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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Saturday with highs near 102°F and heat index up to 111. Scattered afternoon storms may bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
A $356,500 grant will fund a shoreline adaptation roadmap for Tangier, but town leaders say federal money and policy changes are still needed to save homes and the fishing economy.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Baltimore man accused of setting a Jan. 8 house fire is due back in court Aug. 3 after his defense filed a not‑criminally‑responsible evaluation.
Triple‑digit heat hits Baltimore on July 3 with heat indices up to 113°F and a Code Orange air‑quality alert. Cooling centers are available across the region.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A water main rupture in Dundalk left a car in a sinkhole and disrupted service to about 50 Baltimore County customers. Crews are on scene working to free the vehicle and repair the line.
A Frederick oncology practice and its owner agreed to pay $1.45M to settle allegations they billed federal health programs for chemotherapy drugs improperly.
Food & Drinks in ...
Nico’s Bagels & Brunch will open a second Edgewater location on July 9 with a ribbon cutting, free breakfast for early guests and a $30,500 donation to a suicide‑prevention nonprofit.
Politics & Govt in ...
Baltimore’s Board of Estimates approved $605,000 to settle four lawsuits, including a $225,000 payout after a pedestrian was struck by a city fire vehicle. The moves add to growing legal costs tied to police and city vehicles.
A COSCO‑operated asphalt tanker docked in Baltimore under an emergency Jones Act waiver, prompting union anger and fresh congressional scrutiny.
A juvenile was cited after allegedly slashing a person with scissors in Annapolis' Captains Circle. The suspect was processed and released on a juvenile citation.
Harford County deputies are searching for a man wanted in the assault of a young girl; authorities released a local alert and asked the public to share tips.
A dangerous heat wave will push Baltimore into the 100s Thursday and Friday, with heat‑index values possibly near 110. Call 311 for Code Red cooling‑center locations.
Community & Society in ...
Maryland’s SUN Bucks is live for summer 2026, loading $40 per eligible child each month onto EBT cards or issuing SUN Bucks cards to help families buy groceries while school is out.
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