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Harford County cat reunited with family after 5 years thanks to microchip
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- Harford County cat reunited with family after 5 years thanks to microchip
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- 22 minutes ago
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- They care for animals when their owners can no longer do so, but workers at the Humane Society of Harford County also help people beat the odds in finding their lost pets.
“This is Dakota,” said Terrie Poling of Joppa as she walked out of the shelter after picking up her dog.
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- Maryland braces for severe weather threat
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- Just last week, an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down east of I-97. Now the Baltimore region and beyond is bracing for the potential to see more tornadoes, as severe weather is predicted to affect a large portion of the East Coast Monday. The National Weather Service estimates the twister that touched down in Cooksville last Wednesday uprooted or snapped 50 trees within a 100 yard swath.
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- Getting furry with the CFA
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- 5 hours ago
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- Getting furry with the CFA
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- WMAR-2 News Dylan Robichaud Sunday night weather
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- Confidence is increasing in a significant severe weather threat Monday, March 16th across Maryland. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare Level 4 out of 5 (Moderate Risk) for severe storms. The last time a risk this high was issued for parts of our area was August 7, 2023. Overnight tonight, a warm front will lift northward, increasing low-level moisture across the region. At the same time, a dip in the jet stream will strengthen winds aloft. The combination of moist air at the surface and strong winds higher in the atmosphere will create an environment capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.
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- Storm Prep LIVE in Sykesville with Blair Sabol
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- 6 hours ago
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- Storm Prep LIVE in Sykesville with Blair Sabol
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- Bridging the Gap Part II
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- 7 hours ago
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- Bridging the Gap
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- A nonprofit built for mothers after loss #baltimore #localnews #news
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- 8 hours ago
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- Afia Padonu knows the pain of losing a child. After experiencing two miscarriages, the Baltimore woman channeled her grief and her love of running into a nonprofit designed to help other mothers heal.
Padonu had her first miscarriage in 2020 at five weeks. Her second loss came in 2022, when she was 16 weeks pregnant. She had to undergo an emergency appendectomy, and her son died the following day.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/baltimore-woman-turns-personal-grief-into-nonprofit-supporting-mothers-after-pregnancy-loss
#nonprofit #baltimore #localnews #news
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- Grace and Glory, March 15, 2026
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- 14 hours ago
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- Grace and Glory, March 15, 2026
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- Weather for Sunday, March 15, 2026
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- 14 hours ago
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- Good morning, happy Sunday!
Things are looking easy for the start of the day. Temperatures hover in the 30s and 40s across the state. Sunshine will be more visible through the morning hours as we see a batch of rain moving in from the west. Temperatures will be comfortable, with highs near 60. As the sun sets this evening, we will see rain push through the region. Another round of showers and potential for storms slide through Monday, with highs in the 60s.
Have a safe weekend!
https://www.wmar2news.com/weather/sunday-showers-on-the-way
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- Your Voice, Your Stories: Tax Sale Snafu, Daycare loses license
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- 14 hours ago
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- This week's lookback highlights a lot of the stories you clicked on.
Your Voice, Your Stories: Tax Sale Snafu, Daycare loses license
If you have a story for the team here at WMAR-2 News, we want to hear from you. Email us at storyideas@wmar.com.
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/your-voice-your-stories-tax-sale-snafu-daycare-license-suspended-grocery-outlet-closures
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- Science with Stevie: Pothole paradise
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- 2 days ago
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- Meteorologist Stevie Daniels breaks down how potholes develop in this episode of Science with Stevie!
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- Mercy High School names Rob Long as new head basketball coach
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- 2 days ago
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- Mercy High School names Rob Long as new head basketball coach
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- WMAR-2 News Abigail Degler weekend weather
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- 2 days ago
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- WMAR-2 News Abigail Degler weekend weather
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- Baltimore County residents think proposed energy bill relief isn't enough
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- 2 days ago
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- Are your energy bills way too high? There may be help on the way from Annapolis. It's the three letters many people can't stop thinking about every month, BGE.
