Baltimore County residents concerned about air quality days after recycling plant fire
The three-alarm fire started around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, which ultimately led to a partial building collapse.
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Bald eagle "in a dazed state" rescued along Harford County road, officials say
A bald eagle "in a dazed state" and "likely injured" was rescued on Tuesday along a road in Harford County, according to the sheriff's office.
Some Maryland schools delayed Wednesday due to dangerously cold overnight temps
Some Maryland schools will be delayed on Wednesday, January 22, with wind chills falling to their lowest of the season.
Maryland Weather: Coldest wind chills of the week expected tonight
Dangerous cold will grip the state through mid-week with warmer weather arriving by the weekend.
Former Baltimore private school teacher sentenced to 35 years in sex abuse case
A former teacher at an all-boys private school in Baltimore was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday in a high-profile sexual abuse case, the Baltimore Banner reported.
22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Maryland lawmakers respond to executive order ending federal workers' remote work
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump kept his promise, signing a flurry of executive orders to undo policies from the Biden Administration.
Trump pardons dozens of Marylanders charged in Jan. 6 insurrection
Among Mr. Trump's first acts as president was to grant clemency to more than 1,500 rioters.
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
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Maryland residents say Key Bridge is "part of us" as pre-construction phase begins
The pre-construction process is set to start this week for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which Maryland residents say is a major landmark in the state.
Construction on Baltimore's Key Bridge to begin this week. Here's what you can expect.
With the first steps in the reconstruction of the Key Bridge set to begin, we're taking a look at the progress that has been made since the collapse.
Reconstruction of Baltimore's Key Bridge to begin in January
The work on rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge will begin in January, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
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Pete Medhurst, the voice of Navy football for the past 12 years, dies at age 55
Pete Medhurst, a longtime radio broadcaster for Navy athletics, has died. He was 55.
Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame to take home CFP National Championship
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
No easy answers for Ravens, whose great offensive production was undone by playoff turnovers
Mark Andrews has been reclusive since his dropped 2-point conversion sent Baltimore to defeat against the Buffalo Bills.
Josh Allen advances while Lamar Jackson goes home, carrying the burden of another playoff loss
Now, Jackson has to carry the burden of not being able to win the biggest game.
Turnovers and Mark Andrews' drop end another promising season for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Lamar Jackson brought the Baltimore Ravens to the brink of a dramatic come-from-behind victory with the chance to secure their second straight berth in the AFC championship game, only to have the opportunity slip through their fingers.
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Nominations for the Heart of the School Awards are now open through January 31st
The annual award ceremony highlights 10 exceptional principals as Heart of the School Award finalists, with five being honored as winners for demonstrating exemplary innovation, execution and leadership in building strong school cultures.
Harford County Restaurant Week is in full swing now through January 26th
Tyler Zeisloft, Executive Director for Visit Harford, is live at Box Hill Pizzeria showing us what specials they will be offering for Restaurant Week.
Painting the town purple with Cake by Jason
Jason Hisley and Chyno join us as we cheer on the Ravens with some team-themed cupcakes and cookies.
Monster Jam is returning to Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena January 17-19
Alexus Davila is live with Krysten Anderson learning about what it takes to drive the massive trucks and her experience in extreme sports.
Winter skincare tips: preventing dry skin in extreme cold weather
Dr. Kate Viola shares some important skin tips for those harsh winter months.
Local Ravens' super fan 'Trippy' shows off his purple spirit ahead of Sunday's divisional game
Tim Williams sits down with superfan Keon "Trippy" Fisher before he heads to Buffalo to support his Baltimore Ravens.
Get ready for baseball, Orioles single game tickets are now on sale
Fans can purchase tickets for all regular season home games, excluding the home opener, at Orioles.com/Tickets.
Jurassic Quest roars into the Maryland State Fairgrounds January 17-20
Shannon Hansell and Cammie tell us all about the immersive interactive dinosaur event, free craft activities, live exhibits and fossil dig station. Tickets are on sale now.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is hosting their 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Concert and Celebration
Bo Li, BSO cellist and Artistic Advisor, chats with Alexus about this year's concert which celebrates the year of the snake, and the expansion to The Strathmore in Bethesda.
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LGBTQ+ community reacts to Trump's order regarding gender
LGBTQ+ community reacts to Trump's order regarding gender
Maryland lawmakers react to President Trump's executive order
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Dozens of Marylanders included in President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
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Baltimore County residents concerned about air quality days after recycling plant fire
The three-alarm fire started around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, which ultimately led to a partial building collapse.
