An explosion and subsequent fire occurred on the Liberia-registered cargo ship W-Sapphire near Baltimore's Key Bridge. There were no injuries reported and the fire was contained. A safety zone was established, and the Coast Guard is investigating.

The National Weather Service predicts below-average temperatures and persistent clouds in Baltimore this week, with some warming mid-week and the distant impact of Hurricane Erin affecting winds and possibly leading to coastal flooding.

Howard County has launched a pilot Guaranteed Basic Income program to provide $1,000 monthly payments to 20 selected families, aiming to ease their financial struggles without spending restrictions.

Annapolis police investigate a shooting that injured two; a $2,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrest or indictment. The incident's motive remains unknown.

Dogs in Bolton Hill received electric shocks from a water fountain, prompting an immediate shutdown for safety.

A dangerous building near Lexington Market in Baltimore was demolished to avoid collapse, following partial structural failures and no injuries were reported.

Five people face charges after a dead, burned deer was found in Perry Hall; 3 teens and 2 adults, Ethan Cummins and Aiden Holman, were charged with reckless endangerment and other offenses.

Councilman Julian Jones endorses Khadija Walker for Baltimore County Inspector General despite controversies over transparency and her out-of-state residency.

A 21-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound sought help at a hospital following a shooting on West Mulberry Street, Baltimore. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Baltimore Police seek public assistance to identify an armed robbery and shooting suspect from a July 28 incident on West Mulberry Street. Video footage has been released to encourage community leads.

Two Westminster policemen were injured after a car sped away from a traffic stop and later rammed police vehicles in Carroll County, leading to the arrest of Braylon Roberts and charges including first-degree assault.

Baltimore Police seek community help in a shooting case and offer a reward for information leading to identification of a person in a video related to the incident.

Mixed weather conditions, including heat and storms, are forecasted for the Baltimore region by the National Weather Service, with a cold front bringing cooler temperatures and breezes by Friday.