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Howard County moves to make affordable housing and homeownership a reality for more residents

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:10:31 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Housing in Howard County is set to become more affordable and attainable for renters and homeowners alike since the launch of two new housing initiatives aimed at building generational wealth. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and local housing...

Vintage team apparel means steady income for these Baltimore sellers

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Grace Gilrane If you wear a 90s Baltimore Ravens jacket to a tailgate outside of M&T Bank Stadium, there is a good chance MJ Broderick will approach you and ask to buy it off your back. “They never want to sell,” he said. “But I’m always going to...

As Congress debates agricultural trade, Maryland farmers feel the impact

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:44:05 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By RYAN BOWIE Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Beneath framed photos of cows, chickens and cranberry farms lining a House committee room, lawmakers questioned USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg about trade policy and export markets. “Our mission is...

Howard County renters get stronger protections against eviction with new legislation

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:38:58 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Howard County residents facing the painful potential of eviction have a little more room to maneuver, thanks to one of two bills signed by County Executive Calvin Ball on Friday. Ball signed two key bills, one to renew and expand the NonProfit...

Maryland lawmakers make surprise visit to Baltimore ICE facility

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:27:12 Z

(WTOP News) For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill . Democratic members of Maryland s congressional delegation made an unannounced visit Monday to a U.S. Immigration and Customs...

"Birdland Kosher" stand to open at Oriole Park for the 2026 season

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:26:34 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Kosher food is coming back to Camden Yards for the 2026 baseball season. The Orioles announced on Monday that the "Birdland Kosher" concessions stand will be certified by the Star-K, a local kosher certification organization. The new stand will serve...

City Schools staff member found dead in Arundel Elementary Monday morning

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:51:36 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Deborah Tolson, a math interventionist at Arundel Elementary School, was found dead inside the school Monday morning. Students were released at 10:15 a.m. after learning of her death. Tolson, 75, had worked at Baltimore City Public Schools for 23...

Teen girl killed in motorcycle crash on Route 213 in Cecil County

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:25:37 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A teenager was killed in a motorcycle crash in Cecil County on Sunday, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers responded to the area of Maryland Route 213 at Leeds Road for the crash. Authorities say a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Yamaha motorcycle...

Edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones agrees to 3-year, $39.5 million deal with Patriots, AP sources say

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:51:28 Z

(WTOP News) The New England Patriots are addressing one of their top defensive priorities this offseason, agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. It is a three-year, $39.5 million deal, two people told The Associated Press. Both spoke on the...

Carroll County Government holds sale for compost bins, rain barrels

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:45:22 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) With the start of spring just a couple weeks away, gardeners can purchase compost bins and rain barrels from Carroll County Government to aid their efforts this growing season. Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations is holding a...

What’s next for Maryland’s redistricting plan?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:47:38 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore championed redistricting on the national stage. A top Congressional Democrat made a rare trip to Annapolis to push for action. And the Maryland House voted to approve a new map. But the full-court press wasn’t enough to...

Baltimore’s Connector Program Makes Jewish Community Accessible

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:45:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) When Dante Barboy decided to become a Community Connector last fall, he had a simple vision: create spaces where young Jewish adults could connect over everyday, fun activities. “I wanted to build community with other Jewish people through everyday...

The Church of the Redeemer VOICES Features Tamara Wellons on March 11

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Lent 2026 VOICES Series Wednesday, March 11 : Tamara Wellons , 7-8:30 p.m. Music as a path to healing Tamara Wellons is a soul artist and community leader who blends storytelling with advocacy. A former Miss Bowie State University and performer at...

Monday Morning Headlines: Explosion causes injuries at Coca-Cola plant; License-plate readers approved for Baltimore police; Major juvenile disturbance in White Marsh; and more.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Equipment explosion at East Baltimore Coca-Cola plant injures several WBAL-TV Traffic chaos meets economic boom as soccer legend Messi visits Baltimore CBS Baltimore ICE awards $113 million to build out Hagerstown detention center Baltimore Banner...

Sunny & 70° to start the week!

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:28:34 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Monday! Today will be sunny and 70, so make sure you find time to get outside! Tuesday will also be bright and beautiful with temps in the mid-70s. A front brings the chance for showers and a few thunderstorms to the area on Wednesday. Rain...

European citizen jailed for swindling Maryland residents out of nearly $344k in stolen SNAP benefits

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:24:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A European man has been jailed for swindling Maryland residents out of nearly $344,000 in food stamp (SNAP) benefits. Federal prosecutors say 22-year-old Fabritio Sardaru, a citizen of Ireland and Romania, defrauded victims by using skimming devices...

Bodycam footage shows Maryland deputies killing man charging with machete

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:30:21 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Extremely graphic body-worn camera footage has been released of a deadly police involved shooting in White Plains last month. The 11-plus minute video shows 36-year-old Demarcus Irish, of Clinton, charging at Charles County Sheriff's Sergeant Andrew...

Maryland police chief criminally cleared after shooting armed man to death last year

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:03:19 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Maryland police chief has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the deadly shooting of a man last September Cheverly Police Chief David Morris shot 45-year-old Tesfa Leith seven times as he charged at officers with a pair of knives. Morris was...

Juvenile dies in early-morning house fire in West Baltimore

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:14:17 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A juvenile is dead following a house fire in West Baltimore early Saturday morning. Just before 3:30 a.m., the Baltimore City Fire Department was sent to the 500 block of W. Mosher Street for the report of a house fire. When they arrived, fire crews...

