Dr. Zahi Hawass brings Egyptian discoveries to Baltimore WMAR-2 News 2026-09-22 | Dr. Zahi Hawass brings Egyptian discoveries to Baltimore
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Council effort would elevate tipped worker pay to minimum wage WMAR-2 News 2024-06-25 | A bill, introduced Monday night in the Baltimore City Council, looks to lift the pay of tipped workers to the minimum wage. A group of activists joined Councilmember John Bullock, representing council district 9, in front of Baltimore City Hall before the meeting. "Even though I enjoyed working as a server, I just couldn't afford to have that job any longer because I couldn't afford to have the things I needed for my family," said Jinaki Olatunji, a former server in the Baltimore area. Olatunji left the industry because of it.
New Baltimore county fire alert software WMAR-2 News 2024-06-25 | Baltimore County Fire Engines have new software called Safety Cloud from a company called HAAS Alert. It is a new way for first responders to let drivers know when they’re on the road. The software works by sending alerts to drivers’ phones through their navigation apps. As soon as a fire engine turns on its lights, the software begins sending out alerts. Giving drivers a heads up as they get closer to emergency responders.
Greenmount Recreation Center gets first ever AI computer lab WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | Being an NFL star is more than just about wins and losses and how many touchdowns you can score. It's also about using your popularity to inspire the next generation to be great! Inside the Greenmont Recreation Center, Baltimore City children ages 8-15 who have expressed an interest in STEM, kickstarted the first ever AI Athletics Day. "I'm here as living proof that these guys can become anything that they want to be," said Sean Ryan, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver.
WMAR-2 News Chris Swaim Monday night weather WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | It was a nice cooler start to the week, but that will change quick. Highs surge with readings in the mid to upper 90s by the middle of the week. Wednesday could be another record-high temperature. Currently, we are projecting 100 degrees with the record being 99 degrees set back in 1954.
YG Teck talks message of music and apparel brand WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | In recent years, his clothing brand "No Excusez" Apparel has taken off too. "I just made the clothing brand to go along with the music and the clothing brand took off," he remembers. The brand's name serves as a motto, not only for his music, but also for his life. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/west-baltimore-rapper-using-no-excusez-motto-to-leave-a-legacy
Kjerstad in the lineup as Orioles try to snap losing streak WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | The Birds are back in Baltimore. But given their recent results, these O’s are hard to recognize. The Orioles return to Camden Yards on a three-game losing streak. They dropped all three in Houston over the weekend. Baltimore opens a seven-game home stand Monday with a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Guardians. Cleveland comes in 49-26, a game in front of the O’s and a half game back of the Yankees for the top spot in the A.L. They have won five straight. The O’s have dropped four of six and scored only two runs over their past two ballgames. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/sports/baseball/orioles/kjerstad-cracks-the-lineup-as-os-host-guardians
City leaders hold signing ceremony for FY2025 budget WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | City leaders put pen to paper Monday relating to the FY 2025 Baltimore City budget. Mayor Brandon Scott, along with City Council President Nick Mosby and members of the council, held a signing ceremony for the budget. The budget was passed by the Baltimore City Council on June 17.
Nonprofit Make Space looking to revitalize Mount Clare neighborhood WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | McHenry Street in Mount Clare is like plenty of streets in West Baltimore; littered with homes featuring boarded up windows and reflective red diamonds to show first responders, these homes are empty. Make Space is trying to change that with a model to get local artists into those vacant homes. "So the idea is that the residents that are in the community that own their home in the community also own some of the commercial assets that are in the communities," said Patricia Ofori, the founder of Make Space.
Dali sails out of Baltimore, business returning to port WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | After spending two months stuck beneath the wreckage of the bridge it destroyed, and another month docked at Seagirt Marine Terminal, the Dali finally sailed out of Baltimore. The ship first passed through the Fort McHenry Channel, below where the Ley Bridge once stood. She then sailed underneath the Chesapeake Bay Bridge a few hours later, as a crowd of people watched from Sandy Point State Park. "It was wild. The ship was much bigger than what I expected," Stephen Swann from Davidsonville said. He set up camp in the park this morning to get a front row seat after hearing about the Dali's journey on the news.
