BGE calls for energy-saving steps from customers due to an unplanned power plant outage, to prevent potential blackouts, while repairs are underway and customers are advised to prepare for possible outages.

Maryland's Tax-Free Week, with a 6% sales tax waiver for certain clothing and footwear under $100 and a tax exemption on the first $40 of backpacks, coincides with back-to-school preparations.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore and police held a gun buyback event, collecting a record 410 firearms to combat gun violence and promote community safety.

UMMC and its physicians' union have agreed on a contract with a 20% pay raise over three years, additional vacation, and the creation of a Labor-Management Committee.

Baltimore celebrated the 42nd National Night Out to enhance police-community relations and reinforce violence reduction strategies, with a reported decrease in the city's violent crime rates.

The ADL filed a federal complaint accusing Baltimore schools of ignoring antisemitism, citing incidents such as Nazi salutes. BCPS defended its response and commitment to addressing such issues.

Parents in Severna Park petition against reinstating acquitted teacher Matthew Schlegel over safety concerns, despite his acquittal on sexual abuse charges.

Howard County has introduced a five-year plan to end homelessness by aiming for "functional zero," where homelessness is below the system's capacity to house individuals, backed by support services and legislation.

The Harford County Board of Education's removal of the novel "Flamer" from school libraries due to mature content has stirred debate over student rights and book access.

The 2025 Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival has been rescheduled to October 18 after a delay, with retired Col. Bree Fram as grand marshal, as reported by CBS News Baltimore and WBAL-TV 11.

The Druid Sexual Health Clinic in Baltimore is struggling with extreme heat issues, causing patient appointment cancellations and equipment risks, with the OIG highlighting the urgent need for infrastructural upgrades.

Parkville man, Hassan Smiley, won a $100,000 voucher for a new truck in the Stellantis National Sweepstakes, expressing delight at his family's upcoming adventures.

Baltimore County Police Department seeks public input on their proposed drone program for first responders, with a meeting for community feedback set for August 6.