Baltimore drivers hit 83 potholes, scam victims share survival story this week

WMAR 2 News 4/25 4:00A Kelly Groft

Baltimore drivers frustrated by I83 potholes Drivers say large potholes along Baltimores I83 are causing damage and making commutes unsafe. City officials have confirmed there is no repaving planned for 2024, prompting frustration from those who...

From Penn State to Baltimore: Ravens OL Vega Ioane ready to earn his spot

WMAR 2 News 4/24 7:59P Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Ravens rookie Olaivavega Ioane touched down in Baltimore for the first time since being drafted by the team on Thursday. Baltimore utilized the 14th overall pick to select Ioane, who played his entire collegiate career at Penn State. Two moments...

Mayor's spring cleanup targets illegal dumping in Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 4/24 7:49P Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Mayor Brandon Scott is talking trashbut in a good way. He said he's tired of people littering and illegally dumping items, so he's doing something about it. On Friday, he and other city officials got a head start on the citywide spring cleanup by...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 24, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/24 2:46A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Love, lies, and stolen goods Federal surprise upends entire industry...

Friday Morning Headlines: Vacancy rate is 26 percent at Towson Town Center; Lifesaving research...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/24 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

A 26-percent vacancy rate at Towson Town Center as community voices crime concerns CBS Baltimore The federal funding squeeze at Johns Hopkins is threatening life-saving research Baltimore Banner...

Isolated showers and storms today

WMAR 2 News 4/23 8:33P Stevie Daniels

Happy Friday! Temperatures will trend above normal today, with highs in the mid to upper-70s! Showers and storms develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Scattered showers on Saturday with a few lingering showers on Sunday. On a side note,...

Anne Arundel County delays vote on bringing back class rankings

WMAR 2 News 4/23 8:53A Siobhan Garrett

Anne Arundel County students applying for scholarships and college admissions will have to wait until May 20 to learn if they'll regain access to class rankingsa delay that has some worried about missing crucial deadlines. Anne Arundel County's...

Audit raises concerns over inspection & permit backlogs within Maryland's Environment Department

WMAR 2 News 4/23 8:25A Ryan Dickstein

A legislative audit questions the inspection and permitting process within Maryland's Environment Department. Auditors first scrutinized the department's process for verifying home lead inspections. Between April 2021 and July 2025, inspectors...

Photographic scavenger hunt to celebrate "America in miniature"

WMAR 2 News 4/23 8:05A Amanda Engel

To celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, Maryland State Parks has a photographic scavenger hunt to get you around the state that's been referred to as "America in Miniature." The challenge kicks off today, Wednesday, April 23, and goes through...

Five Baltimore Poets To Discover Now

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/22 5:27A Elizabeth Hazen

One of my favorite things about Baltimore is its diverse, vibrant, and inclusive literary scene. In any given week, you can find readings at local bookstores, libraries, cafes, bars, and even private...

A free screening on wealth, inequality, and the American dream

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/22 5:00A Sponsored Post Staff

What do we owe each other? Join the SNF Agora Institute for a screening of Death & Taxes, a documentary by Johns Hopkins alum Justin Schein, followed by a conversation with Schein and SNF Agora...

Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco coming to Meyerhoff in May on ‘Spirit of Love’ tour

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/22 4:47A Aliza Worthington

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and feminist icon Ani DiFranco is coming to Baltimore on May 5 to perform at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on her “Spirit of Love” tour. DiFranco has released 23...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 22, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/22 2:52A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Racing legacy changes hands City settlement funds have a dashboard...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Woman seen in Columbia gas-station shooting video in custody; A...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/22 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Woman seen in shooting of Columbia gas station attendent is in custody on unrelated charges WBAL News Radio TikTok hosts Baltimore County conversation on social media safety amid statewide litigation...

Uptown Cheapskate in Ellicott City saves 90,000 clothing items from the landfill in a year

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:00P Megan Knight

Each year, about 92 million tons of clothing waste ends up in landfills around the world, according to Earth.org. Mary Lee, the owner of Uptown Cheapskate in Ellicott City, is doing what she can to put a small dent in that number. "This might be...