Alert Day in effect Thursday for severe storm threat across Maryland
A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the possibility of severe storms later this afternoon through this evening.
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Teen in custody of Maryland Department of Human Services found dead in hotel
A 16-year-old girl who was in the custody of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) was found dead in a Baltimore hotel, according to police.
University System of Maryland officials warn of potential layoffs amid federal funding cuts
University System of Maryland officials on Monday warned a state legislative committee of "crippling" federal funding cuts that could lead to layoffs at Maryland's public universities.
6 cats killed, 2 more shot with blow-gun darts in Maryland
Six cats died, and two more were injured after they were shot with steel razor-tip blow gun darts in Maryland, according to the Humane World for Animals.
Gov. Wes Moore gets support from state Republican leaders in re-election bid
Several Republican leaders in Maryland put their support behind Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in his 2026 re-election campaign.
CVS Pharmacy in Baltimore's Harbor East to close in October
CVS Pharmacy is closing its location at 101 North Wolfe Street on Oct. 21, the company said in an email.
Man charged with murder of ex-wife in their Baltimore County home
A 65-year-old man was charged with murder after his ex-wife was found dead in their Lutherville home, according to Baltimore County police.
Son of Mission BBQ's co-founder dies during Army flight training
Maryland Gov. Moore said he is "heartbroken" after learning Andrew Kraus, the son of Mission BBQ's co-founder, was one of four soldiers killed during a flight training.
Viral Chesapeake Bay Bridge photo has drivers concerned over safety
A photo circulating on social media showing one of the piers on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge looking off-center has drivers who travel over the busy bridge concerned.
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Baltimore Ravens' Madubuike ruled out for Kansas City game
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will miss another game this week, and coach John Harbaugh admitted he's "concerned" about the two-time Pro Bowler's injury.
Loser of the Baltimore Ravens-KC Chiefs matchup faces difficult road to Super Bowl contention
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens entered the season with Super Bowl-or-bust goals. One of them will be 1-3, unless they tie this week.
It's rare to see the Baltimore Ravens pushed around physically, but that's what happened against Detroit
Lamar Jackson's legendary elusiveness became less and less effective as the Ravens' offense broke down against a swarming Detroit pass rush.
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Tampa Bay Rays flirt with no-hitter in 6-2 win over Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum hit solo homers, and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the Baltimore Orioles hitless through the first six innings in a 6-2 victory Wednesday night.
Baltimore Ravens' Madubuike ruled out for Kansas City game
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will miss another game this week, and coach John Harbaugh admitted he's "concerned" about the two-time Pro Bowler's injury.
Baltimore pitcher Trevor Rogers named Most Valuable Oriole for 2025 season
Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers was named the Most Valuable Oriole for the 2025 season.
Dean Kremer's one-hit gem leads Baltimore Orioles to 6-0 win over Tampa Bay Rays
Dean Kremer pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles began their final home series of the season with a 6-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Loser of the Baltimore Ravens-KC Chiefs matchup faces difficult road to Super Bowl contention
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens entered the season with Super Bowl-or-bust goals. One of them will be 1-3, unless they tie this week.
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Where’s Marty: Visiting the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
Marty Bass checks out the Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt exhibit at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Around Town: Baltimore’s Creative Nomads celebrates 10 years with fundraiser
Baltimore nonprofit Creative Nomads is celebrating 10 years of giving back to the community with a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Where’s Marty: Baltimore's Charm City Integrative Health talks natural treatments for sciatica pai
Marty Bass is at Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore to learn about natural treatments for sciatica pain.
Around Town: Maryland clothing store Sassanova talks fall fashion trends
WJZ is at Sassanova in Maryland to talk about fall fashion trends for men and women.
Where’s Amy: Visiting the Pride of Baltimore to discuss the 2nd annual Sailabration
WJZ is at the Pride of Baltimore to talk about the second annual Sailabration.
NCIA's vocational training center in Baltimore teaches trade skills
The NCIA Vocational Training Center in Baltimore teaches students trade skills.
Around Town: Maryland’s Dill Dinkers hosting area’s first accessible pickleball tournament
Dill Dinkers in White Marsh, Maryland, is hosting the area’s first accessible pickleball tournament.
Where’s Marty: Maryland’s J.O. Spice talks about their 80th anniversary
J.O. Spice in Halthorpe, Maryland, is coming up on its 80th anniversary.
Around Town: Fells Point Oyster Festival returns to Baltimore
The Fells Point Oyster Fest is returning to Baltimore starting on Friday, Sept. 12.
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CDC report finds infections of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising significantly
Infections of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising significantly, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More than half of Americans say they are behind on their retirement savings
According to a new survey from Bankrate, 3 of 5 working Americans said they are behind on their retirement savings.
Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson sworn in as USDA Advisor for Nutrition and Housing
Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson was sworn in as the USDA’s Advisor for Nutrition and Housing.
DOJ deciding if it will charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress
The Department of Justice is still deciding if it will charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress.
Motive remains unclear after shooter opened fire at Dallas ICE facility
The motive of the shooter who opened fire at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility is still unclear. One person died and two were injured during the shooting.
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Alert Day in effect Thursday for severe storm threat across Maryland
A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the possibility of severe storms later this afternoon through this evening.
Teen in custody of Maryland Department of Human Services found dead in hotel
A 16-year-old girl who was in the custody of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) was found dead in a Baltimore hotel, according to police.
