Morning Roundup

The Maryland Department of the Environment is asking some residents in Western and Central Maryland to cut back on their water usage amid drought conditions. The affected region includes Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Washington Counties, except for areas served by the Baltimore City or Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission public water systems. (Baltimore Sun)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources wants pet owners to be aware of dangerous algae mats spotted in the Potomac River. The algae mats were in the area from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls, and could be harmful to your pets. Pet owners are urged to keep their animals out of the water in the affected area until further notice. The algae has the appearance of mats of fine, green cotton and can be found along the shoreline, attached to rocks or plants, on the bottom, or floating downstream. (WUSA)

The 17-year-old accused of having an illegal gun during the mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood earlier this month is being held without bond while he awaits his trial. At Monday’s bail hearing, Michael Clinkscale, the attorney representing the teen, highlighted his lack of prior criminal record and the lack of charges related to firing a gun. (WYPR)

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has promised more arrests. (WBAL 1090)

There will not be a special session on guns in Maryland in reference to the mass shooting that occurred in Brooklyn. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said on Monday that a special session is not needed to address the shooting. (WBAL 1090)

A 42-year-old US Capitol Police officer from Maryland was arrested after being found in possession of child porn. Jared Michael Lemon, 42, of Owings, became the center of an investigation in December 2022, when troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack opened an investigation. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Salisbury man on drug and weapons charges, which they say is a direct result of the investigation in to the murder of Xavier Maddox. (WRDE)

Maryland Treasurer Dereck E. Davis said Monday that he will retroactively apply a 6 percent earnings rate to accounts in the state’s prepaid college savings trust, delivering a win to parents invested in the plan. (Washington Post)

Annapolis Police are investigating two shootings over the weekend in Eastport that injured one man and damaged cars and buildings. (Baltimore Sun)

The woman found dead in a car parked outside of Pikesville High School Friday night was reported missing in Baltimore City one day earlier, according to the Baltimore Police Department. (WBFF)

Maryland cannabis dispensaries saw nearly $21 million in sales in their first week of the new law allowing for recreational use. (Baltimore Banner)

Local civil rights activists are preparing to submit a reparations proposal to the Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and Maryland state governments. (Baltimore Sun)

Baltimore’s subway system was closed Monday after crews tackled an electrical fire Friday in Owings Mills. No word yet on when it will reopen.

A Baltimore City swimming pool is undergoing a major renovation. During yesterday’s ceremony marking the start of the project, a water sprinkler system accidentally turned on reporters and media personnel there to cover the event…

Oldfields School will remain open this fall after a monthslong fight to save the girls boarding and day school in Baltimore County. (Baltimore Sun)

This summer’s warm weather is driving business in Ocean City. (WMDT)

A Wendy’s restaurant in Columbia is offering free food for a year. (WMAR)

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Adley Rutschman didn’t cross the finish line a winner in last night’s All-Star Home Run Derby contest in Seattle but still made quite an impression. The Orioles’ second-year catcher lost in the opening round to top seed Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox. (Baltimore Sun)

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