restrained on a sidewalk.
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.
The Maryland Transportation Authority will be raising the tolls on the Bay Bridge and the Harbor tunnels in about three years.
U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, is calling for President Joe Biden to consider dropping out of the presidential election, according to the New York Times.
Jason Billingsley, charged in the murder of 26-year-old EcoMap Tech CEO Pava LaPere, appeared in a Baltimore City courtroom Thursday, where his lawyer fought to suppress a statement Billingsley gave to police following the brutal crime.
A fabulous Friday is underway before humidity and chances for storms return this weekend.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist Frank Stallone is the headlining act for the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, and WJZ is a proud media sponsor for the event.
The outdoor event is a lux garden party on the Waterfront, featuring performances by Grammy-award artists Robert Glasper and Yebba.
The art crawl will feature 28 businesses and galleries hosting art shows and pop-up art installations around the Hampden neighborhood.
The Prime Rib at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland was recently awarded the Award of Excellence for their extensive wine selection at the restaurant. We are joined by Robert Midyette to learn about their extensive wine list from the best wineries across the globe.
From July 19-21 at the Baltimore Peninsula, Wealth Summit LIVE will be promoting financial literacy in minority communities and its impact on economic empowerment.
The 2025 Major League Baseball schedules were released on Thursday. Each team will play every other team in baseball for at least one series.
The Baltimore Orioles had all five players get on the field for the American League in Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director.
Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson didn't have the Home Run Derby debut he was expecting.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
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.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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.
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?
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
"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.
Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland.
Fabulous Friday in Maryland ahead of warm and muggy weekend
Fabulous Maryland Friday ahead of muggy weekend
Humidity levels dropping, paving way for nice Friday in Maryland
Big change in conditions compared to 24 hours ago. Cloudy and overcast skies will keep us cooler over the afternoon hours of your Thursday. A mild breeze from the north and west will also help to keep cooler undertones present throughout the day.
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft's 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday.
Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland.
Fabulous Friday in Maryland ahead of warm and muggy weekend
Maryland drivers frustrated over toll hikes at Harbor tunnels, Bay Bridge
Baltimore Police commissioner defends officer holding gun to man's head