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Maryland mother successfully advocates for new state laws to protect children with autism who wander away

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:24:03 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A mother's advocacy in Annapolis is leading to legislative changes in Maryland to protect children with developmental disabilities who wander away from home. Shari Bailey pushed a package of five bills in Annapolis to help create better outcomes when...

About 20,000 bees safely relocated from BWI

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:52:22 Z

(WMAR 2 News) They're a force to bee reckoned with. Earlier today, BWI worked with a local beekeeper to safely capture and relocate a large swarm of bees. The beekeeper estimated the number to be about 20,000 bees. There were no injuries reported in this...

From fear to hope for a cure: A family's 22-year walk with MS

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:33:10 Z

(WMAR 2 News) People across the country are lacing up their sneakers for a causesupporting those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that often goes unseen but deeply impacts everyday life. For one Towson family, events like Walk MS are more than just a...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:23:06 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: One-Eyed Mike s says farewell Fictional worlds meet real art AI meets the GA See how you stack up against other...

Friday Morning Headlines: Explosives found in Annapolis home during illegal deer hunting investigation; Three arrested in Catonsville for jewelry thefts; Weekend lane closures on I-83; and mor

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Explosive devices found in home of Annapolis man during investigation into illegal deer hunting CBS Baltimore Three arrested in Catonsville for stealing $14k in jewelry WBAL News Radio Baltimore Ravens unveil new uniforms at Merriweather Post...

Block parties, SpringFest and tulips are all part of the Weekend Planner

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The weather is looking 50/50 this weekend with the rain but there should be enough dry time on Saturday to get out and enjoy the slightly cooler spring weather. Here are just a few events happening around town. If you have an event, email us at...

Trending cooler today

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:33:46 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Friday! A spotty shower or two is possible today with a noticeable cool down! High temperatures will still remain above normal, in the low-80s this afternoon. Sunshine kicks off the weekend before a stronger cold front sweeps through Saturday...

New Sheetz location in Westminster draws big crowds

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:38 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A new Sheetz location in Westminster drew big crowds today. Hundreds turned out for giveaways and food, with some walking away with $2,500 gift cards. The store is part of a rapid expansion across Maryland. The goal of the new location is to build...

How'd They Vote? The Community Trust Act

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:02:40 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Key Points on the bill: Aims to further limit state cooperation with ICE, regarding jails, prisons, and immigration detainers. Prohibits local jails from asking about or investigating citizenship status, detaining a person or extending their...

Bill to limit local jail and ICE cooperation could threaten federal funding

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:55:29 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland's Community Trust Act limits ICE cooperation but faces backlash from local law enforcement leaders. Legislation sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's desk that limits local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitting...

Another summer-like day expected!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:31:03 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday! Another hot summer-like day with highs near 90. A sharp cool down arrives Friday as our next cold front moves through, bringing a chance for spotty showers along the way. A better chance of rain sets up Saturday night into Sunday...

Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: ICE detention center construction blocked; Baltimore breaks heat record; Maryland parents of stillborn babies could get $1K tax credit; and more.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:55:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) ICE warehouse construction for detainees blocked ‘until further notice’ in Western Maryland Baltimore breaks record high temperature Wednesday, set in 1941 WJZ Maryland parents of stillborn babies could soon get $1,000 tax credit The Baltimore Banner...

Helping Up Mission to start construction soon on $3M ‘Recovery Park’ to replace Hendler Creamery in Jonestown

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:12:37 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore’s Hendler Creamery, home of the country’s first fully-automated ice cream factory, will be commemorated in a $3 million park that’s expected to open by early 2027 in the Jonestown Historic District. Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and...

Maryland lawmakers wraps up session

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Capital News Service staff ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law after Maryland legislators rushed Monday to pass legislation before the midnight deadline . Lawmakers rallied to address affordability and accountability as the state...

MICA students win big in business competition for planting creative roots in Baltimore

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:51:42 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Maryland Institute College of Art has announced the winners of the 10 th annual UP/Start Venture Competition , awarding more than $105,000 to student- or recent alumni-led creative businesses that impact Baltimore. Flying House Arts Collective ,...

At least one dead in Hereford Zone crash

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:42:22 Z

(WMAR 2 News) At least one person is dead following a Wednesday afternoon collision in Baltimore County's Hereford Zone. It happened in the Parkton area, along Mount Carmel Road, between I-83 and Miller Lane. This is a developing story that will be updated as more...

Annapolis man charged with 64 felony counts of manufacturing, possessing explosives

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:31:30 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An Annapolis man faces 64 felony counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices. Ralston Lee Scott Wygal, 37, was arrested and charged on April 14. Federal and State authorities carried out a search and seizure warrant at Wygal's home on...

Detectives have little to go on as they hunt for leads in Odenton murder

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:33:11 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Anne Arundel County Police are looking for leads in hopes of solving an open murder investigation. Timothy Leslie Randolph, 45, was shot to death on January 10 along Annapolis Road in Odenton. So far detectives have had little to go on. RELATED:...

Brooklyn Park Shopping Center: ‘Value Village’ Closes, ‘Burger King’ Opens, ‘Black Friday Daily Deals’ Opens

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:49:21 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) A shopping center on the 5600 block of Ritchie Hwy. in Brooklyn Park is undergoing a lot of changes. Thrift store Value Village has closed, rebranded, and relocated; Burger King is opening; Black Friday Daily Deals is opening; and another fast food...

