BOE will hold January public hearing on Baltimore City sewer hikes

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/20 8:18A Emily Hofstaedter, WYPR

Next month, the Board of Estimates will hold a public hearing and likely vote on sewer and water rate hikes for Baltimore City residents. Sewer rates would go up 15% and water by 3% in February under a plan before the board. After that, rates for...

Elevated levels of Legionella bacteria detected in water at three Baltimore City courthouses,...

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 7:37A Christian Olaniran

BALTIMORE -- Water quality tests found elevated levels of legionella bacteria have been detected at three Baltimore City courthouses, according to the Baltimore City Mayor's Office. The city said the water testing was performed on December 12,...

Family-run farm in Carroll County attracts customers with thousands of Christmas trees

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 6:32A Kaicey Baylor

CARROLL COUNTY -- At Martin's Tree Farm in Hampstead, thousands of trees stand between 9 to 10 feet tall on over 60 acres of land. "They're probably seven, eight years old," tree farm owner Doug Martin said, pointing towards a section of white...

3 men arrested for firing gunshots in Parkville day after deadly Towson mass shooting, police say

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 6:16A Christian Olaniran

BALTIMORE -- Three men were arrested for a shooting in Parkville, near the scene of a mass shooting and fiery crash that took place in Towson the day before, police said Friday. Detectives said they do not believe the incident was related to...

Maryland expected to see busy year-end holiday travel period. Here's what to know.

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 5:58A Christian Olaniran

BALTIMORE -- More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA. Best times to travel by car Nearly 90% of Maryland holiday travelers will drive to...

Maryland Weather: Coldest air of the season arrives this weekend

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 5:39A Derek Beasley

BALTIMORE -- Rain showers and snow flurries that impacted the area throughout the late morning and afternoon on Friday will gradually end by this evening. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to...

Will Baltimore have a white Christmas? Here's what to expect during the holidays.

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 4:42A Derek Beasley

BALTIMORE -- While visions of snow-covered Christmas mornings may fill the minds of Baltimore residents, the reality is that white Christmases in Charm City are extremely rare. A "white Christmas" is defined as having at least one inch of snow on...

Hot Plate: Last-minute food gifts, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, NYE prep, and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/20 4:05A Kit Pollard

Baltimore is full of good cheer this week, as food lovers all over Charm City celebrate Christmas and Hannukah and get ready to ring in 2025. It’s a busy time of year – and local restaurants are at...

The Dish: The 10 best things I ate this year | The Baltimore Banner

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 3:59A CBS Baltimore

Christina Tkacik joins the show to discuss the 10 best things she ate this year and share how she will be spending the holidays.

‘Bobapop Tea Bar’ Opens in Federal Hill

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/20 3:30A Kevin Lynch, SouthBmore

Bobapop Tea Bar, which started in Taiwan and has five locations in the Washington, D.C. area, has opened at 1114 Light St. in Federal Hill. Bobapop takes over a space that was previously Chatime. Sam...

Maryland woman pleads guilty to embezzling $1 million, using funds for Taylor Swift tickets, luxury...

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 2:49A JT Moodee Lockman

BALTIMORE -- An Ellicott City woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $1 million from a real estate agency and using the funds to pay for vacations, Taylor Swift tickets and more, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office....

Downtown Baltimore’s new trash bins required more planning than you might think

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/20 2:30A David Nitkin

In a big city, little things can mean a lot especially when it comes to trash. An effort is underway to make Baltimore’s downtown core cleaner, greener and more rodent resistant, thanks in part to a...

Florida man extradited to Maryland, held without bond for Frederick County double murder

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 1:28A JT Moodee Lockman

FREDERICK COUNTY -- A man who was arrested in South Florida for a double murder in Frederick County, Maryland has been extradited to the state and ordered to be held without bond, court officials said Thursday. On Sunday, Aug. 25, Frederick...

Uplands Phase II opens with 150 new affordable apartments

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/20 1:11A Aliza Worthington

Baltimore City officials, developers, and partners on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of 150 affordable apartments in southwest Baltimore s Uplands neighborhood. Uplands Phase II is part of a plan to transform a former 979-unit distressed...

Brace for extreme cold weather, wind gusts and low temperatures

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/20 12:45A CBS Baltimore

Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.