Baltimore BubbleLife

Court vacates ACA rule limiting gender-affirming care protections, Maryland AG says

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:14:38 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is claiming victory after a court struck down a provision that excluded certain gender-affirming care from being treated as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. "The Trump Administration...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Ravens star O.J. Brigance dies after ALS fight; Judge rules that Trump administration blocking new Maryland FBI HQ is illegal; Thousands stung by jellyfish in Ocean

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) O.J. Brigance, Ravens beloved legend , dies after ALS fight ESPN Judge rules that Trump administration illegally blocked plans to build new FBI building in Maryland Associated Press What s being done to fix overcrowding in Baltimore County schools?...

MVA reviewing vehicle weight data as more drivers could be owed registration refunds

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration says it is conducting a thorough review of vehicle weight information and its existing processes after concerns were raised about drivers paying too much to register their cars. The review comes after Senator...

Veteran Spotlight: US Marine Jake Williams

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) In the small town of Betterton, Maryland, few people are as well known and well loved as Jake Williams. At 84 years old, Jake remains a proud United States Marine whose dedication to country and community continues to inspire those around him. While...

Woman dies from injuries after Dundalk Avenue crash

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:59:05 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A 52-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Dundalk Avenue on Sunday evening. Police were called to the scene just before 7:30 p.m. Both drivers and their passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries...

Town of Berlin in the top 25 of the Hallmark Channel's Merriest Christmas Towns contest

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:06:11 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The hot temperatures are not loosening their grip on Maryland but the town of Berlin hopes to get you in the holiday spirit by supporting them in the Hallmark Channel's Merriest Christmas Town contest. The town on the Eastern Shore is in the top 25...

Monday Morning Headlines: Construction equipment used to burglarize bank; Driver shot and killed by officer in Bel Air; Larry Hogan will try to bridge partisan divide at Washington College; an

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Construction equipment used to burglarize Baltimore Wells Fargo bank FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Driver shot and killed after altercation with police officer in Bel Air CBS Baltimore Larry Hogan and Washington College want to bridge the partisan divide...

Overnight rain to sunshine Monday

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:48:52 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Good morning, happy Monday. Sunshine tries to enter back in by the late morning hours. A few showers and storms are still possible this afternoon. Temperatures this week will swing from the middle 80s to near 90s. Rain takes a little break for...

Breakfast-only spot Simply Marie's will close after 15 years in Canton

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:25:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Simply Marie's, a breakfast-only spot that served the Canton community, is planning to close, according to a social media post. "It's time for retirement," the initial post said. Simply Marie's last day is set for Sunday, August 23, and the...

Person killed by police officer during traffic stop altercation in Bel Air

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:27:30 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An individual was killed, and an officer was injured Saturday night following an officer-involved shooting in Bel Air. According to the Bel Air Police Department, at 8:55 p.m., an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a man in the unit block...

MSP troopers cite speed in I-83 collision, three hospitalized

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:10:53 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Three people were hospitalized Saturday night following a two-vehicle crash on northbound I-83. Just after 9 p.m., troopers with the Maryland State Police responded to northbound I-83 at the ramp to West Timonium Road for the collision. Investigators...

Maryland driver gets registration refund; scammers spoof EBT phone number

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Another Maryland driver refunded after registration overcharge A Maryland driver has received a refund after discovering they were overcharged for vehicle registration fees. Mallorys report examines how the error occurred and why other drivers may...

Motorcycle rider transported to trauma center after crash shuts down Jones Falls Expressway

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:59 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland State Police are on the scene of a motorcycle crash in the area of northbound I-83 near the I-695 split. The motorcyclist has been transported to an area trauma center, a Maryland State Police spokesperson told WMAR-2 News. The rider's...

Stone Ridge neighbor disappointed by county findings after complaint filed for storm drain dumping

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:12 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Neighbors in Stone Ridge say they caught a subcontractor illegally dumping herbicide into storm drains that lead to the Chesapeake Bay earlier this week. Paul Rader and another neighbor spotted an employee of Hillside Lawn Service Tuesday morning and...

Saved in the nick of time: Bel Air woman rescued from burning home

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:12:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Except for a few boarded-up basement windows, you wouldnt know there had been a fire in the home on Brooks Road in Bel Air. A pair of sisters watching television on the main floor didnt know either, even as the flames spread downstairs, but Susan...

A look at how money was spent in Maryland 6th Congressional District primary

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:24:02 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Ethan Wechtaluk got his start in politics when his father, who worked for the Montgomery County government, brought him to county meetings. His father’s desire to stay in the know, Wechtaluk explained, inspired his own interest to get in politics....

Six charged in alleged multi-state retail theft ring that stole thousands of dollars from Maryland stores

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:09:11 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Multiple indictments were announced Friday following an investigation into a multi-state theft ring that involved Maryland locations. Prince George's County was one of the Maryland areas impacted, along with locations in Delaware and Pennsylvania....

Towson native Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case connected to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing; defense files motion to dismiss state charges

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:10:01 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Towson native and former Gilman School valedictorian Luigi Mangione on Friday pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in connection to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan,” Mangione...

Fore! Golfers getting first Baltimore-area PGA TOUR Superstore this weekend

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:26 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Baltimore area is getting its first PGA TOUR Superstore this weekend. The Atlanta-headquartered golf equipment and gear retailer will open a new 29,440-square-foot store Saturday at 1910 York Road in Timonium. The grand opening celebration will...

Hot Plate: Werewolves Welcome opens, Flour & Wood pop-up, tomatoes everywhere, and more

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) This week, the Baltimore food scene is sweet, savory, and very, very seasonal. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings & announcements Werewolves Welcome , a hotly anticipated new cocktail bar, is now open in Old Goucher. Congratulations to the...

Baltimore’s GQ harmonizes its way into history at Barbershop world competition

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:31:19 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The Barbershop Quartet GQ gathered around member Katie Gillis’s kitchen table in Hamilton Hills recently to rehearse. First question: What to sing? The group banter began. “I don’t know that song.” “We can try it.” “We should do that.” “I can sight...

Help create a landmark mosaic sculpture for Randallstown, with live music and neighborly vibes

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:39:29 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Art with a Heart (AWAH) is inviting people of all ages to be part of Randallstown history by helping create the public art installation for the Milford Mill Market Square. The final workshop will take place during the Liberty Live Concert Series on...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 14, 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:54:26 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: Maryland s invasive species dining experiment Anchors vanish from local newscast A school budget s legal reckoning See...

Friday Morning Headlines: Moore’s media war with Sinclair and the Sun; Grandmother guilty after child dies from fall from car on interstate; Gas-leak fire closes BWI daily parking garage; 10 m

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Wes Moore s Media War with Sinclair and the Sun New York Magazine Grandmother found guilty after child dies after fall from car on I-97 CBS Baltimore Patapsco Valley State Park aims to open 10 miles of new trails Baltimore Banner Gas-leak fire at BWI...

New advocacy nonprofit launches in Howard County to address tenant issues

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:49:35 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A new nonprofit is making sure renters can have their voices heard in one of the tightest rental markets in Maryland. Youre not alone. Because I felt alone for 15 years. I know what that feels like, Diana Lyles said. I had to move three times within...

Ravens wrap up final practice before preseason opener

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:21:38 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Baltimore Ravens completed their final practice before the preseason begins, with the early session focused on players who won't see action this weekend including quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson spent extended time with the starters during...

Family of seven displaced in Elkton fire

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:04:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) They left home to get haircuts for their five children, and when Demetria and Alfred Coleman returned they learned of the fire that has now forced them from their home. We are trying to see what we can save out of there, but like you said, a lot of...

Baltimore City to invest $300K in childcare resource center

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:52 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen announced a $300,000 investment in the Baltimore City Childcare Resource Center (BCCCRC), a program of The Family Tree. The Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center helps parents looking for childcare,...

‘Goats on the Slope’ weekend is returning to Wyman Park Dell

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The goats are returning to Wyman Park Dell next month. The Friends of Wyman Park Dell announced that another “Goats on the Slope” weekend will be held Sept. 18 to 21. This is the fifth year for the popular event, in which the non-profit organization...

Family-owned jewelry chain to open fourth Maryland location in Harford County

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:40:37 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) There will soon be another place to shop for your jewelry needs in Harford County. The family-owned jewelry chain Smyth Jewelers plans to open its fourth Maryland location this fall in Bel Air. The jewelry company has signed a sublease for 1201 E....

Magoobys Joke House is coming to Hampden

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:48:23 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Magoobys is coming to Hampden. Baltimore’s liquor board has received an application from the owners of Magoobys Joke House in Timonium to grant a liquor license for a 120-seat comedy club they plan to open in Hampden. The applicant is Magoobys...

Maryland healthcare access group launches campaign for prescription drug cost caps

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:41:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Maryland Health Care For All – a statewide nonprofit working to expand healthcare access – launched a campaign on Wednesday to persuade political candidates to support capping drug costs. The coalition is calling on candidates to back a proposal that...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Little Italy Festival, Fashion Week, Lego Expo, Mess Fest, and more.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) From a festival celebrating all things Italian, to an expo for fans of LEGO building, this weekend is shaping up to be a lively one. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup: Mobtown Vampyres Town Hall , Thursday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., Fells...

Podcast: Deconstructing the numbers in the latest state survey

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The latest statewide Maryland survey reveals profound concerns over utility bills and overall cost of living. Forty-two percent of Marylanders said they struggled to pay their electric bill over the past year, and one in two said they are really...

From a rooftop to a rink: Inside the rise of the Charm City Crush women’s hockey team

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) The iconic neon glow of the Domino Sugar sign illuminated the Baltimore skyline as Abbey Dufoe and Amber Dubill sat on Dubill’s rooftop, stewing over how a city so rich in sports culture offered so few opportunities to play the game they loved. What...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 13, 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:45:00 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: Maryland alum gets peachy federal job Harborplace s surprise waterfront feature Twenty-two states fight federal power...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Man accused of urinating on fans at Morgan Wallen concert is arrested; Man sentenced for mass shooting at Morgan State; Tornado on Patapsco near Dundalk; and more.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Man accused of urinating on fans at Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore is arrested CBS Baltimore Where did BTS visit in Baltimore? Baltimore Banner Man sentenced to 85 years for mass shooting at Morgan State WMAR-TV Waterspout on Patapsco River...

Another Maryland driver gets refund after being overcharged for vehicle registration

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland drivers pay registration fees based on their vehicles manufacturers shipping weight, with heavier vehicles paying more. Now, a second Maryland driver is getting money back after discovering the weight used to classify her vehicle did not...

Thursday trending dry

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:53:01 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Good morning, happy Thursday. Overall, looking like a nice, but hot day ahead. Sunshine should take over, giving us warmer temperatures and drier skies. The 90s are possible this afternoon. Great news with the latest drought monitor- we are seeing...

National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado struck Baltimore City, Dundalk Monday

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:40:34 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office confirmed that an EF-0 tornado struck Baltimore City and Dundalk on Monday. Video obtained from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center showed a "brief circulation," which...