Five most populous Maryland counties offer public financing in campaigns

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/18 9:15A Capital News Service

By DAVID LANDERMAN Capital News Service Candidates whose elections were largely financed by small donations and county matching funds now hold the majority of Montgomery County council seats and the...

At Captain James Landing, crabs give way to Latin dancing on Friday evenings

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/18 6:28A Helena Marquina

Every Friday night in Canton, the second floor of Captain James Landing feels less like a seafood restaurant and more like a corner of Latin America transplanted to the Baltimore waterfront. The Vela...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 18, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/18 6:08A 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: An Assateague swimmer s bad day Seven sheriffs reverse course quietly...

Latest Headlines for Monday, May 18, 2026

WMAR 2 News 5/18 3:56A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, May 18, 2026. It's gonna be hot outside today. Here's your latest headlines. Howard Council considers data center pause Next BCPS Superintendent Board of Elections Error Forecast Here's what you need to know today! #news

Harlem Wizards player gives his time to inspire Baltimore area students

WMAR 2 News 5/18 3:42A Randall Newsome

Harlem Wizards player King Arthur combines basketball, entertainment and inspiration uplifting students across Baltimore. Arthur Ellis Jr., better known on the court as King Arthur, has spent nearly two decades entertaining crowds as part of the...

Top 5 Stories This Morning: Councilman Resigns; Harborplace Traffic Changes; Artscape Lineup; and...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/18 2:01A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Last week, we shared news about traffic changes coming to the Harborplace area; a Baltimore County Council member s resignation; and the sale of a prominent Towson office building. Revisit the stories...

Mother charged for allegedly abducting her own three-year-old son from Baltimore's Leakin Park

WMAR 2 News 5/18 1:49A Ryan Dickstein

A mother has been charged after allegedly abducting her own child from a Baltimore park on Sunday afternoon. Enurah Isis is accused of taking 3-year-old Johnson Roman from his father at Leakin Park before driving off. RELATED: 3-year-old boy...

Monday Morning Headlines: Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of fake ballots; No...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/18 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of 500,000 fake mail-in ballots CBS Baltimore No charges against Howard County officer who undertook deadly police pursuit WBAL News Radio Can...

Man gunned down in parking lot of Bethesda North Marriott Hotel

WMAR 2 News 5/17 4:58A Ryan Dickstein

An investigation is underway after a hotel guest was shot to death on the parking lot at the Bethesda North Marriott & Conference Center. It happened Thursday, around 11:30am. Montgomery County Police discovered 41-year-old Quentin Tyrone Davis...

Judge sentences smuggling Maryland correctional officers romantically linked to inmates

WMAR 2 News 5/17 4:16A Ryan Dickstein

Three staff members at Anne Arundel County's troubled Jessup Correctional Institution have been sentenced for their roles in a series of smuggling schemes. In December WMAR-2 News reported on the indictments against Jessup corrections sergeant...

Baltimore heat wave begins Sunday, peaks Tuesday

WMAR 2 News 5/17 12:00A Dylan Robichaud

Baltimore is in for a stretch of dangerous heat this week, with highs expected between 90 and 95 degrees over the next four days. Sunny skies will accompany the heat, but rising humidity will make conditions feel even more oppressive. Tuesday is...

$9.4M Sweepstakes scam targets Baltimore man & families battle over Mt. Zion Cemetery

WMAR 2 News 5/16 3:00A Kelly Groft

Every weekend, we bring you a recap of Matter for Mallory. Catch Mallory's reporting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and stay connected with Matter for Mallory online. A Baltimore-area man was told he won $9.4 million and a luxury car but the catch was...

Maryland State Trooper helps family of geese across I-695

WMAR 2 News 5/15 9:05A Amanda Engel

A family of geese caused a slowdown on I-695 on Friday morning. Maryland State Police responded just before 8:40 for reports of birds crossing the road on I-695 near Wilkens Ave. Troopers and Maryland State Highway Administration personnel helped...

Arbutus Arts Festival, tradition for generations of families, returns Sunday

WMAR 2 News 5/15 7:45A Jack Watson

The Arbutus Arts Festival returns this Sunday, bringing about 300 vendors, live music, food, and activities for youngsters to East Drive in Arbutus. The festival, which has run for more than half a century, draws vendors from the local community...

Veteran weekend planner: Events for veterans and families May 16–17

WMAR 2 News 5/15 6:27A Cyera Williams

From Armed Forces Day celebrations to aviation history and community activities, here are a few events happening May 1617, 2026. Armed Forces Day & Preakness Bash Where: American Legion Post 38, Dundalk When: Saturday, May 16 Time: Check with the...