The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating two intentional fires at the former Meadow View Swim Club in Westminster, causing $20,000 in damage. No injuries were reported, and the perpetrator is unknown.

A man died in a Gwynn Oak house fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials. Michael James Smith, 58, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. The fire was quickly controlled.

Baltimore Police arrested three men for illegal fireworks possession, following a tip. The situation escalated, injuring officers, and all confiscated fireworks were secured by the bomb squad.

A man was arrested in Baltimore for possessing a stolen handgun. Police apprehended the individual after a short investigation revealed the weapon in his waistband.

Maryland officials approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with Skanska USA for the removal of debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge to protect the economy.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in a Baltimore neighborhood on Independence Day. The Baltimore Police Department is investigating and seeking information.

The Bellavia cargo ship briefly lost engine power after leaving Baltimore but returned to port on its own; The incident raises safety concerns following a recent bridge collision.

Police fired shots during a Dundalk traffic stop when Xzavier J. Logan Jr. attempted to flee, dragging an officer who later required hospital treatment along with Logan. Two guns and narcotics were found in Logan's car; he faces multiple charges.

Three Maryland MVA employees were indicted on charges of identity fraud and related offenses, with some facing additional bribery and misconduct charges.

Baltimore County reports a significant drop in violent crime in the first half of 2024, with homicides down by over 31 percent and nonfatal shootings reduced by more than 30 percent.

Anne Arundel County's Department of Aging and Disabilities offers July support groups for caregivers, with both in-person and Zoom meetings, and additional resources on their Facebook page.

Baltimore police are investigating a non-fatal shooting on Washington Boulevard, appealing for public information.

A fire in a downtown Baltimore transformer box led to evacuations, an underground fire, and an explosion. No injuries were reported while BGE worked with firefighters to manage the situation. The cause remains under investigation.