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- Newly-proposed relief seen as not enough for Baltimore County residents #localnews #news #maryland
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- 2 days ago
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- Are your energy bills way too high?
There may be help on the way from Annapolis.
It's the three letters many people can't stop thinking about every month, BGE.
#bge #energybills #maryland #localnews #news
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- Oak Crest pen pal program bridges seniors and students
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- 2 days ago
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- A pen pal program at Oak Crest Senior Living is connecting seniors with third graders at Kingsville Elementary School, pairing residents with students who exchange letters throughout the school year.
The program, which launched in 2013, matches Oak Crest residents with third graders from Kingsville Elementary School. Students and their pen pals write letters back and forth during the school year, culminating in an in-person meeting each spring where the pairs spend time together bonding over games and activities.
Some years, students even perform for the residents. Allison Gerardan, Volunteer Community Services Coordinator at Oak Crest Senior Living, said the program has become one of the facility's most beloved.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/seniors-and-students-connect-across-generations-through-pen-pal-program-at-oak-crest-senior-living
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- Daddy-daughter duo on GRAMMYs, history, and the sound of "Harmony"
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- 2 days ago
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- When the envelope opened for 'Best Children's Music Album' at the 68th Grammy Awards, one father-daughter duo's "Harmony" went full circle, from having fun to making history.
For hip-hop artist Fyütch and his daughter Aura V., the moment was almost surreal.
"I was stunned," Fyütch said. "I couldn't believe it. I left my body in that moment."
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/southern-maryland/daddy-daughter-duo-talk-grammys-making-history-and-creating-the-award-winning-sound-behind-harmony
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- WMAR-2 News Top 7 at 7: March 13, 2026 #localnews #baltimore #maryland
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- 2 days ago
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- WMAR-2 News Top 7 at 7: March 13, 2026
Have a story idea? Email us at newsroom@wmar.com
https://www.wmar2news.com/
#localnews #baltimore #maryland #news
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- Career navigator helps Randallstown High students plan their future
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- 2 days ago
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- A career navigator at Randallstown High School is helping students explore their options after graduation — whether that means college, apprenticeships, or jumping straight into the workforce.
Wanda Etheridge has been at Randallstown High School for 24 years. The school's Career Navigator position was created about two years ago through Baltimore County Public Schools, but Etheridge was already a familiar face on campus.
The role was built for someone with a business background, blending college and career mentorship for students thinking about their futures.
"They needed someone with a business background and um so that was the college and career piece where I could mentor students for their futures and 24 years later, 24 years later, I'm still here," Etheridge said.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/career-navigator-helps-randallstown-high-school-students-find-their-path-after-graduation
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- 3-year-old choking victim meets first responder who saved her life
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- 2 days ago
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- She shies away from the limelight, but three-year-old Mariana Tapia-Garcia returned to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department on her own power a few weeks after she came here near death, choking on a piece of candy.
“When I saw that the candy went way beyond her throat.They couldn’t get it out.She started bleeding from her nose, and I was like, ‘Okay, she can’t breathe anymore,’” Mariana’s mother, Paola Garcia, told us.
As the call came in at the firehouse, Lt. Anthony Cavanaugh was preparing to respond when the family pulled up in the alleyway with Mariana in distress.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/carroll-county/choking-victim-meets-her-hero-3-year-old-saved-by-first-responder-in-manchester
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- Ravens introduce edge rusher Trey Hendrickson
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- 2 days ago
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- The Baltimore Ravens have signed edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year, $112 million contract, and on Friday he was introduced at the team's facility in Owings Mills with a clear message: he's here to win a Super Bowl.
"I'm in a win now window. This opportunity to hoist the Lombardi Trophy and get into the win column and build something from the ground up is an amazing opportunity," Hendrickson said.
Head coach Jesse Minter called Hendrickson a game wrecker and one of the most dominant players in the NFL, pointing to his production in high-pressure moments as a key reason the Ravens pursued him.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/ravens/im-in-a-win-now-window-ravens-introduce-edge-rusher-trey-hendrickson
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- Family, friends protest in front of police HQ after Samuel Brown fatal encounter
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- 2 days ago
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- Family and friends of Samuel Brown gathered outside Baltimore County Police Headquarters in Towson on Friday, demanding the officer-involved in an encounter that led to Brown's death be fired and criminally charged.
