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Baltimore County officer shoots woman in Middle River, police say

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:46:06 Z

(WMAR 2 News) BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. A Baltimore County police officer shot a woman on Thursday morning in Middle River, according to a news release from the department. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River after receiving a...

Howard County man charged with manslaughter after punch leads to other man's death, police say

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:38:19 Z

(WMAR 2 News) HOWARD COUNTY, Md. A man is charged with manslaughter after hitting a man who later died, according to the Howard County Police Department. A news release from police says Jaylin James McConnaughey, 32, of Gambrills, was charged with assault after...

New MARC train service will be direct link from Baltimore City to Mongtomery County

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:50:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Traveling between Baltimore City and Montgomery County is about to get easier, as the MARC Train is expanding service with a direct weekday connection starting on Monday, Sept. 28. The Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT) Maryland Transit...

Peabody Preparatory moves its Towson-area location

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:32:47 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) After years on the Goucher College campus, Peabody Preparatory has a new home in the Towson area. The pre-college division of Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute announced this week that it has moved its Towson-area location to First and St. Stephen’s...

Can I Kick It? Ong-Bak w/ DJ 2-Tone Jones September 12 at Creative Alliance

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in The Theater Can I Kick It? with live music soundtrack Tony Jaa explodes onto screens with NO wires, NO CGI, just pure Muay Thai mastery. Watch him parkour through Bangkok markets, elbow through opponents, and...

Touching the third rail of Maryland’s unique healthcare financing system

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) There is no part of the Maryland economy that is bigger or more consequential than health care. It’s the largest industry in the state by number of jobs, according to the Maryland comptroller’s office. One out of every six people employed in Maryland...

How To Write A Novel in 45 Minutes a Day: Q&A with Sam Farhi, Author of ‘The Sapsuckers’

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:55:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) At Catalog Coffee in Hampden, Sam Farhi is sipping a cup of cold brew and paging through Eileen Myles’s Not Me . The Baltimore-based debut novelist is sporting a ball cap, a blue linen shirt, and a trim red beard, but the most noticeable thing about...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 3, 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:54:39 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: UMD battles over Terp territory Rabid raccoons spark county response Abandoned boats plague county waters See how you...

WTMD's Final First Thursday of the season features an all-Baltimore all-star lineup

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:24:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) It's a sign that summer is coming to a close. WTMD is closing out the First Thursday Festival season with one more big show. And the final concert features an all-Baltimore lineup. Headlining is J. Roddy Walston. Fans of Baltimore's early-2000s music...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Hospitals hit by cyberattack; Gov. Moore defends academic progress despite test scores; Oral arguments today in redistricting case; and more.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore woman says caregiver hid her father s death and stole his home CBS Baltimore Maryland Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today on redistricting measure WBAL News Radio Kitten found in Baltimore County tests positive for rabies WMAR=TV...

Maryland's online tax service restored with launch new statewide portal

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:29:17 Z

(WMAR 2 News) ANNAPOLIS, Md. Individuals and businesses can now once again file their tax returns, make payments and manage their tax obligations with the new Maryland Tax Connect portal, which launched on Tuesday. According to as release from the Maryland Office...

Low water levels force closure of Prettyboy Reservoir boat ramp until further notice

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:29 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Prettyboy Reservoir boat ramp is now closed until further notice due to drought conditions. As of Tuesday, trailered boats are no longer permitted to use the Prettyboy Reservoir’s boat ramp for access to the water, the Baltimore City Department...

Reef Friend or Foe? September 23 at IMET

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Microscopic algae keep coral alive, but they re hiding a secret that s now raising alarms for human health. Join us at IMET on September 23 (6:30–7:30pm, doors at 6pm) for an eye-opening talk that connects the tiniest organisms in the ocean to one of...

Baltimore County arrest made in Solar Circle shooting

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:39:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) PARKVILLE, Md. Baltimore County detectives arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting on Solar Circle. Jada Hatcher faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder. Hatcher currently being held without bond. The...

Baltimore debuts new overdose dashboard to better data sharing with partners

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The city of Baltimore unveiled its overdose data and map dashboard Tuesday, which gives residents and nonprofits granular information on where addiction is hitting the city. The new dashboard allows people to look at overdose data through a lens of...

An Olympian, a Savannah Banana, and a celebrity chef among the new cast of Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:35:24 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Dancing with the Stars Season 35 celebrity cast was announced on Good Morning America on Wednesday. The star-studded lineup includes reality stars, celebrity chefs, Olympians, and even a Banana. This seasons celebrities and professional dancers...

Poe House raising $50K to protect building from nearby demolition

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:09:50 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Demolition around the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum is making way for future public housing – but it’s creating an expensive headache in the present for the historic landmark. The Edgar Allan Poe Homes Housing Project was built in 1940 as...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Baltimore police seek “Most Wanted” suspect; Woman found dead in Patapsco State Park is identified; Inside Maryland’s $21.9 billion transportation plan; and more.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore police seek Most Wanted suspect in fatal June shooting CBS Baltimore Woman found dead at Lost Lake in Patapsco State Park is identified WMAR-TV Mayor Scott s team makes new OIG claims and requests jury trial FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Maryland...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: 47 travelers from tour run by Baltimore company are missing in Nepal; Squatter with long history moves into renovated Middle River home; Wes Moore takes on Laura Loo

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 47 travelers from Baltimore company s tour missing in Nepal flooding WBAL News Radio Squatter with long history moves into renovated Middle River home FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Wes Moore slams Laura Loomer for peddling racism The National Desk Amazon...

Veteran Spotlight: Commander Christopher Poulos

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) For Commander Christopher Poulos, service has never been limited to a single role or uniform. Over a remarkable 25-year military career, he served his country across the globe, building a legacy of leadership, logistics expertise, and unwavering...

