TROPICAL DEPRESSION DEBBY AFFECTS THE WEATHER IN MD: As Tropical Depression Debby hits Maryland, thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, are expected in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service forecast the Baltimore area to Impacts from Debby until early Saturday. Possible impacts include flooding due to heavy rainfall, high tides and gusts over the waterways. Tony Roberts and Kiersten Hacker/The Baltimore Sun.
- The city of Annapolis is preparing for the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. “We are very experienced in dealing with flooding here in the city,” said Mayor Gavin Buckley. The first step with heavy rainfall in the forecast is sandbag. The city distributed hundreds to residents and business owners Thursday morning. WBAL television.
$19 MILLION IN PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FOR 36 STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: Three weeks after the Board of Public Works approved nearly $150 million in budget cuts for this year, Governor Wes Moore (D) announced Thursday that 36 colleges and universities nearly $19 million in grants for campus security projects. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
TRUMP’S PLAN TO RELOCATE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COULD IMPACT THE DMV’S ECONOMY: Trump’s promise to abolish, reform or relocate large parts of the federal bureaucracy could significant economic impact in DC, Virginia and Maryland. Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider/The Washington Post.
Election Committee asks FED Appeals Court to affirm lower court ruling: The Maryland State Board of Elections is asking a federal appeals court to affirm a lower court decision dismiss a lawsuit intends to delay elections in the state in 2024. Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters.
In the MD POWER GRID PLOT no espionage tool is used against neo-Nazis: Federal prosecutors do not plan to use evidence at trial that investigators used a controversial foreign surveillance tool to target a neo-Nazi leader accused of plotting to Attack on the power grid in Marylanda judge reported on Wednesday. Dylan Segelbaum/The Baltimore Banner.
YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL PROBLEMS ARE SENT TO DETENTION CENTERS: Young Marylanders with severe mental health problems are “inappropriately” sent to detention centers who are trying to help them, according to the state’s Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit. Darcy Costello/The Baltimore Sun.
DEMS GET BOOST FROM HARRIS/WALZ TICKET: Since Vice President Kamala Harris began running for president, the Democratic Party has experienced a tremendous surge in enthusiasm. Democratic candidates in Maryland say they feel it too. Radio WPR.
HEAT RULES IN THE WORKPLACE ARE IN CONCLUSION: After nearly four years of discussion and one week after the death of a Baltimore garbage man from heat-related causes, proposed government regulations to protect workers from heat stress are in the final stages of review. Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters.
CRISFIELD RECEIVES SEA LEVEL RISE/FLOODING FUND: A small town on Maryland’s eastern coast, threatened by rising sea levels, is major support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the fight against floods. Jeremy Cox/Bay Journal.
NANCY PELOSI VISITS THE PRATT LIBRARY: Baltimore-born Nancy Pelosi came to the Central Enoch Pratt Free Library on Thursday evening to take part in a supposed book tour, but ended up holding a Campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential candidate. Mary Carol McCauley/The Baltimore Sun.
FORMER HOGAN OFFICIAL OPENS LOBBY SHOP: A senior official of former Governor Larry Hogan (R) is starting a lobbying and consulting firm. Jeanne Haddaway-Riccio joins forces with Robert Rauch to form R & R Solutions, a lobbying and consulting firm. The new firm will be led by four principals, including Haddaway-Riccio, Rauch, Ryan Snow and Jennifer Williams. Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters.
FORMER UMBC ATHLETICS DIRECTOR SUES FOR DISMISSAL: A former athletic director at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, said He was the first person To hold Chad Cradock, then head coach and senior swimming staff, accountable for allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Clara Longo de Freitas/The Baltimore Banner.
ANNAPOLIS POLICE UNION FILES VOICE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN CHIEF: Members of the Annapolis police union voted no confidence in Police Chief Ed Jackson on Thursday evening, widening the distance between the five-year-old police chief and his base. Luke Parker/The Baltimore Sun.
RUTHERFORD CRITICISES BUREAUCRACY OVER COMPLETION OF SUMMER TRADE PROGRAM: Maryland is increasing education spending, and as that happens, many people are wondering why a program to Teaching students a profession in Baltimore City was not continued. The program was considered a success by some, but lasted only one summer. Former Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, who championed the program, is frustrated. Fox45 News.
VOTE TO HALVE BALTIMORE PROPERTY TAXES GOES TO COURT: A proposed bill that, if approved by voters, would drastically reduce property taxes was debated in Baltimore District Court on Thursday, bringing the legal case closer to its likely final destination in Maryland’s highest court. Alex Mann/The Baltimore Sun.
MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES SUMMER CONFERENCE AUGUST 14-17: The summer conference will be held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Worcester County. The annual conference attracts nearly 2,000 local, state and federal government officials participants and their families. The conference will offer approximately 30 educational sessions, featuring more than 80 speakers from the public and private sectors.. Maryland County Council.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR ANNAPOLIS?: The Annapolis City Council has opened the municipal election office ahead of the city’s general election on November 4, 2025. Positions for the municipal election include Mayor and all eight seats on the city council for a term of four years. The elections office is administered by the City Clerk’s Office. The City of Annapolis Board of Election Supervisors and the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections administer all voting operations within the city limits. Eye on Annapolis.
SOLVING THE LOVEBUG YACHT MYSTERY IN ANNAPOLIS: Archimedes figured out 2,300 years ago how buoyancy makes a boat float. It is up to the Maryland Natural Resources Police and federal investigators to figure out why the lovebug, 104 feet of floating wealth and high-tech nautical equipment, not. Rick Hutzell/The Baltimore Banner.