Morning Roundup

A Code Red Extreme Heat alert remains in effect for the region today with highs once again reaching the upper 90s with heat indexes above 100 degrees. Relief is on the way, however, as the chances for thunderstorms increase this afternoon and we should feel temperatures cooling off considerably by Saturday and Sunday. (Baltimore Sun)

A medical expert explains the dangers of working outside in extreme heat. (WMAR)

Baltimore City police said three people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood. (WBAL)

An eighth grade student was arrested after a handgun was recovered at Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School, Wednesday morning. (WMAR)

MEDIA ADVISORIES – BALTIMORE POLICE DEPT.

A fire damaged at least six rowhomes Wednesday evening near Patterson Park. (Baltimore Banner)

Bruce Springsteen announced Wednesday he was postponing all scheduled September concerts, including Saturday’s performance at Camden Yards. He is reportedly being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. (Baltimore Banner)

A Hagerstown garbage truck driver was struck and killed by a vehicle while on the job Wednesday morning. (Anne Arundel Daily Voice)

Students and staff in one class at a public school in Montgomery County are being told that they must wear masks for the next 10 days after three “or more” people tested positive for COVID-19. (WTOP)

The Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to approve $150 million in contracts that could one day lead to a widening of the American Legion Bridge that carries the Capital Beltway over the Potomac River. (Maryland Matters)

Baltimore City approves a tax break for low income senior housing at Waters Tower on E. Madison Street. (Baltimore Business Journal)

Anne Arundel County businessperson Juan Dominguez officially entered the race for the US Senate becoming the seventh candidate in the Democratic primary, a field that includes U.S. Rep. David Trone, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, and Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando. (Maryland Matters)

Donald Trump’s placement on the Maryland primary ballot for president is ‘under consideration’, according to the secretary of state. (Maryland Daily Record)

The Salisbury City Council is moving forward with a planned exemption of the City’s plastic bag ban that saw carry-out food vendors, restaurants, and others having to pay a fee for paper bags once available for free for customers. (WMDT)

Rough ocean conditions and strong rip current activity led to a busy Labor Day weekend for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. (Maryland Coast Dispatch)

On Sunday, the Ocean City Beach Patrol recorded 230 water rescues with nine EMS requests and a couple aviation transports. (Maryland Coast Dispatch)

A swimmer was rescued in Ocean City Wednesday morning by the fire department and two good Samaritans. CPR was administered to the male victim, who was reportedly unresponsive after being pulled out of the water. (WMDT)

Police are searching for the suspect vehicle they describe as a black 2012 or 2013 Toyota Highlander that is believed to have killed a bicyclist in a hit-and-run in Essex two weeks ago. (WBFF)

An online petition with thousands of signatures calls for a weekend tradition along Loch Raven Reservoir to be restored. (WJZ)

The Anne Arundel County Council passed a bill along party lines establishing fire suppression guidelines for addiction recovery facilities. (Baltimore Sun)

Baltimore Police will soon track officer behaviors, such as uses of force or arrests, to look for red flags in need of correction or assistance. (Baltimore Sun)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – SEPTEMBER 7

Maryland Transportation Authority Police Chief Kevin Anderson resigned on Wednesday. (WBAL 1090)

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A sweep in Anaheim.

The Orioles completed a successful West Coast road trip going 5-1 in six games after a 10-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels last night. It was Baltimore’s ninth series sweep of the season. (Camden Chat)

PENNANT WATCH: No change in the standings as Tampa Bay also won last night. (MLB)

RAVENS: Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham, Jr. are ready and ‘anxious’ to start the season. (Baltimore Sun)

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A look at a legendary concert venue with a lot of history…Merriweather Post Pavillion.