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Under Armour draws praise in LGBTQ circles for its collaboration with bisexual celebrity François Arnaud, celebrates new campaign with pop-up smoothie bar

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:23:27 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Under Armour is drawing widespread praise in LGBTQ circles for naming a bisexual celebrity to be its newest global brand ambassador. Commenters on social media have lauded the Baltimore-based sportwear company’s July 23 announcement that it’s...

Maryland Green Party nominee for governor wants all four candidates invited to debates

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:47:28 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Maryland’s Green Party nominee for governor, Andy Ellis, wants a series of gubernatorial debates that include all four candidates on the general election ballot, with at least one of the debates hosted by Maryland Public Television (MPT) . Four...

Mark Your Calendars: August 2026 Events

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Students head back to school at the end of August, but there are still several summer vacation days left to enjoy before then. Embrace your inner child (or treat an actual child in your life to a fun adventure) with whimsical events throughout the...

Western Maryland ‘wildlands’ imperiled by transmission line

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:31:56 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) By Jeremy Cox/ Chesapeake Bay Journal Through acts of the Maryland General Assembly, thousands of acres of forests in Western Maryland have been preserved as “wildlands.” State law requires those lands to be managed in a way that “will leave them...

Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverages Weeks begin today

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:01:39 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverages Weeks begin Monday and run through Aug. 9. “Our Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverage Weeks is not only a wonderful opportunity to showcase the incredible talent, creativity, and hospitality of our local...

Two Weeks In Spain Con Mi Perrito

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Wally and I have been back from our trip to Spain for weeks now and I have been procrastinating about recounting our adventures. This is largely because all the most dramatic aspects of the story revolve around Wally s digestive tract and I have to...

Maryland awards $3.65M in grants to expand fresh food access in food deserts

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:15:15 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Maryland’s food deserts are getting a major investment in state grants to expand access to fresh foods. Forty-four organizations across the state have received a total of $3.65 million from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — July 27, 2026

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Hamb returns to Mount Vernon Coppin State s unconventional enrollment gamble Amtrak s eight billion secret project See...

Five Stories to Start Your Week: Steamy ‘Heated Rivalry’ Ad; Resting Bitch Place; BMA Collection Grows; and more.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:57:21 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Last week, we shared news about Under Armour s new steamy ad featuring a Heated Rivalry star; an Ellicott City space where crafters can work on unfinished projects; and the Baltimore Museum of Art s acquisition of 118 more works of art. Revisit the...

Two firefighters treated for minor injuries following 2-alarm fire in Ellicott City

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:20:26 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Two firefighters are being treated for minor injuries after a fire spread to two townhomes in Ellicott City. The fire broke out before 7:30 a.m. Monday on Legends Way in Ellicott City, not far from the Turf Valley Resort. According to Howard County...

Monday Morning Headlines: Patterson Park pool reopens after vandalism; Officer uses Taser and gun to deter dog attacking women; Nude artist returns to a pedastal in Baltimore; and more.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Patterson Park pool reopened after vandalism CBS Baltimore Officer deploys Taser, gun as dogs attack women in West Baltimore WBAL News Radio Overnight fire at Captain James crab house in Fells Point forces closure WMAR-TV Nude artist returns to a...

Veteran Spotlight: SMSgt Brandy Vaughan

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) WMAR and Valor Roofing are proud to honor Senior Master Sergeant Brandy Vaughan, whose service to the country is more than a career; it is a family legacy. Brandy joined the United States Air Force in 1999 and dedicated the next 20 years of her life...

Two injured after head-on boat collision in Ocean City

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:17:55 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Two people were injured Friday afternoon following a boat collision in Ocean City, according to the Ocean City Fire Department. Crews responded to the Isle of Wight Bay off Teal Drive at 2:10 p.m. for the crash. According to investigators, the boats...

