Public Safety: Baltimore police are investigating a carjacking where a child was left in the back seat; the suspect released the child about a block away and officers later found the vehicle, with no suspect in custody. Health Alert: Anne Arundel County identified two new rabies cases—one in a raccoon near Millersville and one in a bat found in Annapolis—urging anyone who may have had contact to call county health officials. Weather: A First Alert Weather Day is in effect as severe storms could bring damaging winds and hail across Maryland, with another round possible later Wednesday into the night. Local Government: Frederick County offices will close for Labor Day, with services and schedules shifting for elections, animal control, libraries, courts, and solid waste. Transportation & Travel: Southwest announced its first airport lounges, including at BWI, opening in 2027. Courts & Policy: Gov. Wes Moore appointed Kendra Young Ausby to the Appellate Court of Maryland at-large. Business & Jobs: Stanley Black & Decker plans to close its Hampstead tool factory, affecting about 55 workers. Crime & Courts: Three Calvert County men face animal cruelty charges tied to an alleged breeding facility after a property inspection led to hundreds of counts. Ocean City: The town will enforce a Special Event Zone during OC Rock & Ride Bikefest, with stricter speed limits and higher penalties for violations.