. advocates are sounding off at a hearing in favor of a tax. why they say the tax is needed to support students and teachers. lawmakers talking racial profiling in the trayvon martin case. the mare lay senator, what he had to say. where will you send your kids to camp? we have tips to help you pick. those are ahead middle of the week. good morning, i'm megan pringle. i'm charley crowson. picture perfect. that was in store for us. and maybe a bit of rain and we i do have a question mark for a wet wednesday maybe a couple of showers but we'll take what we can get t is cooler and a light

breeze today. we're going to deal -- it is cooler and a light breeze today. and they are trying to work their way in and virginia and makes its way into the area and as we look at temperatures, we are on the cooler side. make sure you grab that jacket. you will need it. temperatures in the 50s to the mid50s. let's get a check of the traffic with angela. good morning. good morning. it looks like it will be a calm day. everyone has figured out what they need to do. and. the big story is overnight construction. we have a couple of lane closures. if you are traveling and closed north of the city this is what you will find t is moving well

for you. we're tweeting traffic update. over to you. teachers will speak out at the council hearing. and why they are supporting the increase. what have you learned. >> members of the coalition will speak out at a baltimore council hearing urging members to pass a 5-cent beverage container tax. this would support about 155 million-dollars to build ten new schools or replace windows at 135 schools. the tax could bring in $10 million her year to help schools over 25 to 30 years. the campaign to transform baltimore is calling on officials and decision makers to have a plan to renovate

schools in eight years. buildings are the oldest in the state, 70% are in poor condition. teachers and students endure unhealthy conditions and poor air quality. the hearing for the container tax will be today at 5:00 on the fourth floor of city hall at 100 north holiday street in downtown baltimore. back to you. the health care for all coalition is calling for a special session. this afternoon they will make sure the doomsday budget does not take effect the group is holding a press conference. they want lawmakers to announce what they call the tax on cigars and smokeless tobacco t will be held on main street. state employees will unveil the doomsday clock to countdown when cuts will take place unless a special session is called. the association will show the clock at the office at the

special session is not called that budget will go into effect july 1. in washington today, maryland lieutenant governor tony brown will join the vice president for a forum. they will discuss domestic violence. it surrounds against women act that law sun for reauthorization in congress. brown's cousin was killed by an e boyfriend and the lawmaker has championed fights against domestic violence. and a committee held a hearing on racial profiling tuesday. this morning we're hearing from the maryland senator t is to investigate the difference on the faces of racial profiling. the trayvon martin case was cited. >> frankly the case has put a spotlight on this. i think that the american public were outraged by what they saw and as the investigation continues, i don't want to prejudge the investigation, everything we se

had an immediate impact on trayvon martin being targeted. >> the hearing looked at solutions including a law dubbed the end to racial profiling act. on the topic of trayvon martin, the sanford city manager and chief will have a meeting to bring about healing. it will take place at 6:30 tomorrow night. again in sanford, florida. time for sports. the ravens schedule is released and playing february 3rd in new orleans for super bowl xxxvii. the ravens have a few games to play. opening monday night, september 10th against the bengals. a revenge game against the patriots sunday the 23rd. play the steelers two times in three weeks in november. then the redskins. that game will be in december then peyton manning and the broncos in december followed by his brother eli and the giants.

you can see that schedule at our web site at www.abc2news.com. a big win for the o's against the white sox. and the left fielder rhymehold is continuing his streak. baltimore wins last night 3-2. and giving up 2 runs on six hits first pitch tonight is set for 8:10. and jamie moyer had a big game. he is the oldest winning pitcher in baseball. he is 49 years old. the rockies defeated the padres with a final score 56-3. he was be a o for several years. thousands saw the shuttle discovery fly over washington, dc yesterday. you will see and hear about the final destination. >> one of our own went down

there. >> the ceremony planned for later. how you can attend. a favorite heads to joplin to rebuild homes. who is going and when. this is good morning maryland. the car on the left was filled up with low detergent gasoline. while the car on the right was filled up with bp gasoline with invigorate. which helps clean and protect its engine so it can get a few more miles per tank than the car on the left. go a little farther with bp gasoline with invigorate.

