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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.
WMAR-2 News (ABC2, Scripps) · Sep 28, 2026The 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.
WMAR-2 News (ABC2, Scripps) · Sep 29, 2026Baltimore'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.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 29, 2026Mayor 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.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Town Square Perry Hall concluded its "Purple Promise Project" at the Health & Wellness Fair. The community initiative raised $450 and created a 142-foot paper chain to support the Alzheimer’s Association Maryland Chapter. This effort aimed to raise awareness for those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia.
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The city of Baltimore is awarding four million dollars through a second round of opioid restitution fund community grants. These funds aim to support local groups with institutional knowledge to reduce overdoses and help people with addiction. The grants will focus on neighborhood revitalization and safe spaces.
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Doctors are recommending a new type of flu vaccine for those aged 50 and up, though it might be available off-label for younger adults. Insurance coverage remains unclear.
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Baltimore City plans to blend Susquehanna River water with Loch Raven Reservoir water to supplement its drinking supply due to drought. The Department of Public Works expects to begin using the river as a supplemental source in early October. Residents receiving water from Montebello Treatment Plants may notice minor taste or odor differences, though officials say treatment remains consistent.
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