Demonstrators gathered in a lot outside police headquarters on a blustery Friday afternoon, calling for Ofc. Derek Hadel, a nine-year veteran of the force, to be prosecuted.
Brown, 56, died on February 27, eleven days after he hit the pavement when Hadel punched him during an early morning encounter along Security Boulevard in Woodlawn. Kamar Brown, Samuel Brown's son, drove to Maryland from Georgia.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/family-friends-protest-in-front-of-police-hq-after-samuel-brown-fatal-encounter
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- In focus look at where you can find help for your energy bills
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- 2 days ago
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- In focus look at where you can find help for your energy bills
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- Democratic leadership's legislative package aims to lower utility bills
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- 2 days ago
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- Governor Wes Moore has teamed up with House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Senate President Bill Ferguson to unveil the Utility RELIEF Act to try to lower Marylanders' energy bills.
The bill will refund Maryland ratepayers from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to help offset utility fees, promote local energy generation, and require utility companies to prioritize grid-enhancing and advanced transmission technologies.
It also aims to hold utility companies more accountable, place guardrails on data centers by requiring they pay for their own energy infrastructure upgrades, and to streamline energy assistance programs for low-income families.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/democratic-leaderships-legislative-package-aims-to-lower-marylanders-utility-bills
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- Victim reporting extortion scam leads to deadly police shooting
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- 2 days ago
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- A 911 call to report he was the victim of an extortion scam led to death of an autistic man at the hands of police earlier this month.
That was among the revelations shared by Howard County Police on Thursday during a news conference, as other details in the death of 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie remained under wraps.
See more: https://www.wmar2news.com/homepage-showcase/man-killed-in-police-shooting-called-911-to-report-he-was-the-victim-of-a-cruel-extortion-scam
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- 70-cent cannolis? Vaccaro’s celebrates 70 years with a sweet anniversary deal
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- 2 days ago
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- For one day only, there’s a place in Little Italy where you can get a cannoli for under a dollar.
The beloved Baltimore bakery, Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a sweet treat, cannolis for just 70 cents on Monday, March 16. You can also get the same deal at their Canton Square and Hunt Valley locations.
But behind the pastries is a story of family, tradition and decades of community support.
See more: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/70-cent-cannolis-vaccaros-celebrates-70-years-with-a-sweet-anniversary-deal
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- One-day deal: Vaccaro’s celebrates 70 years with 70-cent cannolis
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- 2 days ago
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- For one day only, there’s a place in Little Italy where you can get a cannoli for under a dollar. The beloved Baltimore bakery, Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a sweet treat, cannolis for just 70 cents on Monday, March 16. You can also get the same deal at their Canton Square and Hunt Valley locations. See more: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/70-cent-cannolis-vaccaros-celebrates-70-years-with-a-sweet-anniversary-deal
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- Firefighters union says injured firefighter result of short staffing
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- 2 days ago
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- The Anne Arundel County Firefighters Union said a firefighter being hurt on the job shows the truth of the pitfall of inadequate staffing. Short staffing of firefighters could become dangerous—that's what the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Union told WMAR-2 News when I first spoke to them in February. Tuesday night proved their point. See more: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/anne-arundel-county/firefighters-union-says-injured-firefighter-result-of-short-staffing
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- Top news headlines for Friday, March 13
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- 3 days ago
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- Top news headlines for Friday, March 13
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- 😎 to 🥶 in 24 HOURS! 😱
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- 3 days ago
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- We often joke that Maryland can experience all four seasons in a single day—but after the last 24 hours, that joke might actually be true.
Temperatures soared to 84°F Wednesday afternoon before plunging to 34°F by Thursday afternoon—a staggering 50°F drop in just one day.
So how does something like that happen?
The answer lies in a large-scale atmospheric pattern called Rossby waves, named after meteorologist Carl-Gustaf Arvid Rossby, who first described the phenomenon in 1939.