rescued. cal ripkin, jr. is heading to phoz phoz today. he will help with habitat humanity. they are rebuilding two homes later this morning and you remember the tornado that ripped through joplin a year ago in may, more than 100 people died. time now for a check on our

weather. we are dealing with rain throughout the day. we look at the satellite and radar. we are socked in with the clouds. we see showers off to the west there pushing into west virginia now and virginia. we zoom out and we do have more rain back this will be moving in as we go throughout the day. and this is a trough and working into the area. we'll hope we moisten up the atmosphere and we can see rain falling from the clouds as we go throughout the day. not the umbrella is what you need, you need a jacket as you go throughout the day. look at the temperatures, cooler than what we have been dealing with. and 53 and westminster at 54. i'll talk about more rain, soaking rain. that's coming up but now a check of traffic. >> we have a couple of new

zones to tell you about. and just after you pass the road. that is in effect all around the inner loop. wide open at the parkway. and a view of 50 not affecting the drive t should be clear in the hour. back over to you. the investigation into a deadly crash that killed a mother. >> why they are blaming police for her death and how it could have been prevented. a 6-year-old is handcuffed at school. what led to the outrageous outcome.

five things you need to know. the discovery will be arriving in northern virginia tomorrow. nasa will have a ceremony that's open to the public t landed safely yesterday riding on a 747. and the mayor is meeting with school leaders today to call for more funding construction and renovation. she wants the council to support a plan to increase the contributions to school projects by 140%. later today we'll find out who is teacher of the year in the public school system. three finalists have been chosen. it will take place this morning. the impact of sesame street military families is being announced today. a panel will talk about the work being done and need to work to support the families. the president and ceo of the falcons and members of the team will take part in a health and safety forum put on by the nfl taking place in georgia.

and a program to encourage people to move to baltimore is hosting an event today the first one was held a week ago. and it is taking place. the executive director steven tkpwopbdle -- gondle joins us this morning. >> good morning. >> welcome. we're featuring a great new home. we have closed the office. we're here and we're to feature five great neighborhoods. the event is beyond that. for anyone looking to buy, we'll meet with people from remming ton, med field. we'll have refourss about home buying but we'll do some great things like a walking tour. a bike tour. a presentation about why you should live in one of the neighborhoods t is a great time of year to buy in the city.

we have seen a lot of interest. and a lot of neighborhoods. we have a lot of information today for people, prospective buyers. >> you will pop up and you mentioned 5. can you tell us what that is s that a surprise? >> reming ton, hammond, reservoir hill, medfield they may not know it is north and on. >> quickly, baltimore was just announced in a study of being one of the better places in the country to buy. people feel like the taxes are high and for some it is a tough place to raise a family. what are you doing to change

that or improve on it? >> we have a talented staff and programs. we have great representatives from the schools that can talk about the options in the city. the great aspect of city life is a selling point. and those are all things we try to build in. the story of living in and education is a part of it. convenience, neighbors are a great part of it. >> you will be out there all morning, we'll check back in. we'll look forward to checking in with you in a bit. >> see you later. great. >> from living baltimore. >> the mayor will be on hand at 32 lots are transformed into gardens t is part of grow 1000

program. and it is growing the green spaces. a portion will be donated to people in need. the garden dedication is at 11 this morning. and we made it to spring but now is the time people are looking at camps. before you pick one, experts say this year try a camp that's more structured. the academy of pediatrics attend a camp that provides policy and protocals that have been approved by a physician. they should be clear about what the experience will be like so you can help determine the best possibility and availability for your child to take part. kids need structure. they are used to it during the day and in the summer they want to relax but your child will be happier if they are engaged and in a structured setting. >> and experts say parents should tour the facility before agreeing to send your kids

there. a family is mourning the loss of a mother and blaming city police for her death. the family said that a car hit the 22-year-old and injured her mother. they were fleeing from police they had the driver had not been chased. the accident would never have happened t happened around 11:30 on monday. officers tried to make a stop, they say the car sped away and caused the crash at north and poplar grove. >> it happened quickly. you can hear the officer indicate he was pulling over the car and seconds later he is asking for a medic, ambulance unit because it collided. >> the family said that's not the case. an investigation is continuing. a dozen people are waking up somewhere other than their homes this morning after a fire ripped through an apartment complex destroying everything. and we were there yesterday morning at the villages of