Bald eagle "in a dazed state" rescued along Harford County road, officials say
A bald eagle "in a dazed state" and "likely injured" was rescued on Tuesday along a road in Harford County, according to the sheriff's office.
Some Maryland schools delayed Wednesday due to dangerously cold overnight temps
Some Maryland schools will be delayed on Wednesday, January 22, with wind chills falling to their lowest of the season.
Maryland Weather: Coldest wind chills of the week expected tonight
Dangerous cold will grip the state through mid-week with warmer weather arriving by the weekend.
Former Baltimore private school teacher sentenced to 35 years in sex abuse case
A former teacher at an all-boys private school in Baltimore was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday in a high-profile sexual abuse case, the Baltimore Banner reported.
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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.
Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
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.
A Baltimore man died after being sedated and restrained by medics. His mom wants answers
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.
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Nominations for the Heart of the School Awards are now open through January 31st
The annual award ceremony highlights 10 exceptional principals as Heart of the School Award finalists, with five being honored as winners for demonstrating exemplary innovation, execution and leadership in building strong school cultures.
Harford County Restaurant Week is in full swing now through January 26th
Tyler Zeisloft, Executive Director for Visit Harford, is live at Box Hill Pizzeria showing us what specials they will be offering for Restaurant Week.
Painting the town purple with Cake by Jason
Jason Hisley and Chyno join us as we cheer on the Ravens with some team-themed cupcakes and cookies.
Monster Jam is returning to Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena January 17-19
Alexus Davila is live with Krysten Anderson learning about what it takes to drive the massive trucks and her experience in extreme sports.
Winter skincare tips: preventing dry skin in extreme cold weather
Dr. Kate Viola shares some important skin tips for those harsh winter months.
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Pete Medhurst, the voice of Navy football for the past 12 years, dies at age 55
Pete Medhurst, a longtime radio broadcaster for Navy athletics, has died. He was 55.
Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame to take home CFP National Championship
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
No easy answers for Ravens, whose great offensive production was undone by playoff turnovers
Mark Andrews has been reclusive since his dropped 2-point conversion sent Baltimore to defeat against the Buffalo Bills.
Josh Allen advances while Lamar Jackson goes home, carrying the burden of another playoff loss
Now, Jackson has to carry the burden of not being able to win the biggest game.
Turnovers and Mark Andrews' drop end another promising season for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Lamar Jackson brought the Baltimore Ravens to the brink of a dramatic come-from-behind victory with the chance to secure their second straight berth in the AFC championship game, only to have the opportunity slip through their fingers.
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
See the Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
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Baltimore native opens gym in Windsor Mill combining fitness and mental health
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
President of Barstool Sports commits $60,000 to keep Baltimore pizza shop open
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police bring in the holiday cheer with 23rd annual 'Shop with a Cop' event
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
First responders receive top honor for lifesaving care
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.
Meet the Ravens fan whose handmade looks are taking social media by storm
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!
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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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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.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
TreeHouse frozen waffle recall expanded to include pancakes
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
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.
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Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
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."
Former One Direction bandmates say they are "devastated" by Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Overnight temperatures coldest of year in Maryland
Overnight temperatures coldest of year in Maryland
Extreme cold continues in Maryland
Extreme cold continues in Maryland
Maryland Weather: Coldest wind chills of the week expected overnight
Dangerous cold will grip the state through mid-week with warmer weather arriving by the weekend.
Dangerous cold, bitter wind chills continue in Maryland
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued First Alert Weather Days for dangerous cold and bitter & brutal wind chills through midweek. By Tuesday night, low temperatures will drop into the mid-single digits across the area, with some spots nearing zero. Wind chill values will range from the single digits to the teens below zero by Wednesday morning.
Slim chance of flurries for parts of Maryland as temperatures dip
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued First Alert Weather Days for dangerous cold and bitter & brutal wind chills through Thursday, Jan. 23. On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with only a slim chance of flurries. Otherwise, the forecast looks dry. Afternoon temperatures are expected to remain in the teens to near 20, with wind chills likely staying in the single digits throughout the day.
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LGBTQ+ community reacts to Trump's order regarding gender
LGBTQ+ community reacts to Trump's order regarding gender
Maryland lawmakers react to President Trump's executive order
Maryland lawmakers react to President Trump's executive order
Dozens of Marylanders included in President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
Dozens of Marylanders included in President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons