Weekly Matter for Mallory: Spotting jury duty scams, homeowner fights for safer streets

WMAR 2 News 7/17 3:00A WMAR STAFF

This week, Mallory is looking at two stories that show why speaking up matters: how one Anne Arundel County woman avoided becoming the victim of a convincing jury duty scam, and why a Catonsville homeowner is working to make her street safer...

Maryland under statewide Code Red Air Quality Alert as wildfire smoke moves in

WMAR 2 News 7/17 2:42A Amanda Engel

Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that Maryland is under a Code Red Air Quality Alert statewide and a Code Purple alert in Western Maryland due to smoke from wildfires in Canada and the northern United States. "For the health and safety of all...

Very hot & smoky today!

WMAR 2 News 7/16 8:32P Stevie Daniels

Happy Friday! The entire area is under a Code Red Air Quality alert today due to thick wildfire smoke descending from Canada. Temperatures will rise into the mid-90s today, and will slightly decline this weekend, with an increased risk for...

What the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act would do and why veterans groups disagree

WMAR 2 News 7/16 5:05A Cyera Williams

The U.S. House began debating a sweeping veterans benefits package Thursday that would advance dozens of proposals affecting military retirees, disabled veterans, caregivers, surviving spouses and veterans seeking health care. The legislation,...

Baltimore City Housing Authority sued over deadly 2023 'Brooklyn Day' mass shooting

WMAR 2 News 7/16 4:39A Ryan Dickstein

Victims and surviving family members of the 2023 'Brooklyn Day' mass shooting are now suing the Housing Authority of Baltimore City. The incident left Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, and Kylis Fagbemi, 20, dead and 28 others injured. One month following...

Construction and demolition of the former Macy's Harford Mall site to start next week

WMAR 2 News 7/16 4:13A Siobhan Garrett

Demolition of the former Macy's at Harford Mall is set to begin next week. SJC Ventures announced that interior demolition will start on July 22, with the demolition of the entire building shortly thereafter. Fencing has been put around the...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Tractor-trailer slammed into Dundalk homes; 69 confirmed cases of...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/16 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Video shows tractor-trailer slamming into Dundalk homes CBS Baltimore Baltimore woman says she inherited a $228,000 water bill tied to entire neighborhood FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV 69 confirmed cases of...

Three dead, two injured following multi-vehicle collision involving motorcycle in Adelphi

WMAR 2 News 7/15 7:26A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Prince George's County police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Adelphi that occurred late Tuesday night. Officers responded to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road at 11:26 p.m....

DNR accepting Maryland black bear hunting applications

WMAR 2 News 7/15 6:51A Ryan Dickstein

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is opening the lottery process for this year's black bear hunt. Applications are $15 and will be accepted through August 31. The agency will award 950 hunting permits for the season which takes place...

Baltimore pools to extend hours in response to heatwave

WMAR 2 News 7/15 5:43A Rushaad Hayward

Baltimore Rec and Parks announced city pools will extend their hours in response to high temperatures. A heat advisory has been issued for the entire area from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. as heat index values rise up to 107 degrees. All park and...

Federal housing bill becomes law, including Maryland Congressman’s push to fill vacant homes

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/15 5:02A Wambui Kamau, WYPR

A bipartisan federal housing bill that includes legislation written by Maryland Rep. Johnny Olszewski has become law, creating a pilot program to help communities convert vacant and blighted properties into affordable housing. The 21st Century...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: 7-year-old dead after accidental shooting in Milford Mill; Baltimore...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/15 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Accidental shooting in Milford Mill home leaves 7-year-old girl dead CBS Baltimore More hot weather in Baltimore is delaying BGE shutoffs for past-due customers WBAL News Radio Long-running feud over...

Hot and hazy on this Wednesday!

WMAR 2 News 7/14 8:28P Stevie Daniels

Happy Wednesday! A Heat Advisory has been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM as heat index values climb to around 105F. Skies will appear hazy due to wildfire smoke from Canada. This will lead to poor air quality over the next few days. High temperatures...

Baltimore City Health Commissioner declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for July 15, 16

WMAR 2 News 7/14 9:19A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Taylor has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, as temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit. "As temperatures climb, we all have a...

County announces repair work to begin at Empire Towers following mass evacuation

WMAR 2 News 7/14 9:03A Rushaad Hayward

Anne Arundel County officials provided an update on Empire Towers, the office building evacuated due to structural integrity issues. Remediation for the 10-story office building will start this week. Once the work begins, it will take about 10...