Baltimore Trans Pride returning for third year WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | Baltimore is one of only a handful of cities nationwide to host a Trans Pride, as a separate event from the more traditional Pride celebrations. Now in its third year, the organizers of Baltimore Trans Pride say they're excited to be part of this newer movement to celebrate the transgender community. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/aroundtown/baltimore-trans-pride-returning-for-third-year
YG Teck talks message of music and apparel brand #noexcusez #ygteck #shortvideo WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | In recent years, his clothing brand "No Excusez" Apparel has taken off too."I just made the clothing brand to go along with the music and the clothing brand took off," he remembers.The brand's name serves as a motto, not only for his music, but also for his life."I hang that over my head any time I feel like it's getting tough for things are getting hard," Teck said. "I just set that no excuse policy for myself.He's also using his platform to pour into the community through events like Thanksgiving drives for families and other give backs throughout the year."I really like being hands on with the people," he said. "it just reminds me of where I started from."
Baltimore County Animal Services seized 101 animals from a home in Essex WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | Baltimore County Animal Services is looking for adopters and fosters after receiving an influx of animals. Earlier this week they, along with the Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore County Fire Department, removed 101 animals from a home in Essex, including rabbits, puppies, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets, cats, fish, and dogs. See more: wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-county-animal-services-seized-101-animals-from-a-home-in-essex
What to wear? #pickleball #sports #fitness WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | This month on "In the Kitchen" we're talking about all things fashion as you hit the pickle ball court.
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Baltimoreans take a splash in the Inner Harbor WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | The Harbor Splash was the first public swimming event in over 40 years, and now the water is considered safe for swimming and fishing. Waterfront Partnership has been working to have a clean harbor for the last decade. With weekly testing of the water and creating Mr. Trash Wheel, the company has finally accomplished its goal, and many people are excited about it.
WMAR-2 News Chris Swaim Sunday night weather WMAR-2 News 2024-06-24 | We start of this coming work week with a break from the extreme heat, but it won't be gone for long. In the wake of a cold front, temperatures will fall back into the upper 80s Monday. Take advantage, as we warm up fast with readings in the mid to upper 90s by the middle of the week.
Baltimore County Arts Guild held their fourth annual Arts & Drafts Festival WMAR-2 News 2024-06-23 | The two-day festival was held at the Guinness Brewery with more than 40 top craftsmen and artisans from throughout the Mid-Atlantic, specializing in glass, painting, photography, pottery, and furniture making, selling and showcasing their work.
47th annual AFRAM returns for Juneteenth weekend WMAR-2 News 2024-06-23 | This year's festival featured headliners Busta Rhymes and Morris Day and the Time. Other performers also slated in the lineup included Big Daddy Kane, Alex Isley, October London, and Karen Clark-Sheard.
Giving back, one lawn at a time #goodnews #shorts #veteran #lawn #shortvideo #navy WMAR-2 News 2024-06-23 | On his off days you'll find Navy veteran Springer Blankenship in overgrown lawns in need of trimming.Blankenship volunteers with @iwanttomowyourlawn , a nonprofit that provides free lawn care to people who can't do it themselves."Every lawn that I've started with has definitely been overgrown or un-kept or mismanaged," said Blankenship.The nonprofit's mission statement starts with preserving the dignity of the people they serve."This would be my second wheelchair bound person then a couple of older of people in their 80's who can't get out there anymore and are on a fixed or limited income and can't afford to maintain that lawn; and they feel a little bit of shame when they can't maintain that lawn like they used to," said Blankenship.So, while most find it crazy to spend a midweek off day during a heat wave doing yard work for free, Springer saw it as the perfect opportunity to get a bigger job done.It gives him a purpose, a task to complete and someone to help.
WMAR-2 News Chris Swaim Friday night weather WMAR-2 News 2024-06-22 | WMAR-2 News Chris Swaim Friday night weather
It just breaks my heart WMAR-2 News 2024-06-22 | A family in Baltimore County is mourning the loss of their six-year-old son. Marcel Traore lived with autism and was non-verbal. Traore went missing Friday morning, and was found in Lynch Cove in Dundalk. He was later pronounced dead. "It just breaks my heart," said Shelly McLaughlin, program director for Pathfinders for Autism, a Hunt Valley-based autism resource center. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/after-tragic-death-of-6-year-old-with-autism-advice-on-wandering-elopement
Baby bear spotted in Forest Hill WMAR-2 News 2024-06-22 | A shock in the Forest Hill area of Harford County. A baby bear was spotted early Friday morning. Roaming around in the middle of the night, a baby black bear caught on camera outside Ronnie's Beverage Warehouse in Forest Hill. "I just thought it was crazy. I knew they were in the area but I’ve never seen one close to this area especially,” said Jeremy Abshire, general manager at Ronnie's Beverage Warehouse. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/i-just-thought-it-was-crazy-baby-bear-spotted-in-forest-hill
Evening headlines for Friday, June 21st WMAR-2 News 2024-06-22 | TGIF! It's been a humid news filled week. Here's your top headlines to kick-off the hot-hot weekend.
