Howard County Executive Calvin Ball appoints acting police chief
Acting Chief Terrence Benn takes over as head of the Howard County Police Department following the retirement of former chief Gregory Der.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 12, 2026
Today’s topics include: lawmakers face backlash for podcast; Inner Harbor swim challenge launches; governor demands industry accountability.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 11, 2026
Today’s topics include: the incredibly popular recent bobblehead giveaway at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as well as an indictment involving a notable Baltimore private school.
Top 5 Stories To Start The Week: Ray Lewis as commencement speaker; a new Baltimore recreation center; and more.
Here’s some big stories that we showcased in Baltimore Fishbowl over the last week that you might want to catch up on today, in case you missed them. They include…
Baltimore Fishbowl wins 27 MDDC awards, including Best of Show for ‘General Website Excellence’
Baltimore Fishbowl won 27 awards for its work in 2025, including a Best of Show award for “General Website Excellence,” in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association Contest.
Ray Lewis’ latest role: Commencement speaker in North Carolina
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will speak at North Carolina Central University’s 147th Commencement Exercises on Saturday.
Step back in time to explore Harford County’s historic sites with ‘Celebration Trail’
How many of Harford County’s 63 historic sites can you visit in 2026? “Celebration Trail” is a new app to help you explore them.
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland explores ownership of Preakness brand for $85M; Baltimore County struggles to build affordable homes; Law enforcement caution against water gun game trend; and more.
Exclusive: Maryland explores ownership of Preakness brand for $85M — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore County needs 19,000 new affordable homes. It has struggled to build 1,000. — The Baltimore Banner Maryland law enforcement warn high school students about “senior assassin” game — WJZ Northbound I-95 lanes in Baltimore shut down due to vehicle crash, fuel…
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball appoints acting police chief
Acting Chief Terrence Benn takes over as head of the Howard County Police Department following the retirement of former chief Gregory Der.
As federal regulations change, see Maryland’s key cannabis statistics
The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the recognition and medical use of marijuana April 23.
Prominent Towson office building sells for $2.65M
A prominent five-level office building at 400 East Joppa Road in Towson sold this month for $2.65 million.
Cash program aims to prevent youth homelessness in Baltimore
After a successful pilot, a program giving cash to young people at risk for homelessness comes to Baltimore via Point Source Youth.
A challenge for young Marylanders: Getting – and keeping – health insurance
For many young adults, the transition to independent health insurance involves navigating extensive processes with limited support.
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Van Hollen confronts Kash Patel over alcohol; BWI-bound Southwest flight diverted after windshield crack; Officer rescues abandoned dog from Dundalk roof; and more.
Southwest Airlines flight bound for BWI diverted after windshield crack – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV New law signed in Balitmore County to hold “reckless pet owners” accountable – CBS Baltimore 2 foreign companies, supervisor indicted by feds in Key Bridge collapse, after state reaches $2.5 billion settlement – ABC News Md. Senator Chris Van Hollen confronts Kash…
From One Parent to Another, This is the Place for Your Child
Discover the Stoler Early Learning Center (ELC) at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, where big ideas begin with little learners, and childhood is treated with the care and intention of joy it deserves. Choosing a preschool is a big decision, and we get it. You want a place where your child feels safe and happy,…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Field is drawn and odds set for Preakness Stakes; Moore and lawmakers confront electric grid operator PJM; Teen cyclist dies from car-crash injuries in Towson; and more.
A vote to restrict smoke shop locations in Baltimore – CBS Baltimore Field is drawn and odds are out for 151st Preakness – WBAL News Radio Moore brings gripes directly to electric grid operator PJM – Maryland Matters Chesapeake blue crabs are disappearing and the reason remains a mystery – Baltimore Banner Teen cyclist dies…
Monday Evening Headlines: 2 Maryland residents monitored after potential hantavirus exposure; Bystander helps rescue child who fell in Inner Harbor; Apology demanded after 2 GOP delegates mock colleague for accent and Chinese heritage; and more.
2 Maryland residents monitored after potential hantavirus exposure – CBS Baltimore Cause of death revealed for man recovered from Inner Harbor – WBAL-TV Bystander helps rescue 10-year-old bike rider who toppled into Inner Harbor – WBAL news Radio Two Republican delegates mock the accent of state lawmaker from Howard County and imply he was a…
Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore street dedicated to Tupac Shakur; Bill proposed to clamp down on illegal cannabis at smoke shops; Woman fights off intruder who climed into her Bolton Hill bid; and more.
Baltimore street dedicated to hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur – CBS Baltimore Bill to curb illegal cannabis sales at Baltimore smoke shops – WBAL News Radio Woman grabs knife and fights off intruder who climbed into her Bolton Hill bed – Baltimore Banner South Baltimore house could fall into 19th-century mining caverns – WMAR-TV Four-vehicle crash…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: AI could help triple cost of Baltimore police body camera program; Man charged in Towson ‘peeping Tom’ incidents; Maryland’s hottest housing market is in Baltimore County; and more.
How AI could help triple the cost of Baltimore Police’s body camera program — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore man charged in connection to Towson window-peeping incidents — The Baltimore Sun This Baltimore suburb is Maryland’s hottest housing market — Baltimore Business Journal Johns Hopkins professor discusses hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship — WBAL Mifepristone ruling…
