Arrest Scam, Fallen Firefighter, Vaccine Scholarship: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

• Vaccine Scholarship: $1M Tuition Announced For Immunized Students
• Boating In MD: Hogan Announces Millions To Improve Water Access
• Annapolis Vs. Eastport Tug Of War Returns This Fall

MLB Draft 2021: See Orioles Picks, Best Prospect In MD

Baltimore Orioles fans can get a glimpse of the team's future during this weekend's MLB Draft. The O's have the No. 5 pick in the first round. They will pick 21 times in the 20 rounds set for Sunday through Tuesday in Denver.

Baltimore City Firefighter Remembered In Thursday Viewing

The Baltimore City Fire Department and members of the Baltimore community will celebrate the life of veteran firefighter Lori Underwood this week as they prepare for her viewings and memorial service. Lori Underwood, 43, died June 27 in a Carroll County motorcycle accident.

Antisemitic Vandalism Appears At Baltimore Cemetery: Report

The latest in a growing number of antisemitic events took place this week when vandals struck a Jewish cemetery in Baltimore.

MD Weather: Tropical Storm Warning; Tornado, Flood Watch Issued For Elsa

A tropical storm warning has now been issued for all or parts of Calvert and St. Marys counties as Tropical Storm Elsa crawls closer to Maryland. Rainfall from 1 to 5 inches is predicted across part of the state, with flash flooding expected in eight counties.

Arrest Warrant Scam Uses State Police Barrack Phone Number

Maryland State Police at the JFK Highway Barrack are warning area residents about a scam in which the caller uses the barrack phone number and tells people they are wanted on a warrant, but could avoid arrest if they pay the scammer money or gift cards.

Track Progress Of Police Reform Initiatives On New Dashboard

The public can now track the progress of the Montgomery County Police Department as it tackles a series of reforms, part of the Reimagining Public Safety Initiative.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• 5 Senior Centers Reopen In Prince George's, Plan Summer Events
• List Of Venues Taking Part In Howard Co. Summer Restaurant Weeks
• 2 BCPS Principals Graduate From Leadership Baltimore County
• Red Line Delays, Closures To Begin For Ventilation Improvements
• Loaded Gun Found During Traffic Stop Near Bay Bridge: Police
• Body Camera Rollout Underway For Anne Arundel Police
• MOCO Weekend Events, Foodie Edition: Restaurant Week, Beer Fest
• Attempted Carjacking In Silver Spring: Police Search For Suspects

Across America

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• PA State Senator Wants Arizona-Style Vote Audit In State
• ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Inmates Escape From Illinois Jail
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• National Spelling Bee Finals Spell V-I-C-T-O-R-Y For Winner