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Chesapeake Bay earns a C+ in its latest report card, marking its highest overall score in 40 years of tracking

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:55:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Chesapeake Bay has earned its highest overall report card score in 40 years, receiving a C+ in the latest assessment released by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 20th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card...

North Harford High teacher named Maryland Teacher of the Year, first for HCPS since 1996

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:28:06 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Michael James, a North Harford High School English teacher with more than 30 years in education, has been named the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. James is the first Harford County Public Schools teacher to receive the honor since 1996. He is...

25 checks mailed inside Baltimore County post office go missing; 3 resurface altered for $35,000

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An envelope containing 25 checks mailed from inside a Baltimore County post office never reached its destination. Now, at least three of those checks have surfaced with altered amounts totaling more than $35,000. The checks were intended to pay for...

Program Spotlight 2026: Johns Hopkins Engineering

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Johns Hopkins Engineering Pre-College Programs Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs give high school students interested in engineering and technology the opportunity to build foundational skills for the...

Five Stories You May Have Missed: Towson Restaurant Closing; Catonsville Swastika Graffiti; Jack Smith at Power to the People Concert; and more.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:35:13 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Last week, we shared news about a Towson restaurant s upcoming closure; swastika graffiti at a local school; a high-profile attendee at Merriweather s Power to the People concert. Revisit the stories here: The Gourmet at Kenilworth is closing and...

Free Great Talk This Wednesday – THE DATA CENTER OUTRAGE : Can AI survive without data centers?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z

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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 12, 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:57:51 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: Hurricane Isaias breaks climatic record Got menhaden? Gov. Moore faces unexpected legal battle See how you stack up...

Police search for damaged Hyundai after deadly Pikesville hit-and-run, $2,000 reward offered

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:13:58 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Baltimore County Police are asking for help finding the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Pikesville. Police say the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian and...

Monday Morning Headlines: Usher, Chris Brown concert at M&T Bank Stadium is canceled; Baltimore’s toppled Columbus statue finds home at White House; Empanada Lady seeks support to recoup resta

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Usher, Chris Brown Oct. 17 concert in Baltimore is canceled The Sun Baltimore s toppled Christopher Columbus statue finds a new home at White House WBAL News Radio The Empanada Lady seeking community support to defray vandalism costs at downtown...

Veteran Spotlight: Enrique “Neil” Jograj Jr.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:24:45 Z

(WMAR 2 News) This week, we're honoring the life and service of Navy veteran Enrique Neil Jograj Jr. in our Veteran Spotlight. Neil grew up in Bowie, attended DeMatha High School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served for 20 years and retired honorably as...

Ravens rally without Lamar Jackson, stun Falcons 30-23 in overtime

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:56:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Baltimore Ravens improved to 4-1 on the season Sunday night, overcoming the absence of quarterback Lamar Jackson and rallying for a 30-23 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Jackson, sidelined by an ankle injury suffered the previous week...

Nearly $5M federal grant will help Anne Arundel County address firefighter staffing needs

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:05:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Anne Arundel County Fire Department can hire more firefighters after it was awarded nearly $5 million in federal funding. The $4.97 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant will support 26 additional...

Your Voice, Your Stories: Safer streets, road repairs and a food truck's new home

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) From a homeowner's yearslong push for a safer street to concerns about an eroding Harford County road, we're following the stories that matter in your communities. Speed humps after nine crashes A Catonsville homeowner who turned to Mallory Sofastaii...

Historic Baltimore cemetery opens to public for dedication of Maryland Liberty Tree descendant

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A rarely opened historic cemetery in Baltimore will welcome visitors Sunday for the dedication of a descendant of Maryland's Liberty Tree, marking the 250th year of American independence. The young tulip poplar now stands inside Old St. Paul's...

Hot Plate: Pepper House opens, Witch-tober at Sally O’s, fall menus debut and more

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:42:08 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The upcoming week promises to be cozy and fun around Baltimore, with several spirit-forward events and lots of new autumnal menu items. Here’s a look at what’s on tap: Openings & announcements After a successful pop up last week, Porto Pizza is now...

Tickets on sale for Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Outsiders’ at Hippodrome Theatre

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:03:26 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Starting Friday, theater audiences can purchase tickets for performances of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical “The Outsiders” at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre next spring. Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel and the Francis Ford Coppola film inspired by...

Program Spotlight 2026: Glenelg Country School

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Glenelg Country School Expeditions At Glenelg Country School , learning is not limited to the classroom. Through the Expeditions program, students take part in thoughtfully designed experiences that connect academic study with the wider...

New affordable housing in Maryland provides more options

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:03:55 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By: BRANDYN FRAGOSA Capital News Service ROCKVILLE, Md. A new affordable housing complex in Montgomery County, Maryland, is giving low and moderate income residents more housing options. We talked with one man who had been homeless who says this...

This week in Matter for Mallory: Speed humps and postal problems

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) After nine crashes in front of her home, a Catonsville woman finally feels safe. Mallory follows up on her fight for speed humps and takes a closer look at a federal audit revealing missing keys, delayed mail and questionable package scans at...

The 2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show is back with a record boat lineup, including 6 North American debuts

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:20:57 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The 2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show has returned to downtown Annapolis with a record number of boats on display, including 6 vessels making their North American debut some coming from as far away as South Africa. The annual event draws thousands of...

Your weekend planner: MD State BBQ Bash, Fiesta Baltimore and ZooBOO!

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:25:55 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland State BBQ Bash fires up Downtown Bel Air The Maryland State BBQ Bash returns to Downtown Bel Air in Harford County on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, with free admission. More than 25 competition teams will fire up their grills in the...