Longtime Parkville barbershop is closing WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Mirza Yalcin was one of a steady stream of customers in Massimo Minutello's chair Friday at Angelo’s Barber Shop in Parkville. Massimo inherited the shop from his father, Angelo, who was known as the Baltimore Barber. On Tuesday, Massimo announced after 43 years, he's closing the beloved barbershop.READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/longtime-parkville-barbershop-is-closing-ending-an-american-dream
10 Dali crew members cleared to go home, 11 to stay indefinitely WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | After what should have been a 27 day journey to Sri Lanka stretched into 87 days, everyone on board the Dali, the ship that crashed into the Key Bridge, can finally disembark. Synergy Marine, the Dali's management company, says two training cadets have just been cleared to leave the country, bringing the total number of crew members who are going home to 10. 11 more will stay in Baltimore as the litigation continues, which will likely last until next year, at least. It's unclear if they will have to stay for the entire process, or only until they're deposed by all relevant claimaints.READ MORE: wmar2news.com/keybridgecollapse/10-dali-crew-members-cleared-to-go-home-11-to-stay-indefinitely
Arts & Drafts Festival to celebrate fine arts in Baltimore County WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | For the fourth year, thousands of people are expected to head to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe for the Arts & Drafts Summer Music and Arts Festival. There'll be 43 artists on display over the two-day festival weekend, as well as musicians, hands-on art activities for families, lawn games and all the food and beer from the brewery's seasonal menu. Guinness has created two specialty beers for the festival, available on draft and in cans: Blueberry Lime Ale (5.9% ABV) and Harmonic Haze (7.5% ABV).READ MORE: wmar2news.com/aroundtown/arts-drafts-festival-to-celebrate-fine-arts-in-baltimore-county
Despite F grade for water quality, Harbor Splash is a go WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | For a while, getting into Baltimore's harbor was dangerous.The water was polluted with sewage, and trash.Then, Waterfront Partnership started working on creating a swimmable harbor in 2010. READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/despite-f-grade-for-water-quality-harbor-splash-is-a-go
Bail denied for Rachel Morins alleged killer WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Victor Martinez Hernandez looked on stoicly from the Harford County Detention Center in a closed circuit hearing as the judge recited a series of charges he faces in connection with Rachel Morin’s death, including counts of first degree murder and rape. “I was sitting next to Patty the whole time and the one thing she said to me was, ‘We shouldn’t be here today’,” said Randolph Rice, the Morin family attorney, “I certainly think it’s tough the first time. I thought it was tough the first time to look at the eyes , even though it was on video, to look in the face of the man who’s alleged to have taken your daughter’s, your sister’s life.”READ MORE: wmar2news.com/local/bail-denied-for-rachel-morins-alleged-killer
How to beat the heat this weekend WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | It will be a hot weekend. WMAR-2 Meteorologist Stevie Daniels has tips to help you beat the heat.
TGIF: Top News Headlines for June 21, 2024 WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | TGIF: Top News Headlines for June 21, 2024Get all your latest news at www.wmar2news.com or download the WMAR-2 News app in your favorite app store.
MD Yards is the best spot before or after Os and Ravens games #food #baltimore #news #shorts WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Our Local Eats tour at WMAR-2 News is just beginning, and to be honest, everything is at steak. The digital news team's second food trip destination was none other than Maryland Yards. For O’s and Ravens fans, this is the perfect stop for your stomach before or after the game. It’s on West Pratt, within walking distance of both Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.See more: wmar2news.com/local/local-eats-md-yards-is-the-best-spot-before-or-after-os-and-ravens-games
Kara Burnett live from Druid Hill Park ahead of AFRAM! WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Kara Burnett live from Druid Hill Park ahead of AFRAM!
Life on the farm #farm #maryland #cheese #shorts #shortvideo WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | The cows are living their best lives at this farm, they're milked twice a day at 4 a.m. and again at three, their sleeping spaces spruced and they graze on the favorite grain."We kind of joke and say the cows life a better life than we do, very spoiled and pampered," Wes Miller said.Nobody knows more about the cow's life than Wes. He's a 6th generation farmer in North East. His family has owned Chesapeake Gold Farms for decades in Cecil County.His family found a way to use their medium size farm to put their 200 cows to work in a different way.Through the Maryland Department of Agriculture, they're partnered with Miss Shirley's Cafe."In 2015 we started doing direct to consumer with the dairy. It started with the cheese. I think we've had eight different cheddars and colby's. We now have over 25 different flavors of cheese, yogurt, butter, milk, freezer beef," Wes said.
