BWI Labor Pay Boost: Gov. Wes Moore announced the minimum wage for direct Maryland Aviation Administration contract workers at BWI will rise to $18 an hour, affecting about 120 employees, and he’s pushing emergency legislation to extend wage increases to more indirect airport workers under a reformed Secure Maryland Wage Act. Airport Worker Costs & Competition: Moore said the last wage study was “skewed,” and Maryland will commission a new Salisbury University evaluation to verify what workers are actually earning and improve recruitment and retention. Healthcare Disruption: Johns Hopkins reported temporary “Code Black” status at three hospital emergency departments due to a technology network issue, with full functionality restored and only Sibley Memorial still restricted as of late Monday. Local Economy Pressure: Eastern Shore watermen say crabbing this summer hasn’t been the problem—weak demand and high prices are, with buyers staying away and market conditions expected to worsen after Labor Day. Consumer Fraud Watch: Maryland’s broader fraud picture remains grim as national FTC data shows fraud losses topping $12.5B in 2024, up 25%, while BBB Scam Tracker continues to log online purchase scams across the region. Travel & Enforcement: An American Airlines flight diverted to Baltimore after an unruly passenger was restrained with duct tape following alleged racist and anti-gay slurs; the employer cut ties as charges were reported.