AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBeach Safety & Water Checks: Maryland’s Department of the Environment is urging swimmers to use the “Check My Beach” tool before heading out, since bacteria levels can spike after storms and sewage or runoff issues—especially during the July Fourth rush. Tick Season Alert: Southern Maryland health officials are reminding hikers and outdoor lovers that tick season is here, with Lyme disease and alpha-gal allergy concerns still top of mind. Lead Testing Volunteers: Chesapeake Beach is recruiting 20 volunteer homeowners to collect tap-water samples for lead and copper testing in older homes, with kits and pickup scheduled mid-July. Heat Wave Watch: Dangerous heat is building across Delmarva, with heat index values near 100–105 Wednesday and an Extreme Heat Watch Thursday through Saturday. Tourism Leadership Change: Talbot County’s outgoing tourism and economic development director, Talbot’s longtime leader Cassandra Vanhooser, is moving to the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism. Baltimore Travel & Culture: A new cancer building opens on Baltimore’s Sinai campus, designed to bring oncology services together in one patient-focused space. Hotel Industry: Marriott and Coca-Cola announced a global beverage partnership, rolling out Coca-Cola brands across Marriott properties over the coming months. Ocean City Eats: Ocean City is spotlighting Fourth of July seafood favorites, from oyster stew to blue crab spots. Family Travel Disruption: Six Flags America has closed, leaving families looking for alternatives around Maryland.
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