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

WMAR 2 News 10/13 4:55A Siobhan Garrett

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...

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

WMAR 2 News 10/13 1:28A Siobhan Garrett

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

WMAR 2 News 10/12 11:00P Mallory Sofastaii

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...

Program Spotlight 2026: Johns Hopkins Engineering

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/12 6:00A Sponsored Post Staff

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...

Five Stories You May Have Missed: Towson Restaurant Closing; Catonsville Swastika Graffiti; Jack...

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/12 5:35A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

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...

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

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/12 4:00A Sponsored Post Staff

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 12, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/12 3:57A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

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...

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

WMAR 2 News 10/12 3:13A Siobhan Garrett

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...

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/12 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

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...

Veteran Spotlight: Enrique “Neil” Jograj Jr.

WMAR 2 News 10/12 12:24A Siobhan Garrett

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...

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

WMAR 2 News 10/11 9:56P Avi Carr-Gloth

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...

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

WMAR 2 News 10/10 11:05A Siobhan Garrett

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

WMAR 2 News 10/10 9:00A Siobhan Garrett

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...

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

WMAR 2 News 10/10 6:00A Siobhan Garrett

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

Baltimore Fishbowl 10/9 6:42A Kit Pollard

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...