Naval Academy graduates 1,059 new officers despite rainy weather

WMAR 2 News 5/22 11:43A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

The rain didn't stop the Blue Angels from honoring the Naval Academy's Class of 2026. A total of 1,059 new graduates earned their degrees and commissions Friday morning at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. While almost all...

Sunday may be last service for Lansdowne church which honors Union Civil War vets

WMAR 2 News 5/22 10:05A Jack Watson

Family history and American history shake hands at Lansdowne Christian Church. "This church meant a lot to my parents," noted Brent Neilson. His mom and dad met there, raising Brent and his siblings within the congregation and its traditions....

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

WMAR 2 News 5/22 9:32A AP via Scripps News Group

A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, was thrown out on Friday. Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador last year became an...

Baltimore City and County dwellers expect to move, but stay within the lines

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/22 5:12A Aliza Worthington

In 2024, more than half of Baltimore City and County residents (61%) planned to move out of their current neighborhoods within the next three years. A majority of those who expected to move, however,...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 22, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/22 2:52A 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: Broadway turns to a Baltimore launching pad State moves to ease...

Friday Morning Headlines: High gas prices means less travel this holiday weekend; Groups push back...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/22 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

High gas prices have more Marylanders staying close to home this holiday weekend CBS Baltimore Environmental and faith groups push back on proposed 150 megawatt data center in Woodlawn WBAL News Radio...

Science with Stevie: Rip Currents

WMAR 2 News 5/22 12:00A Stevie Daniels

Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains what rip currents are and how to avoid being caught in one in this Science with Stevie segment. #StevieDanielsWX #SciencewithStevie Email: stevie.daniels@wmar.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/StevieDanielsWX X:...

"The Quiet Care Initiative" aims to pamper caregivers of critically ill children

WMAR 2 News 5/21 11:00P Megan Knight

What better way to relax than a soothing facial? It's one of the services offered at The Spa at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. Starting this month, which is Self Care Month, The Spa is launching The Quiet Care Initiative, in partnership...

Artscape, Brew at the Zoo and more in the holiday-weekend edition of the Weekend Planner

WMAR 2 News 5/21 11:00P Megan Knight

Well, it would have been nice for Mother Nature to put the 90+ degree, sunny days on the weekend and the rain during the week. But she didn't. So we're looking at a wet, Memorial Day weekend . That said, there may be periods of dry time, so if...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Artscape, GameCon, Deathfest, and more.

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/21 9:27A Marcus Dieterle

From the return of Artscape to a tabletop gaming convention, this weekend is about to be full of fun. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Heyward Conducts Enigma Variations , Thursday, May...

A year after layoffs, former federal workers are still piecing their lives back together

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/21 8:30A Capital News Service

By MEHEDI MAROF Capital News Service When David Harbourt signed onto a recent video call, he was alone in a motel room in central Kansas. But in any given week, he could be somewhere else. A year...

BUGS Youth Farmer’s Market shows fruits (and veggies) of these students’ labor

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/21 7:42A Aliza Worthington

Students at The Crossroads School have grown a lot this year, and that statement should be taken in multiple ways. Middle school students in the Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) program...

Tony-nominated “Schmigadoon!” to launch national touring production from Baltimore’s Hippodrome...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/21 6:14A Ed Gunts

“Schmigadoon!,” a hit musical nominated for 12 Tony awards, will launch a national touring production from Baltimore in September of 2027. Producers announced this week that the tour will start at...

Maryland to require reservations at 6 State Parks starting Memorial Day weekend

WMAR 2 News 5/21 4:14A Ryan Dickstein

If weather the past two days is any indication, summer is right around the corner. Memorial Day usually marks the lead-in to warmer weather. With that, many Marylanders flock to state parks to enjoy the outdoors. While all are welcome, the...

A Throwback Worth Celebrating – The Associated’s Summer Soiree

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/21 4:00A The Associated Contributors

On Thursday, May 7, The Associated’s Young Adult Division hosted their biggest fundraising event of the year – The (Almost) Summer Soiree at Baltimore’s vibrant Accelerator Space. More than 200 young adults gathered for an evening of mingling,...