Top Headlines for Monday, April 13, 2026

WMAR 2 News 4/13 2:33A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, April 13, 2026. We've got summer temps reaching the 90s on the way. Also, it's the Maryland State Legislature's final day in session. Here's your daily headlines. State lawmakers look to pass bill to reduce rising utility costs...

Is is spring or summer?

WMAR 2 News 4/13 12:31A Stevie Daniels

It's about to get hot hot hot this week! The 90s make a comeback Wednesday and Thursday! These are the two days where record high temperatures could be challenged in the Baltimore area. On Wednesday, we will likely break the old record high...

Veteran Spotlight: Alan Wiederhold

WMAR 2 News 4/12 11:00P Kelly Groft

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. This week, we honor Alan Wiederhold, a former E5 Yeoman in...

'No Taxation Without Relaxation': Kona Ice offering tax day freebies

WMAR 2 News 4/12 5:52A Ryan Dickstein

Wednesday is tax day. While most dread filing, one company is trying to put a positive spin on things. On April 15, Kona Ice is hosting what they're calling "National Chill Out Day." Their mission: No Taxation Without Relaxation! Okay, so what's...

Deputies cleared in shooting death of wanted man wearing body armor, charging with machete

WMAR 2 News 4/12 4:42A Ryan Dickstein

A pair of Charles County Sheriff's deputies have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing for the February shooting death of a wanted man armed with a machete. The Maryland Attorney General's Office recently issued an investigative report detailing...

Man injured in Dundalk shooting, police investigating

WMAR 2 News 4/11 6:49A Rushaad Hayward

A man was injured in a shooting in Dundalk Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 1800 block of Dunmere Road. Police say one man injured and he was taken to a hospital. There's no word on his condition at this time. This story will...

Above-average stretch into middle April

WMAR 2 News 4/11 4:00A Abigail Degler

Hot and sunny is the newest Spring trend this year. Temperatures have been all over the place this season, with temperatures swinging from the 30s to near 90 in the span of a week. Warmth is expected to return to the forecast for the middle of...

This week in Matter for Mallory: Toll penalty relief and out-of-state plate crackdown

WMAR 2 News 4/11 2:00A Kelly Groft

Maryland drivers are in the spotlight this week. Some are drowning in EZPass toll debt lawmakers want to offer relief. Others are getting warning letters for using outofstate plates. Mallorys breaking down whats happening, why it matters, and...

Maryland’s legislative session wraps up next week. Here’s what you need to know.

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 10:10A Capital News Service

By Sam Gauntt , Alexander Taylor , Aline Behar Kado , Rhiannon Evans , Irit Skulnik , Ian Ferris and Nolan Rogalski ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly has spent the last three months working on...

Fund for Baltimore City high school students to carry on legacy of CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 10:00A Aliza Worthington

The Fund for Educational Excellence announced the creation of the Dr. Sonja B. Santelises Legacy Fund to honor Santelises’ decade of service as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Santelises time as...

State leaders seek development partner for nine-acre parcel near Rogers Avenue Metro station in...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 7:15A Ed Gunts

More than 400 apartments could be built near the Rogers Avenue Metro Station in Northwest Baltimore, under a plan by state officials to identify developers for public land around transit stations....

Man arrested in connection to vandalism incident at Lindale Middle School

WMAR 2 News 4/10 6:56A Rushaad Hayward

A man has been arrested in connection to a vandalism incident that caused damage to a lacrosse, practice and baseball field at Lindale Middle School. Benjamin Finney, 32, has been arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and...

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats hope they can beat him in 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 6:55A Capital News Service

By BEN MESSINGER Capital News Service (WASHINGTON)–Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to...

Hot Plate: Italian at Pierpoint, The Market at Hamilton plans, cruise buffet at Hersh’s and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 6:15A Kit Pollard

The sun is out, soft shells are returning, and the Baltimore food scene is waking up for spring. This week is a busy one – here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings & announcements The Silver Queen...

Dîner en Blanc returns to Baltimore with new mystery dining location

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/10 5:56A Marcus Dieterle

Expect the unexpected as the 8th edition of Dîner en Blanc returns June 6 at a Baltimore location that will remain secret until the last minute. Guests must wear all-white upscale attire and arrive as...