A 21-year-old man was fatally shot early in Baltimore's Western District, and police are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation.

The Baltimore City Board of Elections rejected a popular petition for lowering property taxes, deeming it incompatible with state law that vests tax-setting authority in elected officials.

Howard County received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for its transparent and high-standard financial reporting, reflecting the finance department's commitment to excellence.

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

Major roadwork at Savage Guilford and Vollmerhausen Roads in Howard County begins July 15, involving a valve replacement and will affect weekday traffic until end of September.

The Baltimore area faces another day of extreme heat with heat advisories in effect. Severe thunderstorms are possible due to tropical cyclone remnants and a cold front. A brief cool off is expected later in the week.

A man, Richard Schulze, died after his Hyundai Kona crashed into a tree in Edgewater; police are investigating the cause.

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.

Howard County Police arrested two suspects after a chase, recovering 31 stolen airbags from a stolen vehicle. The incident highlights ongoing vehicle-related thefts in the area.

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.

Chaka Khan will headline the opening night of Artscape in Baltimore on August 2, marking her return since 1993. The event is part of a free arts festival.

Baltimore police arrested a 23-year-old prohibited from possessing firearms, confiscating a loaded handgun in East Baltimore. The individual now faces legal proceedings.

A two-alarm fire in Cockeysville, MD, led to one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the cause of the blaze is under investigation.