Filming In HdG, Hero Lifeguard, Pets In Hot Cars: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Teen Named To U.S. Youth World Championship Team
• Defense Highway In Crownsville To Shut Down In June, July
• Man Struck By Car While Helping A Stranger Hit By A Vehicle

Law For Pets In Hot Cars Changes In One County

One county council passed an emergency measure this spring strengthening the penalties for animal cruelty when it comes to leaving pets in hot vehicles. Those who leave pets unattended in vehicles when the outside temperature is above 70 degrees can be cited. Fines for violating the law have also increased.

Firefighter Dies After Driver's Head-On Crash: Police

Police said a Carroll County driver was killed in a head-on crash Monday afternoon, and a firefighter responding to the incident also died when he experienced a medical emergency.

Discovery Channel Show Hosts Are Filming In Havre de Grace

A show that will air on the Discovery Channel is filming in Havre de Grace this week. Road Trip Masters is on location in the city; the co-hosts travel the country in a 1968 Cadillac featuring Americana along the way.

Lifeguard Saves Drowning Child: Report

A lifeguard is being hailed a hero after saving a drowning child at Stonebridge Community Pool on Monday, according to reports.

Avoid BWI Delays, Use Real ID During Summer 2019 Air Travel: TSA

With a predicted record number of travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport expected to help crowd the country's busiest air travel season this summer, Maryland officials are urging residents to plan ahead and get their Real-ID ahead of next year's deadline.

ICE Reportedly Detains People In Columbia

There were reportedly multiple people detained in Columbia Wednesday as part of a federal immigration sweep in Howard County. Police officials were notified but said they did not participate in any of the activity.

Here’s The Richest Resident In Maryland

Forbes analyzed the fortunes of the country's richest people to identify each state's wealthiest person. Maryland's richest resident is developer Ted Lerner and family.

Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Here's The Actual Wage Needed To Rent In Prince George's County
• Package On Route 924 Deemed Safe: Sheriff
• Longtime Firefighter Receives Prestigious State Award
• Boost Mobile Moves Into Pasadena Shopping Center
• Poke Dojo Brings Hawaii's Popular Fish Dish To Bethesda Row
• New On-Demand Transit Service Costs Less Than A Cup Of Coffee

Across America

• Robert Mueller Set To Testify To Congress
• Marijuana Museum To Open In Hollywood This Summer
• Rescue Diver Delivers Cold Comfort After Drowning
• Florida Police Officer Shot During Training
• Exorcism Performed At Long Island Church