AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPort of Baltimore Boost: Maryland marked the completion of the Howard Street Tunnel upgrade, clearing the way for double-stack rail containers and adding about 160,000 more containers a year—aimed at cutting congestion and emissions while supporting jobs and regional supply-chain growth. Data Center Pressure: Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass urged creating a Data Center Task Force during a six-month development pause, arguing the moratorium must turn into a community-engaged plan to protect environment and utility ratepayers. Wildlife & Safety: A D.C.-area homeowner story highlights how to respond when black bears show up close to homes, with Maryland DNR guidance on discouraging bears without harm. Waste Fees Update: Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility set new tipping fees effective July 1 for several Mid-Shore counties, including changes for trash, brush/yard waste, mattresses, and tire disposal. Bay & Climate Impacts: New research points to sea level rise swallowing Mid-Atlantic farmland faster than forests, as marshes migrate inland. Health & Housing: Oregon cancer patients can get free lodging at Baltimore’s Hope Lodge during treatment, easing travel costs.
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