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BSO concert and fireworks canceled due to severe weather

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:06:52 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Saturday night's performance of Star-Spangled 250 at Oregon Ridge has been canceled due to the risk of severe weather conditions. "Ticket holders will have the option to exchange tickets for another summer performance, receive credit towards a future...

Annapolis cancels two July 4 events due to incoming severe weather

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:23:52 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Due to incoming severe weather, Annapolis has canceled two events scheduled for the Fourth of July; the Independence Day Parade and the U.S. Naval Academy Electric Brigade concert. The city's fireworks show is still scheduled for 9:15 p.m., but may...

Big sinkhole closes part of road in Perry Hall

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:28:34 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Part of Cowenton Avenue in Perry Hall is closed as crews work to fix a massive sinkhole. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company posted about the issue and said the road is closed between Panorama Drive and East Joppa Road. The Baltimore County Fire...

Hot Plate: Nest now open, sommelier dinner at Charleston, 4th of July plans, and more

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) From sparklers to sparkling wines, this week is a big one in Baltimore (and across the country). Here’s a look at how local restaurants are celebrating America’s 250 th – and beyond: Openings & announcements Nest , a new restaurant serving beautiful...

Harford County to host public readings of Declaration of Independence

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring that the Thirteen Colonies were free, united states independent from Great Britain. Four days later, that foundational document was read aloud to the...

Howard County installs two free, anonymous, 24/7 overdose prevention machines

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Howard County Health Department has installed two vending machines that dispense free naloxone 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The Naloxone and Safe Choice Vending Machines provide free, anonymous access to the life-saving overdose...

1776 in Baltimore: The city sheltered Congress during the Revolution’s darkest hour

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) For a couple of months, Baltimore was the capital of the newly minted United States and where the CFG Bank Arena currently stands, history dramatically unfolded in 1776. On a recent Sunday morning, sitting on a bench in Hopkins Plaza downtown,...

Friday Morning Headlines: Moore seeks to upstage Trump, rivals with patriotism speech; BGE to resume power shutoffs; MVA launching out-of-state tage enforcement push; and more.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Moore seeks to upstage Trump, other Democrats, with holiday patriotism speech Baltimore Banner BGE to resume power shutoffs this summer after hiatus Maryland Matters MVA launches Plate Where You Live campaign ahead of new out-of-state enforcement...

Where to go this 4th of July weekend to cool off during the heat wave

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:57:06 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the week and temperatures won't be dropping until after the weekend. Click on each county/city to get a full list of cooling centers that are open this holiday weekend: Anne Arundel County - list includes...

Dangerous heat sticks around

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:34:44 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Friday! An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday as temperatures climb into the low 100s. It'll feel more like 110-113, so be sure to limit time outdoors and stay hydrated. A few isolated pulse thunderstorms could develop this...

2nd annual Catonsville ice cream eating contest to benefit local charity

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:58:40 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An ice cream eating contest this Sunday in Catonsville will raise money for the Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation, which provides housing for critically ill children and their families. Catonsville Scoops, located on Frederick Road, is...

Maryland Zoo announces name of second red panda

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:06:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Maryland Zoo's second red panda has officially been named. The results of a naming contest led to a name inspired by the color of her fur. Ember was introduced to visitors on June 12 and now shares a new habitat with neighboring red panda Aurora....

Inspector convicted of issuing fake lead paint certificates owes the Maryland millions

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:56:23 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An inspector criminally convicted of falsifying residential lead paint certifications now owes Maryland's Environment Department millions of dollars in penalties. Last October Rodney Bryan Barkley, the owner of Green Environmental, LLC, was found...

Frederick County will limit new data center development

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced two executive orders to freeze data center development and foster transparency. The Thursday announcement comes a day after the Maryland Supreme Court shut down a voter-led referendum on data...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — July 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:23:18 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Daily Dispatch Quiz offers a fun way to test your knowledge of local news. Just ask Copper2019, the winner of the quiz s June contest (and the proud new owner of the first awarded DDQ coffee mug!): I live for puzzles, games, and the news. Every...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Millions invested to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore; Staffing issue postpones Towson fireworks; Heat alters city’s trash schedule; and more.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) City and state are investing millions to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore CBS Baltimore Towson fireworks show postponed due to staffing issue WBAL News Radio Baltimore trash and recycling schedule changes due to extreme heat WBAL-TV Baltimore...

The heat peaks today & tomorrow!

