AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaryland Commerce Abroad: Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker Jr. met with Qatar’s Businessmen Association leaders during a visit aimed at boosting trade and investment ties, including direct channels between Qatari investors and U.S. companies. Public Safety Update: The FBI says its “Operation Summer Heat 2.0” produced nearly 9,000 arrests nationwide, with weapons seizures up 120% and fentanyl seizures up 63% versus last year. Health & Consumer Watch: A multistate recall expanded for frozen berries over possible E. coli contamination, including Maryland-sold Trader Joe’s and Walmart Great Value products—shoppers are urged to check lot codes. Local Crime & Enforcement: A Baltimore Sun investigation found some smoke shops sold products described as marijuana or THC edibles despite state limits on unlicensed retailers, as the city moves to expand police closure authority. Transit News: Breeze Airways announced new non-stop service from Burlington to Baltimore three days a week starting Oct. 4. Arts & Culture: “Power to the People Fest” at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia drew major national performers and heavy political organizing ahead of midterms.
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