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Dan Rodricks: Van Hollen’s exposé of Patel, Oriole sightings, Preakness bets and a few other things nobody asked about

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Nobody asked me, but Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s questioning of Kash Patel was an exposé in real time. It evoked Joe “Have You No Sense of Decency?” Welch’s takedown of Joe McCarthy at a Senate hearing 72 years ago this spring. Patel’s responses...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Preakness, Poe Doomsday Read-a-Thon, Filipino Festival, and more.

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:10 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Get ready for the sounds of galloping hooves and cheering crowds as the Preakness Stakes returns for its 151st year this weekend. While Pimlico Race Course undergoes a major overhaul, horse-racing will take place at Laurel Park. If you re looking for...

Choosing Kindness: Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s Fourth Grade Wonder Unit

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) At Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School , learning goes far beyond the classroom. As part of their Wonder unit, fourth grade students explored themes of kindness, empathy, inclusion, and understanding through meaningful conversations and personal...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 14, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:45:27 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: A surgeon s controversial FDA exit A new future for the Governor s Mansion? Bikes bring unexpected childhood benefits...

Make it rain!

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The state of Maryland is DRY! We desperately need the rain! A cold front moved through on Wednesday, producing close to 0.50" of rain around Baltimore! We are still under an inch since the start of the month and nearly 3" below the normal monthly...

Thursday Morning Headlines: 20 residents displaced in Towson apartment fire; The best Preakness fashion for men; Ed Hale’s plan to monetize the governor’s mansion; and more.

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 20 residents displaced in Towson apartment fire; no injuries FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at Baltimore senior living community CBS Baltimore Preakness fashion: Finding the best fits for me ahead of the race WBAL-TV Ed...

Dundalk auto shop owners found dead at home in 1983, case still unsolved

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Joseph Magaskie and his wife, Helen, also known as Toby, were found stabbed to death in their Dundalk home on a Friday in July 1983. More than 40 years later, their killer has never been caught. Baltimore County Police say a neighbor discovered the...

A cooler day with clouds

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:32:40 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday! A cooler day is expected with persistent cloud cover over the region. Temperatures should remain in the 60s this afternoon. Warming up this weekend with highs in the 80s on Saturday and 90 on Sunday! This will kick off our first...

Cash program aims to prevent youth homelessness in Baltimore

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:13:25 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) A two-year pilot program giving $1,000 monthly cash payments to young parents in Baltimore City yielded deep and meaningful benefits that lasted beyond the pilot period. Now, a different sort of direct cash pilot program is expanding to Maryland with...

SUV crashes through Jessup Post Office prompting evacuation

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:54 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A U.S. Post Office in Anne Arundel County was evacuated on Wednesday morning after being struck by an SUV. It happened around 11:15am at the Jessup Road branch location. The involved driver remained on scene with no reported injuries, according to...

A challenge for young Marylanders: Getting – and keeping – health insurance

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:16:53 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By DAVI JACOBS Capital News Service When Autumn Greene was 21, her mother died. Without warning, the young woman also lost her health insurance. Greene, now 22 and a student at the University of Maryland Global Campus, had been covered under her...

Train vs. dump truck crash in Baltimore leaves one person hospitalized

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:34:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A 59-year-old man was hospitalized after a train and dump truck collided in Baltimore on Wednesday. It happened around 8:30am along the 1300 block of N. Monroe Street. The injured person is believed to be the driver of a privately owned dump truck....

AfroPreak, watch parties, and more keep Preakness spirit alive in Baltimore

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:03:31 Z

(WMAR 2 News) With Pimlico Race Course under major construction, this years 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, will be held at Laurel Park. Attendance is capped at just 4,800 people, tickets are already sold out, and there will be no infield entertainment....

Former Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Former Johns Hopkins Hospital surgeon Dr. Marty Makary resigned Tuesday as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after 13 months leading the federal agency. Makary’s resignation comes after President Donald Trump reportedly signed off...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 13, 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:43:32 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: History-making Orioles official steps down Data centers spark city showdown Key actions in Key Bridge case See how you...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Van Hollen confronts Kash Patel over alcohol; BWI-bound Southwest flight diverted after windshield crack; Officer rescues abandoned dog from Dundalk roof; and more

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Southwest Airlines flight bound for BWI diverted after windshield crack FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV New law signed in Balitmore County to hold reckless pet owners accountable CBS Baltimore 2 foreign companies, supervisor indicted by feds in Key Bridge...

Showers and thunderstorms arrive this afternoon

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:33:28 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Wednesday! Showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon through the evening hours, between the hours of 2 and 10 p.m. Periods of heavy downpours and gusty winds will be the main concerns. After today, a prolonged period of dry weather will...

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Senator Chris Van Hollen over 'slinging margaritas'

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:38 Z

(WMAR 2 News) FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday clashed with Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen during an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. Patel appeared before the committee to discuss wide range of issues including the Trump Administrations budget request...

President Trump calls outgoing FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary a friend and 'great guy'

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:15 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Dr. Marty Makary on Tuesday stepped down as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The former Johns Hopkins oncology surgeon was confirmed to the position nearly one year ago. Before taking over the FDA, Makary was chief of islet...

Baltimore County signs animal welfare bill to update pet care standards and owner accountability

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:35:50 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Baltimore County has new laws to protect pets. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed an animal welfare bill Tuesday. The legislative package was shaped with the help of animal advocates and the Health Department. The new rules update animal care...

Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges against operator, employee

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:22:50 Z

(WTOP News) A $2.25 billion settlement has been reached between Maryland and the owner and operator of the Dali cargo ship Tuesday, as federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against the ship s operator and an employee who was on board when it struck the...

BmoreArt’s Picks: May 12-18

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) BmoreArt’s Picks: May 12-18 This Week: Bromo Art Walk, TWO DAYS opening reception at MAP, closing reception of Solarpunk + open studios at Crow’s Nest, opening reception for Bradley Milligan and Nicholas Wisniewski at Red Giant, MICA ArtWalk, When...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 12, 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:49:37 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: Lawmakers face backlash for podcast Inner Harbor swim challenge launches Governor demands industry accountability See...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Field is drawn and odds set for Preakness Stakes; Moore and lawmakers confront electric grid operator PJM; Teen cyclist dies from car-crash injuries in Towson; and m

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) A vote to restrict smoke shop locations in Baltimore CBS Baltimore Field is drawn and odds are out for 151st Preakness WBAL News Radio Moore brings gripes directly to electric grid operator PJM Maryland Matters Chesapeake blue crabs are disappearing...

Families struggle to maintain overgrown Mt. Zion Cemetery as ownership questions remain unresolved

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Families with loved ones buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Lansdowne are taking matters into their own hands mowing nearly 16 acres of overgrown grounds themselves as questions about who owns and is responsible for maintaining the property remain...

Sunny & 70° today!

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:33:32 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Tuesday! Sunny and 70 today! A strong cold front is set to bring a period of heavy showers and a few gusty thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Behind the front, a prolonged period of dry weather will take hold over the region....

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 11, 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:05:00 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 the incredibly popular recent bobblehead giveaway at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as well as an indictment involving a...

One of Worthington Green’s Most Private Homes Just Hit the Market

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 12222 Worthington Road | Owings Mills, MD 21117 6 Beds | 8 Baths | 7,245 sq. ft. | 1.12 acres Listing Price: $2,600,000 Privately positioned within the highly sought-after community of Worthington Green , this stunning stone and stucco custom...

35,000 chickens killed in Eastern Shore fire

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:43:21 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Sunday afternoon fire killed about 35,000 chickens in Caroline County. It happened around 12:50pm along Reliance Road in Federalsburg. That's where a 60 by 500 foot chicken house went up in flames. It took nearly 90 minutes for crews to extinguish...

Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore street dedicated to Tupac Shakur; Bill proposed to clamp down on illegal cannabis at smoke shops; Woman fights off intruder who climed into her Bolton Hill

Mon, 11 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore street dedicated to hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur CBS Baltimore Bill to curb illegal cannabis sales at Baltimore smoke shops WBAL News Radio Woman grabs knife and fights off intruder who climbed into her Bolton Hill bed Baltimore Banner South...

Ventriloquist Valerie Smalkin to host an interactive kids show about the environment

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Their friendship has spanned decades, entertaining and educating kids across multiple platforms. Valerie Leonhart Smalkin and her puppet Silly Goose are bringing their show to the Howard County Conservancy on May 26, to educate kids about the...

Veteran Spotlight: Rochelle Hemingway

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) WMAR-2 News is your Voice for Veterans Station, and every Monday morning, in partnership with Valor Roofing, we honor those who have served our nation and continue to inspire us today. We are proud to honor Rochelle Hemingway, a retired U.S. Air...

Six hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in East Baltimore Saturday

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:41:08 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Multiple people were hospitalized Saturday following a multi-vehicle crash in the Belair-Edison neighborhood. Officers responded to the intersection of Erdman Avenue and Belair Road at 4:34 p.m. for the crash. According to police, three vehicles were...

Carjacking suspect injures officer before being shot by police

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:58:19 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An officer was injured following a carjacking in Anne Arundel County Thursday night. Anne Arundel County police responded to the area of N. Crain Highway and 11th Avenue in Glen Burnie for a report of a crash. Once on scene, officers learned the...

Anne Arundel County school meal prices remain unchanged for 12th year in a row

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:57:06 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Parents of public school children in Anne Arundel County won't have to dish out extra cash for school meals in the upcoming school year. The County's Board of Education on Wednesday approved keeping all meal prices at all levels the same for the...

Top news headlines for Friday, May 8

Fri, 08 May 2026 03:48:06 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Friday! A sunny start to the day with some clouds filtering into the region this afternoon/evening. High temperatures should rise near 70 today! Here are your top news headlines: Second teen dies after Cockeysville crash Mayor Scott signs Safe...

Meet Chipelo, an emerging Latin artist from Maryland

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:21:46 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Video by Alena Lorn Capital News Service Meet Chipelo, an emerging Latin artist from Montgomery County, Md. Chipelo is a Towson University alum aiming to bring something fresh to the Latin music scene with high-energy performances and a fusion style....

The World of Work is Changing. Are You Ready? JCS Explores What’s Next on June 3

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The way we work is evolving and it’s affecting everyone, from job seekers and early-career professionals to managers and business leaders trying to keep up with rapid change. Jewish Community Services (JCS), an agency of The Associated, invites the...

Pratt Street Market returns to downtown Baltimore

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:43:26 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Starting this week, the Pratt Street Market will take place in downtown Baltimore every Thursday from May through October. The market returns today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the north side of Pratt Street between Light and Charles streets. About...