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Check out this beautiful 7-day forecast from meteorologist Stevie Daniels: https://www.wmar2news.com/weather/mostly-dry-sunny-skies-to-end-the-week 

Time's running out to apply for BGE Customer Relief Fund BGE is reminding customers that there's still time to apply for its Customer Relief Fund, which helps people with their high energy bills.

Are you eligible for the BGE Customer Relief Fund? We've got those details and why you'll want to apply sooner rather than later:

"Baltimore is a horrible, horrible deathbed," President Trump criticizes Baltimore, Governor Moore After signing executive orders on Monday morning, President Donald Trump took aim at Baltimore and Maryland Governor Wes Moore while taking questions from gathered reporters.

President Trump criticizes Baltimore and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, following an executive order signing in the Oval Office.

Terry Bagley, hero and veteran, dies Not only did he serve his country in the Marines and work for the Department of Veterans Affairs, but he also risked his life at 70 years old after a house exploded in Pigtown in late 2022.

A family member reached out to let us know of his passing, describing Bagley as "loving, extremely outgoing and humorous."

Jimmy John's launches Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation (S.M.U.T) The Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation is made up of four sandwiches, meant to go with your beach read.

Jimmy John's has the perfect promotion for booktokkers who love sandwiches.

How you can see Maryland Zoo's new baby giraffe! Starting Friday, the Zoo will be offering special passes to allow a limited number of visitors to see Titali and her mother inside the Giraffe House.

Find out how you can see this adorable baby giraffe at the Maryland Zoo:

Mother confessed to beating daughter, leaving body in a suitcase overnight, court docs say Police in Newark, Delaware issued an Amber Alert after Darrian Randle reported that an armed man had kidnapped her daughter.

Horrifying new details from court documents on the murder charge against the mother of a missing three-year-old.

Body recovered in Cecil County possibly related to missing 3-year-old from Delaware Maryland State Police say they are leading an investigation into a missing 3-year-old from Delaware, following the recovery of a body in Cecil County.

Maryland State Police is now leading the investigation, and the New Castle County Police Department is saying it's now being treated as a homicide.

Firefighter still in critical condition, following medical emergency on ladder The firefighter taken to the hospital in critical condition Monday from the Saratoga St fire, likely suffered a medical emergency on the aerial ladder, the Fire Chief said.

UPDATE: Firefighter taken to hospital yesterday remains in critical condition, believed to have suffered a medical emergency on the aerial ladder. The Fire Chief has identified the firefighter and asks people to keep him in their prayers:

New college internship program for Key Bridge Rebuild project launched On Monday, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced its teaming up with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to create a Key Bridge Rebuild Internship Program.

Ten students from four universities will have the opportunity this summer to help with Key Bridge rebuild.

No triple crown opportunity this year: Sovereignty won't compete in Preakness "We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott," said Mike Rogers, the Executive Vice President of The Stronach Group. "Bill informed us they would point toward the Belmont Stakes."

BREAKING: Kentucky Derby winner won't compete at Preakness

Sixteen teens arrested for crimes committed over the weekend "It's incredibly frustrating to see young people involved in violent crimes across our city," Police Commissioner Richard Worley said in a statement.

"We cannot arrest our way out of this problem," said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. "We need accountability, early intervention and real support for our youth to break this cycle and build a safer future for Baltimore."

Disgraced ex Pikesville High athletic director sentenced for using AI to frame principal Disgraced former Pikesville High School athletic director Dazhon Darien on Monday pleaded guilty to Disturbing School Operations.

Former Pikesville High School athletic director Dazhon Darien used Artificial Intelligence to create a hate-filled racist rant impersonating then principal Eric Eiswert, causing a scandal within the Baltimore County Public School System.

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Photos from the scene of a police involved shooting in Arbutus.
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/active-police-investigation-puts-area-schools-on-lockout-in-arbutus 

Police responding to scene in the area of Lansdowne High School Police are responding to a scene in the area of Lansdowne High School. WMAR-2 News has a crew on its way to learn more.

#BREAKING: Police are responding to reports of a shooting in the area of Lansdowne High School. We'll be bringing you updates as we learn more:

Paris Hilton testifies in Maryland General Assembly Committee Celebrity and advocate Paris Hilton appeared virtually to testify in support of a bill to protect kids from a trauma-inducing experience she had as a teen.

Paris Hilton testified in front of the #MGA25 House Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill to protect kids from youth transport companies that abduct kids in the middle of the night, with parental permission, to troubled teen programs. @wmar2news.bsky.social: www.wmar2news.com/local/paris-...

The @apnews.com says its reporter was barred from entering today's Executive Order signing event in the White House and released the following statement: www.ap.org/the-definiti...

Supreme Court rules Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional, paving way for floods of lawsuits Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional, according to a February 3 ruling from the State Supreme Court.

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That includes HB21, which three state's attorneys have just testified in favor of. Here's more information on that bill:
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In the #MGA25 House Judiciary Committee bill hearing today, waiting on HB195, which deals with the dismissal of charges when it comes to incompetency to stand trial, but there are several important bills on the agenda today.

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war in Gaza and release some hostages, mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators said.

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Happy first day of Session Maryland!! #MDGA2025 ##mdpolitics

Menorah with eight candles lit

Happy Hannukah!!

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Governor Wes Moore's Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter: "The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. After graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1946 and serving as a naval officer, he began his service in government, first serving in Georgia's State Senate and then serving as Governor before becoming President. In addition to his extraordinary service to this country, President Carter was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his work advocating for international peace, democracy, human rights, and economic and social development. President Carter and his work made the world a better place and his legacy will be remembered by generations. Please join us in honoring his service to our country."

The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time:

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has sued the House Ethics committee and the committee's chairman

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.275994/gov.uscourts.dcd.275994.1.0.pdf

Trump on Truth Social ⬇️

“If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now, under the Biden Administration…”

A @scrippsnews.bsky.social @courttvlive.bsky.social and @wmar2news.bsky.social special airing tonight at 7pm on all platforms.

What Elon got wrong about the CR

The nightmare begins, with an ignorant, unelected billionaire from South Africa gunning to shut down the US government—based on lies and falsehoods. A @politico.com fact check, and it’s a doozy.
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Baltimore City announces student-based violence intervention pilot program The program teaches students conflict resolution, how to deal with problems before they become out of control.

"This is really an all hands on deck situation for our young people and they have to know that we care about all of what they are dealing with and not just what's happening in the school."

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