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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...

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...

Trans History Project opens submissions for second cohort of playwrights

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Applications are now open for the second cohort of Baltimore Center Stage’s Trans History Project , five new plays to be chosen for two-year residencies at theaters around the country. Bo Frazier, Baltimore Center Stage ’s (BCS) Artist-In-Residence,...

Baltimore Weekend Events: VinylCon, Mother’s Day at Zoo, Big Truck Day, Remfest, and more.

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) If you re a mom or have a special mother in your life, Baltimore offers plenty of ways to celebrate this Mother s Day weekend. From a Mother s Day event at the Maryland Zoo, to musical performances of West Side Story, there s a lot to see and do....

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 7, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:17:13 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: Slutty Vegan getting new neighbors Derby winner s odds? Harbor water test results revealed See how you stack up against...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Southwest planes clip each other at BWI; A crackdown on off-road vehicles in Baltimore after deadly crash; Annapolis Mall is sold; and more.

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Two Southwest planes clip each other at BWI, prompting investigation CBS Baltimore Baltimore police to crack down on off-road vehicles after deadly crash WJZ-TV Baltimore City Council weighs bill to expand inspector general access to records WBAL...

41 years ago: Missing man’s remains found near Woodlawn Cemetery, case still unsolved

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A man out for a walk on a Sunday in April 1985 couldn't believe his eyes. There, in the woods steps away from an elementary school and from Woodlawn Cemetery, he came upon what looked like human remains "The skeletonized remains are found there in...

Property manager alleges Baltimore City housing inspector asked for money to pass home

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A property manager alleges a Baltimore City housing inspector accepted $100 to pass a Federal Hill rowhome that still had a safety issue in place. Khristopher Hamlin, owner of Next Key Property Management, manages the rowhome and says the property...

Cooler today with a few passing showers

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:29:37 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday! Temperatures will rise into the low to mid-60s today with some breaks of sunshine. A stray shower or two is not out of the question. A dry end to the work week with highs near 70 on Friday! Rain chances ramp up on Saturday. A spotty...

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:34:21 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The winner of the Kentucky Derby won't be at Preakness Stakes. Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, won the Derby with a winning time of 2:02.27. The horse was trained by Cherie DeVaux, and with this win, she became the first woman to train a Kentucky...

Man arrested in connection to armed robbery at Orioles team store

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:51:19 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A man has been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at an Orioles team store. Officers responded to the store in the 300 block of West Camden Street for a report of an armed robbery Wednesday morning. When officers arrived, they learned a...

Judge grants home detention for husband accused of murder in Michelle Rust's 2002 disappearance

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:33:44 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Baltimore County judge has granted home detention for the man accused of murder in the 2002 disappearance of his wife, Michelle Rust. Dwight Rust Jr., also known as DJ, has been held without bail since his arrest on April 21. If you're not a flight...

All Things Go Festival 2026 unveils lineup of Merriweather performers

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:03:15 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) All Things Go (ATG) Festival 2026 has revealed its lineup, with headliners including Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, and ATG alumni Mitski, MUNA, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain. All Things Go 2026 performers. This year the festival returns...

SCOTUS decision gutted federal Voting Rights Act, but new Maryland law offers protections

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:47:56 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By: Nolan Roglaski and Sanya Wason Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers and activists said they are concerned about a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gutted the federal Voting Rights Act, but said a new state law will better protect...

Driver involved in fatal I-695 crash sentenced for violating probation

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:43:31 Z

(WMAR 2 News) One of the drivers involved in a fatal Beltway crash that killed six people has been sentenced for violating his probation. Melachi Brown pleaded guilty to driving on a suspended license and was sentenced to six years in prison. Brown was initially...

Little Lakers: Scales & Tails

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Boys’ Latin Lower School May 16 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. Join us for a reptile-filled adventure featuring snakes, lizards, frogs, and more — up close and unforgettable. Families will also learn about Boys’ Latin and our new Little Lakers Pre-K program,...

Artist Amy Sherald attends Met Gala dressed as her own painting

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:07:08 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Artist Amy Sherald’s costume at the Met Gala on Monday may have looked familiar to anyone who saw her record-breaking exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Amy Sherald: American Sublime. In keeping with the theme of the night, “Fashion is Art,”...

Ex-treasurer of Pasadena Buccaneers youth Athletic Club faces embezzlement charges

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:59:58 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The ex-treasurer of a volunteer youth club in Anne Arundel County allegedly embezzled hundreds-of-thousands of dollars. Kelley Ann Haley formerly handled accounting and expense records for the Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club. Back in March the club...

Dan Rodricks: ‘West Side Story’ on stage in Baltimore; striking relevance in the time of Trump

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) “We’re Still Americans. We Speak English,” boasted a handmade sign in the window of a corner grocery store in East Baltimore, near Johns Hopkins Hospital. The reason for the sign was a couple of blocks away: A Korean-American couple had set up...

Harford Sheriff busts fake cop posing with fraudulent ID & badge

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:15:33 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Harford County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with 10 counts related to his alleged impersonation of a police officer. It all started April 30 when deputies noticed a car riding around Joppatowne with red and blue emergency lights. The...