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1. Winter Storm Fern Cost Baltimore $88 Million in Snow Removal (92q.com) — Baltimore residents are learning that Winter Storm Fern's cleanup cost the city $88 million, far above the $7 million budgeted for snow this year and now being covered with reserve funds. Officials say prolonged ice and alley clearing drove up expenses, and they're reviewing storm response, boosting GPS tracking of plows, and modestly increasing next year's snow budget.
2. Former attorney David Plymyer explains impact of Baltimore inspector general ruling (wbal.com) — A Baltimore City judge has ruled that Inspector General Isabel Cumming must be given access to city records previously withheld from her, strengthening local oversight of government operations. Former county attorney David Plymyer explains that while the decision only binds Baltimore and sets no statewide precedent, it could significantly shape how City Hall responds to investigations going forward.
3. UPDATE: WNADA Resident Coordinating Council Meeting Rescheduled to September 26 (bmorenews.com) — Residents and business owners along West North Avenue have a new date to weigh in on development plans, with WNADA's Resident Coordinating Council meeting moved to Saturday, September 26, at Walbrook Mill Apartments in Baltimore. The free session runs 10 a.m. to noon and offers West Baltimore neighbors a chance to hear updates, ask questions, and help shape corridor redevelopment.
4. Loyola University Maryland announces new and expanded financial aid initiatives for eligible students of fall 2027 (catholicreview.org) — Baltimore families considering Loyola University Maryland could see college costs drop significantly starting with the fall 2027 class, especially for graduates of Baltimore City high schools who qualify for expanded Charm City Promise aid. Loyola is also rolling out major new guarantees for Catholic high school graduates and low-income Maryland students statewide, aiming to make its Jesuit education more predictable and affordable.
5. Astronaut Reid Wiseman on Baltimore, the Artemis II, and What He Learned Out There (baltimoremagazine.com) — Maryland native and NASA commander Reid Wiseman is back home celebrating his historic Artemis II moon mission with a hero's welcome from the Orioles and Ravens in Baltimore. He reflects on growing up a local sports fan, what the journey around the moon taught him about life on Earth, and what he hopes kids in Baltimore and across Maryland take from his experience.
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