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Maryland to add 61 ‘teacher coaches’ to schools

WMAR 2 News 4/20 10:11A Jack Watson

The state of Maryland is launching a 'major hiring campaign' to recruit 61 new teacher coaches for literacy and math, it announced Monday. According to the state, research shows teacher coaching improves quality, retention and student growth; its...

Police: Woman’s body pulled from water under Howard Street Bridge

WMAR 2 News 4/20 9:18A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was pulled from the water on Monday, a police spokesperson told WMAR-2 News. Officers responded to the 1800 block of North Howard Street for the incident. Police say the victim was pulled from...

Teens plead guilty in Rodgers Forge shooting that hospitalized victim for 47 Days

WMAR 2 News 4/20 9:06A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Two teenagers have pleaded guilty in connection with an attempted murder incident in Towson on September 13, 2024, according to a spokesperson with the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office. Kamar Thompson and Kai Wilson, both 17 years old,...

A more fall-like day ahead

WMAR 2 News 4/19 8:31P Stevie Daniels

Happy Monday! Breezy today with a mixture of sun and clouds! Temperatures will feel more fall-like with highs in the mid-50s. A Freeze Watch is in effect tonight into Tuesday morning, as overnight lows are expected to drop around the freezing...

The Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone potentially exposed to local...

WMAR 2 News 4/19 10:07A Ryan Dickstein

A Baltimore metro resident who recently traveled abroad has the measles virus, marking Maryland's first case of 2026. Now, the Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone who may have been exposed. Upon return to the U.S. on...

Baltimore City School Board to vote for new CEO on Monday

WMAR 2 News 4/19 9:27A Ryan Dickstein

Big news out of Baltimore City. On Monday morning the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners will vote on the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. The name of the nominee has not yet been revealed. A 10am presentation will be held...

Police investigating Sunday morning murder-suicide inside Westminster home

WMAR 2 News 4/19 6:46A Ryan Dickstein

Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Westminster on Sunday morning. Around 8:29am police were called to the 300 block of E. Main Street for a reported shooting inside a home. After being unable to make contact with anyone...

Jury convicts man after violent crime spree leaves three dead, one injured in Baltimore City and...

WMAR 2 News 4/18 7:17A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

A Baltimore County man who previously struck a plea deal in the murders of a grandmother and granddaughter in Middle River was found guilty by a jury Friday for crimes committed in Baltimore City. Bryan Cherry, 38, was found guilty of...

This week in Matter for Mallory: Buy now, pay later trouble and student loan tax surprises

WMAR 2 News 4/18 3:00A Kelly Groft

Every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Mallory brings to light consumer issues facing our community. See her stories every week on WMAR and here at Matter for Mallory .Buy Now, Pay Later trouble at the grocery store As grocery prices stay high,...

Maryland mother successfully advocates for new state laws to protect children with autism who wander...

WMAR 2 News 4/17 11:24A Jeff Morgan

A mother's advocacy in Annapolis is leading to legislative changes in Maryland to protect children with developmental disabilities who wander away from home. Shari Bailey pushed a package of five bills in Annapolis to help create better outcomes...

About 20,000 bees safely relocated from BWI

WMAR 2 News 4/17 10:52A Rushaad Hayward

They're a force to bee reckoned with. Earlier today, BWI worked with a local beekeeper to safely capture and relocate a large swarm of bees. The beekeeper estimated the number to be about 20,000 bees. There were no injuries reported in this...

From fear to hope for a cure: A family's 22-year walk with MS

WMAR 2 News 4/17 10:33A Randall Newsome

People across the country are lacing up their sneakers for a causesupporting those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that often goes unseen but deeply impacts everyday life. For one Towson family, events like Walk MS are more than just...