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Good day Lutherville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a shoplifting call turned into a Lutherville hit-and-run chase
  • Why a winning AI photo is changing Maryland State Fair rules

Also on today's calendar: HGH Mechanical Bumps Ravens "Guess the Final Score" Prize to $600 Cash and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two arrested after alleged shoplifting, crash in Lutherville (foxbaltimore.com) — Police say two adults were arrested Friday evening after an alleged shoplifting incident led to a vehicle running a red light and crashing into another car in Lutherville, then fleeing on foot. Officers, aided by the Baltimore County Police Aviation Unit, tracked the suspects from West Ridgely Road until they were taken into custody. No injuries were reported, and the investigation continues.
   

• AI-Enhanced Image Sparks Controversy and Rule Change at Maryland State Fair Photography Contest (freeyork.org) — An AI-enhanced photograph that won first place at the Maryland State Fair in Lutherville has sparked enough backlash to prompt new rules banning AI-modified images from future photography contests. Fair organizers say they want to preserve human creativity after online criticism, including thousands of Reddit upvotes, questioned rewarding heavily AI-edited work over traditional photography.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • For Hummingbird fans-
    This female Ruby Throated hummingbird stopped by today. It's fun to watch them and listen to their lil squeaks between sips. I also enjoy their lil… (Nextdoor Brooklandville)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Reid Wiseman comes home to Baltimore County, months after moon mission (thebanner.com)
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  • Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing 2 Women In Baltimore County: Report (patch.com)

Ok Lutherville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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