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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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  • Osprey nests are causing power outages. Here's how you can help.

    1 week 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.

  • RSVP required at select parks Maryland State Parks this summer

    1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kelly Groft

    Share If you normally wake up and decide to head to a Maryland State Park to cool off on hot summer days, you will have to change your plans this season. The Maryland Park Service is launching a new Day-Use Reservation System. It will start May 19th with two parks: Greenbrier State Park and Sandy Point State Park. It requires all visitors to reserve their day-use passes in advance during peak times.

  • 23 Maryland schools recognized for supporting military families and students

    2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

    Nearly 2 dozen Maryland Public Schools are being honored with the Purple Star Designation. Manor View Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary, both in Anne Arundel County, are among the 23 schools on the list. Courtesy: Anne Arundel County Public Schools"Students whose families serve our nation in the military have a distinct set of needs and require differentiated support to be able to Belong, Grow, and Succeed," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell said.

  • Major marriage fraud scheme uncovered

    2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

    BALTIMORE, Md. - It's called "Operation Bargain Brides". And it is a massive operation that exploited the immigration system, generating millions for those involved. On Friday, April 25, "Operation Bargain Brides" details were released. The investigation began when the FBI's Baltimore Field Office agents observed irregular patterns during immigration interviews.

  • Nurturing talents, revitalizing spaces, and enhancing safety in downtown Baltimore

    2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Groft

    BALTIMORE, Md. - We're in the kitchen and in the community this week as we reflect on the stories you shared with us. As always, thanks for sharing your stories with the WMAR-2 News team. We start this week's recap in the kitchen, where Black Girls Cook is cooking up more than food; they've found a recipe giving young girls leadership skills. If you have a story for Cyera Williams, you can email her here. Safer streets equal a safer place for students in East Baltimore.

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