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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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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has faced questions regarding press access and transparency from his administration. While not imposing a physical ban like the White House, reporting shows narrower barriers, including unanswered questions and inquiries routed through legal review.
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A proposal for a nearly 70% pay raise for Baltimore County Council members faced sharp criticism from taxpayers and county employees. The increase would raise the current salary to over $119,000. One council member stated they would vote no on the legislation.
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A newly introduced bill could raise Baltimore County Council members' salaries by $50,000. The proposal would increase pay from $69,000 to $119,750, with other salary increases also suggested. Some residents and council members have voiced opposition to the raises.
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Baltimore City's State's Attorney's Office has launched a new data dashboard to increase transparency regarding criminal cases and their outcomes. This tool, developed with Prosecutorial Performance Indicators, allows the public to filter data by various factors. The office stated this effort is part of investments funded by a federal appropriation secured through Maryland's U.S. Senate delegation.
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The Baltimore City State’s Attorney unveiled a new public data dashboard allowing residents to examine how the office handles criminal cases. The tool lets users view case filings, outcomes, sentencing, and dismissals for Circuit and District Court cases. Officials noted that the dashboard contains data through the end of 2025.
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An unredacted report from the Baltimore County auditor details the funding of a county golf course clubhouse renovation using approximately $6.6 million. The findings suggest that officials from administrations were responsible for disbursing these funds without proper council knowledge or lawful appropriation.
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Inspector General Isabel Cumming accused Mayor Brandon Scott of deliberately disobeying a court order regarding access to the city's computer systems. She alleged the administration intentionally withheld necessary access despite a direct court order. The situation is being watched nationally as a potential bellwether for oversight offices.
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A new law takes effect for Maryland residents who register vehicles out of state to avoid local requirements. The MVA will issue notices giving owners 60 days to comply or obtain a permit. Failure to comply after this period could result in daily fines and potential vehicle impoundment.
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A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to follow additional measures at ICE holding facilities in downtown Baltimore. The ruling requires immigration officials to submit documentation on daily headcounts and medical screenings every two weeks. These orders stem from a lawsuit concerning conditions in the holding rooms.
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A federal judge imposed new compliance measures on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to ongoing overcrowding at a holding facility in downtown Baltimore.
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Despite mounting financial pressure, Baltimore city employees have continued traveling to conferences, costing taxpayers $1.5 million this year. Taxpayer advocate David Williams criticized the spending, while outside groups cited a failure to manage a $3 billion budget gap.
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The article discusses arguments against a bottle deposit program, suggesting developments in Maryland and D.C. may be changing the outcome.
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