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Cranberry French Toast Casserole

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:14:51 Z

(Savory Experiments) This cranberry French toast casserole layers challah, tart cranberries and cinnamon custard with a buttery pecan topping for an easy holiday breakfast.

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:05:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) 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

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) 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 Sofastaii...

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) 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

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:42:08 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 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 successful pop up last week, Porto Pizza is now...

Tickets on sale for Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Outsiders’ at Hippodrome Theatre

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:03:26 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Starting Friday, theater audiences can purchase tickets for performances of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical “The Outsiders” at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre next spring. Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel and the Francis Ford Coppola film inspired by...

Program Spotlight 2026: Glenelg Country School

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Glenelg Country School Expeditions At Glenelg Country School , learning is not limited to the classroom. Through the Expeditions program, students take part in thoughtfully designed experiences that connect academic study with the wider...

Loaded Mashed Potato Cups

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:22:44 Z

(Savory Experiments) These loaded mashed potato cups turn cold leftover mashed potatoes into individual cheesy bites loaded with bacon, cheddar and scallions. Baked in a muffin tin until set and topped with another layer of melted cheese, they're an easy way to make...

New affordable housing in Maryland provides more options

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:03:55 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By: BRANDYN FRAGOSA Capital News Service ROCKVILLE, Md. A new affordable housing complex in Montgomery County, Maryland, is giving low and moderate income residents more housing options. We talked with one man who had been homeless who says this...

This week in Matter for Mallory: Speed humps and postal problems

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) After nine crashes in front of her home, a Catonsville woman finally feels safe. Mallory follows up on her fight for speed humps and takes a closer look at a federal audit revealing missing keys, delayed mail and questionable package scans at...

The 2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show is back with a record boat lineup, including 6 North American debuts

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:20:57 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The 2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show has returned to downtown Annapolis with a record number of boats on display, including 6 vessels making their North American debut some coming from as far away as South Africa. The annual event draws thousands of...

Your weekend planner: MD State BBQ Bash, Fiesta Baltimore and ZooBOO!

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:25:55 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland State BBQ Bash fires up Downtown Bel Air The Maryland State BBQ Bash returns to Downtown Bel Air in Harford County on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, with free admission. More than 25 competition teams will fire up their grills in the...

Friday Morning Headlines: Harborplace developer never formally applied for downtown tax break; Parents rally behind bus driver removed after rescuing injured kitten; Sketch released of suspect

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:24:53 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Harborplace developer never formally applied for downtown tax break Baltimore Banner Parents rally behind bus driver removed after stopping to rescue injured kitten CBS Baltimore Governor s job approval rating at 49 percent at UMBC poll, with...

Hot Chocolate Puppy Chow

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:51:22 Z

(Savory Experiments) This hot chocolate puppy chow turns crunchy Chex cereal into a chocolate-coated winter snack dusted with Dutch cocoa and powdered sugar. Mini chocolate chips and dehydrated marshmallows give every handful the flavor and look of a cozy mug of hot...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Missing UMD student found and reunited with family; Fans slam layoffs of the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash; Silver Diner says BWI concessionaire is trying to ‘stifle f

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Missing University of Maryland student found and reunited with family CBS Baltimore Fans slam Orioles layoffs as Mr. Splash and Oriole Bird exit business operations WBAL News Radio Silver Diner accuses BWI concessions company of trying to stifle free...

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:17:13 Z

(Savory Experiments) This sour cream pound cake is rich, buttery and tender with a soft crumb, crisp golden edges and plenty of vanilla flavor.

Missing keys, delayed mail, and inaccurate scans: What a federal audit found at Baltimore-area post offices

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A federal audit has found delayed mail, missing postal keys and inaccurate package scans at Baltimore-area post offices as customers continue to report problems with mail that never arrives. For Reisterstown resident Crystal Micriotti, those problems...

Maryland voters see higher electric bills, other downsides from data centers in new UMBC poll

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:59:56 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A new University of Maryland Baltimore County poll shows widespread concern among Maryland likely voters about data centers, with 80% saying they believe the facilities will have a mostly negative impact on household electricity costs Just 6% of...

Nice warm up Thursday

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:49 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Good morning. Happy Thursday! Another bright one in store for us today. We are looking at one of our warmest days this week arriving this afternoon. Mild winds turn breezy Thursday morning and afternoon. Conditions see a change as soon as Saturday...

Dan Rodricks: Get ready for tales from a crypt in Harford County, in time for Halloween

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:14 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Professional journalists are not supposed to start their reports with “legend has it” because “legend has it” suggests we don’t have all the facts, and that what you’re about to read has not been verified. Sometimes, however, one has no choice but to...

Points of interest: ‘Signs of People’ art installation to be unveiled Saturday in Catonsville

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Imagine you have been chosen by your hometown of 44,000 to be immortalized in a public art project created by internationally-celebrated artists to illustrate the town’s historical sites. Ten Catonsville residents now have that honor. “Signs of...

Lawmakers blast Trump’s taxpayer-funded TV ads

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By ASHNA BALROOP AND RHIANNON EVANS Capital News Service WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump’s new taxpayer-funded television advertisements are sparking backlash from Democrats who consider the ads illegal and a misuse of federal dollars. U.S. Reps....

