Howard County announces its Restaurant & Craft Beverages Weeks with over 35 venues, running from August 12 to 25, aimed at supporting local businesses and economy.

The Baltimore Police Department is requesting public help to identify a suspect in a sex offense from May 12. A video and photo of the male suspect are circulated for leads.

A new eco-friendly Harbor Wetland exhibit, spanning 10,000 square feet, has been introduced by Baltimore's National Aquarium, reviving the city's natural Chesapeake Bay tidal habitats.

The Carroll County Government Office Building's power has been restored after an outage, but permit issuance and water/sewer billing systems are still down. County IT staff are working on repairs.

A transgender woman, Tai'Vion Latham, was murdered in West Baltimore, highlighting violence against trans individuals, with an $8,000 reward for case info.

A Baltimore man received a 10-year sentence for dragging a police officer with his car during a 2022 traffic stop, which resulted in severe officer injuries.

A worker was killed on I-95 in Harford County after being struck by a dump truck that was reversing. The incident caused lane closures and significant traffic delays.

Carroll County opens cooling centers to help residents beat the heat, operating during business hours with safety tips provided by Emergency Management.

Baltimore's DPW suspended collections for a day to train workers on heat safety following an employee's death.

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.