Guide To Washington, D.C.'s National Monuments
A trip to Washington, DC offers plenty of things to see, including monuments and memorials dedicated to those who have made significant contributions to our country.
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A trip to Washington, DC offers plenty of things to see, including monuments and memorials dedicated to those who have made significant contributions to our country.
The United States is treading lightly following the decision by Britain voters to leave the European Union.
A plan to increase the overall height of the fence surrounding the White House by approximately 6 feet won preliminary approval Thursday.
The Obama administration is asking colleges and universities to rethink how they factor in an applicant's criminal history during the admission process.
The Secret Service says the White House has returned to normal operations after being placed on lockdown early Monday afternoon.
The pair of Portuguese water dogs -- Bo with his distinctive white chest and front paws, and the all-black Sunny -- are canine ambassadors for the White House, very popular and so in demand that they have schedules, like the president.
When Donald Trump acquired a pair of Atlantic City casinos in the mid-1980s, he pitted his managers against each other in a ferocious competition over everything from booking entertainers to attracting high-rolling game
The Obamas are planning to move to another very nice D.C. mansion when the President's term ends in January.
A man shot by a U.S. Secret Service officer outside the White House remained in critical condition in a Washington hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The Secret Service says an agent shot an armed man right outside the White House grounds when he refused to drop his weapon---forcing a lockdown.
Still shaken by Donald Trump's triumph, Republican and conservative foes of the billionaire can still cause headaches for the party's presumptive presidential nominee at this summer's GOP convention. But their options are shrinking by the day.
The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency.
Michelle Obama says the next White House occupant should keep making it a national priority to support service members, veterans and their families.
Even though President Barack Obama and his wife can't wait to get out of the White House, being a lame duck can hurt a guy.
A man arrested outside the White House after allegedly using a slingshot to fire a small object over the fence had been arrested previously at the U.S. Capitol for breaking a window.
Six local teens were honored by the White House for their extraordinary accomplishments.
A White House staffer is killed in a crash during a charity bike ride in Howard County.
President Barack Obama is determined to find ways to draw "lasting value" from the visit of Pope Francis to Washington next week on shared goals such as tackling climate change and economic inequality, White House aides said Thursday. But they also acknowledged that the pope speaks his mind and could well say things that don't jibe with Obama administration policies.
The White House launches a new multi-million dollar program to fight a nationwide heroin epidemic. Some of the money is coming right here to our area.
- Vice President Joe Biden's associates have resumed discussions about a 2016 presidential run after largely shelving such deliberations while his son was sick and dying earlier this year. But Biden has yet to tell his staff whether he will run or personally ask them to do any planning for a potential campaign, according to several people close to the vice president.
A Maryland man arrested after getting over a White House fence last year has been sentenced to time served.
Some lucky Girl Scouts are getting the ultimate experience in camping: spending the night sleeping in tents pitched on the White House South Lawn.
Fifty Girl Scouts will get to pitch tents at the ultimate campground next week -- on the south lawn of the White House.
An Army veteran with mental health issues who got over the White House fence and inside the executive mansion was sentenced Tuesday to 17 months in prison, and a judge said that means he's likely to be released before Christmas.
An eight-year-old boy from Ellicott City will meet the First Lady for lunch at the White House after winning the nationwide Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.
Clouds will continue to thicken today with the chance of late day sprinkles and showers. More rain late Wednesday.
The Baltimore City Council approved a bill Monday to create a special property tax rate increase for vacant properties.
President Joe Biden included money to rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in a $100 billion disaster fund request he sent to Congress.
Howard County's only hospital celebrated a big expansion, unveiling its new behavioral health unit Monday.
Talking exclusively with WJZ, Timothy Cartwell's family says he suffered a crushed pelvis and went into cardiac arrest twice after being crushed by a trash truck.
The father of Ronald Silver, a Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) employee who died from heat-related causes over the summer, is sharing his concerns about a broken culture at the department and what must be done to fix it.
Timothy Cartwell's family says he suffered a crushed pelvis, went into cardiac arrest twice and lost multiple units of blood after being crushed by a trash truck along his route working for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works earlier this month.
Baltimore City Council approves bill to create a special property tax rate increase on vacant properties Monday night.
President Joe Biden included money to rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in a $100 billion disaster fund request he sent to Congress, taking an important step in his effort to secure federal funding.
Clouds will continue to thicken today with the chance of late day sprinkles and showers. More rain late Wednesday.
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.
Darryl Collins, owner, stops by with some wine recommendations for your Thanksgiving or friendsgiving celebration.
Jeff Dietzel joins us to tell us what makes this heroic story so unique and a favorite among children and adults.
The high tea shop is gearing up for the holidays with their upcoming Christmas Tea with Santa event. Owner A Rosas joins us to share all the details.
Paul joins us for a hilarious conversation about his comedy style and time on The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert.
Allison Burr-Livingstone talks about series that continues the BSO’s tradition of bringing music directly to the heart of Baltimore, honoring the Symphony's roots as an orchestra founded by the city for its people.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven't figured out how to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker left six points off the scoreboard during Sunday's crucial AFC North clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kaylene Smikle scored 21 points, Christina Dalce and Shyanne Sellers had double-doubles, and No. 11 Maryland rolled past Towson 98-63 on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens failed on a potential game-tying 2-point conversion in the final minute on Sunday, losing to their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers, 18-16, in Pittsburgh.
Makhi Hughes ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 25 Tulane locked up its spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game by romping to a 35-0 victory over Navy.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
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.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Temperatures begin to drop as rain moves into the area overnight into Wednesday. Expect gusty winds and a cooler feel through the end of the week.
Clouds will continue to thicken today with the chance of late day sprinkles and showers. More rain late Wednesday.
The region will enjoy quiet weather through Tuesday, but conditions are expected to turn more active starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.
The region will enjoy quiet weather through Tuesday, but conditions are expected to turn more active starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.
Temperatures won't stay pleasant all week. Cool winds come into play by mid week with temperatures only reaching the 40s-50s for the remainder of the week into the weekend.
Darryl Collins, owner, stops by with some wine recommendations for your Thanksgiving or friendsgiving celebration.
Daniel Zawodny returns to WJZ at 9 with a piece on how MVA and BWI Marshall Airport is making it easier for passengers to get their preflight beverages.
Jeff Dietzel joins us to tell us what makes this heroic story so unique and a favorite among children and adults.
The high tea shop is gearing up for the holidays with their upcoming Christmas Tea with Santa event. Owner A Rosas joins us to share all the details.
Temperatures begin to drop as rain moves into the area overnight into Wednesday. Expect gusty winds and a cooler feel through the end of the week.