Friday Morning Headlines: Harborplace developer never formally applied for downtown tax break; Parents rally behind bus driver removed after rescuing injured kitten; Sketch released of suspect

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:24:53 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Harborplace developer never formally applied for downtown tax break Baltimore Banner Parents rally behind bus driver removed after stopping to rescue injured kitten CBS Baltimore Governor s job approval rating at 49 percent at UMBC poll, with...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Missing UMD student found and reunited with family; Fans slam layoffs of the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash; Silver Diner says BWI concessionaire is trying to ‘stifle f

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Missing University of Maryland student found and reunited with family CBS Baltimore Fans slam Orioles layoffs as Mr. Splash and Oriole Bird exit business operations WBAL News Radio Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions company of trying to stifle free...

Missing keys, delayed mail, and inaccurate scans: What a federal audit found at Baltimore-area post offices

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A federal audit has found delayed mail, missing postal keys and inaccurate package scans at Baltimore-area post offices as customers continue to report problems with mail that never arrives. For Reisterstown resident Crystal Micriotti, those problems...

Maryland voters see higher electric bills, other downsides from data centers in new UMBC poll

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:59:56 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A new University of Maryland Baltimore County poll shows widespread concern among Maryland likely voters about data centers, with 80% saying they believe the facilities will have a mostly negative impact on household electricity costs Just 6% of...

Nice warm up Thursday

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:49 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Good morning. Happy Thursday! Another bright one in store for us today. We are looking at one of our warmest days this week arriving this afternoon. Mild winds turn breezy Thursday morning and afternoon. Conditions see a change as soon as Saturday...

Dan Rodricks: Get ready for tales from a crypt in Harford County, in time for Halloween

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:14 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Professional journalists are not supposed to start their reports with “legend has it” because “legend has it” suggests we don’t have all the facts, and that what you’re about to read has not been verified. Sometimes, however, one has no choice but to...

Points of interest: ‘Signs of People’ art installation to be unveiled Saturday in Catonsville

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Imagine you have been chosen by your hometown of 44,000 to be immortalized in a public art project created by internationally-celebrated artists to illustrate the town’s historical sites. Ten Catonsville residents now have that honor. “Signs of...

Lawmakers blast Trump’s taxpayer-funded TV ads

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By ASHNA BALROOP AND RHIANNON EVANS Capital News Service WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump’s new taxpayer-funded television advertisements are sparking backlash from Democrats who consider the ads illegal and a misuse of federal dollars. U.S. Reps....

The Fountain of Highlandtown: A Rafael Alvarez tale goes from page to screen

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:18:19 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) My Spanish grandfather, dead for more than 30 years, came to life last month in the basement kitchen where he once cleaned fish and fried squid for Christmas Eve. It was stirring and surreal. There was Grandpop, head bowed in prayer over a bowl of...

Lock the Vote: Confronting Confusion and Chaos in the Midterm Elections

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Will redistricting, voter fraud claims, election security concerns, and voter suppression affect participation in the 2026 midterms? Join Jared DeMarinis, Administrator of the Maryland State Board of Elections, and Anton Dahbura, Executive Director...

Man killed in head-on crash in Howard County, police say

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:56:59 Z

(WMAR 2 News) HOWARD COUNTY, Md. One person was killed in a crash in Elkridge Tuesday night, according to the Howard County Police Department. A news release says the crash happened at 8:51 p.m. on Washington Boulevard (Route 1). Police said a 2004 Honda Accord...

Maryland joins lawsuit against Trump’s changes to green card policy

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:58:12 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Sanya Wason Capital News Service WASHINGTON–Maryland is suing the Trump administration in an effort to block new rules that penalize green card applicants for using government benefits. Maryland is among 22 states, plus Washington, D.C., and New...

For sale: Baltimore City wants to sell the vacant city-owned office building at 210 Guilford Avenue

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:40:36 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City wants to sell the vacant city-owned office building at 210 Guilford Ave., one block from City Hall. On behalf of the Office of the Comptroller, City Council President Zeke Cohen on Sept. 28 introduced Bill 26-0241, which would...

Program Spotlight 2026: Friends School of Baltimore

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Friends School of Baltimore University Partnership Program At Friends School , students don’t have to wait until college to engage in collegiate-level work. Through the University Partnership Program (UPP), they collaborate with...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros are bringing the ballroom to Baltimore in 2027

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:12:20 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Dancing with the Stars is taking its ballroom on the road, with a stop planned in Baltimore next year. Dancing with the Stars: Live! will perform at CFG Bank Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027, as part of a North American tour featuring professional...

Bennett's Curse enters final season at closed Eastpoint Mall, the search begins for new dungeon to call home

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:04:46 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Bennett's Curse, a haunted attraction 26 years in the making, is heading into its final season at Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk. "Obviously we always add more monsters. We've added a lot of sound and lighting effects, so that's something new this year....

Wednesday Morning Headlines: NFL fans react to Ravens players appearance with Trump; UMBC poll finds voters disapprove of redistricting ballot question when informed of outcome; 86 arrests by

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) NFL fans react after Marlon Humphreys and other Ravens players attend Trump speech in Baltimore Yahoo! Sports UMBC poll: Voters oppose redistricting ballot question when presented ‘meat of the political outcome’ Maryland Matters Fact-checking the...

Military tech company Anduril Industries plans $3.7B, 2M-square-foot shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:41:54 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Military technology company Anduril Industries will invest $3.7 billion to build out a new two million square-foot shipyard in Baltimore County to expand the nation’s submarine manufacturing capabilities. The announcement Tuesday morning comes ahead...

Program Spotlight 2026: Calvert School

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Calvert School Student Leadership Throughout their time at Calvert School , students of all ages are encouraged to be strong communicators and caring members of the community. As they get older, the school provides greater opportunities...