Friday Afternoon Headlines: 915-pound squash sets Maryland record; Baltimore City College...

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 11:12A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

915-pound squash grown in Sykesville sets new Maryland record The Baltimore Sun Baltimore City College renovations delayed by up to a year The Baltimore Banner Maryland orchard owner says slim pickings for pick-your-own apples this season WTOP...

Baltimore names a new, better smelling, official city tree

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 11:01A Marcus Dieterle

Invasive to the region, costly to maintain, and with flowers bearing an unpleasant odor some liken to rotting fish, the Chanticleer pear tree has been a less-than-ideal representative of Baltimore....

Strong storm topples tree into bedroom, narrowly missing woman inside

WMAR 2 News 9/4 10:27A Blair Sabol

A woman is counting her blessings after strong storms toppled a tree right onto the bedroom she'd been staying in. Im damn lucky. I really am," Linda Trader said. Thank you, Lrd, you gave me another day." Trader was staying with friends, Diana...

DNR opening 100+ acres of land to lease for regenerative farming

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 10:19A Aliza Worthington

Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is opening 111-acres of agricultural property for lease to farmers who use regenerative farming practices, both to expand land access and promote sustainable...

Civil War soldier from U.S. Colored Infantry's grave uncovered near Bulle Rock development

WMAR 2 News 9/4 10:01A Jeff Hager

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. Trapsing through the woods across from the Bulle Rock development, preservationists found evidence of a forgotten family plot. I live there across the street, said Sue Nappi, a cemetery preservationist, Passed it every day....

Orioles announce 2027 spring training schedule with 15 home games at Ed Smith Stadium

WMAR 2 News 9/4 9:11A WMAR Web Staff

BALTIMORE, Md. The Baltimore Orioles announced their 2027 Grapefruit League spring training schedule, set to begin Friday, Feb. 19, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, against the Atlanta Braves. The 15-game home schedule features eight...

Getting to Charm City Live: road closures and parking restrictions

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 7:00A Aliza Worthington

Charm City Live is happening this Saturday, Sept. 5, a free, one-day festival celebrating the music, culture, and community of Baltimore. Charm City Live takes place at War Memorial Plaza from noon to...

Behind prison walls, Maryland women sew flags for Fort McHenry

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 6:30A Wambui Kamau, WYPR

Baltimore’s harbor once saw the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air, inspiring the Star-Spangled Banner. Many of the American flags that fly over government buildings—including Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine—come from...

Hot Plate: Vito’s expands, Burnt Hill turns one, Fiesta de Clavel, and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 6:12A Kit Pollard

With kids back at school and football returning to the airwaves, local restaurants are gearing up for fall with expansions, events, and more. Here’s a look at what’s on tap: Openings & announcements...

Downtown Baltimore ‘elevated social dining’ restaurant closes, hints at ‘new chapter’

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 6:03A Marcus Dieterle

Just five months after opening, a downtown Baltimore restaurant has closed. Fruition at 135th, which offered “elevated social dining,” opened at the end of March at 135 E. Baltimore St. “Fruition at...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 4, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 4:37A 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: Redistricting showdown reaches high court Gloria Steinem s Maryland...

Friday Morning Headlines: Redistricting ballot question can go before voters, Md. Supreme Court...

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/4 2:40A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Maryland Supreme Court says redistricting ballot question can go before voters Maryland Matters With 59 heat-related deaths, 2026 has been Maryland s deadlies summer on record Baltimore Banner Outlaw...

Baltimore County officer shoots woman in Middle River, police say

WMAR 2 News 9/3 6:46A WMAR Web Staff

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. A Baltimore County police officer shot a woman on Thursday morning in Middle River, according to a news release from the department. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River after receiving...

Howard County man charged with manslaughter after punch leads to other man's death, police say

WMAR 2 News 9/3 6:38A WMAR Web Staff

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. A man is charged with manslaughter after hitting a man who later died, according to the Howard County Police Department. A news release from police says Jaylin James McConnaughey, 32, of Gambrills, was charged with assault...

New MARC train service will be direct link from Baltimore City to Mongtomery County

Baltimore Fishbowl 9/3 5:50A Aliza Worthington

Traveling between Baltimore City and Montgomery County is about to get easier, as the MARC Train is expanding service with a direct weekday connection starting on Monday, Sept. 28. The Maryland...