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:33:20 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday! An Extreme Heat Warnings are in place for the entire area through Saturday as high temperatures climb into the triple digits with heat indices around 110! Stay hydrated and limit your time outside! Thunderstorm chances increase Friday...

Bel Air Police credit camera footage in attempted kidnapping arrest

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:42:23 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Cecil County man is facing attempted kidnapping charges after a girl was allegedly grabbed by the neck in the Majors Choice neighborhood of Bel Air. "Our investigators, pretty much, stayed around the clock for a couple of days, looking for leads on...

Baltimore County to create new economic advisory board

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:39:34 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Calling all businesses to Baltimore County. The county announced new recommendations to help grow the local economy Wednesday. Officials recommended removing barriers for the county approval process, removing educational barriers that better align...

DOJ nabs previously deported woman who returned and stabbed a man in Frederick

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:30:03 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A woman previously deported to her native country of Ecuador, only to illegally re-enter the United States three months later is back behind bars. Vanessa Yalixa Munoz-Baque, 31, was originally deported in August 2023. She returned November of that...

Here’s where to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks, music, and more as the Baltimore region celebrates America’s 250th anniversary

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:12:08 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) This Fourth of July weekend, people across the country will commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. In the Baltimore area, residents and visitors will mark the occasion with fireworks, a drone show, musical...

Major relics of 17th-century saint to visit Baltimore Basilica

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus inspires Catholics to pray for the United States at 250th anniversary The major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will visit the Basilica of the Assumption on July 5 and 6, inviting...

Drivers, don’t ‘plate’ around with Maryland’s new car registration law

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Maryland drivers with out-of-state tags have until Oct. 1, 2026 to register their vehicles properly in the state, and the MVA has launched the “Plate Where You Live” campaign to help. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — July 1, 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:48:07 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Baltimore s homicide trend hits new low Larry Hogan assesses the GOP field Maryland s bold Medicaid confrontation...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Tire fire in Baltimore County sends firefighter to hospital; 6-year-old falls from bike and killed by dump truck; Another low for Baltimore’s homicide numbers; and

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Firefighter hospitalized after battling two-alarm tire fire in Baltimore County CBS Baltimore 6-year-old girl killed by dump truck after falling off bike near Patapsco River WBAL-TV Baltimore s homicide rate hits another historic low Baltimore Banner...

Extreme heat takes over

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:33:54 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Wednesday! A Heat Advisory goes into effect from 11 AM - 8 PM as afternoon temperatures climb near 100 with heat index values around 106. There won't be much relief overnight, as temperatures only drop into the 70s. A spotty afternoon...

Building a fresh start, Harford County families build their own home with help from Habitat for Humanity

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:21:57 Z

(WMAR 2 News) As affordable housing continues to be out of reach for many families, volunteers in Harford County are helping make the dream of homeownership a reality for two local families. The project is constructing a duplex that will house two families Abeba...

Suspected drunk driver crashes after high speed police chase ending at Maryland Bay Bridge

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:55:15 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A suspected drunk driver was arrested over the weekend after leading police on a high-speed chase approaching the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It all started Sunday, just before 7pm, along Route 18 in Queen Anne's County. That's where a Sheriff's...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: 2 boys die in separate Anne Arundel pool drownings; More owners are donating vacant homes to Baltimore; Leaders pledge to do more at public safety town hall in Towso

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore County Board of Education approves contract for new superintendent CBS Baltimore 2 boys die in separate pool drownings in Anne Arundel County WBAL-TV More people are donating their vacant homes to Baltimore Baltimore Banner Baltimore County...

Dangerous heat ahead

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:43:45 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A major heatwave kicks off today with the peak of the heat taking place Thursday-Saturday! The National Weather Service has already issued heat alerts for central MD and the Eastern Shore. Heat Advisories are in place for areas in orange on Wednesday...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:31:38 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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, watching the car drive off, then realizing they have...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:12:21 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 goodness. Locally, the chip of choice is Hanover,...

Maryland extends moratorium on some new mental health providers

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:14:43 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 carried my trombone down the main street of my...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:14:14 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 Alpacas , co-owned by couple Yussy and Travis...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:42:27 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 Charles H. Dorsey III . Darius Bell , 33 and Joseph...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:14 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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: MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services. The Yard Gym,...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — June 29, 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:54:09 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 pattern Summer sparks perennial police crackdown See...

Latest Headlines for Monday, June 29, 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:16:36 Z

(WMAR 2 News) 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 Weather...

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:13:35 Z

(WMAR 2 News) 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...