Maryland State Police are participating in National Night Out to strengthen community ties, offering family-friendly activities at various locations across the state.

August 5-11 is designated National Oyster Week, promoting sustainable practices in partnership with ORP and Maryland's Best to restore Chesapeake Bay ecosystems.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at Middleton & Meads Co. truck repair shop in Baltimore, which resulted in vehicle damage, amid a series of fires in the city. Causes are undetermined and concerns rise in the community.

Anne Arundel County's Department of Aging and Disabilities is seeking volunteers for its Telephone Reassurance Program to help the elderly and disabled with daily check-in calls.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has named nine community members to a committee to discuss Hart-Miller Island's future, in line with economic plans tied to the Port of Baltimore.

Harford County enhanced the Ma & Pa Trail's security with 104 cameras due to Rachel Morin's murder, improving safety and helping in police investigations.

Howard County Health Department issues a heat alert due to high temperatures and humidity, with a concurrent Code Orange Air Quality Alert. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

Three men are indicted for running a $3.5 million elder fraud scheme, utilizing scare tactics to sell unnecessary computer repair services to over 1,000 seniors.

A 15-year-old was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Jasper Davis at Mondawmin Metro Center, with a second victim injured. The suspect faces first-degree murder charges.

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Diego Padres 8-6, halting the Padres' winning streak due to Ryan Mountcastle's hits and a strong defense, while also honoring the late fan Mo Gaba.

Foreman Wolf is ending its involvement with Cindy Lou's Fish House at Harbor Point, with Beatty and Donohoe Hospitality to take over August 1. They are focusing on their other restaurants and new venture, The Duchess.

A 48-year-old man was shot in Southwest Baltimore and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Detectives are investigating the incident and seek public assistance for information.

A yacht named "LOVEBUG" capsized near Edgewater without injuring the five passengers, who were rescued with the help of local operators and the Coast Guard.