Baltimore Center Stage to host staged reading of Baltimore native’s ‘Squeaky’ play

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 6:56A Zachary Bandler

Baltimore Center Stage will be hosting a one-time staged reading of Squeaky, an autobiographical play by Baltimore native Jeff Cohen. Cohen was born and raised in Baltimore and graduated from the...

‘These are stories that need to be told’: Efforts to preserve Black history continue

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 6:00A Capital News Service

By NOLAN ROGALSKI Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Maryland advocates, conservationists and museum leaders said they will continue working to preserve the state’s Black history despite what they call...

Hot Plate: Hana Sushi opens, Liquid Courage at the BMI, Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week kicks off and...

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 5:00A Kit Pollard

The first week in March is an interesting one in the Baltimore restaurant world, featuring everything from historic cocktails to wine for a cause. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings &...

Family Concert: The Legend of the Northern Lights in Concert

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 5:00A Sponsored Post Staff

Embark on a captivating journey through the natural world, exploring stunning landscapes across the globe, all set to the enchanting sounds of Grieg, Grofé, Lili Boulanger, Beethoven, and Theofanides....

Former Speaker Adrienne Jones withdraws from reelection for delegate seat

WMAR 2 News 2/27 4:52A Amanda Engel

Delegate Adrienne Jones, the former Speaker of the House of Delegates, has withdrawn her reelection bid for her District 10 seat. Jones stepped down from the Speakership role in early December, and the General Assembly held a special session to...

‘I wish I could give them all a hug’: Senate considers probe into Black boys’ deaths

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 4:30A Capital News Service

By ALEXANDER TAYLOR Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Some state officials said they support a bill to launch a probe into the deaths of hundreds of Black boys at a once segregated reform school in...

Artist Amy Sherald, the focus of a blockbuster exhibit at the BMA, has been named one of Time...

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 4:07A Ed Gunts

Artist Amy Sherald, whose work is the focus of a blockbuster exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art, has been named one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year for 2026 . Sherald is one of 16 women on...

Bowie State President talks women's hoops, bringing HBCU “family" to CIAA Tournament

WMAR 2 News 2/27 3:57A Randall Newsome

Its the fifth year as host school for the Bowie State Bulldogs, and this years theme couldnt be more fitting: Come Home to Baltimore. While Bowie State University has called Prince Georges County home for decades, the universitys roots trace back...

Top news headlines for Friday, February 27

WMAR 2 News 2/27 3:17A WMAR STAFF

Happy Friday! The sun is shining a little brighter this morning, with temps slowly recovering. High pressure dominates today and tomorrow as we see a nice, brief warming trend. Expect highs ranging in the 50s and possibly the 60s for Saturday...

Friday Morning Headlines: Baltimore City schools try to combat dropout rate rise; A cashless app for...

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/27 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Baltimore City Public Schools take steps to combat rise in dropout rates CBS Baltimore Three-alarm blaze in the Northeast Baltimore injures auto shop employee and firefighter WBAL News Radio Baltimore...

Maryland’s 2026 political races have come into focus

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/26 1:30A David Nitkin

The deadline for filing to run for office in 2026 passed this week, and the fields are finally set for Maryland’s elections. With a flurry of last-minute entries and some surprising absences, the...

Thursday Morning Headlines: ICE is stockpiling supplies in Baltimore; Mayor touts a changed city...

Baltimore Fishbowl 2/26 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

AAA urges Baltimore drivers to report potholes to 311 WBAL News Radio Mayor touts Baltimore as changed city despite Trump criticisms CBS Baltimore ICE is stockpiling food and vehicles in Baltimore The...

Maryland bill aims to protect patients caught in hospital-insurance contract disputes

WMAR 2 News 2/25 10:00P Mallory Sofastaii

About 60,000 patients were forced to find new doctors or navigate complex paperwork after a contract dispute last August between UnitedHealthcare and Johns Hopkins. Now, Maryland's top insurance regulator is pushing for new legislation to prevent...

Rain expected on Thursday

WMAR 2 News 2/25 9:30P Abigail Degler

Good morning, happy Thursday. Temperatures start off a bit chilly this morning with the 30s across the state. Clouds will remain heavy throughout the day. Rain showers will move in throughout the afternoon and evening, with a brief changeover...

Two injured, one killed in two separate shootings in Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 2/25 8:38P WMAR Staff

Baltimore police responded to two separate shootings Wednesday that happened within 30 minutes of each other. Around 6:50 p.m., officers were called out to the Langston Hughes area of Northwest Baltimore for reports of a shooting. Two men were...