A baby chimpanzee was born at the Maryland Zoo, with plans for a public vote on her name. Her mother Rozi initially struggled to care for her, prompting zoo intervention. The birth is significant due to chimpanzees' endangered status.

A two-alarm fire in Cockeysville, MD, led to one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The Howard County Health Department has issued a heat alert due to forecasted high temperatures and advises taking precautions against heat-related illness.

Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes is selected for MLB All-Star Game; teammates Henderson and Rutschman join him, but other top performers from the team were not chosen.

The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has restored operations and AC after a heatwave-induced outage. They're now waiving adoption fees for a challenge to save 1,000 animals this July.

Baltimore Police are investigating a shooting after a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound arrived at a hospital; the shooting occurred in the Northwest District.

A man died in a motorcycle crash in Crownsville after colliding with a vehicle. The motorcyclist, Gregory Hood, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

Baltimore Police seek help finding Teresa Martinez, 78, last seen July 5 on Chestnut Hill Avenue. She wore a blue Fedora hat, white T-shirt, and shorts. Public urged to contact 911 with info.

Carroll County announces upcoming construction projects starting July 8, with possible delays and lane closures. Upgrades include road, bridge, sewer, and fiber installations. Residents are advised to plan for extra commuting time.

A motorcyclist, Noah Allen Lee, died in a July 4th collision in Anne Arundel County after a Dodge Charger made a U-turn. The Charger's occupants were hospitalized.

Fred Woods was arrested by Baltimore's Warrant Apprehension Task Force for the murder of Marvin Moore on Stoddard Court on June 18, reaffirming the city's struggle with violence.

Pimlico Race Course is closing on September 1, 2024, for renovations, with ownership transferred to Maryland and the 150th Preakness set for 2025 at the venue.

Baltimore's Summer Food Service Program launches on June 14, offering free nutritious meals to children until August 23 and averaging 700,000 meals each summer.