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,, 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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Frederick police schedule National Night Out for Aug. 4
The Frederick Police Department has scheduled a citywide National Night Out event for Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Flood watch issued for Baltimore City as slow-moving storms raised flash-flood risk
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington issued a flood watch for Baltimore City and nearby Maryland areas on July 6, 2026, citing slow-moving thunderstorms and the potential for flash flooding into the evening.
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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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Maryland lawmakers plan August special session on congressional redistricting
Maryland legislative leaders announced plans for an August 2026 special session to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting after a 2022 court ruling struck down a prior map.
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NWS issued flash-flood watch for Frederick during July heavy-rain threat
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Frederick on July 9, 2026, warning that heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across northeastern Maryland and nearby areas.
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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 issues heat-wave safety alert as dangerous temperatures approach
The City of Annapolis issued a June 30 advisory for potentially record-high temperatures and significant wind gusts expected July 1-5, 2026. Pip Moyer Recreation Center was listed as a cooling location on July 2.
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Maryland Cycling Classic canceled for 2026, organizers seek 2027 return
The Maryland Cycling Classic will not be held in 2026. Organizers cited insufficient time after rebuilding the event’s organizational structure and said they hope to return in 2027.
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Baltimore’s Harborplace redevelopment targets fall groundbreaking and 2031 completion
MCB Real Estate’s planned Harborplace redevelopment is scheduled to break ground in fall 2026 and finish in phases by 2031, with more commercial space, public areas and waterfront amenities proposed for Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
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Frederick police respond to reported attempted armed robbery involving handgun
Frederick Police Department officers were dispatched July 15 to the 1000 block of Carlton Place after a report of an attempted armed robbery involving a handgun.
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Frederick County schedules two-week Shookstown Road closure beginning Aug. 3
Frederick County says Shookstown Road between Gambrill Park Road and Edgewood Church Road is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 3, for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
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Maryland attorney general identifies officers in Baltimore fatal police shooting investigation
Maryland’s Independent Investigations Division has identified Maurice Daniels and six Baltimore Police Department officers involved in a July 5 fatal police-involved shooting. The state investigation remains active.
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Maryland lawmakers set to convene Aug. 3 for special redistricting session
Gov. Wes Moore has called the Maryland General Assembly to Annapolis for an extraordinary session beginning Aug. 3 to consider constitutional language affecting congressional districts.
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Maryland begins statewide rollout of chip-enabled EBT cards
Maryland is rolling out EMV chip-and-tap EBT cards statewide through the Department of Human Services, a change the state says will provide more fraud-resistant access to SNAP and cash-assistance benefits.
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Annapolis seeks public input as city recruits its next police chief
Annapolis has opened a community survey and planned three public-engagement sessions to inform recruitment and selection of the city’s next police chief.
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Maryland political committees faced July 31 pre-general campaign-finance reporting deadline
Political committees participating in Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial election faced a July 31 deadline for their first pre-general campaign-finance report, an election-administration requirement that includes Baltimore City committees.