Cash program aims to prevent youth homelessness in Baltimore

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/13 10:13A Aliza Worthington

A two-year pilot program giving $1,000 monthly cash payments to young parents in Baltimore City yielded deep and meaningful benefits that lasted beyond the pilot period. Now, a different sort of...

SUV crashes through Jessup Post Office prompting evacuation

WMAR 2 News 5/13 6:00A Ryan Dickstein

A U.S. Post Office in Anne Arundel County was evacuated on Wednesday morning after being struck by an SUV. It happened around 11:15am at the Jessup Road branch location. The involved driver remained on scene with no reported injuries, according...

A challenge for young Marylanders: Getting – and keeping – health insurance

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/13 5:16A Capital News Service

By DAVI JACOBS Capital News Service When Autumn Greene was 21, her mother died. Without warning, the young woman also lost her health insurance. Greene, now 22 and a student at the University of...

Train vs. dump truck crash in Baltimore leaves one person hospitalized

WMAR 2 News 5/13 4:34A Ryan Dickstein

A 59-year-old man was hospitalized after a train and dump truck collided in Baltimore on Wednesday. It happened around 8:30am along the 1300 block of N. Monroe Street. The injured person is believed to be the driver of a privately owned dump...

AfroPreak, watch parties, and more keep Preakness spirit alive in Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 5/13 4:03A Kara Burnett

With Pimlico Race Course under major construction, this years 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, will be held at Laurel Park. Attendance is capped at just 4,800 people, tickets are already sold out, and there will be no infield entertainment....

Former Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/13 4:00A Marcus Dieterle

Former Johns Hopkins Hospital surgeon Dr. Marty Makary resigned Tuesday as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after 13 months leading the federal agency. Makary’s resignation comes...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 13, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/13 3:43A 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: History-making Orioles official steps down Data centers spark city...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Van Hollen confronts Kash Patel over alcohol; BWI-bound Southwest...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/13 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Southwest Airlines flight bound for BWI diverted after windshield crack FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV New law signed in Balitmore County to hold reckless pet owners accountable CBS Baltimore 2 foreign...

Showers and thunderstorms arrive this afternoon

WMAR 2 News 5/12 8:33P Stevie Daniels

Happy Wednesday! Showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon through the evening hours, between the hours of 2 and 10 p.m. Periods of heavy downpours and gusty winds will be the main concerns. After today, a prolonged period of dry weather...

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Senator Chris Van Hollen over 'slinging margaritas'

WMAR 2 News 5/12 9:45A

FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday clashed with Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen during an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. Patel appeared before the committee to discuss wide range of issues including the Trump Administrations budget...

President Trump calls outgoing FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary a friend and 'great guy'

WMAR 2 News 5/12 9:13A Ryan Dickstein

Dr. Marty Makary on Tuesday stepped down as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The former Johns Hopkins oncology surgeon was confirmed to the position nearly one year ago. Before taking over the FDA, Makary was chief of islet...

Baltimore County signs animal welfare bill to update pet care standards and owner accountability

WMAR 2 News 5/12 8:35A Kanika Lal

Baltimore County has new laws to protect pets. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed an animal welfare bill Tuesday. The legislative package was shaped with the help of animal advocates and the Health Department. The new rules update animal...

Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges...

WTOP News 5/12 8:22A Jessica Kronzer

A $2.25 billion settlement has been reached between Maryland and the owner and operator of the Dali cargo ship Tuesday, as federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against the ship s operator and an employee who was on board when it struck...

BmoreArt’s Picks: May 12-18

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/12 3:30A BmoreArt Staff

BmoreArt’s Picks: May 12-18 This Week: Bromo Art Walk, TWO DAYS opening reception at MAP, closing reception of Solarpunk + open studios at Crow’s Nest, opening reception for Bradley Milligan and Nicholas Wisniewski at Red Giant, MICA ArtWalk,...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 12, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/12 2:49A 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: Lawmakers face backlash for podcast Inner Harbor swim challenge...