Faith Groups and Gun Violence, Sunshine Returns and Lawmakers Split on Harbor Point

1. WEATHER » According to the National Weather Service forecast, it won't be as cool on Wednesday as predicted earlier in the week. But it will still be pleasant for Baltimore in August, with mostly sunny skies and a predicted high temperature of 82 degrees.  

2. AROUND TOWN » The Interfaith Community of Roland Park (ICRP), 10 congregations in the Roland Park area,  is sponsoring a free public forum on “Reducing Gun Violence: Can Faith Communities Make a Difference?” It will be held Sunday, August 18th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bolton Street Synagogue, 212 W. Cold Spring Lane.

3. ICYMI» North Baltimore lawmakers split their vote on the controversial Harbor Point development. 

4. Around the Region » Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown is relying on race in the campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, rival Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler told a group of campaign volunteers. 

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