Maryland warns of increase in benzodiazepines in illegal drug supply

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 9:00A Scott Maucione, WYPR

The Maryland Department of Health is warning that there has been a spike of depressant adulterants in the illegal drug supply that is spanning across multiple counties and the city of Baltimore. MDH’s Rapid Analysis of Drugs found about five...

Driving simulator gives new hope to Kennedy Krieger patients with spinal cord injury

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 8:23A Aliza Worthington

There is new access to independence for those with spinal cord injuries, thanks to Kennedy Krieger Institute ’s plan to purchase a driving simulator that helps patients improve their ability to drive...

Veterans walk ‘out of the darkness’ at Perry Point VA suicide prevention event

WMAR 2 News 9/16 8:13A Cyera Williams

Veterans, VA employees and community members came together Wednesday at the Perry Point VA Medical Center for its fourth annual suicide prevention and awareness walk, an event focused on reminding veterans that support remains available long...

Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival returns Next Saturday, Sept. 26!

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 8:00A Sponsored Post Staff

Baltimore County’s biggest end-of-summer party is back. Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, September 26, 2026, bringing a full day of live music, food, and...

United Way of Central Maryland president and CEO resigns

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 6:50A Marcus Dieterle

United Way of Central Maryland’s president and CEO has stepped down. Franklyn Baker, who has served as the nonprofit’s president and CEO since 2016, has decided to resign, United Way of Central...

Lutherville Station redevelopment wins support at Baltimore County Council hearing

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 6:29A John Lee, WYPR

Supporters of a plan to redevelop the aging Lutherville Station shopping center into a mixed bag of apartments, restaurants and businesses told the Baltimore County Council Tuesday night that it’s the perfect project for a site that needs to be...

Goats on the Slope returns this weekend at Wyman Park Dell

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 6:00A Sponsored Post Staff

Art by Alex Fine Goats on the Slope 2026 September 18 September 21 BMA Slope, Wyman Park Dell The goats return to graze the slope this weekend! Join Friends of Wyman Park Dell for a full weekend of...

Help Fill the House for domestic abuse survivors in Maryland. Here's what to bring.

WMAR 2 News 9/16 5:38A WMAR Web Staff

BALTIMORE, Md. For 10 years, WMAR, Weis Markets, and viewers from across Maryland have come together to help families escaping domestic abuse start over. Join House of Ruth Maryland and WMAR-2 News and help us Fill the House on October 14 at...

Where are Baltimore’s vacant homes are disappearing the fastest? Here are the Top 5 neighborhoods.

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 5:15A David Nitkin

As Baltimore pursues an ambitious plan to eliminate the blight of vacant homes, the city s Department of Housing and Community Development is keeping track of the progress. Dashboards created with...

School Spirit 2026: Mercy High School

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 5:00A Sponsored Post Staff

Photo credit: Mercy High School For 65 years, Mercy High School has empowered Mercy Girls as they take risks, develop their voices, and pursue their passions without limitations. A Mercy education...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 16, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 3:00A 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: A Baltimore institution s leader departs Power to the People powers...

Baltimore Police suspends deputy commissioner during internal investigation

WMAR 2 News 9/16 2:58A Siobhan Garrett

Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended as an internal investigation moves forward. "The Baltimore Police Department is aware of an investigation involving allegations made in reference to a member of our command...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: United Way CEO stepping down amid financial challenges; Rabid bat found...

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/16 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

United Way CEO Franklyn Baker stepping down amid financial challenges The Sun Rabid bat found inside Harford County elementary school CBS Baltimore Fatal pedestrian crash on Owings Mills Boulevard...

A hidden Baltimore superlative: The oldest watch in the world sits on Charles Street

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/15 6:52A David Nitkin

Across ups and downs, it’s uplifting to chronicle the superlatives a city can take pride in. Baltimore, for example, is the site of the first Catholic diocese in the United States. It’s where Samuel...

Health care executive accused of unlawfully recording teens in Tysons Corner area

WMAR 2 News 9/15 5:27A WTVR Web Staff

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. Shawn Gremminger, the president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchasers Coalition, is accused of unlawfully recording teenagers in the Tysons Corner area, according to a news release from the Fairfax County...