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Some Maryland lawmakers in Congress boycott Trump's State of the Union

Some Democrats in Congress, including those from Maryland, boycotted President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

2 men from Pennsylvania arrested in illegal Maryland car rally, police say

Two men from Pennsylvania are facing charges after an illegal car rally in Prince George's County, Maryland, authorities said.

Baltimore's lifeline to Ukraine as war rages 4 years after Russian invasion

Baltimore has a special bond with the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, which has been ravaged by years of war since the Russian invasion​.

Family believes man shot and killed by police in East Baltimore was targeted

An armed man died after he was shot during a foot chase with officers in East Baltimore, according to police.

CIAA tournaments return to give Baltimore big economic boost

The week-long festivities have given the area more than a $100 million boost since it came to Baltimore.

Baltimore County man accused of sparking house explosion after argument with wife

A Baltimore County man was arrested for allegedly setting his house on fire after an explosive argument with his wife last weekend, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.

Maryland man charged after firing gunshots during argument with family

A Maryland man is facing charges after Anne Arundel County police said he fired gunshots inside a house during an argument with a family member.

Baltimore inspector general sues city for access to information, subpoena authority

The Baltimore Inspector General's Office is suing the city for access to information and the power to issue and enforce subpoenas, after IG Isabel Cumming said she was blocked from seeing documents that are essential to her job.

Former Cumberland police captain sentenced after assaulting female officer

A former police captain in Maryland was sentenced for misconduct in office after assaulting a female officer, according to the State Prosecutor's Office.

Effort to preserve history of nation's oldest public all-girls high school underway

Western High School in Baltimore, one of the only all-girls public schools in the United States, will undergo a renovation project.

Baltimore man indicted for child sex trafficking scheme that led to rescue

A Baltimore man is facing charges in connection with a child sex trafficking scheme that ended with the rescues of two missing girls, according to the Maryland State's Attorney's Office.

Search underway for suspect who shot at Maryland trooper in Baltimore

A search is underway in Maryland for a suspect who shot at a State Police trooper who was conducting a traffic stop in Baltimore, department officials said.

Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore's National Aquarium.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller file for reelection

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller officially filed for reelection on Monday for the 2026 gubernatorial race.