Morning Roundup

The head of the Maryland Port Administration has resigned abruptly following a traffic collision back on June 13 in which he is alleged to have left the scene.

Maryland State Police, confirmed that William Doyle was involved in a four-vehicle collision last week on the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore.

“Investigators believe three vehicles were stopped in the travel portion of the road at the time of the crash. For reasons unknown at this time, William Doyle, operating a state-issued 2017 white Jeep Cherokee, crashed into a Ford pickup which subsequently caused a chain reaction with the two other vehicles stopped in front of the Ford.”

Elena Russo – Maryland State Police spokesperson

No one was hospitalized or reported to have sustained any injuries. Doyle allegedly left the scene after the crash but then called police. Maryland State Police contacted Doyle and had him return the accident scene where he was then issued three citations (failure to remain at the scene of an collision involving an attended vehicle, tailgating and failure to control speed to avoid a collision).

Doyle is reported to have resigned back on Friday, three days after the incident.

A link to his profile page now shows the profile of Brian Miller, interim acting executive director of the MPA. Doyle’s Twitter account was deleted. (Maryland Matters)

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Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott signed the city budget for the year 2024, which will become effective on July 1. One of the major changes to the budget was the $79.3 million investment into Baltimore City Public Schools, setting the record for the city investing the most money into the system at almost $500 million. (WMAR)

There’s a new documentary on Baltimore’s mayor. Is it worth a watch? (Baltimore Banner)

According to a new study by WalletHub, Baltimore is one of the worst-run cities in America, ranking 132nd out of 149. (WBFF)

The lack of rain in the region this season is beginning to become one of the driest in Maryland’s history. From January to May, Maryland had approximately 6 less inches of rain than usual. BWI Marshall Airport received about 10.2 inches of rain from January through June, below the normal value by about 9 inches, according to the National Weather Service. (Baltimore Sun)

Some people are upset over plans to build a shelter in Prince George’s County…

A St. Mary’s County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for crimes including the rape and sexual assault of a child. (Southern Maryland Chroncile)

The trial of a former Mount Saint Joseph wrestling coach accused of sexually abusing a minor will begin today. (Baltimore Sun)

Police in Prince George’s County are seeking the public’s assistance after a pedestrian in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

A man charged with murder after he allegedly shot his housemate dead inside their Elkton-area residence in late May is now identified as the victim by investigators in connection with his girlfriend purportedly stabbing him in the hand inside that same house last week, according to Cecil County officials. (Cecil Whig)

A Cecil County deputy shot an armed suspect while serving an arrest warrent. The deputy is on administrative leave. (WJZ)

The trial of a former Prince George’s County firefighter accused of murdering a romantic rival in Fells Point in 2017 continued Tuesday. (WBAL 1090)

A high profile Baltimore prosecutor has been assigned to the Hunter Biden case in Delaware. (Maryland Daily Record)

What are Maryland’s most affordable housing markets? (WTOP)

Last weekend’s grand opening of Polock Johnny’s restaurant in Sparrows Point marks the first of its kind in more than a decade. (Dundalk Eagle)

Researchers at the University of Maryland published their findings on a new zinc-ion battery using chitosan, a chemical that comes from crustacean shells, possibly changing the future of renewable energy. (Baltimore Sun)

Rep. Andy Harris says he feels the Ocean City Inlet isn’t being dredged often enough or deep enough and plans to take the matter to the Army Corps of Engineers. (WMDT)

Maryland has a massive backlog of Medicaid in-home care cases. More than 11,600 older and disabled Marylanders with Medicaid have been waiting as long as a year for help at home. (WYPR)

The Maryland light rail has resumed full service. Will ridership rebound? (Baltimore Banner)

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It was a winning start to an important AL East series in Tampa as the Orioles took a commanding lead early and the bullpen held (barely) for an 8-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last night in Florida. (Camden Chat)

The Orioles designated Spencer Watkins for assignment while Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle begin their rehab stints. (Baltimore Sun)

The Baltimore Orioles and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network have reached an agreement over the fair market value of the TV rights fees for the Washington Nationals for 2012-2016, according to the (Baltimore Banner).

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Today is officially the first day of summer. Planning a vacation? Consider using Hagerstown’s regional airport instead of BWI or Reagan National. The local airport is making improvements ahead of the summer travel rush…