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Rachel Morins alleged killer arrives in Maryland from Oklahoma WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Rachel Morin's alleged killer was extradited to Maryland from Oklahoma on ThursdayMore: wmar2news.com/local/rachel-morins-alleged-killer-is-being-extradited-maryland-5-days-after-arrest
People enjoy the first official day of summer despite the heat WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Baltimore city has issued the first code red in of the year, but it is not stopping people from enjoying the first official day of summer, even bringing the children out to play. Elijah’s park at the Baltimore Peninsula was the perfect backdrop for an evening of fun. It was also the first stop on a park tour for the Baltimore family alliance.wmar2news.com/local/people-enjoy-the-first-official-day-of-summer-despite-the-heat
Victor Hernandez remained in MD for months after Rachel Morins body was found WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez, the alleged killer of Rachel Morin, had been in Maryland for months after Morin was reported missing on August 5, 2023. Hernandez is being charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree rape, and first- and second-degree assault.wmar2news.com/local/charging-docs-say-that-victor-hernandez-remained-in-md-for-months-after-rachel-morins-body-was-found
Gov. Moore launches new tracking system for sex assault evidence kits WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Gov. Moore launches new tracking system for sex assault evidence kits
I want him to die in a Maryland prison #rachelmorin #harfordcounty #news WMAR-2 News 2024-06-21 | Just five days after being arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rachel Morin's alleged killer was extradited to Maryland. The Harford County Sheriff's Office received Victor Martinez-Hernandez at Martin State Airport in Middle River Thursday afternoon.The agency said he was apprehended and expelled from the country on three separate occasions last year, but due to Title 42 restrictions, and because he had no criminal record, they were forced to let him go. See more: wmar2news.com/local/rachel-morins-alleged-killer-is-being-extradited-maryland-5-days-after-arrest
Veteran posthumously awarded Distinguished Service Cross WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | A World War II Army Veteran is being recognized for his bravery and saving lives on D-Day 80 years ago on Normandy Beach. Waverly Woodson Jr. has been posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. "For many years historians were naysayers, literally they just said there weren't any Black soldiers at Normandy on D-Day. In particular, in the first wave and unfortunately, they didn't know about my dad cause he was there," said Stephen Woodson who is Waverly Woodson’s son.wmar2news.com/voiceforveterans/veteran-posthumously-awarded-distinguished-service-cross
Sexual Assault kits receive barcode to increase accountability WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | Sexual assault kits in our state are getting barcodes that will allow victims and law enforcement to track the stages of testing. Leading to accountability for law enforcement and testing sites. "This tracking system means they can hold law enforcement accountable for effectively and efficiently holding law enforcement accountable," said Governor Wes Moore. It's something advocates have been fighting for for years.wmar2news.com/local/sexual-assault-kits-receive-barcode-tracking-to-increase-accountability
Top Evening Headlines for June 20, 2024 WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | It's Thursday night June, 20 and the week has been HOT and it will continue blazing. Here's tonight's top news headlines. Most DALI crew to stay in Baltimore Baltimore sues plastic makers Renew Baltimore says Property taxes are too high
WMAR-2 News Chris Swaim Thursday night weather WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | The heat continues! Temperatures will climb even more into the weekend. When you factor in heat and humidity, our feels like temperatures gets up past 100°. We are starting off the first day of summer 15 to 20 degrees above average! Most of the weekend looks dry.
Life on the farm WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | The cows are living their best lives at this farm, they're milked twice a day at 4 a.m. and again at three, their sleeping spaces spruced and they graze on the favorite grain. "We kind of joke and say the cows life a better life than we do, very spoiled and pampered," Wes Miller said. Nobody knows more about the cow's life than Wes. He's a 6th generation farmer in North East. His family has owned Chesapeake Gold Farms for decades in Cecil County. It's a life Wes has wanted since he was growing up in his dads shadow at five. See more: wmar2news.com/local/life-on-the-farm
State partners with Smart Growth America on traffic safety demo projects WMAR-2 News 2024-06-20 | A new partnership with a "smart growth" nonprofit will let the state do "quick-build" projects to improve traffic safety at three dangerous stretches of roadway. One is along Main Street in downtown Bel Air, where it intersects with Gordon Street. Another is in Howard County's Laurel area, on Route 1 between North Laurel and Davis Avenue.wmar2news.com/local/state-partners-with-smart-growth-america-on-traffic-safety-demo-projects-in-bel-air-howard-county
