Kelly Groft

News Director at WMAR-TV (Baltimore, MD)

News Director @wmar2news #Scripps mom of 2 . 1 at #WCU and the other playing football at #McDanielCollege #lifeisgood and busy

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Articles

Tourists scramble after Mount Etna erupts

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

SICILY, Italy - Italy is one of the most popular overseas travel spots for US tourists, and on Monday, many were sent running after Mount Etna erupted. Watch as tourists run from Mount Etna eruption Courtesy: @aurelienpouzin/ XHigh-temperature gases, ash, and rock were sent into the air. Scientists estimate it spewed 21,000 feet into the air. Tourists in Sicily were forced to run or take cover, and people from miles away heard explosions.
The Pride of Baltimore II sets sail

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

BALTIMORE, Md. - If you head downtown this summer, you won't see the Pride of Baltimore II. Baltimore's tall ship left the harbor Friday morning on a summer journey. Watch as the Pride of Baltimore II leaves the Inner HarborThe Pride will be stopping at eight ports around the Great Lakes this summer, sharing the history of Maryland's maritime heritage. You can track her journey. Her voyage will take her from Ontario to Eric. A list of the 8 ports is below.
Denied claims, high electric bills, and a first look, it's our Your Voice, Your Stories lookback

4 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

This week's lookback highlights a lot of the stories you clicked on. We start off with a story from WMAR-2 News Blair Sabol, who introduced us to Luke, a Baltimore AirBNB host. He estimates a less than $500 stay in late April ended up costing him more than $7,600. He did what he was supposed to do, filed a claim, but it was denied. Watch his story below for details on why. We also heard the voices of those fighting to pay the bills, specifically electric bills.
Memorial Day events to honor our fallen heroes

4 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kelly Groft

Odd Fellows North Point Lodge #44 is having a Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Howard Veterans Park on Here are a list of events from around the area for Memorial Day. Monday, May 26th . The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to bring chairs.
Dundalk residents come together after storm leaves destruction behind

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

By DUNDALK, Baltimore County - WMAR-2 News was on Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk just after the storm came through. People living in the neighborhood say they heard the tornado warnings and took shelter. After the storm, they came out together to work and get their streets cleared of debris. Here are some images of the storm in the Dundalk community.
Scammers are preying on owners of lost pets, promising a reunion but leaving them empty

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

BALTIMORE, MD - A consumer alert from Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, scammers are exploiting pet owners who have lost a pet, all to get your money. Here's how the scam works. Pet owners who have lost their pets can be found on various social media platforms. Using caller ID, the scammer makes it seem like you are getting a call from a reputable shelter, and the caller claims to have found the missing pet.
Hummus Republic coming to Owings Mills

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kelly Groft

OWINGS MILLS, Baltimore County — A little Mediterranean flair is coming to Owings Mills. Hummus Republic is set to open its first Maryland location in Owings Mills on Saturday, May 17th. It will be located at the Owings Mills Square Shopping Center. If you show up from 11am- 1pm on opening day, you'll get a chance to try out some free samples, enjoy music, and get a chance to win other prizes. You can check them out on Facebook for more.
Hummus Republic coming to Owings Mills

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

OWINGS MILLS, Baltimore County - A little Mediterranean flair is coming to Owings Mills. Hummus Republic is set to open its first Maryland location in Owings Mills on Saturday, May 17th. It will be located at the Owings Mills Square Shopping Center. If you show up from 11am- 1pm on opening day, you'll get a chance to try out some free samples, enjoy music, and get a chance to win other prizes. You can check them out on Facebook for more. Courtesy: Hummus Republic
Honoring Veterans, cleaning our streets, and building bonds

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

BALTIMORE, Md. - It's Mother's Day weekend, so Happy Mother's Day to all the moms across our communities. This week's recap is all about helping one another. WMAR is your Voice for Veterans. This week, we're giving a voice to one Veteran who is working to make sure we don't forget others. WMAR-2 News Elizabeth Worthington caught up with Dario DiBattista, a Marine Corps Veteran. Watch and see how he's taking on a big Memorial Day tradition.
Osprey nests are causing power outages. Here's how you can help.

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

It's that time of year. We're seeing Osprey nests in a lot of our communities, and it's not uncommon, but it can be a problem. BGE says the nests, when built on BGE equipment, like power poles, can cause outages. They're asking for your help. If you see a nest on a BGE power pole or other BGE structure, you should contact their Osprey Watch team.