NFL looking to partner with DMV businesses ahead of the 2027 draft

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:17:10 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The NFL Draft is coming to Washington D.C. in 2027 and the NFL is looking to partner with businesses in the DMV area to help support the production of the event. "This procurement program is an opportunity for local, small, and underrepresented...

NFL teams are becoming more willing to trade two first-round picks for elite defensive players

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:27:06 Z

(WTOP News) Defense wins championships. That’s why NFL teams are becoming more willing to part with valuable draft picks for elite defenders. Trading two first-rounders for a player has been rare with fewer than 20 such deals over the past 40 years. However,...

Going to the DC United game at M&T Stadium? Avoid traffic fouls, know your lane (closures!)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:03:39 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Heading to the soccer match at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, March 7, to see DC United play Inter Miami CF? Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) wants motorists to be prepared. The game starts at 4:30 p.m., but traffic changes begin well...

Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:01:31 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By KATELYNN WINEBRENNER Capital News Service (WASHINGTON) – As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies. The Power...

Maryland artist examines Matisse's legacy in upcoming Museum of Art exhibit

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:39:12 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A rising artist and Maryland native is using his work to examine one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. The exhibit, "Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again," is coming to the Baltimore Museum of Art. It features roughly 30 works from...

Firefighters are a step closer to being able to use medical cannabis

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:56:11 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland's Senate has passed legislation to allow firefighters to use medical marijuana without being punished by their job. Firefighters with medical reasons for using the drug are not allowed to show up to work impaired. It drew push back from...

Baltimore City Schools' employee facing child pornography charges

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:47:56 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An employee at Henderson-Hopkins is now facing child pornography charges. Charging documents say the employee, identified as Jonah Askew, was in a relationship with a teenage girl. The victim told investigators the two would have consensual sex which...

Station North Tool Library to teach residents how to repair items themselves at Fix-It Fair

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Station North Tool Library will hold its 12 th biannual Fix-It Fair next month, aiming to reduce landfill waste by connecting guests with skilled volunteers to repair household items. The nonprofit allows users to borrow tools in the same way...

Hot Plate: Seppia news, St. Patrick’s Day kickoff, Origins at Woodberry and more

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:45:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) March certainly came in like a lion this year, but local restaurants are thinking spring, with new menu items and fun news. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Baltimore’s culinary world: Openings & announcements Baltimore diners have been anxiously...

ICE wants more detention centers, but local leaders are fighting it hard

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:59:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Will Hammann Capital News Service (HYATTSVILLE, Md.) – Battles over Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers are raging across the state this month. Howard County fought off a facility in Elkridge. Maryland is taking ICE to federal...

Seawall plans to buy Falls Road property where city officials proposed to move Sisson Street bulk trash drop-off facility

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:13:01 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) A local developer has taken steps to make sure that Baltimore’s bulk trash drop-off facility on Sisson Street will never be relocated to an industrially-zoned parcel on Falls Road, as city officials proposed last year. Seawall Construction announced...

Friday Morning Headlines: Baltimore City suing online casino firms over ads; Mayor signs executive order protecting immigrants; Cold-weather deaths top 60 in Maryland; and more.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City suing six online casino firms over alleged youth-targeted ads WBAL News Radio Baltimore mayor signs executive order to protect rights and safety of immigrants CBS Baltimore State data show cold-weather deaths in Maryland top 60 this...

Cabbage Casserole with Bacon

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:18:15 Z

(Savory Experiments) Fresh cabbage in a creamy sauce with onion, bacon and crunchy cracker topping, this cabbage casserole makes for the perfect side dish!

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:06:17 Z

(Savory Experiments) Learn how to make marshmallow fluff at home with this quick and easy recipe. Great for fluffernutter sandwiches, brownies, fruit dip, and more.

Maryland delegation is split over the SAVE America Act for voter ID

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:15:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By BEN MESSINGER Capital News Service (WASHINGTON, D.C.) What is the best way to make sure that everyone who registers to vote in U.S. elections is an American citizen? Congress is bitterly divided over this question – and so is the Maryland...

Gibson Island Open House This Sunday – 668 Broadwater Way

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 668 BROADWATER WAY | GIBSON ISLAND, MD OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 12-3pm *Also available to be shown by private appointment Listing Price: $3,195,000 Nestled on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this elegant contemporary home offers...

Wood-burning oven pizza truck Key Neapolitan not returning in 2026, will host one final weekend

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:15:18 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Key Neapolitan, the Federal Hill seasonal wood-burning oven pizza truck from the owners of pizza restaurant Verde, will not be returning in 2026. The owners announced the news on their social media pages on Tuesday. “These past three summers were...

Baltimore Weekend Events: AWP Conference & Bookfair, Cody Johnson, GenX Comedy, and more.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:27:16 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Association of Writers & Writing Programs 2026 Conference & Bookfair is in Baltimore this week, bringing together literary fans and creators. Plus, you can catch a concert by country music star Cody Johnson. Check out everything in store in our...

Appeals court again rebuffs Maryland judge's crusade against Elon Musk & DOGE

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:25:29 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An appeals court has once again rebuffed a Maryland federal judge's attempt to crackdown on Elon Musk and his prior work with DOGE. Back in March of 2025 Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk to stop his dismantling of USAID , which resulted in agency...

Top News Headlines for Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:49 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday, March 5, 2026. Another foggy wet day, but warmer temps are on the way. Here's your daily headlines. Maryland AG's Office releases bodycam video of man's deadly confrontation with Baltimore County police officer Maryland Senate...