marley situations --ization. the cause -- the marley station. three miles away another fire left families homeless. this was in the fox chase townhomes. officials don't know what caused the fire but it started on a deck and spread to two other homes. the red cross has been called in. tomorrow is a day of remembrance at the commemoration of the holocaust. the memorial museum which created as a living memorial to the victims. events in washington, dc and the museum honoring the victims. what started as girl's night out was a near brush for death. two friends were driving a car it accelerated on its own the brakes went out t reached 70 miles per hour. dispatchers suggested turning it off t worked. mechanics are trying to figure out why it happened. this is gathering a lot of attention and right here in

maryland. a girl in georgia was charted off after the all this happened and authorities say that the child started throwing a fit. she fogged over a shelf and hit the principal. and being charged with assault and property damaged. this is our hot topic for the day. a check of the forecast. all right let's talk about what is going on, temperatures are cooler than what they were yesterday, 60s now in baltimore. although these are still well above average. we should be 43-degrees can be can -- degrees for the lows 567890s in york. hagerstown and winchester. culpepper around 57. and looking at 55 degrees. we're seeing more of that in dover. and salisbury. and the temperatures will not get that warm as we go throughout the day. we'll be dealing with the

temperatures that will be in the 60s as we go throughout the day. a chance for rain across the area will be a possibility as well. we look at the fact that we have rain possible in the forecast for us, the fact remains that we are not going to be dealing with a soaker until we head into the weekend. we look at your winds now and the winds are out of the north at 10 to 15 miles an hour. that's the scenario as we go through time. we see the satellite picking up on showers we hope get in here as we go throughout the day. we will be on the dry side. and future trend picking up on the showers moving in as well. temperatures will be on the cool side again. i'll talk more about that coming up. let's get a check of the traffic with angela. any accidents out there?

>> we found another work zone that you will watch for. this is traveling on maryland 175. you will lose a lane in each you are on 695 starting sney. off calm no lane closures. 695 and you can expect the same quiet conditions on the trip on to harrisburg here. back over to you. some people have dubbed it the computer marriage. they are together but apart. >> why this is happening more and more. why experts say it can help your relationship. why people are outraged this morning.

relationships can be tough but imagine being married and living thousands of miles apart. many couples are in commuter marriages. the economy is the driving force behind the trend. people are losing their jobs and being forced to relocate for work. even if they are apart, there are ways there staying connected. >> it is good for the american to feel connected and for the person at home to feel like the person who is away understands what is going on. >> thig is a staggering number. 3.5million married couples are commuter marriages t will increase. if you are looking for a date and you live in downtown this could be your chance. we have received word from. a bc they want to hold auditions here in baltimore for the show the bachelor. they will be held in june.

here is the criteria that you have to pick. 21 years old. you cannot be involved in a relationship or be married or separated. and you cannot be living with someone or dating someone. a few things to keep in mind. >> be a recluse. >> you cannot be married or dating. that's it. and piers morgan had a date with bety white. she is sharp as ever. she has been married three times, the question is could morgan be number four. >> my wife's last words before i came here, watch yourself. she is the ultimate cougar. >> in my own head, not any place else but in my head. >> she has been honored with a sag award for hot in cleveland and a grammy for a spoken word album. looking for something to

do, the first ocean city event. the race for the cure is heading for the shore t is the first time it is healed in ocean city. there is time to register for the run and walk. you can head to komen for information. an alert level has been raised for a volcano spewing rock and ash in mexico t is the fifth step in a warning scale in the area t has been closed and visitors and people are urged to stay within seven miles of the crater. that witness erupting since december 1994. things were heated in cairo. and those connected with those at the death of people at soccer game erupted to proclaim their innocence. 73 people are facing charges, most charged with murder. 140 afghan school girls and

teachers are recovering after the water was poisoned in afghanistan. no deaths have been reported but officials blame the extremists who oppose women's education. poisoning has occurred at other facilities in that country. pakistan will deport the family of osama bin laden at any moment. his three widows are now being ejected from the country after court charged them with being in pakistan illegally a lawyer say they will go to saudi arabia. time to start the 5:00 hour. why a bottle tax is needed to support students and teachers. a 12-year-old was killed on his front porch. and cal ripkin, jr. and today helping families across