Seven drug companies to pay Maryland $13M in opioid settlement

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:10:02 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Another domino falls in the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a $13 million settlement with seven opioid drug manufacturers. These are funds are set to be used for the state's efforts to continue fighting the opioid crisis....

Top news headlines for Friday, July 24

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:14:50 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Friday! The weekend remains rain-free for much of central Maryland with highs in the low to mid-80s. A few showers could develop off to the west on Sunday. Here are your top news headlines: Howard County student witnesses fellow student with...

Underground fire, gas odor force partial evacuation of apartment building

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:35:05 Z

(WMAR 2 News) An apartment building on the 1200 block of Greenmount Avenue was partially evacuated after firefighters discovered an underground fire and smelled gas. The Baltimore City Fire Department was called to the scene just after 7 a.m. for a grass fire...

Ravens cut Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia on eve of rookie camp

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:59:14 Z

(WTOP News) FILE - Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)(AP/George Walker IV) FILE -...

Friday Morning Headlines: Serial flasher is roaming streets of Baltimore; Bail denied for 16-year-old suspect in Gwynn Oak shooting deaths; Human remains found in Middle River are identified;

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Completely naked serial flasher roaming streets of Baltimore CBS Baltimore Judge denies bail for 16-year-old suspect in Gwynn Oak shooting deaths WBAL News Radio Human remains found in Middle River identified as missing New Jersey woman Baltimore...

Maryland seeks contractors for next phase of Key Bridge replacement project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:27:42 Z

(WTOP News) The Maryland Transportation Authority this week began the formal process of finding a contractor for the next phase of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, after parting ways with the phase one contractor over costs this spring. The authority...

Latest headlines for Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:39:29 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Thursday, July 23, 2026. We've got lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Here's your latest headlines. Teen arrested in shooting death of Baltimore County siblings Parkville school bus crash update East Baltimore sinkhole repairs Forecast...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Community college basketball player accused of stalking; Animal control siezes 367 birds from exotic shop; Gov. Moore calls Netanyahu a war criminal; and more.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore City Community College basketball player accused of stalking and exposure CBS Baltimore Baltimore City Animal Control siezes 367 birds from exotic bird shop WBAL News Radio Moore calls Netanyahu a war criminal, sparking backlash among...

Thursday Thoughts: Who produces each weather segment?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:20:14 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Todays Question of the Day comes from a student at Benjamin Franklin High School Who produces each weather segment?". Broadcast meteorologists create their own weather forecasts and produce their weather segments every day during newscasts. We...

Maryland rolls out chip-enabled EBT cards after years of benefit theft

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Maryland is rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards this month, a security upgrade years in the making that state officials believe could dramatically reduce the benefit theft that has cost recipients and taxpayers more than $51.7 million over the last...

Lavender, roses and tea: Blue Dreams USA is Frederick County's sought-after escape

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:04:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) "Our farm is the landscape of happiness," said Imelda Roberts, co-owner of Blue Dreams USA. The property is filled with lavender, roses and tea. But the dream stretches back long before the farm existed, to a little girl growing up in the...

Trending drier mid-week!

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:34:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Wednesday! Drier today with an isolated pop-up possible, most likely around the southern portion of the state. High temperatures rise into the mid-80s this afternoon with a mixture of sun and clouds. Low humidity and plenty of sun is expected...

Sheriff: Maryland mother admits to locking 4-year-old child inside closet for hours upon hours on daily basis

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:40:37 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Maryland mother is in custody after admitting to locking her young child inside a closet for hours upon hours on a daily basis. On July 20 St. Marys County Sheriffs deputies were tipped off by a 911 caller reporting alleged child abuse inside a...

Men arrested after allegedly using exotic animals in paid photo shoots

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:25:27 Z

(WTOP News) Jayden Evans, 25, and 32-year-old Vernon Crowfey III were arrested and are now facing charges for the incident at the Towson Town Center parking garage on June 30. Jayden Evans, 25, and 32-year-old Vernon Crowfey III were arrested and are now facing...

