Rick Ritter

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Rick Ritter

Most parents would do anything in their power to keep their children safe and healthy, but do we know enough about the food we're feeding them? After the FDA announced a ban on Red Dye 3, it got us wondering about other dyes. Study on food dyesIn our Question Everything segment, we asked, "Are certain dyes harmful to our children?"In the past year, California became the first state to ban six dyes from school lunches in public schools.

Nov 27, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Rick Ritter

BALTIMORE-- The Miracle on 34th Street light display is an annual tradition in the Hampden neighborhood and signals the unofficial start of the holiday season. Houses lining the 700 block of West 34th Street are decked out each year with stands of lights, inflatables, and light-up decorations. The big reveal, when all the lights are turned on for the season is after Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 30. WJZ set out to learn what it takes to pull off the display year after year.

Nov 4, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Rick Ritter

BALTIMORE -- In a world that feels like it's moving and changing faster than ever, one thing remains constant -- everyone will always have an opinion. Each November, voters go to the polls to decide the leaders of our state, community and country. However, before the election, polls are released to gauge how the public is feeling about certain candidates and issues. In this week's Question Everything, WJZ's Rick Ritter finds out how political polls work and how they are conducted.

Oct 4, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Rick Ritter

BALTIMORE -- Kicking a field goal comes with some of the most intense pressure in all of sports. But how about driving around the country and doing it in every college football stadium? One guy from Baltimore is on a mission to do just that. For Josh Prokrywka it's much bigger than football. Chances are you've seen him all over social media kicking field goals in some of college football's biggest stadiums.

Oct 3, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Rick Ritter

BALTIMORE -- It's always oyster season somewhere, especially here in Maryland. We can source them from all over the country, but there's a rich history in our own backyard. In this Question Everything, WJZ's Rick Ritter answers, "Are raw oysters safe to eat?"The answerThe Local Oyster, owned by Nick Schauman, is wildly popular with its catering, and shucking for parties in 13 different states. It's safe to say Schauman knows the market as well as anyone.