Laurel adjusts trash collection to start at 6 AM from July 26 to September 2, due to heat, for worker safety. Residents advised to set out bins early.

Debate unfolds in Harford County over the school board's rejection of an AP African-American studies course, revealing a divided community on how US history should be taught.

Baltimore highlights the upcoming statewide expansion of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver, starting in FY 2025, to address housing insecurity amongst vulnerable populations.

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.