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1. New Criminal Charges Filed In Key Bridge Collapse: Report (patch.com) — Baltimore readers learn that new federal criminal charges have been filed against the Dali’s chief engineer in connection with the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Prosecutors allege he failed to alert the Coast Guard about hazardous vessel conditions but will defer prosecution if he follows undisclosed terms, while broader investigations continue into the ship’s faulty flushing pumps and company oversight.
2. Redrawn: How Baltimore Police Department Used Data to Rethink Territory and Officer Workloads (esri.com) — Baltimore Police have completely redrawn their nine district boundaries using detailed GIS data, 911 call volumes, and neighborhood input to better balance workloads and speed responses. The new maps, online tools, and “Hot Streets” analysis aim to get the right officers to the right blocks, while giving residents clearer information about their districts and commanders.
3. Charm City Live and Baltimore Book Festival dates announced (mercurynews.com) — Mark your calendars: Charm City Live is set for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, and the Baltimore Book Festival follows Sept. 19–20, anchoring a month of cultural programming in the city. Both free, city-backed events spotlight Baltimore’s artists, authors, and local businesses while drawing residents and visitors to celebrate the city’s creative spirit.
4. Robert W. Deutsch Foundation searches for new president & CEO (baltimorefishbowl.com) — A major Baltimore-based philanthropy, the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, is searching for a new president and CEO after longtime leader Jane Brown announced she’ll step down. The foundation, which funds arts, culture, and neighborhood projects across Baltimore, is inviting applicants to outline how they’d tackle a key city challenge and support local nonprofits by the July 15 deadline.
5. Baltimore man sentenced for cigarette smuggling tax fraud (foxbaltimore.com) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced in Baltimore City Circuit Court for a cigarette smuggling scheme that used counterfeit Maryland tax stamps and evaded the state’s per-pack tax. The case, which involved thousands of untaxed packs seized in the city, ends with jail time, probation, and more than $68,000 in restitution owed to Maryland.
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