Baltimore voters will weigh Question H: new Dept. of Water and Wastewater
Baltimore voters will weigh Question H on Nov. 3, 2026, creating a standalone Dept. of Water and Wastewater and shifting oversight from DPW—if approved.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 21, 2026
11:13 PM · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Baltimore, MD
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Howard County hearing July 20: $6.82M HCPSS operating, $6.07M capital
Howard County Council’s July 20 hearing would consider HCPSS budget changes: CR120-2026 adds $6,818,972 in operating authority, and CB46-2026 adds $6,068,000 in capital.
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Annapolis Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA regular and diesel both edge up today
Annapolis Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s 7/21/26 check shows regular gas and diesel both up vs yesterday—while the year-ago gap is much bigger.
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BGE asks Maryland regulators for a $156 million electric rate hike—what it could mean for Baltimore bills and when you can weigh in
Baltimore residents on BGE electric service: the utility filed a Maryland PSC base-rate case (Case 9888) seeking about $156.1M and ~$8/month—rates are frozen.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 20, 2026
11:41 PM · Monday, July 20, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 79°F · Feels like 80°F · Humidity 69%
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Greenbelt City Council to hold second reading on Ordinance 1410 Labor Code July 13
Greenbelt City Council will hold a second reading Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 25 Crescent Road on Ordinance 1410’s Labor Code framework.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 19, 2026
11:26 PM · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 75°F · Feels like 75°F · Humidity 52%
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DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students: what next
On July 16, DOJ sued Maryland over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement while the case proceeds.
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Charles County Heat Advisory recap (Bryans Road) for July 18: what to do next
Bryans Road MD: NWS issued a Charles County Heat Advisory (11 AM–7 PM EDT) on July 18. Use this checklist for outdoor work + kids on Sunday, July 19.
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Reinvest Baltimore homebuyers: 3.5% rate savings and up to $20,000 DPA
Maryland DHCD announced two Reinvest Baltimore homeownership incentives for Baltimore City renovated, state-funded homes: 3.5% rate savings and up to $20,000 DPA.
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Queen Anne’s County opens Kent Island cooling site for July 15 heat day (Stevensville residents included)
Stevensville residents had two Kent Island cooling sites open July 15 under a Heat Advisory (heat index ≥105°F), plus a short-window YMCA option with ID and a waiver.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 18, 2026
11:57 PM · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 78°F · Feels like 80°F · Humidity 90%
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DOJ sues Maryland over ‘Community Trust Act’: allegations and what to watch next
On July 9, 2026, DOJ sued Maryland over its Community Trust Act, seeking declaratory and permanent injunctive relief under the Supremacy Clause.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 17, 2026
10:47 PM · Friday, July 17, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 78°F · Feels like 79°F · Humidity 62%
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Policy for Unauthorized Vapes and Pouches
Pediatricians and public health groups sued FDA on July 14, 2026 over May 8 guidance they say leaves some unauthorized ENDS and nicotine pouches on shelves.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 16, 2026
11:07 PM · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 88°F · Feels like 89°F · Humidity 45%
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 15, 2026
11:07 PM · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 89°F · Feels like 97°F · Humidity 59%
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Dunkirk District Park restroom renovation: ADA year-round facility ($900,000)
Calvert County will replace Dunkirk District Park’s seasonal restroom with a year-round, ADA-accessible facility; construction is anticipated to start late 2026.
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Title IX enforcement roundup: OCR ends ‘Title IX Month’ with investigations and a warning letter
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – On July 1, 2026, OCR’s end-of-June “Title IX Month” recap cites new probes, actions, and a final warning letter.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 14, 2026
11:42 PM · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 83°F · Feels like 86°F · Humidity 61%
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – July 13, 2026
11:17 PM · Monday, July 13, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 78°F · Feels like 78°F · Humidity 50%