Fatal Cape St. Claire home explosion caused by accidental propane line cut, metal grinder spark,...

WMAR 2 News 8/24 6:43A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Anne Arundel County fire investigators have determined that the home explosion in Cape St. Claire last week originated from an accumulation of propane gas inside the house, deeming the explosion accidental. The explosion and collapse claimed the...

Five Stories You Need to Start Your Week: New Potbelly Sandwich Shop; MOM’s Organic Market Update;...

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/24 6:15A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Last week, we shared news about a Potbelly sandwich shop coming to Baltimore County; an update about the MOM s Organic Market face mask controversy; and changes at a local television news station....

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 24, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/24 5:08A 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: Baltimore s Spaghett hits the big time Electric vehicles hit the wall...

Monday Morning Headlines: Updates from the first day of school; Baltimore Police shoot man who...

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/24 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Updates from the first day of school for the Baltimore region Baltimore Banner Baltimore police shoot man who allegedly dragged officer with vehicle near Lexington Market CBS Baltimore Officials deem...

Cold start with gorgeous afternoon ahead

WMAR 2 News 8/23 9:31P Abigail Degler

Good morning, happy Monday! What a nice start to the day. One of our coolest of the season! From the low 50s and 60s to the middle 80s this afternoon. Comfortable air lingers thanks to an overnight front. Temperatures stay below normal for a good...

Refund recovered, scam exposed: This week's Matter for Mallory helps Maryland consumers protect...

WMAR 2 News 8/22 4:00A Kelly Groft

Every week, Matter for Mallory works to answer consumer questions, expose scams, and help Marylanders navigate problems that affect their wallets. This week's stories highlight two issues impacting consumers across the state: unexpected vehicle...

Harbor East security guards push to unionize, say company is fighting back

WMAR 2 News 8/21 8:56A Jeff Morgan

Security guards and union workers gathered in Harbor East Friday afternoon, calling for the right to unionize. The guards, who work for Abacus Security, say they are seeking better pay, more workers on the street, and protections from what they...

Underground radio, literally: Retired HS teacher runs station out of basement

WMAR 2 News 8/21 8:48A Jack Watson

Tom Pless spent more than 40 years teaching in Baltimore County. Now, he runs a metal radio station from his basement, which he says reaches a quarter million listeners worldwide. Pless has a man cave most can only dream of; basement jam sessions...

Man wanted in connection with Milford Mill Academy student's murder dies by suicide during police...

WMAR 2 News 8/21 8:42A Siobhan Garrett

A man wanted in connection with the death of a Milford Mill Academy student died by suicide as police were executing a search and seizure warrant for him at a home in Woodlawn Thursday night. Baltimore Police said they heard a single gunshot...

Baltimore County breaks ground on first public splash pad

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/21 8:15A Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore County is building its first public splash pad. County officials this week broke ground on the new 2,700-square-foot splash pad at Northwest Regional Park in Owings Mills. It will be located...

Hot Plate: Gratitude coming to Station North, tomatoes at Bar Dali, Sally O’s turns 6, and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/21 6:00A Kit Pollard

From spritzes to tomatoes, local restaurants are going all-in on the final, steamy weeks of summer in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings & announcements Flour & Wood at La Maison...

Maryland Green Party candidate isn’t looking to win over a majority of voters — he just wants 1%

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/21 5:26A Sarah Petrowich, WYPR

A 2026 gubernatorial rematch is underway in Maryland after the June primary election solidified Democratic incumbent Gov. Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox as this November’s candidate matchup. But at least one name will differentiate this...

Friday Morning Headlines: A string of seizures of khat at Baltimore-area airports; The endorsement...

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/21 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

A string of seizures of khat, a controlled substance, at Baltmore-area airports CBS Baltimore Baltimore City may close Warren Road Bridge in Cockeysville WBAL-TV Changes afoot as Maryland kicks off...

Maryland back on track as home of new FBI headquarters after federal lawsuit win

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/19 3:36A Sarah Petrowich, WYPR

A federal district judge in Maryland ruled Monday the Trump administration cannot proceed with moving the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters from Greenbelt to Washington D.C. Under the Biden administration in 2023, a site next...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Trial opens for Baltimore officer accused of running down man with...

Baltimore Fishbowl 8/19 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Maryland drivers with out-of-state plates have six weeks to get properly registered CBS Baltimore Trial opens for Baltimore officer accused of trying to run down man with cruiser WBAL News Radio...