Baltimore County Public Schools Looking For Artists For ‘We Will Get Through This Together’ Exhibit

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/23 3:40P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) One way some people are getting through the COVID-19 pandemic is by making art. Now, Baltimore County Public Schools wants to see what you ve created. They re looking for works to include in an upcoming online exhibition titled...

10-Year-Old Baltimore Girl Publishes Children’s Book ‘Tell Me a Reason Why: A Skunk and Rat Story’

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/22 12:48P Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ)   With all of our stay-at-home time, people all over Maryland have been finding unique things to do. A 4th grader at Baltimore International Academy decided to publish a book. The subject matter really hits home as we find...

As Memorial Day Weekend Nears, Many Pools In Maryland Remain Closed Due To Coronavirus

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/19 10:25A Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ)   As the unofficial start to summer approaches, countless pools in Maryland remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Montgomery County officials said neither indoor nor outdoor pools will be allowed to...

Baltimore Musicians Gather Virtually To Sing Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin”

CBS Baltimore (Nightlife & Music) 5/19 3:48A Nightlife & Music – CBS Baltimor

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Baltimore musicians are missing playing to crowds at local bars and music venues as coronavirus shut down businesses around Maryland. So guitarist Mike Habersack from the band Tripwire decided to ask some fellow area musicians to...

‘Sweetest Ending Possible’: Ellicott City’s DJ Kopec Reaches Goal Of $1M For Charity Through Virtual...

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/17 2:48A Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) As the coronavirus pandemic continues, so too do the efforts from one Maryland DJ to help the community around him. Chris Kopec, known as DJ Kopec, has been throwing virtual dance parties on Facebook to raise money and...

Maryland Native Brady Fritz Wins Big On ‘The Price Is Right’

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/16 9:32A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

LOS ANGELES (WJZ) Maryland native Brady Fritz is no stranger to the stage, but this one was different. In February, the aspiring actor, who now lives in Los Angeles, his parents and a college friend...

Coronavirus Cancellations: Bel Air Cancels Annual Fourth Of July Fireworks, Celebration

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/13 8:16A Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) Bel Air is joining a growing list of communities that are canceling their Fourth of July celebrations this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers from the Bel Air Independence Day Committee said Wednesday the parade...

Firefighters Lead Birthday Parade For Maryland 11-Year-Old

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/10 3:04A Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BROOKLYN PARK, Md. (WJZ) A girl in Brooklyn Park didn t let the coronavirus pandemic stop her from celebrating her 11th birthday with some special guests. Gabby Hayes celebrated her birthday with a makeshift parade of cars with balloons and...

Coronavirus Cancellations: Howard County’s 4th Of July Fireworks Canceled; Weddings, Large...

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/8 5:00A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) Howard County s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Friday morning. The annual Independence Day event at Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia has drawn...

BARCS Moves Into New Facility In Cherry Hill Neighborhood

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/5 4:18P Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) BARCS has officially moved into its new home in south Baltimore. The shelter said it made the move on Tuesday into its new facility at 2490 Giles Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. The moving process began early this morning;...

‘Spice Up’ Your Zoom Calls With Old Bay Backgrounds From McCormick

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/5 1:40P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) If you re looking to spice up your next Zoom meeting, you re in luck. McCormick has released some new Zoom backgrounds, including one featuring Old Bay. You can choose from one featuring the iconic yellow tin or another with crabs...

Dog Found In Baltimore With Large Wounds May Have Been Stabbed, BARCS Says

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 5/4 3:04P Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) A dog that was found with multiple large wounds last week may have been stabbed, BARCS said Monday. The shelter said animal control got a call about a dog lying in a vacant yard surrounded by trash. When officers arrived, they...

Coronavirus And The Arts: Maryland Humanities Giving Away $500K In Grants To Cultural Organizations

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/2 3:29P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Maryland Humanities has set up a $500,000 grant fund to help organizations that provide humanities programming get through the coronavirus pandemic, the organization said Friday. The money comes from the National Endowment for the...

Coronavirus Closings: With Charm City Comedy Festival Postponed, Local Comedy Groups Adapting To...

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 5/1 12:32P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Baltimore’s annual Charm City Comedy Festival set to start this week has been postponed. “We had just gotten acceptances for the improv and sketch week, which is the first week, and then all of this hit,” Megan Wills of the Charm...

Contactless Pick-Up Available At THE AVENUE At White Marsh

CBS Baltimore (Shopping & Style) 5/1 9:06A Shopping & Style – CBS Baltimore

WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) As states across the country begin to plan out their re-opening procedures in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, retailers are adjusting to the new normal. Federal Realty, the owners of the properties at THE AVENUE at...