Morning Roundup

Five people leaving a cemetery after a funeral were shot and wounded Friday by someone firing into their car from a second vehicle in the Prince George’s County suburb of Bladensburg.

“There was not an exchange (of gunfire) between the two vehicles. It was one vehicle that was shot at and struck multiple victims within that vehicle. At this time, I can’t confirm that it was road rage or not. We are still working through it.”

Bladensburg Police Chief Tyrone Collington, Sr.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect or suspects. Police do not know if more than one person fired shots. They know that a dark-colored vehicle was involved. (WJZ)

Maryland’s bid for a new FBI headquarters got a boost Friday when the federal General Services Administration changed its criteria for selecting a site, giving less weight to a location near facilities in Quantico, Virginia. (Washington Post)

The Maryland Transit Administration Friday announced it has asked the Board of Public Works to approve an extension of a contract with Purple Line Transit Partners. The delay would push the opening of the connecting line between Prince George’s and Montogomery counties back to the spring of 2027 and add more than $148.3 million to the growing price tag. (Maryland Matters)

Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at Coppin State University Friday to announce a $20 billion clean energy loan program…

In a move to promote heritage tourism and drive economic development in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore has announced the allocation of 100 matching grants totaling $5 million. The grants were awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations. (Southern Maryland Chronicle)

For the second straight week, parts of the Northeast, including Maryland, are facing a dangerous flash flood risk. Cities and towns hit hard last week by epic amounts of rain could be inundated once again while flooding could spread to new locations as well. (AccuWeather)

An attorney representing the 17-year-old arrested in connection with the July 2 Brooklyn Homes mass shooting said late Friday his client has been charged with two counts of inciting a riot. (Baltimore Sun)

The city’s police union defended its officers in the wake of the Brooklyn Heights incident. (WBFF)

It will be decades behind bars for a Maryland man convicted of killing his wife years ago whose body has never been recovered and is unlikely to be found. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

A teenage driver who was found shot and killed struck several vehicles in Montgomery County on Thursday night. (WTOP)

Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t made any public appearances lately because he’s in Idaho attending a “billionaire summer camp.” It attracts rich and powerful investors and executives, including from the media and tech worlds. Moore is there to raise money for Democratic candidates. (Baltimore Banner)

An Annapolis nursing home is closed after failing to meet Medicare’s “basic health and safety requirements.” Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arlington West housed 115 patients and had 90 staff members. All residents have been discharged. (Baltimore Business Journal)

The firm redeveloping Harborplace has taken control of the struggling Inner Harbor destination and has announced a design team to lead its revitalization. (Baltimore Sun)

Fourteen transit buses are out of commission in Ocean City due to mechanical issues and air conditioning not working. (WRDE)

A federal judge has consolidated two federal lawsuits against the administration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore, including one from the National Rifle Association, over a new gun law signed in May. (Maryland Daily Record)

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday he’s going to be a father for the first time. (WMAR)

How Maryland’s state college financing agency fell apart. (Baltimore Sun)

Baltimore City’s school district has joined districts across the nation that are suing the social media companies that operate Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over the impact of their content on teens’ mental health. (Baltimore Banner)

Last year, 41 Maryland beaches were found to be potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day of testing. Several popular Maryland public beaches made the list including Elk Neck State Park, Flag Ponds and Mayo Beach Park. (Maryland Matters)

Wicomico County officials have announced the permanent closure of two recycling stations. (WMDT)

A Charles County cold case has been solved after over four decades. (WJZ)

A Prince George’s County convenience store sold five $50,000 winning lottery tickets to the same man. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

MARYLAND’S MOST WANTED…

A former aide at a Millersville day care accused of dragging and slamming a 2-year-old child onto a cot pleaded guilty to second-degree child abuse. (Baltimore Sun)

A Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after detonating an explosive device at a Brooklyn Park bingo hall last summer. (Baltimore Sun)

A librarian from Catonsville is to appear on “Jeopardy!” on Monday. (Baltimore Sun)

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Make it six in a row for the Orioles. They returned to Camden Yards last night after the All-Star break to host the Miami Marlins and got a 5-2 victory in a game delayed by thunderstorms. Adam Frazier had his first multiple home run game. (Camden Chat)

After retiring from baseball, Ryan Ripken is embracing a new career path in sports media. (Baltimore Sun)

Boxing star Gervonta Davis was released from a Baltimore jail on Friday after serving 44 days. A judge ruled on June 1 that he violated the terms of his house arrest. (ESPN)

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As talk heats up about a possible third span for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, let’s go back to 1953 for a film from Bethlehem Steel about the construction and opening of the original single span…