Weirdest thing left behind in a Maryland Uber? Womp, womp. Take a guess.

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 11:31A Aliza Worthington

Uber has released its 10 th annual Lost & Found Index , and Marylanders have left some interesting items behind in their travels. Most people can relate to the panic of slamming the Uber’s door,...

Marylanders love an Utz chip, but how do they flavor it? A new survey reveals their favorite.

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 11:12A Marcus Dieterle

If you’re shopping for a Fourth of July barbecue this week, there’s one snack item on your grocery list you need to get right: potato chips. Nothing says summer like crunching into that salty, crispy...

Maryland extends moratorium on some new mental health providers

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 10:45A Scott Maucione, WYPR

Maryland is continuing its moratorium on some new mental health providers in certain parts of the state. The pause encompasses new provider signups for Medicaid for psychiatric rehabilitation programs, partial hospital programs and intensive...

Nostalgia warms recollections of America’s bicentennial and makes 250 years feel less special

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 10:14A David Nitkin

In July 1976, I craved those rocket-shaped frozen treats unnaturally colored red, white and blue. I would collect 35 cents from my parents and wait on the curb for the ice-cream truck to come along. I...

Black Barn Alpacas Brings Farm-to-Main-Street Charm to Downtown Sykesville

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 10:14A Evelyn Lucado

Just weeks after downtown Sykesville received the 2026 Great American Main Street Award, a Carroll County alpaca farm has opened a retail storefront in the heart of the historic district. Black Barn...

‘He Chose Peace, They Chose Violence’ Prosecutor Says in Co-Defendant Trial

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 7:42A Baltimore Witness

By Lindsey Lombardi and Khadijah Trower, Baltimore Witness Opening statements and testimony was presented June 25 in Baltimore City Circuit Court during a co-defendant homicide trial before Judge...

Five Stories To Start Your Week: Baltimore Fourth of July; Pie Shop Closing; Timonium Gym; and...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 5:01A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Here are some recent notable stories published by Baltimore Fishbowl that are worth revisiting as you start your week: The Yard Gym will open at 2001-2003 Greenspring Drive in Timonium. Credit:...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — June 29, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 4:54A 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: Tangier Island s sinking future Prison homicides reveal troubling...

Latest Headlines for Monday, June 29, 2026

WMAR 2 News 6/29 3:16A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, June 29, 2026. We've got extreme heat on the way before entering July 4th weekend. Here's your latest headlines. Luigi Mangione due in court again Julian Jones wins Baltimore County Executive race Sail250 wraps up in Baltimore...

Lithium-ion battery charger causes fire, leaving behind $25k in damage

WMAR 2 News 6/29 2:13A Ryan Dickstein

A lithium-ion battery charger is to blame for a Sunday evening storage shed fire in Cecil County. It happened around 7:47pm at property in the 500 block of Conowingo Road. The owner was trying to charge up a power tool when minutes later his shed...

Gianna Romero, winner of Miss Maryland 2026, is from Harford County

WMAR 2 News 6/29 2:07A Megan Knight

A Harford County native is crowned Miss Maryland 2026. Gianna Romero won the title this weekend at the Miss Maryland competition in Hagerstown. She graduated from the John Carroll School in 2023 and is currently a student at Stevenson University....

Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore County Executive race is set; Air show flies above Camden Yards;...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/29 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Baltimore County Executive race is set after Patoka concedes to Jones WBAL-TV Air show flies over Camden Yards suring Orioles-Nationals game Baltimore Banner A calm weekend in Fells Point amid heavy...

Maryland communities invited to apply for federal park and recreation grants

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/26 10:03A Evelyn Lucado

Millions of dollars in matching grants from the National Park Service will be available to help Maryland communities expand parks and recreational opportunities, with applications administered through...

The Trump administration is scaling back energy efficiency funding, but Maryland is stepping up

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/26 8:28A Sarah Petrowich, WYPR

The Trump administration changed guidance for two federal home energy rebate programs early this month, announcing it will no longer cover household switches from oil, propane or gas heating to electric heating. The change will restrict how...

Hot Plate: Sail250 events, Dangerously Delicious Pies closing in Hampden, Sally O’s x Baltimore...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/26 6:00A Kit Pollard

From tall ship excitement to the first tomatoes of summer, this week is a fun one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world: Openings & announcements A new brunch spot,...