Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Saweetie, and more to perform at 2025 Baltimore AFRAM festival
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and city leaders on Tuesday announced the entertainment and performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and city leaders on Tuesday announced the entertainment and performers for this year's AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
If you participated in the Juneteenth weekend fun at AFRAM, you might have taken a picture with WJZ in front of our green screen.
Check out these shots from the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM Festival!
AFRAM wrapped up Sunday with a day full of fun, music and a showcase of Baltimore's culture.
The 47th annual AFRAM Festival is set to kick off this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Hundreds of thousands are expected this weekend to visit Baltimore's annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park.
Lor Xay Xay, a 10-year-old rapping phenom, will take the stage this weekend in front of his home-city crowd at Baltimore's AFRAM Festival.
DJ Flow will take the stage at AFRAM on Saturday. He got his start DJing in Baltimore and says this weekend's show will be a thank you to the city that has been with him from the start.
House music has been a staple in Baltimore for the past 40 years, and it all began in a basement in West Baltimore.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Baltimore AFRAM organizers anticipate bigger, better festival celebrating African-American heritage
Singer Mya speaks with WJZ after AFRAM performance
Alex Isley sat down for an interview with WJZ's Vic Carter after her performance at the 2024 AFRAM Festival
We are joined in studio by the Cane Collective to see what drinks they will be preparing at AFRAM.
WJZ checks out The Sacred Space, a holistic store in Hampden that will be participating in AFRAM.
Linzy Jackson, AFRAM Festival's producer, has tips on what to be ready for at AFRAM.
AFRAM announces star-studded lineup, including Busta Rhymes
Thousands of people celebrated Black culture at the AFRAM festival.
People came out in droves to celebrate all things Baltimore over the weekend.
Mayor Brandon Scott expressed excitement over the number of people who attended the AFRAM festival to WJZ's Tim Williams and Sina Gebre-Ab on Saturday.
City leaders, organizers announce superstar headliners of the annual African-American cultural arts fair
After a two-year hiatus, Mayor Brandon Scott brought the festival back to the Baltimore, this time on Juneteenth
Thousands of people showed up at Druid Hill Park over the weekend for AFRAM, one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast.
Library staff will select a visual artist from among the contenders to work as an independent contractor.
Art and culture are innate in the Black community, particularly in Baltimore.
Van Hollen said he hopes to visit Abrego Garcia and "check on his well-being."
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said at a hearing on Tuesday that everyday Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "detained in CECOT is another date of irreparable harm."
Victor Martinez-Hernandez, who was on trial for the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin in 2023, was found guilty by the jury on Monday.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who immigration officials said was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador, is pleading with the Trump administration to "stop playing political games" and bring her husband home.
Working and retired community members rallied outside of a Baltimore courthouse Tuesday as the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attended a hearing over its access to the Social Security Administration.
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.
It is National Animal Control Services Appreciation Week! Years ago these folks would have been known as “the dog catchers," and years ago it was an elected position. This is serious business, and each county in Maryland and Baltimore City has its own ACS office or department. It’s more than stray dogs and cats. Feral and wild animals can be a problem and health issue. It was our pleasure to honor these folks who keep us safe.
President Terri Lee Freeman talks with us about the museums milestone and the live performances, cuisine, and tributes happening at the gala.
Chanda Minor Brigance sits down with Chief Dixon for an inspiring conversation on his journey from firefighting and emergency response to Fire Chief.
JP Krahel, CPA and Professor of Accounting at Loyola University, joins us to discuss why you should file your taxes before midnight and how to avoid hefty penalties and late fees.
Alexus Davila is live with Michelle Shawyer at the children's boutique checking out all the perfect items for those last minute Easter baskets.
The Baltimore Ravens are focused on selecting the best player available at No. 27 in the NFL Draft, regardless of position.
The Baltimore Orioles and general manager Mike Elias could have used a fast start this year.
The Orioles do not fund any of the research and do not expect a return on any of the findings, but when a Major League Baseball team pitches a unique project, it's sure to pique some interest.
The Baltimore Orioles blew a three-run lead and lost to the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-6, in extra innings on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Baltimore radio host Vinny Cerrato, from 105.7 The Fan, is beaming with pride this week, watching his son compete for a national championship.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said at a hearing on Tuesday that everyday Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "detained in CECOT is another date of irreparable harm."
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday the U.S. must facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned.
'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.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
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.
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 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.
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 unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Breezy but clear Wednesday in Maryland
Brisk Wednesday in Maryland, followed by warmup
Brisk, but clear Wednesday in Maryland
Wind gusts on Tuesday peaked over 50 mph in some parts of the state, a lighter breeze is expected Wednesday
Blustery weather returns Tuesday. A few additional rain showers are possible through the day. Winds gust up to 40 MPH as temperatures peak in the low to mid-60s. Windy conditions linger through the Baltimore Orioles home game.
Breezy but clear Wednesday in Maryland
Judge orders Trump administration to stop playing games in Abrego Garcia case
Memorial dedicated to former slave destroyed in Maryland
Brisk Wednesday in Maryland, followed by warmup
Photos from unrest following arrest, death of Freddie Gray on display