Anne Arundel County Police will encrypt radio communications starting October 1, 2024, to protect sensitive data, with continued commitment to public transparency.

A vigil for Warren Curtis Grant, a 15-year-old shot at Joppatowne High School, was held; Harford County Public Schools closed five schools in response.

The Joppatowne community mourns following a fatal school shooting. A 15-year-old was killed, and the suspected 16-year-old shooter is in custody. Residents are shocked and have held prayer services to support each other.

The 7th cohort of Howard County's HoCo Higher program celebrated their graduation, fostering local business development through an entrepreneurial "bootcamp" supported by HCEDA and M&T Bank.

BCPL is reopening seven branches on Sundays and launching 'Wild About Sundays' with activities and a prize draw, while promoting Library Card Sign Up Month with a plantable bookmark for new members.

A vigil was held at CCBC in memory of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a Rice University student and former CCBC honors society president, who died in a shooting.

Laurel, MD, opens the Craig A. Moe Multiservice Center to aid the homeless, offering various services and transitional housing, with a grand opening set for September 10.

The family of DPW worker Ronald Silver II, who died from heat exhaustion in Baltimore, seeks answers about the conditions that led to his death. Investigations by various agencies, including a private one, are underway.

Around 200 workers from Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor held a one-day strike for better pay and conditions, demanding $20 per hour following stalled contract negotiations.

Anne Arundel County celebrates National Preparedness Month by offering free emergency training, including CPR/AED usage, Extreme Event Simulation Game, Stop the Bleed class, and active shooter response tactics.

Laurel's trash collection schedule changes for Labor Day; Monday's waste moved to Tuesday, Tuesday's to Wednesday, with no bulky item or yard debris pickup on September 4th. Regular service resumes September 11th.

The Catonsville Public Library reopened after $7 million renovations, adding modern features including recording studios, a computer center, and a teen room.

Maryland State Police increase patrols for Labor Day weekend focusing on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to improve safety, as outlined in their official press release.