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Transgender woman shot and killed in Baltimore's Barclay neighborhood

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:43:47 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A transgender woman was shot and killed early Friday morning in the 2400 block of North Calvert Street in Baltimore's Barclay neighborhood. According to Baltimore Safe Haven , the victim is identified as Sophie Lee, and a vigil was held Sunday night...

Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore to create new agency for diversion of non-violent 911 calls; Morgan State marching band performs 9/11 tribute with Lin Manuel-Miranda; Record North America

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Morgan State marching band performed Hamilton with Lin Manuel-Miranda during halftime of Cowboys-Giants game CBS Baltimore Baltimore to establish new agency for diversion of non-violent 911 calls The Sun Weekend shooting in Towson leaves residents...

Baltimore County considers support for next step in long-debated Lutherville Station project

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:17:32 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A redevelopment project that has sparked years of debate in Baltimore County is taking another step forward. The Baltimore County Council is considering a resolution supporting a Transit-Oriented Development, or TOD, designation for the proposed...

Another cold front sliding through

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:21:51 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Good morning, happy Monday. Temperatures are looking more fall-like this morning and afternoon thanks to another cold front sliding through. Clouds will slowly push out, leading to a bright, sunny and breezy afternoon ahead. Temperatures will stay on...

Nearly 50 vehicles remain trapped at Empire Towers; half could be removed this month

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:54:50 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Some drivers whose vehicles have been trapped inside the damaged Empire Towers parking garage for more than two months may finally get them back later this month. Empire Towers management recently notified vehicle owners that it plans to begin...

Man injured in shooting at Towson apartments, police say

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:09:17 Z

(WMAR 2 News) BALTIMORE, Md. Police are investigating a shooting at a Towson apartment complex that sent a man to the hospital. Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 8700 block of Mylander Lane the address of the 1274 at Towson apartment complex where...

Your Voice, Your Stories: Copper thieves knocking people offline and overgrown cemetery concerns

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) This week's Your Voice, Your Stories highlights some of the stories you clicked on. We start with a Matter for Mallory, who looked into copper wire thefts surging in Cecil County, repeatedly knocking out phone and internet service and frustrating...

Archbishop Spalding rallies after blown lead to beat Good Counsel for 1st win of season

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:18:58 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Archbishop Spalding overcame a second-half comeback attempt by Good Counsel to claim a 45-21 victory and the visiting Cavaliers' first win of the 2026 season. The game was a marquee early-season matchup between two of Maryland's top programs....

Annapolis unveils parking reforms aimed at reducing fines and improving customer experience

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Annapolis leaders are proposing a series of parking reforms, including easier payment options, changes to fines and citations, and a new pay-on-exit system at one city garage, to make parking simpler and more user-friendly. The recommendations will...

MASB Artist Travel Prize and Free Fall Baltimore grantees announced

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:50:30 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Create Baltimore has announced the winner of the 2026 Municipal Art Society of Baltimore (MASB) Artist Travel Prize and 2026 Free Fall Baltimore grantees, which include both Baltimore City individual artists and small arts organizations. The 2026...

Conway removed as Public Safety chair, claims retaliation over support for Baltimore inspector general

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:42:33 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen has reassigned leadership of the council's Public Safety Committee, a move that has drawn criticism from former chair Councilman Mark Conway. Conway says the decision was retaliation for his support of the...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 11, 2026

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:01:03 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: A new sports franchise comes to town Bobbleheads make the Hall of Fame Maryland issues Vax Act guidelines See how you...

This week in Matter for Mallory: Copper thieves knock residents offline and State Farm gives customers refunds

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 Z

(WMAR 2 News) This week, Mallory is digging into two issues affecting Marylanders: why copper thieves keep knocking Cecil County residents offline, and why an email offering State Farm customers money back isn't necessarily a scam. Copper thieves keep knocking...

25 years after 9/11, Maryland Guardsman remembers answering the call at the Pentagon: ‘I couldn’t walk away’

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:41:57 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Twenty-five years later, Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Metzger can still remember the smoke. It was September 12, 2001, less than 24 hours after American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Metzger and fellow members of the Maryland Army...

Friday Morning Headlines: Area events commemorate 25 years since 9/11 attacks; The rugby rivalry that is coming to Baltimore this weekend; High school football player airlifted during Northeas

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore events commemorating 25 years since 9/11 attacks WBAL-TV Parents speak out after nightmare mistaken identity arrest in Baltimore County WBAL News Radio Private lender sues New York investors for extensive fraud in Baltimore Baltimore Banner...

The Legacy Chase Returns to Shawan Downs September 26

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Photo credit: Bob Keller The 25th running of The Legacy Chase is September 26, 2026 at Shawan Downs and is presented by Brown Advisory. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. The popular kids zone is back this year with a petting zoo,...

Underwater grasses made gains in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay in 2025

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:46:10 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Underwater grasses cover more of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries this year compared to last, though Maryland has only reached about one-third of its restoration goal. Submerged aquatic vegetation, or SAV, throughout the Chesapeake Bay...

The Right Fit: Finding and Hiring Teachers and Staff Who Inspire

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Clark Wight, president of The St. Paul’s Schools in Baltimore, works with young students. Photo credit: The St. Paul s Schools. Teaching is, famously, a challenging profession, known for long hours, major responsibilities and limited pay. But the...

Towson University introducing new 'mid-Atlantic' tuition rate for students in 6 neighboring states, DC

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:23:56 Z

(WMAR 2 News) TOWSON, Md. Towson University is introducing a new mid-Atlantic tuition rate for students in six neighboring states and Washington, D.C. The "value-enhanced" rate will be available starting in fall 2027 for students residing in Delaware, the District...

