Reflection Park, Maryland's newest green burial cemetery, is also home to the state's first Little...

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:00P Megan Knight

It's a warm spring day at Reflection Park. The green leaves on the budding trees shine bright against the blue sky. A large pile of mulch sits to the side, ready to be spread. The only sign that you're in a cemetery is the mounds of dirt covered...

Uptown Cheapskate in Ellicott City saves 90,000 clothing items from the landfill in a year

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:00P Megan Knight

Each year, about 92 million tons of clothing waste ends up in landfills around the world, according to Earth.org. Mary Lee, the owner of Uptown Cheapskate in Ellicott City, is doing what she can to put a small dent in that number. "This might be...

Milder with rain showers today

WMAR 2 News 4/21 8:29P Stevie Daniels

Happy Wednesday! Showers slide through this morning, so make sure you have the umbrella handy! Shower chances diminish this afternoon and clouds gradually decrease. High temperatures in the upper-60s and low-70s for most. Trending milder on...

Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe and cheerleaders welcome newborns at MedStar Harbor Hospital for NFL...

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:43A WMAR Staff

Newborns at MedStar Harbor Hospital were welcomed into the world today by Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe and team cheerleaders. Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe welcomes newborns at MedStar Harbor Hospital Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe welcomes newborns at...

Third annual Silent Veterans golf tournament in Windsor Mill raises money to support Maryland...

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:36A WMAR Staff

A golf tournament in Windsor Mill is bringing the community together to support those who served. Silent Veterans golf tournament raises money for Maryland veterans Silent Veterans golf tournament raises money for Maryland veterans The third...

Baltimore City leaders push to expand access and outreach for youth summer programs across the...

WMAR 2 News 4/21 11:29A WMAR Staff

Baltimore City leaders want more young people to have access to summer programs this year. Baltimore City leaders push to expand youth summer program access Baltimore City leaders push to expand youth summer program access Council members raised...

Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85 million

WTOP News 4/21 5:39A WTOP Staff

FILE - Jockeys compete during the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race on May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)(AP/Stephanie Scarbrough)...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 21, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/21 2:38A 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: Historic racetrack s changing future Federal lawsuit targets D.C....

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Howard Police release video of woman who shot gas station employee; Body...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/21 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Howard County police release video of woman who shot Columbia gas station employee WBAL-TV Woman s body found under Howard Street Bridge in Jones Falls WBAL News Radio Baltimore residents share budget...

A frosty start to your Tuesday

WMAR 2 News 4/20 8:29P Stevie Daniels

Happy Tuesday! Freeze Warnings are in effect until 10 AM, so make sure to cover sensitive plants/crops! The sun returns with high temperatures near 60! A cold front may bring a few spotty showers to the area tonight through Wednesday with...

Maryland to add 61 ‘teacher coaches’ to schools

WMAR 2 News 4/20 10:11A Jack Watson

The state of Maryland is launching a 'major hiring campaign' to recruit 61 new teacher coaches for literacy and math, it announced Monday. According to the state, research shows teacher coaching improves quality, retention and student growth; its...

Police: Woman’s body pulled from water under Howard Street Bridge

WMAR 2 News 4/20 9:18A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was pulled from the water on Monday, a police spokesperson told WMAR-2 News. Officers responded to the 1800 block of North Howard Street for the incident. Police say the victim was pulled from...

Teens plead guilty in Rodgers Forge shooting that hospitalized victim for 47 Days

WMAR 2 News 4/20 9:06A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

Two teenagers have pleaded guilty in connection with an attempted murder incident in Towson on September 13, 2024, according to a spokesperson with the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office. Kamar Thompson and Kai Wilson, both 17 years old,...

A more fall-like day ahead

WMAR 2 News 4/19 8:31P Stevie Daniels

Happy Monday! Breezy today with a mixture of sun and clouds! Temperatures will feel more fall-like with highs in the mid-50s. A Freeze Watch is in effect tonight into Tuesday morning, as overnight lows are expected to drop around the freezing...

The Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone potentially exposed to local...

WMAR 2 News 4/19 10:07A Ryan Dickstein

A Baltimore metro resident who recently traveled abroad has the measles virus, marking Maryland's first case of 2026. Now, the Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone who may have been exposed. Upon return to the U.S. on...