Rossby waves are the large bends or meanders in the jet stream. When the jet stream dips southward, meteorologists call it a trough, which typically allows colder air to spill southward. When the jet stream bulges northward, it forms a ridge, which usually brings warmer air northward.
If you look at the jet stream pattern yesterday, our region was clearly sitting beneath a ridge, allowing that early taste of summer warmth. Today, the pattern...
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- Veteran Cynthia Brooks carries forward Bea Gaddy’s mission to serve
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- 3 days ago
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- For Women’s History Month, Baltimore veteran Cynthia Brooks is being recognized for a lifetime dedicated to service, both in uniform and in her community.
Brooks served 20 years in the U.S. Army, from 1986 to 2006, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. During her career, she worked with the intelligence community and spent several years stationed in Europe.
But for Brooks, the military was about more than rank or assignments. It was about the people.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/voiceforveterans/womens-history-month-spotlight-veteran-cynthia-brooks-carries-forward-bea-gaddys-mission-to-serve
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- Vaccaro's Celebrates 70 Years
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- 3 days ago
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- Vaccaro's Celebrates 70 Years
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- There are events around town for everyone! Here's your weekend planner.
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- 3 days ago
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- There are events around town for everyone! Here's your weekend planner.
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- Good Morning Maryland Weather - Stevie Daniels
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- 3 days ago
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- Good Morning Maryland Weather - Stevie Daniels
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- Hofstra edges Towson 72-71 in CAA championship thriller
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- 3 days ago
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- Emma Von Essen's step-back 3-pointer with under 20 seconds left lifted the 10-seed Pride past the 7-seed Tigers in an instant classic. Hofstra eliminated Towson 72-71 in the second round of the CAA championship at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., ending the Tigers' season on a heartbreaking final shot.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/college-sports/hofstra-eliminates-towson-72-71-on-late-3-pointer-in-caa-championship-second-round
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- Veteran Cynthia Brooks carries forward Bea Gaddy’s mission to serve #womenshistorymonth #veterans
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- 3 days ago
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- For Women’s History Month, Baltimore veteran Cynthia Brooks is being recognized for a lifetime dedicated to service, both in uniform and in her community.
For Women’s History Month, Baltimore veteran Cynthia Brooks is being recognized for a lifetime dedicated to service, both in uniform and in her community.
But for Brooks, the military was about more than rank or assignments. It was about the people.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/voiceforveterans/womens-history-month-spotlight-veteran-cynthia-brooks-carries-forward-bea-gaddys-mission-to-serve
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- Baltimore City Council says it's time to hold BGE accountable
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- 3 days ago
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- From high gas bills to safety, Baltimore City Council says it’s time to hold BGE accountable. Expensive BGE bills still drain the wallets of Baltimore residents like Tee Hardy.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-council-says-its-time-to-hold-bge-accountable
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- Here's why we went from summer to winter in 24 hours...
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- 3 days ago
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- We often joke that Maryland can experience all four seasons in a single day—but after the last 24 hours, that joke might actually be true.
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- WMAR-2 News Top 7 at 7: March 12, 2026 #baltimore #localnews #maryland
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- 3 days ago
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- WMAR-2 News Dylan Robichaud Thursday night weather
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- 3 days ago
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- What a wacky weather day! From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon, temperatures dropped by nearly 50°F. Fortunately, the snow didn’t stick to the roads thanks to the recent stretch of warmth. Looking ahead, skies will clear out tonight, setting us up for a dry Friday. The big weather story tomorrow will be gusty winds up to 40–45 mph, which is a common occurrence behind a strong cold front.
