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Writer Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston, but his final days played out in Baltimore. He died days after being found delirious on a city street. His death was followed by whispers of curses and an anonymous visitor at his grave.
In the early 20th century, the town of Warren, Maryland, had nearly 1,000 residents. However, the growing city of Baltimore needed drinking water. A deal was made to flood the town, submerge buildings, and create a reservoir. Now, the town is known as Loch Raven.
Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay has dozens of historic lighthouses, including the Thomas Shoal Lighthouse, built in 1875. The lighthouse served as a navigation tool and a lifeline for trade, travel and fishing communities along Maryland’s waterways. The lighthouse was automated in 1964 and is now run by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S. and has shaped Maryland’s identity with its rich natural resources and cultural heritage. In 1608, Captain John Smith led the first voyages through the bay. During the War of 1812, the Chesapeake Bay was a crucial location for American and British troops.
Maryland was the seventh state to join the Union, but it still has a legacy of innovation. In 1811, the first major federal highway — the Historic National Road — started in Cumberland. In 1828, the nation’s first umbrella factory opened in Baltimore, and in 1840, two dentists established the world’s first dental school, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
In 1845, the U.S. needed a professional naval force to protect its interests. With no money from Congress, Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft transformed Fort Severn in Annapolis, Maryland, into the U.S. Naval Academy. The institution began with 50 midshipmen that year. But since then, the Naval Academy has trained thousands.
In February 1862, Abraham Lincoln traveled from Illinois to Washington, D.C. While in Baltimore, the former president’s head of security discovered a plot to ambush Lincoln at Camden Station. Lincoln disguised himself as the brother of a detective to escape the potential threat on his life.
The Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad was the first steam-powered train system in the U.S. Opening in 1830, the 13-mile track connected Baltimore to Ellicott City before expanding by the 1970s to 4,000 miles across 13 states. The B&O Railroad was instrumental in ushering the U.S. into the industrial age and a new era of growth. The history of the railroad lives on at the B&O Railroad Museum.
Located at the mouth of the Susquehanna River in Maryland, the city of Havre De Grace almost became the political center of the United States. After the Revolutionary War, Congress almost chose the city as the country’s permanent seat of government due to its location midway between the northern and southern states. Havre De Grace missed becoming the political center by just a few votes.
In the 1770s, Baltimore served as the capital of the United States. During the American Revolution, the British captured New York City. To avoid capture, the Second Continental Congress evacuated from Philadelphia — which was then the capital of the U.S. — and temporarily moved to Baltimore, where they met in the Henry Fite House for three months. The move gave George Washington’s army time to regroup and was a turning point in the war.
Shortly after the United States declared independence, King George sent his Red Coats to invade Long Island. Outnumbered, General George Washington retreated, as troops in Pennsylvania and Delaware failed to protect the escape route. A few 100 Maryland men held the line. Less than a dozen survived. Those men gained the name The Maryland 400, and Maryland was labeled as The Old Line State.
Jerusalem Mill Village in Maryland began taking shape before Harford County or even the United States was established. The community, located along the Gunpowder River in Kingsville, Maryland, played a major role in the creation of the U.S., as guns were manufactured there and used in the 1776 revolution. Jerusalem Mill Village now serves as a living history museum and the headquarters for Gunpowder Falls State Park.
Baltimore's Fort McHenry was built in 1803. Located in Locust Point, the historic monument was named after surgeon and signer of the Constitution James McHenry. The monument gained fame during the War of 1812, with a victory that inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem that would later become "The Star Spangled Banner."
Lawyers spent hours behind closed doors in Baltimore's federal courthouse on Monday negotiating a settlement for Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, one of the workers who died when the Key Bridge collapsed in 2024.
Six Flags of America in Maryland welcomed visitors for the final time on Sunday, with the amusement park shutting down for good.
A man armed with a BB rifle was injured and taken to a hospital after a shooting that involved Baltimore County police on Monday morning, officers said.
More than 100 people came out to the second public input session on Monday as the school board heard feedback on six different redistricting options in the county.
The city of Annapolis broke ground on Monday on a major flood-protection and revitalization project at City Dock.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass gets an up-close look at the bore machine being used in Howard County’s tunnel project.
WJZ is at Planet Fitness, learning how to stay fit during the holidays.
Manor Mill in Baltimore is hosting an exciting Halloween event with a costume contest, drag show and more in Baltimore!
Take a look inside the Witch Board Museum Baltimore and explore the history of the spirit board for Halloween.
WJZ visits a Maryland MVA office to see how it compares to the new CBS show “DMV.”
Jake Paul's boxing match against lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a Baltimore native, was scrapped Monday, with Paul planning a different bout before the end of 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly traded for edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
Fernando Mendoza threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and No. 2 Indiana remained undefeated with a 55-10 rout of Maryland on Saturday.
The Eagles have acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
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.
'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.
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.
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 company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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 company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
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.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Quiet pattern settles in with a warm-up on the way in Maryland
Breezy, sunny weather in Maryland on Tuesday
Breezy and bright Tuesday in Maryland
Marylanders can expected sunny skies on Monday before a rollercoaster of temperatures during the week.
Cloudy weather will leave Maryland by Monday afternoon, with temperatures recovering into the lower to middle 60s.
Quiet pattern settles in with a warm-up on the way in Maryland
Harford sheriff says joint investigation with TV host led to multiple arrests
Anne Arundel County parents question proposed school redistricting
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