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New features include a more conversational Siri and email summaries.
02/11/2024

New features include a more conversational Siri and email summaries.

Apple is touting its new software update on iPhones and other devices that will summarize emails and make searching for photos easier.

The openings come as the chain is looking to compete against the likes of Wawa and Sheetz.
02/11/2024

The openings come as the chain is looking to compete against the likes of Wawa and Sheetz.

As more convenience stores open in-house restaurants, 7-Eleven announced the opening of 500 "food-forward" stores.

UPDATE: Two people dead, two injured in shooting in Elkton. Police still investigating what led up to the shooting.
02/11/2024

UPDATE: Two people dead, two injured in shooting in Elkton. Police still investigating what led up to the shooting.

Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in Elkton in the area of Elkton Road and Fletchwood Road

Its Moon to Mars Campaign had the largest national impact.
02/11/2024

Its Moon to Mars Campaign had the largest national impact.

NASA says that it generated $75.6 billion for the U.S. economy last year, nearly three times more than its revenue.

The staff is assessing the damage to see when performances can resume.
02/11/2024

The staff is assessing the damage to see when performances can resume.

A burst pipe caused significant damage to Baltimore Center Stage's lobby and second floor, forcing them to cancel at least two performances on Saturday.

Someone even created a website to track the malfunctions at McDonald’s locations across the country, called McBroken.com...
02/11/2024

Someone even created a website to track the malfunctions at McDonald’s locations across the country, called McBroken.com.

We all scream for ice cream! The issue of broken McFlurry machines at McDonald’s might be a thing of the past after a recent court ruling.

HAPPENING NOW: Elkton and Fletchwood Roads are closed in Elkton as police investigate a shooting in the area.
02/11/2024

HAPPENING NOW: Elkton and Fletchwood Roads are closed in Elkton as police investigate a shooting in the area.

Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Elkton in the area of Elkton Road and Fletchwood Road

When it comes to pop culture, mummies have been given a bad rap.
02/11/2024

When it comes to pop culture, mummies have been given a bad rap.

Though mummies have become a Halloween mainstay, there's people behind the wrappings that many times are forgotten about. Here's what a museum found about 30 mummies' histories after scanning them.

In the U.S., there are two exceptions. Arizona and Hawaii stick to standard time year-round.
02/11/2024

In the U.S., there are two exceptions. Arizona and Hawaii stick to standard time year-round.

It's time to move the clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an hour.

The property is right off of I-83, at the southeast corner with Shawan Road.
02/11/2024

The property is right off of I-83, at the southeast corner with Shawan Road.

A plan to put almost 300 townhomes on the site of Hunt Valley's shuttered Delta hotel will have its first county development review in November.

County officials will review the proposal Nov. 12

Dozens of the restaurants locations closed in the last week.
02/11/2024

Dozens of the restaurants locations closed in the last week.

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays said Saturday it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to "ensure the long-term viability" of the casual dining brand.

“Today we make a concrete commitment to ensure that Henrietta Lacks’ name will be as immortal as her cells."
02/11/2024

“Today we make a concrete commitment to ensure that Henrietta Lacks’ name will be as immortal as her cells."

The building will support programs in the Berman Institute for Bioethics, the School of Medicine, and other divisions of the university.

The Baltimore Peace Movement flooded the streets of West Baltimore over the weekend, sending a resounding message to the...
02/11/2024

The Baltimore Peace Movement flooded the streets of West Baltimore over the weekend, sending a resounding message to the community: "Choose Peace."

The Baltimore Peace Movement flooded the streets of West Baltimore over the weekend, sending a resounding message to the community: "Choose Peace."

“This is one of those places where the most authentic conversations come to life, and our boys know it, our girls know i...
02/11/2024

“This is one of those places where the most authentic conversations come to life, and our boys know it, our girls know it, and so just to create this space is incredible."

Barbershop talk is known as a way for men to connect with others and get advice about everyday life. For some people, the barbershop is a safe space.

"I don't like people coming over my house. Christmas, we have to go elsewhere because I don't have a toilet that can flu...
02/11/2024

"I don't like people coming over my house. Christmas, we have to go elsewhere because I don't have a toilet that can flush."

Her family moved in a few years ago, everything was fine until their well started giving them trouble.

"It's a little different, but I think a better reflection of the version of Scittino's that we want to move forward with...
02/11/2024

"It's a little different, but I think a better reflection of the version of Scittino's that we want to move forward with."

A longtime Catonsville restaurant and Italian market is opening a second location soon on Falls Road in Baltimore County.

Scittino's Italian Marketplace, on Edmondson Avenue

Two agencies responded, each provided investigators with different figures.
02/11/2024

Two agencies responded, each provided investigators with different figures.

Fallout continues in the aftermath of a separate reports revealing poor working conditions within Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW).

Only about 5 percent of Maryland's school buses are currently electric-powered.
02/11/2024

Only about 5 percent of Maryland's school buses are currently electric-powered.

State officials are looking to give out $3 million for school systems to buy electric school buses.

