Baltimore City Health Commissioner declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for July 15, 16

WMAR 2 News 7/14 9:19A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Taylor has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, as temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit. "As temperatures climb, we all have a...

County announces repair work to begin at Empire Towers following mass evacuation

WMAR 2 News 7/14 9:03A Rushaad Hayward

Anne Arundel County officials provided an update on Empire Towers, the office building evacuated due to structural integrity issues. Remediation for the 10-story office building will start this week. Once the work begins, it will take about 10...

Motorcycle crash causes miles of backups along I-95 during Tuesday morning rush hour

WMAR 2 News 7/14 8:40A Ryan Dickstein

A deadly motorcycle crash caused miles of backups along I-95 during Tuesday morning rush hour. It happened before 7am on the northbound side, just prior to Russell Street (MD-295) in Baltimore City. Due to all lanes being blocked, traffic at...

BmoreArt’s Picks: July 14-20

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/14 6:00A BmoreArt Staff

BmoreArt’s Picks: July 14-20 This Week: ICON13 Illustration Conference at MICA, Voyages: Chapter 8 at The National Aquarium, Block Party! at The Walters, Frederick Arts Council Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community reception, Manor Mill’s...

DPW testing emergency water supply system as proactive measure against drought

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/14 5:53A Aliza Worthington

On Tuesday, July 14, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will test the emergency water supply system as a proactive measure against prolonged drought conditions. Your drinking water...

B&O Railroad Museum changes name to reflect national focus

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/14 5:07A Marcus Dieterle

The B&O Railroad Museum unveiled its new name on Tuesday, rebranding as a destination for visitors to learn about the role of trains across the country and throughout history. Now known as the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation ,...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Maryland schools rank 10th-worst for racial segregation; Dog accidentally...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/14 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Maryland schools rank 10th-worst for racial segregation Baltimore Banner Dog accidentally turns on toaster, igniting house fire in Harford County FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Aid available for businesses...

After 9 crashes, Catonsville homeowner gets path to speed humps, but first must win neighbors'...

WMAR 2 News 7/13 11:00P Mallory Sofastaii

After nine crashes into one Catonsville homeowner's yard in two years, Baltimore County says the road now qualifies for speed humps. But before they can be installed, the homeowner must rally support from her neighbors. Krista Cantafio, who lives...

It's time to turn up the heat!

WMAR 2 News 7/13 8:31P Stevie Daniels

Happy Tuesday! Sunny skies and sizzling temperatures, in the low-90s this afternoon! The heat and humidity build through the rest of the week. As the humidity peaks, heat index values will soar to around 108, making Wednesday the hottest day of...

Fire in Hampden damages three rowhomes

WMAR 2 News 7/13 10:55A Jeff Hager

A ball of fire formed mid-block as flames shot out of the second story of the rowhome on West 37 th Street and leapt on to Henry Johnsons roof. I have a roommate and he was yelling, Fire! Fire! up the steps so I came down; got out outside,...

26-year-old man is third homicide victim in 5 days in Western Baltimore County

WMAR 2 News 7/13 10:49A Jack Watson

Baltimore County Police identified 26-year-old Christopher Pierce as the victim of a fatal shooting in Woodlawn early Sunday morning. The killing marks the third homicide in western Baltimore County in less than a week, following the murders of...

Trooper, teen driver flown to trauma centers following two-vehicle crash in Worcester County

WMAR 2 News 7/13 10:43A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

A crash investigation is underway in Worcester County following a two-vehicle collision involving a Maryland State trooper. Police say on Sunday, just before 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to the area of eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route...

Is Championship Window For Ravens’ Veteran Core Narrowing?

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/13 8:50A Antonio Barbera

The Ravens’ time to win a championship is now. That expectation has largely followed the team every year since 2019, when Lamar Jackson took over as the franchise cornerstone. Read more at PressBox.

Angeli’s Pizzeria to open Ellicott City restaurant

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/13 8:27A Marcus Dieterle

Angeli’s Pizzeria plans to open its first restaurant outside of Baltimore, and its sixth location overall. The Baltimore pizza chain will open its next restaurant in Ellicott City in the space...

Five Stories To Start Your Week: New Trader Joe’s; Mt. Vernon and Inner Harbor Businesses Closing;...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/13 2:58A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Here are some recent notable stories published by Baltimore Fishbowl that are worth revisiting as you start your week: Rendering depicts what the street view would look like from the west side of...