Baltimore TSA employees endure pay uncertainty as shutdown persists

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Transportation security officers at BWI airport and facilities across the country are still experiencing uncertainty around their paychecks as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown reaches a record-breaking 60 days. The previous record was set...

Maryland requests halt to Hagerstown-area ICE warehouse project as court battle continues

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:44:11 Z

(WTOP News) Controversy over Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans at a warehouse near Hagerstown, Maryland, moved to a Baltimore courtroom Wednesday. A federal judge was scheduled to hear arguments on Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown s motion to...

Gibson Island Open House This Saturday – 668 Broadwater Way

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:23:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) 668 BROADWATER WAY | GIBSON ISLAND, MD OPEN SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1-4pm *Also available to be shown by private appointment Listing Price: $2,850,000 Nestled on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this elegant contemporary home offers...

‘That was awesome’: A ‘Wish Kid’ cooks with her favorite celebrity chef

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:21:00 Z

(WTOP News) This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Wish Kid cooks with favorite celebrity chef April is World Wish Month. WTOP has teamed up with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic...

Return of Old Ellicott City Clock is right on time

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) An old friend is back, standing tall on Main Street in Old Ellicott City, and the timing could not be better. The beloved Old Ellicott City Clock is back at its station, keeping watch over the town at the bottom of the hill. After the fixture s...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Farm-to-table dreams fade south Historic newsroom gets unexpected rescue Preakness makes a dramatic bet See how you...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Record breaking heat today; Chalk lines drawn to protest ICE facility; Staffing shortages contributed to 2023 firefighter deaths; and more.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Report points to staffing shortages and outdated training in 2023 Baltimore firefighter deaths CBS Baltimore Efforts fail to change system that lets anyone file for criminal charges in Maryland Baltimore Banner Record-breaking heat on Wednesday...

Baltimore Fashion Week Opens Early Access Tickets for Its 2026 Season

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore Fashion Week (BFW) is preparing for its 2026 season with the launch of early access tickets and expanded programming designed to elevate fashion, retail, and emerging talent across Maryland. As part of its phased rollout, Baltimore Fashion...

McDonogh 3rd-graders will teach Maryland Zoo crowds about endangered animals

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:55:59 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) In what is likely to become a core childhood memory, McDonogh School ’s third-graders flipped the script to become zoo educators rather than students. Through a partnership with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s Signature Species Conservation Program,...

J Camps – A Great Place to Be Me! Don’t Miss Out On Summer Fun!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) At J Camps , you’ll find a place that celebrates your child for exactly who they are. Dive into a world of extraordinary programs that inspire kids to do what they love most— with the freedom to be their most authentic, fantastic, energetic selves....

BmoreArt’s Picks: April 14-20

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) BmoreArt’s Picks: April 14-20 This Week: Lecture by Dr. Myers Perry at Goucher, Dr. Denise Murrell curator talk at the BMA, More Than Trust opening reception at Design Distillery, MICA’s PANTOMIME multi media event + RECLAIM fashion show, Collis...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:47:47 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Flowers meet unexpected retail comeback Iran s shadow reaches Baltimore residents Mayor Scott ascends to national stage...

Body pulled Tuesday morning from Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:12:59 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A body was discovered in the water at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Tuesday morning. Baltimore Police say the body was pulled around 8:10am along the 500 block of E. Pratt Street. Pictures from the scene Pictures: Police pull body from Baltimore's...

Bill to make the megalodon the Maryland state shark passes on final day of legislative session

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:02:41 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Shark lovers, rejoice. A bill to make the prehistoric shark megalodon the Maryland state shark has passed in the legislative session in Annapolis. Up until the final day of session, it wasn't looking good for what was once the world's most powerful...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Human remains found near charter school; Man wins Lottery jackpot a second time; Asian enrollment is surging at Johns Hopkins University; and more.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Human remains found near Baltimore charter school CBS Baltimore Man defies odds and wins lottery jackpot for second time WBAL News Radio Temperatures will reach near-record levels this week WBAL-TV Asian enrollment is skyrocketing at Johns Hopkins...

Get ready for the summertime sizzle!

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:28:58 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Tuesday! Get ready for the summertime warmth! High temperatures will approach 90 through Thursday! An isolated shower/thunderstorm is possible later today. The weather pattern remains calm through Thursday before spotty showers move in on...

Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore debuts 10-day event series to kick off summer

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:10:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is hosting the Waterfront Week event series with the hope of starting the summer strong and sharing creative ways to engage with the harbor. “We wanted to have one week where we kind of tried to do a little bit...

The Ivy Bookshop is returning to Mount Vernon Place this month

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:14:28 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Ivy Bookshop is coming back to Mount Vernon Place, just in time for the Flower Mart and the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage. After successfully operating a pop-up bookshop at Mount Vernon Place Church last fall and winter, operators...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:03:22 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Orioles step up to the plate on rising costs Serial diner s surprising post-arrest move A growing menace prowling...

Top Headlines for Monday, April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:33:22 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Monday, April 13, 2026. We've got summer temps reaching the 90s on the way. Also, it's the Maryland State Legislature's final day in session. Here's your daily headlines. State lawmakers look to pass bill to reduce rising utility costs Maryland...