Morning Roundup

A shooting in Northeast Baltimore late Friday afternoon left one man dead and another suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, according to Baltimore police.

It was one of several shootings Friday…

The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the family of a 2-year-old girl who was found alone on Friday.

Police say that the child – whose name is not known – was found shortly before 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of Forest Brook Road and Brittania Circle in Germantown. She is approximately 2-foot-8 with brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a white t-shirt with yellow lettering when she was found. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

Police in Montgomery County have arrested two men for attempting to steal a Ride-On Bus in Wheaton. (WMAR)

An arrest has been made in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at a July 4th block party that left one person dead and several others injured in Salisbury. (WMDT)

At least one person was hospitalized and a home destroyed by a Friday morning house fire in Anne Arundel County. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

A Montgomery County high school principal is reportedly on extended leave over complaints of bullying and sexual harassment from a number of people, including teachers. (Washington Post)

Baltimore Gas and Electric is conducting repairs after a storm knocked down more than 30 utility poles along Westminster Road on Monday…

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park Friday. The nearly 22-acre site will be the first major new park in southeast Baltimore County in more than 20 years. (WYPR)

Hundreds of Naval Academy plebes were reunited with their families Friday at Parents Weekend at the Academy. (Baltimore Sun)

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week will return Aug 13-19 in time for back-to-school shopping. (WBAL)

The 31-inch size limit on catching striped bass, or rockfish, in Maryland has been extended. The limit, originally scheduled to expire in October, is to remain in effect for another year or until the board has replaced it with other conservation measures. (Southern Maryland Chronicle)

A Towson University basketball player is on home detention facing rape charges. (WBAL 1090)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, has postponed a tuition increase for social work students until the spring semester. (Baltimore Sun)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – AUGUST 12

As Baltimore Police continue to investigate the July 2 deadly mass shooting in the Brooklyn Homes, the city released a handful of 911 calls in response to a public records request from The Baltimore Banner. (Baltimore Banner)

The Maryland State Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division released body camera footage late Friday afternoon from a fatal June 4 police shooting of a man in Sykesville.

The Maryland Board of Public Works announced the establishment of 14 new agricultural preserves across eight counties. (WBOC)

Amtrak filed a complaint Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland against four West Baltimore property owners the rail provider claims stand in the way of replacing the aging Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel. (Baltimore Banner)

Maryland’s higher education officials will review their decision to approve a new Towson University doctorate program that has come under fire from Morgan State University as unfairly duplicative of their own program. (Maryland Daily Record)

Anne Arundel County students will undergo mandatory vision and hearing screenings. (WJZ)

A new law would fine Carroll County homeowners or businesses that make too many ‘nuisance’ police calls. (Baltimore Sun)

Harford County residents have raised concerns over a proposed apartment building development in Fallston. (The Aegis)

Baltimore-area home listings fell 39% in July as the trend of a seller’s market continues. (Baltimore Business Journal)

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The Orioles ran into a buzzsaw in the form of the streaking Seattle Mariners last night to begin their West Coast swing, losing 9-2, as Kyle Gibson gave up a career nine runs in the game. (Camden Chat)

Cedric Mullins returned to the team yesterday after a stay on the injured list…

The Rays won their game last night so Baltimore loses a little ground in the AL East…

MASN announcer Kevin Brown publicly addressed his absence from the network for the first time before returning to the broadcast booth Friday. (Baltimore Sun)

The battle for backup quarterback for the Ravens will be fierce tonight as they open their preseason schedule at M&T Bank Stadium hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. (Baltimore Sun)

Ravens vs Eagles preseason: What to know and where to watch. (WBAL)

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