Transportation & Safety: A bus driver tied to the deadly I-95 chain-reaction crash in Virginia has been indicted on additional involuntary manslaughter charges, with reporting also pointing to prior speeding citations in Maryland and other states—another reminder for travelers to watch work-zone slowdowns and for carriers to tighten safety. Local Travel Alerts: Maryland State Police say an escaped emu briefly slowed traffic near the Ocean City exit before being recovered and returned to its owners. Road & Gas Costs: Maryland’s gas tax rate is set to tick up slightly July 1, adding a small per-gallon increase on top of the federal tax. Outdoor Season Health: Tick activity is surging in Maryland and nearby states, with doctors urging extra precautions outdoors and quick removal if you find an attached tick. Family-Friendly Summer Plans: Baltimore’s outdoor movie season is back with free screenings at spots like the American Visionary Art Museum and other city parks. Travel Tech & Health: Johns Hopkins researchers say magnetic imaging could help track cell therapy injections—potentially improving how treatments are delivered. Aviation & Routes: Southwest is changing service at New Orleans and other airports, which could mean fewer direct options for some travelers. Culture & Community: Sikh leaders in Maryland met with Pakistan’s minority affairs minister to discuss restoring historic shrines and keeping pilgrimage access open.