Ex-USAID worker from Maryland pleads guilty to fraudulently collecting COVID-19 benefits

WMAR 2 News 6/4 4:10A Ryan Dickstein

An ex-federal USAID worker from Maryland has pleaded guilty to fraudulently collecting more than $176,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Simeon Bakare, 55 of Waldorf, previously worked at the agency on information and technology matters. According to...

8-year-old Baltimore boy beats paralysis after strep throat triggers rare Guillain-Barré syndrome

WMAR 2 News 6/4 3:38A Kara Burnett

An 8-year-old Baltimore boy is home and recovering after a strep throat infection triggered a rare condition that left him paralyzed and fighting for his life for months. Tyshaun Monroe was admitted to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital after a...

Elkton's Union Hospital hosting community hearing before birthing center closure

WMAR 2 News 6/4 3:24A Ryan Dickstein

We told you about it last month, ChristianaCare's decided to close its birthing center at Union Hospital in Elkton at the end of June. The decision was made partially due to aging of the community and an increase of high-risk pregnancies....

Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Penn Station expansion paused; BPD defends record-high budget; New...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 11:54A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Penn Station expansion on pause as Amtrak, developer hit reset The Baltimore Banner Baltimore Police project budget overrun even before $656M plan is approved The Baltimore Sun Repeat speeders will have to be electronically monitored before...

Candles inspired by Baltimore neighborhoods? For this local business, it makes perfect scents.

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 11:10A Evelyn Lucado

For Baltimore business owner Jon-Michael Moses, scent is more than a pleasant addition to a room; it is memory, identity and community. That s why Moses founded Meet Haus, an independent...

USS Constellation gets state preservation award after $1M renovation by Living Classrooms Foundation...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 10:45A Ed Gunts

As part of an effort to get its fleet of historic ships and other vessels ready for the summer tourist season, the Living Classrooms Foundation last fall launched a six-month, $1 million campaign to...

‘Discovery Quest’ of Baltimore museums kicks off with $5 admission to Port Discovery on Friday

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 10:30A Aliza Worthington

Port Discovery Children’s Museum is kicking off a new Baltimore City museum program with a special event for families on Friday, June 5, from 5–8 p.m. Discovery Quest is a new program led by Port...

General Assembly candidates’ biggest challenge? The state’s budget outlook.

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 10:15A Capital News Service

By WILLIAM HAMMANN and ADAM LIPMAN Capital News Service Candidates for the Maryland General Assembly have all kinds of ideas for the state’s future, but one thing could stand in the way of any grand...

BxB Unplugged series to bring music and makers to Baltimore’s waterfront neighborhoods

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 7:14A Marcus Dieterle

Residents and visitors of Baltimore’s waterfront neighborhoods will have even more opportunities to enjoy music this year. Building upon the success of its Baltimore by Baltimore series, the...

Orioles fans can enjoy free treats during snowball truck tour across Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 6/3 6:27A Rushaad Hayward

Orioles fans are in a for a sweet treat! In celebration of their City Connect 2.0 rollout, the Orioles announced the club will host a City Connect Snowball Truck Tour taking place across Baltimore on June 6-7. The truck will make eight stops at...

BermudAir to begin flying from BWI to Turks and Caicos starting on Christmas Eve

WMAR 2 News 6/3 5:57A Ryan Dickstein

Summer starts in less than three-weeks, meaning the weather is heating up quick. But, what happens when winter rolls back around? Well, book a vacation of course! If you're a fan of the Caribbean, we've got good news for you. BermudAir on...

Repeat speeders will have to be electronically monitored before getting driver license back

WMAR 2 News 6/3 5:18A Ryan Dickstein

We first told you about it in April, a new Maryland law aimed at super speeders. Senate Bill 366 , also known as the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program, is now official. It will electronically monitor drivers whose licenses are...

Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

WTOP News 6/3 4:38A Jadon George

State transportation officials are holding firm on a projected cost of $5.2 billion to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, despite reports of some estimates nearly twice that amount. Maryland will part ways later this year with the current...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Bus driver in deadly crash pleads guilty to speeding; A warning of...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/3 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash pleads guilty to speeding in Maryland CBS Baltimore Maryland election officials warn results could be delayed after mail-in ballot error WBAL News Radio Man accused...

Bryson Tiller bringing 'Neo Trapsoul Tour' to Baltimore in September

WMAR 2 News 6/2 6:16A Rushaad Hayward

Thinking about skipping this next concert? Don't. Bryson Tiller is bringing his 'Neo Trapsoul Tour' to Baltimore with special guests Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz. The tour will make a stop at CFG Bank Arena on September 6. Tickets...