Over 4,000 volunteers participated in Union Church's Serve Day across Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, partnering with organizations for community service.

Baltimore Police and Loyola University Maryland host a free forensic science camp for high school students, offering hands-on experience in crime scene analysis and labs to foster interest in forensics.

Sean Alliger has been named the new Deputy Chief of Howard County's Department of Fire and Rescue Services, bringing 27 years of departmental experience to the role.

A new lactation pod for breastfeeding mothers has been installed at the Discoveries library in an Anne Arundel County mall as the first in a Maryland library, supported by a $31,000 grant.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and ACDS CEO Erin Karpewicz announced $2 million in grants to 73 local nonprofits to improve community life.

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.