Baltimore,, MD Weather Snapshot – August 5, 2026
12:37 PM · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Baltimore,, MD: 78°F · Feels like 81°F · Humidity 96%
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Baltimore police report 23% drop in homicides during first half of 2026
Baltimore police reported 50 homicides through July 1, 2026, down from 65 during the comparable period in 2025, while warning that public crime-data comparisons have limitations.
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Maryland lawmakers send congressional redistricting amendment to voters for 2028 maps
Maryland lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment for voter consideration that could allow a new congressional map before the 2028 elections, but Maryland’s current districts and the 2026 election remain unchanged.
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Baltimore,, MD Weather Snapshot – August 4, 2026
11:27 PM · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Baltimore,, MD: 78°F · Feels like 79°F · Humidity 71%
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Bowie State MARC station development moves ahead with housing and transit plans
Maryland and Prince George’s County named separate development partners for a nearly 100-acre Bowie State MARC project, but construction has not begun.
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Maryland lawmakers advance redistricting amendment—not a new 2026 map
Maryland lawmakers are advancing a constitutional redistricting amendment, but Maryland’s existing congressional map remains in place for the 2026 election.
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Attorney and SCOTUSblog co-founder sentenced to six years for tax fraud
Thomas Goldstein was sentenced to 72 months in prison after a February jury conviction on tax offenses and false mortgage statements.
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Baltimore,, MD Weather Snapshot – August 3, 2026
11:57 PM · Monday, August 3, 2026 · Baltimore,, MD: 80°F · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 58%
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Baltimore seeks proposals for three Harbor Connector ferryboats by Aug. 5
Baltimore’s RFQ-000808 seeks proposals for three single-deck, 49-passenger Harbor Connector ferryboats by Aug. 5, 2026, with an option for three more after a contract award.
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Wes Moore Takes NGA Chair With Service, Federalism Agenda
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore now leads the governors’ association as states prepare for fights over federal authority, elections, workforce policy and health.
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Maryland jobs grew in June, but transportation and manufacturing employment declined
Maryland added an estimated 900 jobs in June and 17,800 during the first half of 2026, but transportation, manufacturing, retail and wholesale employment fell.
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Baltimore,, MD Weather Snapshot – August 2, 2026
11:37 PM · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Baltimore,, MD: 75°F · Feels like 77°F · Humidity 96%
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Metro Red Line Construction Changes Rockville Trips Through Sept. 6
Rockville riders can still take the Red Line to North Bethesda, then transfer to free shuttles. MARC offers discounted trips to Silver Spring and Union Station through the closure period.
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Baltimore-area first-time riders can claim free MTA passes Aug. 1–8
MTA’s Ride Together Rewards promotion offers eligible first-time riders free CharmPass passes during the Aug. 1–8 window, with verification taking up to 48 hours.
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New MD 140 Resurfacing Phase Extends Overnight Lane Closures Into Owings Mills
A new 1.2-mile MD 140 resurfacing phase between I-695 and Crossroads Drive began July 15, with overnight Sunday-through-Thursday lane closures expected through late October, weather permitting.
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Justice Department sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students
A federal lawsuit challenges Maryland’s in-state tuition and related state-aid rules, but the policy remains in effect unless a court orders Maryland or its public colleges to stop enforcing it.
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Darlington zoning hearing will consider firewood processing and construction-services operation
Harford County has scheduled a public hearing for Case 6047 on August 19 concerning proposed firewood processing and distribution and construction services at 3740 Smith Road in Darlington. No approval has been granted.
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Oakland Businesses Can Apply by Aug. 15 for Competitive Façade Grants
Commercial property owners and eligible business tenants in the Town of Oakland, Maryland, can apply by Aug. 15, 2026, for competitive façade-improvement grants supported by a $50,000 FY2027 town budget allocation.
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Baltimore approves approximately $4.9 billion FY2027 city budget
Baltimore City Council approved the approximately $4.9 billion FY2027 budget in a reported unanimous 14-0 vote on June 24, 2026. Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed the measure June 25, and it took effect July 1.
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Annapolis adopts FY2027 budget and property-tax levy
The Annapolis City Council adopted Ordinance O-8-26 on June 22, establishing the city’s FY2027 operating and capital budgets, a capital-improvement program through FY2032, and the property-tax levy for the fiscal year that began July 1.
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Frederick’s FY2027 budget takes effect after unanimous council approval
Frederick City Council unanimously adopted Mayor Michael O’Connor’s FY2027 budget proposal on May 29. The city’s financial plan took effect July 1.
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Frederick police investigate crash at Frederick Shopping Center
Frederick police said their Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating a July 13 crash at the Frederick Shopping Center on West Seventh Street.