University System of Maryland officials warn of potential layoffs amid federal funding cuts
University System of Maryland officials on Monday warned a state legislative committee of "crippling" federal funding cuts that could lead to layoffs at Maryland's public universities.
6 cats killed, 2 more shot with blow-gun darts in Maryland
Six cats died, and two more were injured after they were shot with steel razor-tip blow gun darts in Maryland, according to the Humane World for Animals.
Gov. Wes Moore gets support from state Republican leaders in re-election bid
Several Republican leaders in Maryland put their support behind Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in his 2026 re-election campaign.
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Alert Day for hot temperatures and storm chances in Maryland on Thursday
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions improve across Maryland after wet weather
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
CVS agrees to pay $45 million to Baltimore for its role in opioid epidemic
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.
Maryland hospitals take preventative measures, courts close over Microsoft outage
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.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
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.
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Where’s Marty: Visiting the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
Marty Bass checks out the Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt exhibit at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Around Town: Baltimore’s Creative Nomads celebrates 10 years with fundraiser
Baltimore nonprofit Creative Nomads is celebrating 10 years of giving back to the community with a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Where’s Marty: Baltimore's Charm City Integrative Health talks natural treatments for sciatica pai
Marty Bass is at Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore to learn about natural treatments for sciatica pain.
Around Town: Maryland clothing store Sassanova talks fall fashion trends
WJZ is at Sassanova in Maryland to talk about fall fashion trends for men and women.
Where’s Amy: Visiting the Pride of Baltimore to discuss the 2nd annual Sailabration
WJZ is at the Pride of Baltimore to talk about the second annual Sailabration.
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Tampa Bay Rays flirt with no-hitter in 6-2 win over Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum hit solo homers, and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the Baltimore Orioles hitless through the first six innings in a 6-2 victory Wednesday night.
Baltimore Ravens' Madubuike ruled out for Kansas City game
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike will miss another game this week, and coach John Harbaugh admitted he's "concerned" about the two-time Pro Bowler's injury.
Baltimore pitcher Trevor Rogers named Most Valuable Oriole for 2025 season
Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers was named the Most Valuable Oriole for the 2025 season.
Dean Kremer's one-hit gem leads Baltimore Orioles to 6-0 win over Tampa Bay Rays
Dean Kremer pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles began their final home series of the season with a 6-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Loser of the Baltimore Ravens-KC Chiefs matchup faces difficult road to Super Bowl contention
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens entered the season with Super Bowl-or-bust goals. One of them will be 1-3, unless they tie this week.
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Luigi Mangione's state charges to be subject of Tuesday court hearing
The judge in Mangione's case is expected to rule on some motions and could potentially set a trial date.
What Baltimore's crime data reveals about safety fears
President Trump said he wants to send the National Guard into yet another city—Memphis, Tennessee. But Baltimore remains a Trump target.
Nancy Pelosi calls for unity, end to gun violence following Charlie Kirk's murder
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
Trump administration tells Abrego Garcia he now faces deportation to Eswatini
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
As states push redistricting efforts, Maryland senator files his proposal to redistrict
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
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How a Maryland family has committed to preventing sexual violence before it begins
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Top high school culinary superstars face-off in Baltimore at national cook-off competition
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Baltimore's first Black- and women-owned bodega opens in Fells Point
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.
Annual IBIM Girls workshop connects young women with creative career opportunities
'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.
Did you know there's a place where you can get free groceries in Baltimore City?
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.
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Gas stations in Maryland must post cash and credit prices, aiming to end "bait & switch" signage
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
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.
West Baltimore Giant shutting down, turning Edmondson Village into a food desert
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.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
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.
Marijuana reclassification would give Maryland's cannabis industry a major tax cut
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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Baltimore Tech Hub skipped for millions in federal funding, will reapply in second round
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. opening restaurant in Baltimore area
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS closing dozens of its Target pharmacies in 2024
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Raising Cane's opens Columbia location, 5th in Maryland
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
Baltimore County executive vetoes amendments to plastic bag ban
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
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Towson rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Doctors warn Dundalk residents to take precautions as recycling plant fire continues to smolder
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
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.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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Thousands of Taylor Swift tickets illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to end in May 2026
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Brandy and Monica reunite for first-ever joint tour
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
AFRAM Baltimore 2025 performance lineup and set times
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
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Alert Day in Maryland Thursday due to stormy evening weather
An Alert Day is in effect in Maryland Thursday as stormy weather and heavy rain are expected during the evening commute.
Alert Day in effect Thursday for severe storm threat across Maryland
An Alert Day is in effect in Maryland Thursday for potential stormy weather and heavy rain during the evening.
WJZ Alert Day for potentially strong storms Thursday
Maryland's unsettled stretch continues, with daily chances for showers and a few thunderstorms sticking around through Thursday night.
Potentially stormy Thursday in Maryland
Potentially stormy Thursday in Maryland
Alert Day for potentially strong storms across Maryland on Thursday
Rain chances continue overnight into Thursday.
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CDC report finds infections of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising significantly
Infections of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising significantly, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More than half of Americans say they are behind on their retirement savings
According to a new survey from Bankrate, 3 of 5 working Americans said they are behind on their retirement savings.
Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson sworn in as USDA Advisor for Nutrition and Housing
Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson was sworn in as the USDA’s Advisor for Nutrition and Housing.
DOJ deciding if it will charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress
The Department of Justice is still deciding if it will charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress.
Motive remains unclear after shooter opened fire at Dallas ICE facility
The motive of the shooter who opened fire at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility is still unclear. One person died and two were injured during the shooting.