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- Mother charged after allegedly covering up daughter's role in officer assault
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- 3 days ago
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- A Baltimore mother is facing charges after allegedly concealing evidence of an assault that occurred in Southwest Baltimore.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/caught-a-body-baltimore-mother-charged-after-allegedly-covering-up-daughters-role-in-officer-assault
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- Baltimore's Waxter Senior Center faces closure over HVAC failure
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- 3 days ago
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- Tempers flared at the Waxter Senior Center in Baltimore's Midtown-Belvedere neighborhood as members pressed city leaders for answers about the center's future.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/tempers-flare-at-baltimores-waxter-senior-center-as-members-demand-answers-about-the-buildings-future
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- Victim reporting extortion scam leads to deadly police shooting
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- 3 days ago
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- A 911 call to report he was the victim of an extortion scam led to death of an autistic man at the hands of police earlier this month. That was among the revelations shared by Howard County Police on Thursday during a news conference, as other details in the death of 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie remained under wraps. “This tragic sequence of events began with a cruel online scam and ended with the worst kind of loss,” Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der said. “After exchanging personal information and photos online with someone who claimed to be a young woman, Alex received a threat from the individual stating that the private exchanges would be released unless money was paid.”
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/homepage-showcase/man-killed-in-police-shooting-called-911-to-report-he-was-the-victim-of-a-cruel-extortion-scam
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- Turner Station receives $3.15 million in federal funding to prevent flooding
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- 3 days ago
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- Rainy days in Turner Station bring flooded streets, which have been causing headaches for decades. After an announcement from county and federal leaders, neighbors have hope relief is on the way.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/turner-station-receives-3-15-million-in-federal-funding-to-prevent-flooding
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- Grieving Baltimore mom builds nonprofit for mothers after loss
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- 3 days ago
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- Afia Padonu knows the pain of losing a child. After experiencing two miscarriages, the Baltimore woman channeled her grief and her love of running into a nonprofit designed to help other mothers heal. Padonu had her first miscarriage in 2020 at five weeks. Her second loss came in 2022, when she was 16 weeks pregnant. She had to undergo an emergency appendectomy, and her son died the following day.
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- 30 years ago, a Towson student was shot to death. Her killer was never caught
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- 3 days ago
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- Out of roughly 300 unsolved cases, hers is among their largest.
Seven binders, now in the hands of the Baltimore County Police Cold Case Unit, contain the interviews and notes collected throughout the years.
Thirty years ago this month, JoAnn Elizabeth "Jody" LeCornu, a Towson State University student, was found shot to death in her car at a shopping center along York Road. Her killer was never caught.
Cpl. Dona Carter noted LeCornu had roots in the community, and a life that was just getting started.
LeCornu was 23. On Friday, March 1 into Saturday the 2nd, it was a snowy night out, which began at Mount Washington Tavern. Jody wound up at the Drumcastle (Anneslie) Shopping Center, on the county side of the Baltimore City line. Police say someone they still don't know to this day approached her vehicle.
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- Titanic exhibit opens at Baltimore's Inner Harbor Power Plant
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- 3 days ago
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- A new immersive Titanic exhibit is opening at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, bringing more than 200 authentic artifacts and a virtual reality experience to the historic Power Plant on East Pratt Street.
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- Welcome WMAR's newest reporter Taylor Epps!
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- 3 days ago
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- Welcome WMAR's newest reporter Taylor Epps!
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- MD disabled community rally for lawmakers to avoid funding cuts to services
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- 3 days ago
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- Chants of "Hey hey, ho ho, these budget cuts have got to go" rang out in Annapolis as members of the developmental disabilities community rallied to demand funding be restored in the upcoming state budget. The demonstration came as $150 million in cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration are expected to move forward. Those who rely on the services say the reductions could have devastating consequences for their daily lives. See more: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/marylands-disabled-community-rally-for-lawmakers-to-avoid-funding-cuts-to-services
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- Daycare shutdown after Maryland suspends license #daycare #localnews #maryland
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- 3 days ago
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- These days finding daycare is hard enough as it is, but what about having less than 24 hours notice to find a new one?
That's what happened to parents with children who attend the Columbia Academy at Maple Lawn daycare on Tuesday after the Maryland State Department of Education issued an emergency suspension of the daycare's license, largely due to staffing shortages.
“I don’t think anyone expected that the school would just shut down," parent Anita Gulati said.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/infocus/sudden-daycare-closure-after-state-issues-emergency-license-suspension-for-staffing-shortages
#daycare #Maryland #howardcounty #news #LocalNews
