AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPreakness Power Play: Maryland moved to match Churchill Downs’ $85M offer to secure the Preakness Stakes brand, keeping the iconic racing identity in-state. Flood Resilience: The state awarded $690,000 for nine flood reduction and restoration projects, including living shoreline designs aimed at protecting vulnerable communities. AFRAM Weekend Logistics: Baltimore’s AFRAM 50 festival returns to Druid Hill Park with major road closures and parking changes from Friday through Monday. Primary Push in Baltimore: Gov. Wes Moore rallied with local candidates ahead of the June 23 primary, urging voters to turn out. Road Safety Watch: MDOT and State Police highlighted June’s fatal crash toll so far and renewed summer driving reminders ahead of the 100 Deadliest Days. Weather: A breezy, sunny weekend is expected after morning showers, with Father’s Day looking mostly fine but with late Sunday storm chances. Local Public Meeting: MDOT will hold a June 20 public meeting on the Frederick Douglass Rail Trail planning for Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. Crime Update: A Waldorf man was transported after accidentally shooting himself while cleaning a gun.
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