Morning Roundup

PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday, September 13th, will be the final Morning Roundup on this site as I am moving to Texas next week.

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The search for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania is now in its 11th day and has become a nationwide manhunt.

Today marks 22 years since terrorist attacks took thousands of lives in New York City, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Here are a few events in the DMV area that will be commemorating the 9/11 day of service, remembrance and reflection. (WTOP)

It looks like Hurricane Lee will not directly impact Maryland but the coastal areas are experiencing dangerous rip currents. (WJZ)

U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron released a new public service announcement regarding gun violence. (WBFF)

Former state Del. Gerry Brewster, who is indelibly tied to the Maryland State Fair, is stepping down as its chairman in November. (Baltimore Banner)

Montgomery County police say they’ll increase security as needed at high school football games. (WTOP)

Howard County parents are still facing unreliable and absent school buses. (WYPR)

Montgomery County’s school superintendent denies using a text encryption app for state business despite evidence to the contrary.

“Contracted Out”…an unprecedented look at Maryland public school spending. (Kent County News)

Baltimore is among the top ten cities in which family size is shrinking the most, according to a report. Between 2019 and 2021, the average size of a family in Baltimore shrank from 3.34 people to 3.08 people, a decrease of 7.78%. (Baltimore Fishbowl)

As COVID-19 cases rise again in the region, the University of Maryland has released a new policy to protect students. (WUSA)

Starting today, more frequent service is coming to DC Metro. The transit agency will roll out its eleventh service increase since last summer.

After periods of rain for several days, today should bring some relief. The rain should return on Tuesday as a cold front rolls through. (WMAR)

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts has more money in its budget, after Baltimore’s spending board restored funds that were withheld in June by the City Council. (Baltimore Fishbowl)

There are only two cannabis dispensaries in Caroll County. They say the demand is high since statewide legalization. (Carroll County Times)

Five more historic buildings on the west side of downtown could be torn down to make way for new construction, if Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation grants permission. (Baltimore Fishbowl)

TODAY IN HISTORY – SEPTEMBER 11

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The Baltimore Ravens won their season opener yesterday but lost so much more. They defeated the Houston Texans but lost running back J.K. Dobbins for the season with a torn ACL. Three other starters left the game with injuries. (Baltimore Sun)

Instant analysis from the Ravens’ 25-9 win over Huston. (Baltimore Sun)

ORIOLES: The Birds had a 3-0 lead at Fenway yesterday but allowed seven unanswered runs from the Red Sox as the Boston wins Sunday, 7-3. The Orioles had won seven in a row. (CamdenChat)

PENNANT WATCH: Tampa won at home Sunday against Seattle which puts the three games behind the O’s. (MLB)

The Orioles expect John Means to return the team tomorrow night against the Cardinals. (Baltimore Sun)

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The Harford Mall in Bel Air…a dead mall with a sordid past…