Baltimore County will activate five new speed cameras in school zones on July 11 to increase road safety, with a 30-day warning period before fines are issued.

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.

Howard County is seeking applicants for four vacancies on the Commission for Veterans and Military Families with an application deadline of August 2, 2024.

Baltimore County opens new Essex Field at Renaissance Park, a $2.3 million multisport facility, with support from various partners including the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

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.

The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) restored partial A/C after an outage, ensuring animal safety with community help and emergency fosters.

The article provides pet owners with strategies to protect their dogs from stress caused by Fourth of July fireworks and offers advice on preventing pets from getting lost.

The Carroll County Farm Museum offers three unique weekly summer camps for 2nd to 6th graders focused on farming, history, and culture, with open registration for limited spots.

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.

Anne Arundel County's senior centers close on July 4-5, halting activities, transportation, virtual classes, and the Senior Nutrition Program for the holiday. Assistance is available at 410-222-4257.

Baltimore city leaders have opened two hotels to provide shelter and support for homeless residents as part of a broader effort to address homelessness, funded by the ARPA.

Howard County launches an Early Head Start Program with a $750,000 funding initiative to tackle childcare shortages, supporting local families up to 300% of the poverty level.

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.