Rain continues Monday

WMAR 2 News 7/5 9:02P Abigail Degler

Good morning, happy Monday! Storms have slowed since Sunday evening, but more are expected to return today. Your morning commute may be impacted due to rain and fog, so extra time will be needed. Temperatures will finally cool compared to the...

BGE working to restore power to over 40,000 customers after July 4th storms move through central...

WMAR 2 News 7/5 4:26A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Crews with Baltimore Gas and Electric are working to restore power to more than 40,000 customers who were impacted by severe storms during the holiday weekend. Severe thunderstorms moved through central Maryland during the evening of July 4th,...

Six rescued after boat capsizes near Hart Miller Island during holiday weekend

WMAR 2 News 7/5 4:01A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Baltimore County fire crews conducted an open water rescue on Hart Miller Island over the holiday weekend. Fire officials say a boat capsized, leaving six people stranded in the water. Marine units found all six people on board the boat just...

One dead, one injured in overnight shooting at Fallston house party

WMAR 2 News 7/5 3:45A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

An overnight shooting in Fallston left one person dead and another injured, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive and encountered a "chaotic" scene at a large house party,...

BSO concert and fireworks canceled due to severe weather

WMAR 2 News 7/4 10:06A Rushaad Hayward

Saturday night's performance of Star-Spangled 250 at Oregon Ridge has been canceled due to the risk of severe weather conditions. "Ticket holders will have the option to exchange tickets for another summer performance, receive credit towards a...

Annapolis cancels two July 4 events due to incoming severe weather

WMAR 2 News 7/4 8:23A Rushaad Hayward

Due to incoming severe weather, Annapolis has canceled two events scheduled for the Fourth of July; the Independence Day Parade and the U.S. Naval Academy Electric Brigade concert. The city's fireworks show is still scheduled for 9:15 p.m., but...

Big sinkhole closes part of road in Perry Hall

WMAR 2 News 7/4 7:28A Siobhan Garrett

Part of Cowenton Avenue in Perry Hall is closed as crews work to fix a massive sinkhole. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company posted about the issue and said the road is closed between Panorama Drive and East Joppa Road. The Baltimore County...

Hot Plate: Nest now open, sommelier dinner at Charleston, 4th of July plans, and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/3 5:30A Kit Pollard

From sparklers to sparkling wines, this week is a big one in Baltimore (and across the country). Here’s a look at how local restaurants are celebrating America’s 250 th – and beyond: Openings &...

Harford County to host public readings of Declaration of Independence

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/3 5:00A Marcus Dieterle

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring that the Thirteen Colonies were free, united states independent from Great Britain. Four days later,...

Howard County installs two free, anonymous, 24/7 overdose prevention machines

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/3 4:30A Aliza Worthington

The Howard County Health Department has installed two vending machines that dispense free naloxone 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The Naloxone and Safe Choice Vending Machines provide free,...

1776 in Baltimore: The city sheltered Congress during the Revolution’s darkest hour

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/3 3:30A John Lee, WYPR

For a couple of months, Baltimore was the capital of the newly minted United States and where the CFG Bank Arena currently stands, history dramatically unfolded in 1776. On a recent Sunday morning, sitting on a bench in Hopkins Plaza downtown,...

Friday Morning Headlines: Moore seeks to upstage Trump, rivals with patriotism speech; BGE to resume...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/3 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Moore seeks to upstage Trump, other Democrats, with holiday patriotism speech Baltimore Banner BGE to resume power shutoffs this summer after hiatus Maryland Matters MVA launches Plate Where You Live...

Where to go this 4th of July weekend to cool off during the heat wave

WMAR 2 News 7/2 9:57P Megan Knight

Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the week and temperatures won't be dropping until after the weekend. Click on each county/city to get a full list of cooling centers that are open this holiday weekend: Anne Arundel County - list...

Dangerous heat sticks around

WMAR 2 News 7/2 8:34P Stevie Daniels

Happy Friday! An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday as temperatures climb into the low 100s. It'll feel more like 110-113, so be sure to limit time outdoors and stay hydrated. A few isolated pulse thunderstorms could develop...

2nd annual Catonsville ice cream eating contest to benefit local charity

WMAR 2 News 7/2 9:58A Jack Watson

An ice cream eating contest this Sunday in Catonsville will raise money for the Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation, which provides housing for critically ill children and their families. Catonsville Scoops, located on Frederick Road, is...