Baltimore receives more than $1 million in funding to expand the city's 911 emergency diversion...

WMAR 2 News 4/6 11:41A Kelly Swoope

Congressman Kweisi Mfume joined local leaders today for a check presentation of more than $1 million to support Baltimore's 911 diversion program. The funding will help several local agencies get assistance to people who need it the most. The...

Family expects to be displaced for an entire year following fire in neighboring vacant home

WMAR 2 News 4/6 11:38A Blair Sabol

Last month homeowner Kris Spruill awoke up to heavy flames pouring out of her neighbors home on Norfolk Avenue. Every day since, shes woken up in a hotel room now displaced by that fire. Her and her family remain traumatized by the ordeal on...

Baltimore County leaders introduce a new three-bill animal welfare package to crack down on pet...

WMAR 2 News 4/6 11:35A WMAR STAFF

Baltimore County leaders are cracking down on animal abuse and neglect with a new three-bill animal welfare package introduced today. WATCH: Baltimore County leaders introduce new animal welfare legislation Baltimore County leaders introduce new...

Bright and Sunny to start the workweek

WMAR 2 News 4/5 8:46P Abigail Degler

Good morning, happy Monday! Hope we are all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after our holiday weekend. Conditions start off calm and clear for our Monday morning, but conditions will change slightly for the afternoon hours. Our bright start turns...

2 Pennsylvania fire chiefs killed in crash while searching for missing person

WMAR 2 News 4/5 5:42A Ryan Dickstein

A Pennsylvania fire department is grieving the tragic loss of two chiefs killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening. Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick each headed up the Walnuttown Fire Company in Berks County. The pair...

This Baltimore steakhouse is coming to DC: ‘Next logical step for us’

WTOP News 4/3 10:41P Thomas Robertson

The Ruxton in Baltimore.(Courtesy Atlas Restaurant Group) The Ruxton in Baltimore.(Courtesy Atlas Restaurant Group) Hon, a Baltimore-based restaurant group has big plans for D.C. Atlas Restaurant...

Finalists announced for 2026 Sondheim Art Prize

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/3 3:30A Marcus Dieterle

Create Baltimore on Thursday announced the five finalists for the 21st annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in Maryland’s art scene. They are: Thea Canlas,...

Peeps vs. Cadbury? Maryland made its choice.

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/3 3:00A Aliza Worthington

The great debate that has families walking on eggshells every Easter has finally been settled for Marylanders: Cadbury Creme Eggs or Peeps? In Maryland, candy lovers prefer Cadbury . Marylanders are...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 3, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/3 1:56A 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: Spacecraft drama threatens space mission Iconic voice in an...

Friday Morning Headlines: Family-owned Md. chocolate business to close; Mother returns money nabbed...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/3 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Family-owned Maryland candy business set to close with plans for possible new location CBS Baltimore Mother returns money taken from tip box at Baltimore County hot dog stand FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV...

Easter egg hunts, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and zoo animals in the Weekend Planner

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

This weekend comes with a mixed bag of weather . Saturday is looking great, Easter Sunday... not so much. There are a few Easter egg hunts happening on Saturday so get the kids and their baskets ready! Bunny BonanZOO When: April 3-5, 10 a.m. to 4...

Science with Stevie: Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

WMAR 2 News 4/2 11:00P Stevie Daniels

Meteorologist Stevie Daniels breaks down the different severe thunderstorm risk categories from the Storm Prediction Center in this Science with Stevie segment! #StevieDanielsWX #SciencewithStevie Email: stevie.daniels@wmar.com Facebook:...

Good Friday forecast

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

Good Friday everyone! Morning mist and clouds diminish later this morning with more sunny breaks this afternoon. Temperatures will rebound into the 80s today and Saturday. Mostly dry on Saturday with breezy southerly winds. Widespread rain...

DC United’s proposed Baltimore stadium project did not receive funding during Md. legislative...

WTOP News 4/2 10:36A Jose Umana

D.C. United s attempt to build a new stadium for multiple soccer teams and a youth academy in Baltimore, Maryland, has been delayed after the project did not receive any state funding during the...

What a pediatrician recommends, after recall on children’s pain medication

WTOP News 4/2 10:19A Michelle Basch

A Maryland doctor has important advice for parents, following the recall of some medicine for children. The Food and Drug Administration has recalled nearly 90,000 bottles of Taro Pharmaceuticals Children s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension liquid pain...