Mystery Amazon packages have been showing up at Baltimore man's home for nearly 2 years

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Baltimore homeowner is searching for answers after packages addressed to a stranger have been showing up at his door for around 2 years. Frank McMillian has lived in his home for 26 years. But packages keep arriving addressed to someone named...

Hot start to the month

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:09:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Tuesday! Very hot and muggy today with chances for storms later on this afternoon. Temperatures soar into the middle 90s under some sunshine. Marginal and slight risks over portions of the state. Some storms may become severe between today and...

Paid parking spots on temporary 'pause' according to Columbia Mall ownership

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:54:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) No more paid parking, at least for now. GGP, the owner and operator of the Columbia Mall, reports that its preferred paid program is temporarily on pause while it determines the best location for guests. Signs appeared to have been removed Friday. It...

Baltimore Poe House seeks donations as nearby buildings face demolition

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:37:42 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The historic Edgar Allan Poe Museum is launching an emergency fundraising campaign to cover tens of thousands of dollars in preservation-related costs as surrounding buildings prepare to be demolished. According to Enrica Jang, executive director of...

39-year-old man stabbed in South Baltimore Monday afternoon

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:35:41 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A 39-year-old man has been hospitalized after being stabbed in South Baltimore. It happened in the 200 block of Douglass Court around 4:07pm on Monday. According to police, the 39-year-old is expected to survive. Officials say there was an...

The glory days of WBAL News Radio, when we used to listen and learn

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:14:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The news came in a series of texts from friends and former colleagues, and it s taken a few days to process their impact. On Thursday morning last week, WBAL Radio laid off 22 employees and announced lineup changes that eliminate the bulk of its...

The Mall in Columbia walks back paid parking policy amid customer complaints

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:13:18 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Paid parking spots at The Mall in Columbia lasted about as long as a pair of Steve Madden pumps on the Nordstrom sale rack. In other words, they’re gone. For most of August 2026, 120 spaces at the mall closest to the entrance near Restaurant Row and...

Drought warning continues as Baltimore City prepares for worsening conditions

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:12:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Amid continuing drought conditions, Baltimore City’s reservoirs remain under pressure, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) saying in July that reservoirs were more than seven feet below normal levels. Overall Hydrologic Status for Maryland as...

Baltimore County residents get a chance to weigh in on data centers

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Data centers will be front and center this week in Baltimore County. There will be two hearings, including one on whether there should be a moratorium on data centers through 2027. That proposal already has the support of a majority of county council...

Morton Street Dance Center celebrates move to Hampden with ribbon-cutting Thursday

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:31:17 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Morton Street Dance Center, home of the Full Circle Dance Company, has a new home at 1001 Rectory Lane in Hampden. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore are among the dignitaries expected to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to...

Five Stories to Start Your Week: Fractured Prune opening; Baltimore opens public kayak launch; Baltimore food truck owner opens restaurant; and more.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Last week, we shared news about a Fractured Prune location coming to Baltimore; Baltimore opening the city s first public kayak launch with self-service rentals; a Baltimore County hair salon closing after 38 years; a Baltimore Food truck owner...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 31, 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:25:00 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: First day of school Public hearings on data centers Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize winner See how you stack up...

‘I Want to Kill Him, That’s Who Shot Me,’ says Victim in Attempted Homicide Case

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:15:15 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Closing arguments were delivered on August 27, in Baltimore City Circuit Court, in front of Judge Anthony Vittoria, for an attempted homicide and robbery on December 9, 2025, around 7:40 p.m. on the 3000 Block of Ridgewood Avenue. The victim...

Monday Morning Headlines: Police monitor Towson nightlife crowds; A soccer variation is coming to Sparrows Point; House fire on South Caton Avenue; and more.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore County Police monitor Towson nightlife crowd WBAL News Radio A variation of soccer is coming to Sparrows Point Baltimore Banner Mother, daughter killed in wrong-way crash on I-270; driver arrested FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV A warning as...

Mother, daughter killed in wrong-way crash on I-270 in Bethesda

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:28:18 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Two people are dead and three others were injured following a motor vehicle crash in Bethesda on Saturday night. Maryland State Police identified the victims as Musammat Shamima Begum, 46, and Areebah Jahin, 23, of Burke and Alexandria, Virginia. The...

Howard County breaks ground on county’s first agricultural center

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Howard County officials broke ground on the county’s first-ever agricultural center, named after former Howard County Councilmember Charles C. Feaga. “Farming in Howard County has always been much more than a business. For many, it’s a cherished way...

Hot Plate: Local Oyster Seafood Throwdown, Cinghiale wine dinner, Ekiben Night Market, and more

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) As summer winds down and we head toward Labor Day weekend, Baltimore restaurants keep on going, with festivals, special dinners, grand opening celebrations, and more. Here’s a look at the week ahead: Openings & announcements Candela Arepa Bar, the...

Thea Canlas, whose art explores Philippine identity, wins 2026 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:41:32 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Thea Canlas, a Filipina American artist, is the winner of the 21 st annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, awarded Thursday night at the Walters Art Museum. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Canlas will receive $30,000....

University of Maryland finds germs can survive on the moon

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The moon is a hard place to stay alive without a space suit. It has radiation, extreme temperatures and a lack of water. However, researchers at the University of Maryland found in a recent study that microbes like bacteria and fungi from earth can...

Second victim dies following Cape St. Claire house explosion

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:26:53 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The man injured in the house explosion last week has died of his injuries, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department said Friday. Stanley Synowczynski, 75, was critically injured following a home explosion on Green Holly Drive last Thursday. PREVIOUS...