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...

One person injured following house fire in Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 8/1 7:03A Rushaad Hayward

One person was injured following a fire in Baltimore Saturday afternoon. Around noon, Baltimore City Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Beale Court for the blaze. When they arrived, they discovered a two-story low-rise occupied home on...

Friday Afternoon Headlines: Hopkins researcher detained by ICE, held in Louisiana; Judge dismisses...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 11:23A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

ICE arrests Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka at BWI-Marshall over alleged visa overstay WBAL Most charges against Sen. Dalya Attar dismissed by federal judge WMAR Living Classrooms eyes overhaul of Harbor Point campus Baltimore Business...

City postpones project to restore the historic Rawlings Conservatory Palm House in Druid Hill Park

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 11:01A Ed Gunts

A project to restore the historic Rawlings Conservatory Palm House in Druid Hill Park has been postponed after city officials decided to seek new bids for a general contractor. Alex Silverman, a...

Hot Plate: Guinness turns 8, Heritage teams up with John Brown, MD Vegan Restaurant Week returns,...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 10:45A Kit Pollard

Baltimore Restaurant Week is winding down but the culinary scene remains busy this week, with pop-ups, anniversary parties, and new ventures. Here’s a look at what’s happening: Openings &...

Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins study links sleep, memory, and epilepsy

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 10:37A Aliza Worthington

A new study from Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals how sleep strengthens memory and how epilepsy can disrupt that process. Researchers found that memory consolidation during...

‘Corona Flag Court’ Bar Opens in Right Field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 8:00A Kevin Lynch, SouthBmore

The Baltimore Orioles have opened the Corona Flag Court bar beyond the right field wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The new bar was announced before the season and has been under construction over...

Baltimore County seeks input on future use of Dundalk and Randallstown pools

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 7:00A Marcus Dieterle

Baltimore County wants residents to share how and when they would like to use county-owned pools in Dundalk and Randallstown. The county will take over operations of the Dundalk and Randallstown...

Maryland Stadium Authority appoints Lindsey V. Parker as executive director

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 6:08A Marcus Dieterle

The Maryland Stadium Authority has appointed Lindsey V. Parker as its next executive director, starting in September. Parker will succeed Manervia W. Riddick, a 17-year member of the Maryland Stadium...

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Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 5:00A Sponsored Post Staff

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American Red Cross declares national blood supply crisis as donations drop

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 4:52A John Lee, WYPR

For the second time in its history, the American Red Cross is declaring a national blood supply crisis. According to the organization, some patients are having to wait for blood transfusions. Scott Marder, the Regional Communications Manager for...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — July 31, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 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: 500 students, one tuition deadline Redistricting fight reaches the...

Friday Morning Headlines: Woman says she warned of Glen Burnie office tower flaws years ago;...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/31 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Woman says she warned county officials of Glen Burnie office tower structural concerns in 2021 CBS Baltimore Gov. Moore announces fast-tracked admissions for unenrolled Howard University students...

Bright and sunny Friday

WMAR 2 News 7/30 11:36P Abigail Degler

T.G.I.F! We are looking at a beautiful start to our Friday. Plenty of sunshine is looking to greet us this morning, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Moisture builds back in for the second half of Friday into Saturday. Showers along with our...