Woman found shot dead at Towson apartment complex Sunday night

WMAR 2 News 8/3 9:48A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Towson apartment complex that left one woman dead. Officers responded to a shooting at the Cromwell Valley Apartments in the Unit Block of Treeway Court at 11:55 p.m. Sunday,...

34-year-old arrested in deadly stabbing of teen in Southwest Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 8/3 9:24A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Police say a 34-year-old woman is in custody in connection with the deadly stabbing of an 18-year-old in Southwest Baltimore. Dasianne Richardson was arrested Saturday after detectives obtained an apprehension warrant. Officers responded to the...

O's reportedly deal All Star catcher Adley Rutschman to AL East rival Red Sox

WMAR 2 News 8/3 8:47A Ryan Dickstein

The MLB trade deadline is here. With the Orioles on the bubble of playoff contention, it was anyone's guess whether the team would be buyers or sellers. Pitcher Dean Kremer was the first major domino to fall, followed by outfielder Taylor Ward ....

Maryland is now the nation’s capital of human composting

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 8:00A Scott Maucione, WYPR

The largest center for human composting in the U.S. just opened in Maryland and it’s highlighting how Americans are rethinking how they want to dispose of their bodies when they die. Human composting is a roughly month-long process that turns...

Howard County Arts Council announces 29th annual Celebration of the Arts

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 7:16A Aliza Worthington

The 29 th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6–10 p.m. at the Peter & Elizabeth Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center at Howard Community...

Elizabeth Himelfarb Hurwitz elected chair of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 6:43A Ed Gunts

Interior designer and civic leader Elizabeth Himelfarb Hurwitz has been elected chair of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees. She succeeds James Thornton, who has served as chair since...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 3, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 2:30A 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: Mosby s controversial Facebook page pivot Moore s national political...

Five Stories To Start Your Week: Giant Grocery Closing; Tim Hortons Opens; Rat Shack.

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 2:17A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Last week, we shared news about Giant Food closing one of its Baltimore County grocery stores, Canadian-based coffee and bakery chain Tim Hortons opening their first Maryland location, and...

Monday Morning Headlines: Lawmakers convene in Annapolis on redistricting; Man pulled from Inner...

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/3 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Lawmakers convence in Annapolis for redistricting bill Maryland Matters Hopkins researcher had valid authorization when detained by ICE, attorney says CBS Baltimore Developer plans nearly 2,000 homes...

More rain Monday

WMAR 2 News 8/2 9:44P Abigail Degler

Good morning, happy Monday! Showers and storms are expected off and on this morning and afternoon. Temperatures will slowly rise into the 80s. More light showers expected Tuesday and Wednesday with highs looking very similar. Not a single work...

Police foot chase ends with fleeing suspect jumping into Baltimore's Inner Harbor

WMAR 2 News 8/2 9:53A Ryan Dickstein

A suspect fleeing from police jumped into Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 1pm along the 2600 block of Boston Street in the City's Canton neighborhood. While confirming the foot chase took place, a Baltimore...

Sheetz proposes replacing shuttered Vanessa's Corner Pub at Routes 26 & 27 in Carroll County

WMAR 2 News 8/2 8:59A Ryan Dickstein

It's been more than a year since a fire shuttered Vanessa's Corner Pub at the busy intersection of Routes 26 and 27 (Liberty & Ridge Roads) in Carroll County. Recently there's been some major movement in what would replace the once popular...

Lawsuit accuses Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville of negligence after woman hurt while riding water...

WMAR 2 News 8/2 7:42A Ryan Dickstein

A New Jersey woman claims to have suffered serious neck injuries while on a water slide at Great Wolf Lodge in Cecil County. She's now suing the company over their alleged negligence. Natasha Collova says the injuries occurred on March 19, 2024...

August 2026 Tracker: Baltimore murders and shootings

WMAR 2 News 8/1 11:30A WMAR STAFF

Baltimore City wrapped the year 2025 with 133 homicides , down 61 from 2024. In July 2026 , there were seven recorded homicides and 28 non-fatal shootings. According to Baltimore Police, homicides are again down this year 23.1 percent from 2025...

Police kill armed man near river at Fort Washington Park, AG investigating"

WMAR 2 News 8/1 9:28A Rushaad Hayward

Maryland's Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that happened in Fort Washington Friday night. Multiple police agencies responded to a call for a shooting and man walking near the river with a gun in Fort...