Jamie Costello retiring after 37 years at WMAR
This picture sums up Jamie Costello. Enjoy these photos we've collected of Jamie through the years at WMAR. His last day on the air is June 14th after a 37 year career.WMAR
Jamie Costello, Kelly Swoope, and Meteorologist Chris Swaim. The final team Jamie anchored with at WMAR.WMAR
Jamie Costello and Kelly Swoope have been bringing you the evening and late news for a decade!WMAR
How it all started... Reporter Jamie Costello. Anchors Horace Holmes and Rudy Miller. Meteorologist Ken Philips.WMAR
Jamie Costello and Mary Beth Marsden!WMAR
Remember when Megan Pringle anchored with Jamie Costello on Good Morning Maryland?!WMAR
Jamie Costello & Kelly Swoope welcome Stevie Daniels to WMAR!WMAR
Scott and Jamie!WMAR
Anchors Jamie Costello and Randall Newsome at Wes Moore's Inauguration. This was Randall's 2nd full week in Baltimore.Videographer Brian Tankersley
Jamie and Kelly, and the rest of the WMAR team took part in the "mannequin challenge"WMAR
Safely working from home during COVID lockdowns.WMAR
Marcus Moore, Jamie, and Marcus' Dad Walter showing off Moore Crunch!WMAR
Jamie with Skyler HenryWMAR
Jamie, back when it all started at WMAR. 37 years ago.WMAR
Jamie and his lifelong hero Brooks RobinsonWMAR
Getting ready to go live, back in the beginning. The photo may be in black and white but we were broadcasting in color in the 80'sWMAR
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This was May 13, 2014, the day the truck crashed into WMAR. It just so happened Jamie was working an early shift that day.WMAR
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Turkey Bowl! The best Baltimore tradition!WMAR
A Ravens polo and a fist-bump, another photo that sums up Jamie.WMAR
Remember when we did telethons at WMAR? This is our garage where people were hand-processing donations. No computers back then!WMAR
Jamie at the telethon with Randy Paige.WMAR
Rat Fishing! Only in Baltimore! But Jamie reported on it back in 1994 so it must have happened. Here's his story from our "Wayback Wednesday" YouTube series.WMAR
Jamie got to hang out with Ravens fans who won a chance to get flown to Lincoln Financial Field to watch the Ravens play the Eagles.WMAR
Here he is interviewing those fans!WMAR
Rain, rain, go away the Orioles want to come out and play!WMAR
Ever feel like you are being watched? Circa 1993WMAR
Looking good! Circa 1989WMAR
It was the 80's! That pink jacket. The used car lot. Jamie fits right in. Circa 1987WMAR
This job takes you everywhere, even the slopes!WMAR
This is from the early 90's. Today this would be a good "caption this"WMAR
Even in 1987 he was always hanging on every word from people he talked to.WMAR
But that same interview at another angle has us wondering why Jamie looks so tall.WMAR
Getting really creative while interviewing a nudist...WMAR
Really creative!WMAR
Jamie's original desk in the newsroom.WMAR
1995 Parade in Harford CountyWMAR
Of course the great people at Haussners put Jamie to work!WMAR
Duckpins anyone?WMAR
Back in 1987, when Jamie started, he was just part-time. Thank goodness someone made the decision to make him full-time!WMAR
This is from 1994, we're not sure who won, but we have an idea.WMAR
Jamie's stories will take you anywhere, even the bathroom.WMAR
Jamie and Jay, 1992WMAR
Ummm Jamie, you've got something on your nose :) circa 1990WMAR
Jamie with the legend Cal Ripken Senior from 1990WMAR
Another stand-up from Jamie circa 1987WMAR
We can't figure out what year this is, but take a look at all the people downtown at the Harbor!WMAR
Field of Dreams circa 1994WMAR
First day of the Light Rail in Baltimore back in 1989WMAR
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Remember the Ice bucket challenge? Jamie does!WMAR
Jamie reporting from Ocean City.WMAR
Jamie and Scott GareauWMAR
Jamie looks happy, we're not sure about the dog.WMAR
Celebrating the O's going tot he playoffs in 2016WMAR
Jamie and Kelly welcome in Randall Newsome in January of 2023.WMAR
Miss Kitty from the White Marsh Mall. Who remembers her?WMAR
Jamie and the boys at Pizza John!WMAR
Scott Garceau gets into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame and, of course, Jamie is there!WMAR
Jamie with Major General Daniel KarblerWMAR
Jamie and former Good Morning Maryland Anchor Ashley JamesWMAR
Jamie, Chief Photographer Lamont Williams got to interview Jimmie's Chicken Shack.WMAR
Don't worry, he loves the Oriole Bird nowWMAR
Always making friends.WMAR
Jamie's hairdresser who saved his life.WMAR
Someone snuck in a kiss at the Senior prom in Dundalk!WMAR
Of course, Jamie even knows SantaWMAR
Our "Fill the House" collection happened, even when we couldn't be in close contact.WMAR
Jamie has never met an O's fan he can't talk baseball withWMAR
PIOs, the former Commissioner and Costello! What a group!WMAR
A big interview with then Baltimore City Police Commissioner Anthony Batts.WMAR
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Number 4, with number 27. MagicalWMAR
Jamie & Kelly all dressed up for the party!WMAR
WMAR 2 News Anchor Jamie Costello. His final official head shot with WMAR, although we didn't know it at the time.Scripps Media