Latest Headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026

WMAR 2 News 7/20 3:45A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, July 20, 2026. A nice sunny start to the week. Here's your latest headlines. Sunday mass shooting leaves six people injured in South Baltimore Maryland Congressional leaders to tour Key Bridge rebuilding site BWI runway construction...

Black bear spotted roaming the streets of downtown Frederick over the weekend

WMAR 2 News 7/20 2:39A Ryan Dickstein

A black bear caused quite the stir in downtown Frederick over the weekend. Overnight Sunday, video began circulating on social media showing the furry fella wandering up and down N. Market Street. One local business called Mollys Meanderings took...

Monday Morning Headlines: Kidnapping suspects arrested in Baltimore County; Massive sinkhole repairs...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/20 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Repairs to massive Baltimore sinkhole that trapped car expected to take multiple days CBS Baltimore Severe storms leave damage behind across Baltimore area WBAL News Radio The hot Hampden preschool...

Veteran Spotlight: Marie-Gelaine and Scott Stevens

WMAR 2 News 7/19 11:00P Kelly Groft

WMAR2 News and Valor Roofing proudly highlight MarieGelaine and Scott Stevens, a Cecil County couple whose shared service became the foundation for a lifetime of giving back. MarieGelaine, a firstgeneration Haitian American, was born in Brooklyn,...

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert are OC bound for Country Calling

WMAR 2 News 7/19 8:01A Ryan Dickstein

While we're still in the midst of summer, Ocean City is prepping for two major music festivals in September and October. As we previously reported Oceans Calling is back for a three-day concert series between September 25-27. To see the...

Ex-Maryland based Census worker got her relative a federal contract in exchange for kickbacks

WMAR 2 News 7/19 6:35A Ryan Dickstein

A Maryland based ex-supervisor with the U.S. Census Bureau has been sent to federal prison for bribery and fraud. While working for the Bureau, Camille Jones, of Upper Marlboro, admitted to getting her relative's company a government contract...

Man discovered shot to death on sidewalk of residential neighborhood in Odenton

WMAR 2 News 7/19 4:50A Ryan Dickstein

Police are investigating a Saturday night homicide that occurred within a residential neighborhood of Odenton. It happened around 8:50pm, in the 500 block of Williamsburg Lane. That's where Anne Arundel County officers discovered a man shot to...

Kyle Bradish signs 5-year, $90M extension with Orioles

WMAR 2 News 7/18 10:40A Rushaad Hayward

The Orioles announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish on a five-year contract covering the 2027-2031 seasons. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, it is a $90 million contract extension. Keeping players of Kyles...

Limited number of pools to open in Baltimore due to poor air quality

WMAR 2 News 7/18 6:51A Rushaad Hayward

UPDATE: Baltimore Rec and Parks has now announced that all Baltimore pools are now closed due to impending storms. ORIGINAL STORY: Baltimore Rec and Parks announced that a limited number of pools will operate Saturday, July 18, due to poor air...

DPW crews working to repair massive sinkhole in East Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 7/18 6:36A Rushaad Hayward

A massive sinkhole opened in East Baltimore and crews are working to repair it. Department of Transportation and DPW crews are repairing a 12-inch water main break at N. Chester Street and Ashland Avenue. The public is asked to avoid the area and...

Hot, humid, and stormy today!

WMAR 2 News 7/17 11:25P Stevie Daniels

Happy Saturday! Hot and very humid today with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values up to 105! Heat Advisories are issued for the area from 11 AM - 7 PM. Stay hydrated today! The first round of thunderstorms moves through this morning will...

Friday afternoon headlines: Code Purple air quality; Human remains found; Ravens assistant coach...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/17 11:46A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Code Purple air quality alert for very unhealthy conditions across Maryland today WJZ CBS News Baltimore Human remains found near Route 702, I-695 in Baltimore County WBFF Fox 45 Ravens assistant coach linked to Trump-promoted gas station network...

Six months after leaving Charles Street, art gallery owner Constantine Grimaldis looks back – and...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/17 11:45A Ed Gunts

Constantine Grimaldis, founder of C. Grimaldis Gallery, now at the Mill Centre in Hampden. Credit: Ed Gunts When art gallery owner Constantine “Costas” Grimaldis closed his business on Charles Street...

Start spreading the news: Vegas is coming to Magooby’s

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/17 11:01A Aliza Worthington

Put on your blue suede shoes and get all shook up at “Vintage Vegas,” a new music and comedy tribute to Las Vegas’ greatest headliners, making its debut at Magooby’s Joke House on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 7...

Hot Plate: Alma + Marta al Mare dinner, Shakespeare at The Milton Inn, restaurant weeks, and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/17 10:00A Kit Pollard

The Baltimore restaurant scene is celebrating the best of summer this week, from ice cream to tomatoes. Here’s a look at what’s on tap: Burnt Hill Farm on top Wine Enthusiast has named Burnt Hill Farm...