Latest Headlines for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:41:25 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Tuesday, July 21, 2026. We've got potentially heavy storms on the way. Here's your latest headlines. Maryland leaders tour Key Bridge rebuilding site BWI runway construction project Baltimore County Public Safety Town Halls Forecast Latest...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Rotting vacant properties affect West Baltimore homeowner; Boat fire in Bowleys Quarters; Viral police response to stadium concert urination; and more.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) West Baltimore woman says vacant properties are rotting next to her home CBS Baltimore Thick smoke billows from boat fire in Bowleys Quarters WBAL News Radio A first majority-minority council in Howard County WMAR-TV Baltimore rugby club defies ban...

Maryland driver questioned her registration fee and ended up getting a refund

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Maryland driver who thought her vehicle registration fee seemed unusually high turned out to be right. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration later corrected her vehicle's weight classification and refunded $82. Now she's urging other drivers to...

Latest Headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:45:05 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Monday, July 20, 2026. A nice sunny start to the week. Here's your latest headlines. Sunday mass shooting leaves six people injured in South Baltimore Maryland Congressional leaders to tour Key Bridge rebuilding site BWI runway construction...

Black bear spotted roaming the streets of downtown Frederick over the weekend

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:39:31 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A black bear caused quite the stir in downtown Frederick over the weekend. Overnight Sunday, video began circulating on social media showing the furry fella wandering up and down N. Market Street. One local business called Mollys Meanderings took to...

Monday Morning Headlines: Kidnapping suspects arrested in Baltimore County; Massive sinkhole repairs to take days; South Baltimore shooting injures 6; and more.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Repairs to massive Baltimore sinkhole that trapped car expected to take multiple days CBS Baltimore Severe storms leave damage behind across Baltimore area WBAL News Radio The hot Hampden preschool run by Mennonites Baltimore Banner Two kidnapping...

Veteran Spotlight: Marie-Gelaine and Scott Stevens

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) WMAR2 News and Valor Roofing proudly highlight MarieGelaine and Scott Stevens, a Cecil County couple whose shared service became the foundation for a lifetime of giving back. MarieGelaine, a firstgeneration Haitian American, was born in Brooklyn, NY,...

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert are OC bound for Country Calling

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:01:48 Z

(WMAR 2 News) While we're still in the midst of summer, Ocean City is prepping for two major music festivals in September and October. As we previously reported Oceans Calling is back for a three-day concert series between September 25-27. To see the headliners...

Ex-Maryland based Census worker got her relative a federal contract in exchange for kickbacks

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:35:35 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A Maryland based ex-supervisor with the U.S. Census Bureau has been sent to federal prison for bribery and fraud. While working for the Bureau, Camille Jones, of Upper Marlboro, admitted to getting her relative's company a government contract worth...

Man discovered shot to death on sidewalk of residential neighborhood in Odenton

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:50:47 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Police are investigating a Saturday night homicide that occurred within a residential neighborhood of Odenton. It happened around 8:50pm, in the 500 block of Williamsburg Lane. That's where Anne Arundel County officers discovered a man shot to death...

Kyle Bradish signs 5-year, $90M extension with Orioles

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:40:57 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Orioles announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish on a five-year contract covering the 2027-2031 seasons. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, it is a $90 million contract extension. Keeping players of Kyles caliber...

Limited number of pools to open in Baltimore due to poor air quality

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:51:16 Z

(WMAR 2 News) UPDATE: Baltimore Rec and Parks has now announced that all Baltimore pools are now closed due to impending storms. ORIGINAL STORY: Baltimore Rec and Parks announced that a limited number of pools will operate Saturday, July 18, due to poor air...

DPW crews working to repair massive sinkhole in East Baltimore

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:36:19 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A massive sinkhole opened in East Baltimore and crews are working to repair it. Department of Transportation and DPW crews are repairing a 12-inch water main break at N. Chester Street and Ashland Avenue. The public is asked to avoid the area and...