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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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Temperatures are expected to warm through Friday, though rain is anticipated to return this weekend. Areas of fog might be possible early on Wednesday, but skies should clear for more sunshine. Wednesday will see warmer conditions with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s.
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The Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown project is reshaping a Baltimore neighborhood by replacing aging public housing. This $1 billion initiative creates mixed-income communities, incorporating new schools and parks while ensuring legacy residents can return.
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The Humane Society of Harford County is holding a pet vaccination and microchipping clinic on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event will take place from 10am-2pm at the Aberdeen Fire Department – Station 1 in Aberdeen, MD. Jones Bel Air Subaru is sponsoring this healthy pet initiative for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
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The weather in Baltimore is expected to gradually improve and warm through the week. Highs could reach the mid-70s on Tuesday, with warmer temperatures returning to the 80s by Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front arrives over the weekend bringing cooler air and rain.
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The Mayor's Office of Innovation is using clear polycarbonate sheets instead of plywood to secure vacant Baltimore homes. While the material is stronger and allows visibility, workers found installation difficult due to old frames. The effort aims to board up 300 rowhomes in Carrollton Ridge.
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A monumental hearing regarding survivors of abuse by clergy at the Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese has been postponed. The delay was requested by lawyers for the archdiocese and the survivors committee. The new hearing is set for November 19.
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Baltimore police are investigating a robbery in Fells Point where a man assaulted and robbed a 60-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman. The suspect fled after stealing a wallet from the couple. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries while the man is stable.
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Baltimore City launched an online data dashboard, making it the third Maryland jurisdiction with this system. The tool provides details on charged crimes, court handling, and outcomes from 2018 onward. Community members view this as a step toward transparency in the criminal justice system.
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A Baltimore woman received her late mother's life insurance payout after facing weeks of delays due to a cyberattack on TruStage. The company, which serves millions, has cited ongoing processing issues following the incident. WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates helped resolve the claim for Matesse Pope.
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A 19-year-old man, Malik Hassan Allen, has been indicted on two child rape cases. The case is being handled by Baltimore County prosecutors due to a conflict involving his father, a high-ranking employee at the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
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An elderly man and woman were robbed and assaulted on Tuesday morning in Fells Point. Officers responded to an unarmed robbery at the 1700 block of Fleet Street around 9:34 a.m. The couple reported being attacked by an unidentified male suspect who stole one of their wallets.
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Baltimore County Police charged 15 adults and two juveniles with weapons offenses after recovering several firearms during a search warrant execution near Towson University. The initial call was related to an 18-year-old man found with a gunshot wound. Detectives are continuing their search for those responsible for the shooting.
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