The Fountain of Highlandtown: A Rafael Alvarez tale goes from page to screen

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:18:19 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) My Spanish grandfather, dead for more than 30 years, came to life last month in the basement kitchen where he once cleaned fish and fried squid for Christmas Eve. It was stirring and surreal. There was Grandpop, head bowed in prayer over a bowl of...

Lock the Vote: Confronting Confusion and Chaos in the Midterm Elections

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Will redistricting, voter fraud claims, election security concerns, and voter suppression affect participation in the 2026 midterms? Join Jared DeMarinis, Administrator of the Maryland State Board of Elections, and Anton Dahbura, Executive Director...

Man killed in head-on crash in Howard County, police say

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:56:59 Z

(WMAR 2 News) HOWARD COUNTY, Md. One person was killed in a crash in Elkridge Tuesday night, according to the Howard County Police Department. A news release says the crash happened at 8:51 p.m. on Washington Boulevard (Route 1). Police said a 2004 Honda Accord...

Maryland joins lawsuit against Trump’s changes to green card policy

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:58:12 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Sanya Wason Capital News Service WASHINGTON–Maryland is suing the Trump administration in an effort to block new rules that penalize green card applicants for using government benefits. Maryland is among 22 states, plus Washington, D.C., and New...

For sale: Baltimore City wants to sell the vacant city-owned office building at 210 Guilford Avenue

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:40:36 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City wants to sell the vacant city-owned office building at 210 Guilford Ave., one block from City Hall. On behalf of the Office of the Comptroller, City Council President Zeke Cohen on Sept. 28 introduced Bill 26-0241, which would...

Program Spotlight 2026: Friends School of Baltimore

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Friends School of Baltimore University Partnership Program At Friends School , students don’t have to wait until college to engage in collegiate-level work. Through the University Partnership Program (UPP), they collaborate with...

Apple Slab Pie using Apple Pie Filling

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:30:10 Z

(Savory Experiments) This easy apple slab pie layers flaky pie crust, apple pie filling and buttery streusel in a sheet pan for a dessert that feeds a crowd.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros are bringing the ballroom to Baltimore in 2027

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:12:20 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Dancing with the Stars is taking its ballroom on the road, with a stop planned in Baltimore next year. Dancing with the Stars: Live! will perform at CFG Bank Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027, as part of a North American tour featuring professional...

Bennett's Curse enters final season at closed Eastpoint Mall, the search begins for new dungeon to call home

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:04:46 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Bennett's Curse, a haunted attraction 26 years in the making, is heading into its final season at Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk. "Obviously we always add more monsters. We've added a lot of sound and lighting effects, so that's something new this year....

Wednesday Morning Headlines: NFL fans react to Ravens players appearance with Trump; UMBC poll finds voters disapprove of redistricting ballot question when informed of outcome; 86 arrests by

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) NFL fans react after Marlon Humphreys and other Ravens players attend Trump speech in Baltimore Yahoo! Sports UMBC poll: Voters oppose redistricting ballot question when presented ‘meat of the political outcome’ Maryland Matters Fact-checking the...

Military tech company Anduril Industries plans $3.7B, 2M-square-foot shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:41:54 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Military technology company Anduril Industries will invest $3.7 billion to build out a new two million square-foot shipyard in Baltimore County to expand the nation’s submarine manufacturing capabilities. The announcement Tuesday morning comes ahead...

Program Spotlight 2026: Calvert School

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Calvert School Student Leadership Throughout their time at Calvert School , students of all ages are encouraged to be strong communicators and caring members of the community. As they get older, the school provides greater opportunities...

Anduril plans $3.7B submarine shipyard at Sparrows Point, bringing 3,100 jobs to Baltimore County

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion to build a massive new shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, an investment expected to create thousands of jobs and expand production of Virginia-class submarines. President Donald Trump...

Maryland candidates for governor set to debate: Here’s what you need to know.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Joe Wicke Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox will face off Tuesday in a televised debate four weeks ahead of Election Day. The one-hour debate will air at 7 p.m. on Maryland Public...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Baltimore has begun tapping Susquehanna for drinking water; Ikea closing Annapolis location; Gov. Moore has huge lead in new UMBC poll; and more.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City has begun tapping Susquehanna River for water CBS Baltimore Police hunting for suspect after killying of 12-year-old girl in parking space dispute WBAL News Radio Ikea closing Annapolis plan and order location after two years The Sun...

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:31:40 Z

(Savory Experiments) These pumpkin scones with maple glaze have crisp golden edges, tender flaky centers and plenty of warm cinnamon and pumpkin spice. Blotting the pumpkin and folding the dough helps keep them light instead of cakey, while a buttery maple glaze makes...

Anne Arundel County approves moratorium on new data centers through 2028

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:50:43 Z

(WMAR 2 News) New data center development in Anne Arundel County is on hold while county leaders decide how to regulate the rapidly growing industry. The Anne Arundel County Council voted 7-0 Monday night to approve an amended version of Bill 63-26, establishing a...

Homeowner hopes new speed humps prevent 10th crash into her Catonsville yard

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) After nine cars crashed in front of her Catonsville home in two years, some landing just feet from her front door, Krista Cantafio hopes a new line of defense will prevent a tenth. Baltimore County installed speed humps along Kenwood Avenue near...