Howard County Medical Center is expanding early next year. Can it alleviate the long wait times in...

WMAR 2 News 6/10 11:46A Blair Sabol

A major milestone for Johns Hopkins Medicine after years of reported lengthy wait times within the emergency department, a 29-bed observation unit is slated to open early next year at the Howard County Medical Center. Its a slight delay from a...

Republicans call for hearing as state finalizes how mail-in votes will be counted

WMAR 2 News 6/10 11:19A Jeff Morgan

More than 400,000 Marylanders requested and received a mail-in ballot; Some of them received one with the wrong party affiliation listed. The state board of elections has now finalized rules for how those votes will be counted. Republicans call...

One worker released, two remain hospitalized after explosion at wastewater treatment plant

WMAR 2 News 6/10 10:59A Amanda Engel

Two contract workers remain hospitalized, one in critical condition and the other in serious condition, after the explosion on Tuesday at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant. The third injured worker has been released from the hospital....

A new ‘data-center alley’ rising west of Baltimore

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/10 7:23A Capital News Service

By Olivia Borgula Every time it rains in Adamstown, Maryland, slick mud covers the road until the painted yellow stripes are no longer visible. Resident Steve Black worries that mud comes from an...

Gov. Moore rejected a plan to help local news survive, but key backers aren’t giving up

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/10 3:45A David Nitkin

Gov. Wes Moore may have vetoed a bill requiring many state agencies to focus their advertising spending on local news outlets, but the idea is not dead yet. The Local News for Maryland Communities Act...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — June 10, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/10 3:30A 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: Explosion at public plant A new report on progress among a certain...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Baltimore County leaders host crime walk in Towson; Mayor Scott and the...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/10 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Baltimore County leaders host crime walk in Towson after violent incidents CBS Baltimore Why Mayor Scott wants a do-over of his BGE infrastructure deal Baltimore Banner Driver of fleeing car dies in...

Steamy & stormy today

WMAR 2 News 6/9 8:31P Stevie Daniels

Happy Wednesday! Hot and humid today with high temperatures in the low-90s. Showers and rumbles of thunder are possible this morning, before potentially stronger storms develop this afternoon and evening. The primary threats will be damaging wind...

Trivia Tuesday: Which season is typically Baltimore's wettest?

WMAR 2 News 6/9 11:31A Dylan Robichaud

We just wrapped up a wet May, with 4.39" of rain falling across Baltimore more than half an inch above average! So this week's Trivia Tuesday question is all about rainfall. Which season is typically Baltimore's wettest? A. Spring B. Summer C....

Anne Arundel County Fire Department hiring new firefighters, accepting applications through June 26

WMAR 2 News 6/9 11:22A Ja Nai Wright

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is hiring new firefighters, with applications open through June 26. The department is seeking entry-level firefighter EMTs and entry-level firefighter paramedics. Candidates who already hold a national...

Baltimore County has hundreds events for kids this summer

WMAR 2 News 6/9 10:49A Jeff Morgan

Baltimore County is rolling out more than 320 events and programs for residents as the school year comes to an end, ranging from outdoor activities to free meals for children. Baltimore County has hundreds events for kids this summer Baltimore...

Claw machines, coffee, Kawaii crafts, oh, my! New Highlandtown shop offers all three

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/9 7:45A Aliza Worthington

A new Highlandtown shop that combines love of coffee, Kawaii crafts, and claw machines had its soft opening was this weekend . Kawaii Vida is a Kawaii craft studio and latte bar upstairs, and claw...

Long-dormant Penn Station parking lot is reopening after development plans shift

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/9 3:45A Ed Gunts

A large parking lot servicing Baltimore’s Penn Station, closed to the public for several years, is opening again now that Amtrak and local partners are reevaluating development plans and restructuring...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — June 9, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/9 3:14A 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: Reckless Tesla driver Orioles first female groundskeeper, Nicole...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Baltimore City property tax cut moves forward; Emergency decisions needed...

Baltimore Fishbowl 6/9 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Baltimore City Council advances 1-cent property tax cut in early vote FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Neighbors concerned about long-vacant Southwest Baltimore property CBS Baltimore State elections board...