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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English

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#71729

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#14025

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#702

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Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli delivers a taste of NYC

1 day ago | wmar2news.com | Kara Burnett

BALTIMORE - There's a new spot in Fells Point bringing a bit of New York City style and flair. WMAR-2 News chopped it up with the owner of Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli. "The key to this is no bacon left behind," said Ernestine Chambers, co-owner of Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli. Getting every bit of bacon, Chambers makes her signature Cotija Crush. "We put jalapenos on avocado toast," Chambers added. A gourmet taste with a bodega feel.
Flooding in Allegany County causes evacuation warnings in certain areas

1 day ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

WESTERNPORT, Md. - There's currently a flood emergency in Westernport, MD, and residents in town are seeing flooding and getting evacuation warnings. There's a flash flood warning in the rest of Allegany County. Volunteer fire company, the Potomac Fire Company posted earlier that downtown areas of Westernport were being evacuated.
Firefighter still in critical condition, following medical emergency on ladder

1 day ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

The firefighter taken to the hospital in critical condition Monday from the Saratoga St fire, likely suffered a medical emergency on the aerial ladder, said the Fire Chief in a news conference Tuesday. "As a result of that medical emergency, he fell backwards, down the ladder," said Chief James Wallace.
Maintenance key to making vehicles last beyond 200,000 miles

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Kelly Swoope

WHITE MARSH, Md. - The bottom line is people are keeping their cars longer. While regular service keeps them rolling, the owner of Jim Barbey Automotive says people are holding on for a variety of reasons. "Your insurance rates are going to be lower. Obviously financing, most people have their cars paid off, you know, within 5 years, so they have a 10 year old vehicle they've been taken care of since new.
Harford Fighting Owls win third consecutive NJCAA lacrosse national championship

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Xavier Wherry

BEL AIR, Md - The Harford Fighting Owls men's lacrosse team, from Harford Community College, has completed a historic three-peat, claiming their third consecutive NJCAA National Championship after defeating Nassau 20-10 on Sunday. The victory cements the program's dynasty status under head coach Aaron Verardi, who has been building the program for 11 years.
Baltimore City eyes upending building & code restrictions

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Jeff Hager

BALTIMORE - A century has passed since redlining drew boundaries where people could live in Baltimore based on their skin color, and its impacts are still with us today. "Based on this outdated policy that we know was made so that black people could not move up in the world," said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Amidst a housing crisis impacting the entire country, city leaders are prepared to upend existing building and zoning codes to give them more options.
2 firefighters injured, one critically, following Baltimore City fire this afternoon

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

Two firefighters were injured, and one is in critical condition, following a single-alarm fire at 204 W Saratoga St. The fire is now considered "under control," but Saratoga St. between Liberty Rd and Howard will be closed for an "extended period of time," says a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Fire Department. The City's office of Emergency Management is also on scene.
Martha Stewart recommends Ladew Topiary Gardens after visit

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

Martha Stewart stopped by the Ladew Topiary Gardens earlier this month. She posted about the excursion on Monday. In an Instagram post with several pictures from her trip, she encouraged people to come out and visit. Emily Emerick, the Executive Director of Ladew, joined Stewart for a stroll of the gardens and the Garden Festival on May 2nd. "It was a true privilege to host such an icon, and we look forward to welcoming her back to Ladew soon," said Emerick.
Halethorpe man wins $2 million from new Maryland Lottery scratch-off game 'Fire'

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

A Halethorpe man won one of three top prizes from the Maryland Lottery's new 'Fire' scratch-off ticket. "I've got some family to help out," said the man, identified as "Family First" on his $2 million check. The aviation industry worker bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven near BWI. The shop will receive a bonus of $2,000 according to the Maryland Lottery. The 'Fire' scratch-off game started selling last month and still has two $2 million prizes left to win.
New college internship program for Key Bridge Rebuild project launched

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Amanda Engel

On Monday, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced its teaming up with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to create a Key Bridge Rebuild Internship Program for students at four Maryland universities. "The goal of the internship program is to strengthen collaboration skills among interns, foster community engagement and help students build professional networks that will serve them will in their future careers," says Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld.