WMAR-TV (Baltimore, MD)

WMAR-TV, also known as channel 2, is a television station affiliated with ABC and based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The station is part of the E. W. Scripps Company. WMAR-TV operates its studios and offices on York Road (Maryland Route 45) in Towson, which has a mailing address in Baltimore City, just north of the border between Baltimore City and Baltimore County. The station's iconic three-pronged candelabra transmitter and broadcast tower can be found on Television Hill in the Woodberry area of Baltimore.

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Maryland shelters overwhelmed with pets during summer months

15 hours ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

BALTIMORE - Each summer, hundreds of cats and dogs are surrendered to shelters throughout Maryland. This week, shelters were yet again overwhelmed with pets in need of homes. On June 16, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter put a post on Facebook saying they had zero dog kennels available after 100 dogs arrived in one weekend. And BARCS isn't the only shelter out of space.
Former UMD Terp, Derik Queen drafted by the Hawks, traded to the Pelicans, per reports

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Travis Case

After a successful year in College Park, Derik Queen was projected to go in the top ten of the first round. Reports say #25 went 13th overall to the Atlanta Hawks and was then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Queen declared for the draft back in April and has been locked in over the past year. The center hit a bank shot, which hit the net of every major sports show to beat Colorado. State. Queen averaged 16.5 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Cockeysville man allegedly raped woman who was 'clearly intoxicated' in Towson parking lot

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Dominick Philippe-Auguste

TOWSON, Md. - A Cockeysville man was indicted Monday after being accused of raping a woman in a parking lot near a Towson pub, officials tell WMAR. Mark Hammon, 52, was arrested and charged with second-degree rape, assault, and third-degree sexual offense. On April 25, at 1:00 a.m., a Baltimore County Police officer was flagged down and told a fight was happening in relation to a possible sexual assault.
Baltimore Army veteran finds home and hope after months of homelessness

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

EDMONDSON VILLAGE - After 27 years of military service, Army veteran Glenn Wiggins now has a place to call his own, complete with furniture donated by community members. WATCH: Baltimore Army veteran finds home and hope after months of homelessnessFor Glenn Wiggins, a key doesn't just unlock a door-it opens a new chapter. The Army veteran spent 27 years in military service but found himself homeless for six months, bouncing between shelters and hotels.
Breakthrough video game unlocks new insights into how children with autism learn

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Ja Nai Wright

BALTIMORE - A fast, engaging video game is opening new doors in understanding how children with autism learn. Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University have developed a racing game called HaptiKart. "Children with autism very often show motor skill difficulties that parallel their difficulties with social skills," says Dr. Stewart Mostofsky.
Trash and recycling pick up stopped at 3:30pm Tuesday, some West Baltimore routes impacted

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Travis Case

On Monday, DPW said it would halt trash and recycling collections if the heat became excessive. It adhered to its pledge to protect workers following the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health heat-related illness prevention guidelines on Tuesday (MOSH). At 3:30pm, collections came to a halt. The routes affected are in West Baltimore. DPW's recycling drop-off centers and the Northwest Transfer Station also closed early at 5pm.
Advocates react to Monday's quadruple shootings

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

BALTIMORE - As the temperatures soared on Monday, tempers flared in a flash point of violence in the city with two separate quadruple shootings. Police don't believe the two are connected. The first, happened just before 7 p.m., when two shooters drove up to the 1900 block of Ramsay Street, exited their car and opened fire. Police, who were already patrolling the area due to recent violence, responded to the scene.
Man accused of murdering mother-in-law, assaulting woman in Frederick County

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Dominick Philippe-Auguste

WALKERSVILLE, Md. - A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law in Walkersville. On June 22, Frederick County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene in the 8400 block of Foresight Lane and found the victim, 68-year-old Christine Liboula, dead inside of a home.
Baltimore-based realty company aims to revitalize Valley Centre in Owings Mills with new stores, renovations

3 days ago | wmar2news.com | Dominick Philippe-Auguste

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - A well-known pillar in the Owings Mills community is currently receiving upgrades. Tide Capital Realty, a Baltimore-based real estate investment and advisory firm, is steering the effort, stating that it wants to reposition and attract more tenants to the shopping center. The realty company was responsible for the repositioning of the vacant lot that now houses the Grocery Outlet and Ollie's further up Reisterstown Road.
trash and recycling pickup may take longer because of the heat

4 days ago | wmar2news.com | Travis Case

The extreme heat may put somewhat of a lid on trash and recycling collection this week. DPW says to protect its crews, it may adjust or pause services as the weather changes. This is to prevent heat-related illness. Folks in Charm City should know crews may take longer than usual to complete their routes. Mandatory rest breaks will be taken. Routes could also end early. Authorities say when the heat index sits between 90°F and 99°F, crews will take a minimum 10-minute break every 2 hours.