AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing & Homebuying: Gov. Wes Moore announced a new Maryland Mortgage Program product for first-time buyers—First Homes for First Responders and Teachers—offering a half-point lower rate plus 5% down payment and closing-cost help. Local Travel Disruptions: Labor Day travel is expected to bring heavy crowds and higher gas prices; TSA is urging extra time at airports, and BWI will pause a runway construction intersection during the holiday weekend (Sept. 3–7). Transit & Getting Around: Metro’s Red Line service is resuming after a partial shutdown, and the H Line is set to suspend service Sept. 5–7; meanwhile, Metro is also restoring train service between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor-Strathmore starting Monday. Road & Safety: Maryland lawmakers and law enforcement are clashing over immigration cooperation rules after a Harford County sheriff warned the “Community Trust Act” could put the public at risk. Community Tourism: Crisfield kicked off the 79th Annual Hard Crab Derby Weekend, with the Governor’s Cup Crab Race set for Saturday afternoon. Family Travel/Weather: Teachers in Montgomery County reported classrooms running above 80 degrees due to failing HVAC, a reminder to plan for heat during back-to-school travel and outings.
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