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A new plan to prevent damage in Baltimore from storms like Sandy in 2012 and Isabel doesn’t include sea walls of storm surge barriers, except for the city’s tunnels, and instead recommends property owners flood-proof their homes and businesses near the Patapsco River.
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson, part of the University of Maryland Medical System, was recognized for quality improvements in stroke and heart care by the American Heart Association.
- Patricia Owens, a retired Red Cross public relations director who was a potter and accomplished gardener, has died. She was 93 and formerly lived on Guilford Avenue in Charles Village.
- Seven banners that represent a Maryland Army National Guard unit's ties to fighting on the Confederate side of the Civil War are in jeopardy.
- The Maryland Attorney General's Office has settled with Maryland Puppies Online over alleged violations of the 2020 No More Puppy Mills Act.
- A 72-year-old and her 4-year-old grandson have been missing since Thursday, Baltimore Police said.
- Dr. Michael V. Johnston, former chief medical officer and executive vice president at the Kennedy Krieger Institute who enjoyed sailing summers in Maine, died July 30.
- Lorraine F. Gordon, a retired Crown Central Petroleum marketing assistant who read to visually impaired persons as a Radio Reading Network volunteer, died of Alzheimer’s disease complications July 23 at the Oakcrest Retirement Community in Parkville.
- Thunderstorms left hundreds without power Thursday evening and downed dozens of trees, with rain and outages mainly impacting Northeast Baltimore.
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- Amid widespread staffing shortages of educators, bus drivers and other essential staff, the Baltimore County school system has launched weekly recruitment events around the district to put candidates directly in front of hiring managers.
- A juvenile has been charged after an 8-year-old girl died from gunfire Wednesday night in Idlewylde, Baltimore County Police said.
- Vernon L. Simms, chief of staff for the late U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings who also owned and operated a home improvement business, died July 16 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson. The longtime Gwynn Oak resident was 64.
- Democrat Heather Mizeur is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris because he voted against certifying Joe Biden's 2020 victory. But, in a Maryland district that voted for President Donald Trump by about 20 points, she's hoping to criticize Harris without insulting local members of his party.
- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s chief of staff is leaving and will be replaced by Dori Henry, the deputy chief and Olszewski’s communications director.
- The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a civil rights investigation into the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s compliance with federal Title IX rules barring gender discrimination.
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- Starting on Monday, Baltimore County Police will operate four new speed cameras in school zones in Owings Mills, Pikesville and Randallstown.
- As the beginning of the school year approaches, the Baltimore region is facing a high number of teacher vacancies.
- Neil Adleberg, a former Mount Saint Joseph wrestling coach accused of sexual abuse of a minor and second-degree rape, was released from home detention on Wednesday, with a trial date set for January.
- The adventure of a lifetime is how Nicholas Buscemi, of Cockeysville, described his recent trek up Mount Everest.
- Charles T. “Charlie” O’Donnell, retired Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. general services supervisor, died of complications from COVID-19 on July 14 at his Towson home. He was 90.
- Gov. Larry Hogan says the state is pursuing more monkeypox vaccine as cases rise but that it's no emergency yet.
- Patricia Owens, a retired Red Cross public relations director who was a potter and accomplished gardener, has died. She was 93 and formerly lived on Guilford Avenue in Charles Village.
- Some Baltimore businesses that have stepped up to help squeegee workers have learned that simply offering jobs is not enough.
- The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a civil rights investigation into the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s compliance with federal Title IX rules barring gender discrimination.
- Mayor Brandon Scott announced Monday that an additional $6.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding will go to eight Baltimore nonprofits in amounts ranging from $250,000 to $1.6 million.
- Baltimore Police have charged 56-year-old Jeffrey Chaney in the fatal stabbing of 50-year-old Peter Riley on July 28.
- In becoming the MIAA’s third executive director — Rick Diggs was the first from 1995 to 2013 — Paul Bernstorf brings vast knowledge of the conference after having served at member St. Paul’s School in a number of capacities since 1995.