It's part of the new Electric School Bus Grant Program

The goal of the task force is to raise awareness and educate vulnerable communities throughout the state.
02/11/2024

The goal of the task force is to raise awareness and educate vulnerable communities throughout the state.

Maryland has a new federal task force. Agencies from all over the state combined to form the Maryland Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Task Force.

Between the eye-catching acts, there's a story of two musicians coming together to take a journey through country music.
02/11/2024

Between the eye-catching acts, there's a story of two musicians coming together to take a journey through country music.

“We get a little carried away; we got a little superstar thing going on, but it all goes back to humble beginnings.”

"I think it's gonna get worse and worse - in terms of, the technology is gonna make it harder for us to visually check i...
02/11/2024

"I think it's gonna get worse and worse - in terms of, the technology is gonna make it harder for us to visually check if something is true or not."

"I think it's gonna get worse and worse - in terms of, the technology is gonna make it harder for us to visually check if something is true or not," a University of Maryland professor warned.

"If anything else, it's definitely going to help with the crime in this community."
02/11/2024

"If anything else, it's definitely going to help with the crime in this community."

Scott, who personally installed the cameras, told WMAR 70 percent of them are now beside the front doors of seniors.

"If someone is asking you to send funds via Zelle, Venmo, MoneyGram, Western Union or even Cryptocurrency, that's a huge...
02/11/2024

"If someone is asking you to send funds via Zelle, Venmo, MoneyGram, Western Union or even Cryptocurrency, that's a huge indicator that they are scammers."

Veterans are more likely to fall victim to scams. There have been cases locally where veterans ended up losing money to scammers.

“There’s a whole first mile before that fish gets to your plate.”
02/11/2024

“There’s a whole first mile before that fish gets to your plate.”

October is National Seafood Month. WMAR 2 News Kara Burnett suits up for a behind the scenes look at a seafood processor and distributor that’s been around for over 75 years.

A jury has convicted a former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid. The 12-m...
02/11/2024

A jury has convicted a former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid. The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict on Friday.

A jury has convicted a former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid. The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict on Friday.

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Angela Wanita Bowens was just 26 years old as she stood on Edmondson Avenue, near Poplar Grove Street, waiting for a 'new guy' to pick her up. That was at about 4:30 in the afternoon on that Saturday, November 30, 1991, her friend later told police. It was also the last time this friend would see Bowens alive. Because just over five hours later, around 9:45 p.m. two people driving past Diamond Ridge Family Park found her, dead in the parking lot.

Good Morning Maryland!!! #fighthunger

The Baltimore Peace Movement is gearing up to hold its last Peace Promise weekend of the year. This is where they work towards a peaceful 72 hours.

November 1 is Emancipation Day in Maryland. On this day 160 years ago, enslaved people living in the state of Maryland found out they were free. Maryland's Emancipation Day comes one year after the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in the South.

"If someone is asking you to send funds via Zelle, Venmo, MoneyGram, Western Union or even Cryptocurrency, that's a huge indicator that they are scammers. "

Lawmakers approved House Bill 814 in the spring, but despite that, not everyone is welcoming the new law with open arms. "While I understand why the police and elected officials and our prosecutors think this is a quick fix, it's not going to change materially the kinds of decisions or fear that young people live with on their own and why they make bad choices sometimes," says Kelly Quinn. Kelly Quinn, managing director of the Choice program at UMBC, says certain language in the law, like charging 10 to 12-year-olds with a crime, can be traumatizing and may not influence better behavior down the line.

It's a new song with a familiar feel for those who come from Charm City and have been immersed in its vibrant dance culture. Hip-Hop Artist, RunItUp Jordan's latest single, "Let's Get It" was made to make you move, but if you're not used to bouncing to a Baltimore groove, his goal is to make you at least curious.

We fall back an hour this weekend for Daylight Saving! Meteorologist @stevie_daniels_ explains why we do this and when we should expect the sun to rise on Sunday ⏰☀️

What’s new on GMM2 on this Purple Friday…

Less than 24 hours after the shooting outside the Mountain Ridge Apartments, residents knew little about a murder, which unfolded in the middle of their parking lot. “There’s a cop that’s watching now, and I’m hoping that they kind of stay around for some of the other… just watching the area, because there’s no cameras up for us,” said Anisa Gransby, “God know if they’ll find out when and what and why this has happened to this girl, because we have nothing to tell us.” Anne Arundel County police say they first became aware of a possible shooting in the area at 7:40 on Tuesday evening.

Diontae Johnson gets his first practice under his belt. Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins return to practice after missing last week's game with injuries. #Ravens #baltimore #baltimoreravens #sports

This past weekend was The Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk in Baltimore. A viewer sent us in this video of superstar Gabe crossing the finish line!! Go Gabe!!

Adopt a guinea pig at The Humane Society of Harford County

Check out this creative costume! Colton... wearing a Colton Cowser baseball card! Show us your costumes. #happyhalloween 👻

Good Morning Maryland! #adoptdontshop

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