New grain facility at Port of Baltimore boosts Maryland farm exports

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:03:22 Z

(WMAR 2 News) BALTIMORE Maryland farmers now have a more direct path to global markets thanks to a new grain transloading facility at the Port of Baltimore. The Moore-Miller administration announced the facility Wednesday. The facility spans four acres, includes...

Driver sought after deadly South Baltimore hit-and-run

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:49:51 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A man was struck and killed while walking in the 400 block of East Patapsco Avenue early Wednesday morning, and Baltimore Police are searching for the driver responsible. The 46-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police...

Baltimore County Executive backs key step to advance long-stalled Lutherville Station Project

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:35:39 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is asking the county council to sign off on supporting a key part of the controversial Lutherville Station development. It’s a clear indication that the project is moving forward. A developer wants to...

What Art Can Do: Q&A With Rachel Pastan, Author of “We’re So Lucky to Live Here”

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Toward the end of Rachel Pastan’s fifth novel, We’re So Lucky to Live Here , protagonist Gwen Rivlin reflects on how performing a monologue from Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard years earlier had altered her life’s path: “Hadn’t it changed...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 9, 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:00:00 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: Silver Diner s unexpected airport demand Where there s smoke there s bans Baltimore County targets late-night events...

Wednesday Morning Headlines: Emergency landing at BWI after bird strike; Odor woes on the rise at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant; Gov. does not rule out tax increases in coming year; an

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:21:07 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Southwest flight makes emergency landing at BWI after hitting birds WBAL News Radio Honda owners targeted in airbag theft spree across region CBS Baltimore Maryland is suing Baltimore s Ovenbird bakery for more than $650,000 Baltimore Banner Odors...

It’s Here – Our 2026-2027 Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools is Out

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore Fishbowl s eleventh annual Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools is out! Over the next few weeks, we will share stories from the Guide about the students, teachers, administrators, campuses, and programs that make up the independent school...

Ravens select Gwyn as their starting center for Week 1 at Indianapolis

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:43:03 Z

(WMAR 2 News) OWINGS MILLS, Md. The Baltimore Ravens are set to start Jovaughn Gwyn at center in this weekend's opener at Indianapolis. Coach Jesse Minter announced that Monday. Baltimore lost standout center Tyler Linderbaum to free agency, and Danny Pinter...

Ravens roll out kickoff week events across Maryland ahead of season opener

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:29:40 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Baltimore Ravens are marking the start of the 2026 NFL season with a series of events across Maryland leading up to Sunday's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Activities scheduled throughout the week include community appearances, a...

Founding Farmers moving HQ to Maryland, creating 90 jobs in Prince George's County

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:20:44 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Founding Farmers, the farmer-owned restaurant group known for its Mid-Atlantic restaurants, has moved its headquarters to Maryland and plans to create more than 90 full-time jobs by the end of next year. Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the...

BmoreArt’s Picks: September 8-14

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) BmoreArt’s Picks: September 8-14 This Week: Baltimore Transfiguration International Film Festival at 2640 Space, Concentric Circles exhibition lecture at Silber Gallery, opening reception for Myungsook Ryu Kim at TU Center for Asian Art + Culture,...

Five Stories To Start Your Week: New Official City Tree; Downtown Restaurant Closes; Changes at WBAL News Radio.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:57:44 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Last week, we shared news about the closure of an elevated social dining restaurant in downtown Baltimore; changes at WBAL News Radio; and Baltimore naming a new (less smelly) official city tree. Revisit the stories here: Four drinks sit on a black...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 8, 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:18:58 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: Fells Point s summer tradition ends Maryland s deadliest summer culprit revealed Frederick s unconventional...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Fells Point ID checkpoints are ending; Violent clash at ICE protest in Frederick; $18 minimum wage at BWI airport announced; and more.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Baltimore Fishbowl) Baltimore will end ID checkpoints in Fells Point after Labor Day CBS Baltimore Three Hopkins hospitals, including Howard County, were closed to EMS intake on Monday Baltimore Banner Baltimore pools close as season ends amid vandalism WBAL News Radio...

Police say speeding pickup crossed center line, causing head-on crash that killed Reisterstown woman

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:43:08 Z

(WMAR 2 News) A pickup truck driving at a high rate of speed crossed the center line, causing a head-on crash that killed a Reisterstown woman on Saturday night, Baltimore County Police say. Halina Tsishchanka, 50, was the driver of the other car, and she was...

Our nice stretch of weather continues

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:34:24 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Happy Monday! Hope you aren't laboring too hard out there for the holiday. Pleasant weather continues over from the weekend stretch into Monday. Highs range in the 80s under clear skies. We will see a slight cooling overnight with the 60s expected....

5 dead after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami, striking multiple vehicles

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:21:03 Z

(WMAR 2 News) At least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway during a landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles on a road surrounding the airport, officials said. There is no apparent...

1 dead, 2 hurt after hit-and-run leads to police pursuit in Howard County

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:27:18 Z

(WMAR 2 News) HOWARD COUNTY, Md. A man is dead and two others are hospitalized after a police chase in Jessup early Sunday morning the second deadly pursuit in Howard County this year. An Infiniti sedan hit an occupied, parked Howard County Police Department...

Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:20:22 Z

(WMAR 2 News) The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against...

What to expect on Labor Day: Closures, travel and store hours

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:52:52 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Monday is Labor Day, and many places you might want to visit will be closed due to the holiday. Nearly every nonessential state and federal government office will be closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day. Labor Day began as a state holiday in...

Maryland launches $50 million program to help teachers and first responders buy their first homes

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:39:43 Z

(WMAR 2 News) Governor Wes Moore announced a new $50 million mortgage assistance program Friday to help teachers and first responders buy their first homes in Maryland. The program, called First Homes for First Responders and Teachers , will offer eligible...