Baltimore City plans to blend Susquehanna River water with Loch Raven Reservoir water because of drought conditions. The Department of Public Works expects to start using the river as a supplemental source in early October. Montebello Treatment Plants customers may notice slight taste or odor changes, though officials say treatment stays consistent.
The Baltimore City Council approved a bill letting authorities padlock smoke shops that repeatedly break the law. The measure targets public health and safety concerns about unlicensed cannabis sales in the city. The bill now awaits Mayor Brandon Scott's signature, so it is not yet law.
Baltimore's inspector general asked a judge to hold the city in civil contempt over a court order on records access. The filing alleges the city did not restore certain computer systems as the court ordered. Mayor Brandon Scott said on social media that the city will always follow the law.
Mayor Brandon Scott and community leaders celebrated the Belvedere neighborhood reaching more than a year without a homicide. The Safe Streets Belvedere site has gone 379 days in a row without a homicide. This is the second time this location has reached that milestone during the current administration.
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The fourth annual New/Next Film Festival, presented by Baltimore Public Media, returns to The Charles Theatre from October 1–4. The festival will showcase over 160 films, including world premieres and emerging features. Opening on Thursday, the lineup includes a documentary about a Chesapeake Bay island community.
The Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship at MICA will host its second annual CESI Conference on October 2 and 3, 2026. The event gathers students, alumni, and professionals to discuss how creative ideas are built and brought to life. It connects working artists with regional partners who fund and advise them.
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn is bringing his "Soul n R&B" sound to Baltimore for Soul on the Water. The event will take place at Pier Six Pavilion on Oct. 1st, giving fans a chance to hear him live.
CulturePublished Sep 29, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 1:12 AM
Arena Players Inc., the oldest continuously running Black community theater in the U.S., is undergoing extensive renovations to modernize its facilities. Construction is underway after securing a $5.2 million investment, though additional funds are needed for completion. The project aims to restore the historic façade and update mechanical systems.
CulturePublished Sep 29, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 12:03 AM
Baltimore native Felicia Pride is the creator and showrunner for the 2026 version of "A Different World." The sequel features Kennedi Reece as Hazel, a freshman at Hillman College. The storyline includes Deborah Wayne and her romance with Shaquille Johnson.
The New/Next Film Festival returns this week, featuring over 160 films including premieres. The four-day festival runs at The Charles Theatre from Oct. 1-4. Opening night showcases a Baltimore-made documentary about a Chesapeake Bay island community.
CulturePublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 8:54 AM
Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs has launched his solo exhibition, “Jerrell Gibbs: Come home with me,” at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The show features over thirty paintings and family photos, inviting viewers to find beauty in everyday American home life spaces like the kitchen and living room.
CulturePublished Sep 26, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 1:12 AM
Arena Players, the oldest continuously operating African-American community theater in the United States, has started its first holistic renovation in over 50 years. The work is taking place at their home theater located at 801 McCulloh Street in Baltimore, MD. This marks a significant undertaking for the local institution.
CulturePublished Sep 25, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 10:04 AM
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