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1. Downtown Baltimore condo owners to get refunded 'illegal' surcharge (foxbaltimore.com) — Downtown Baltimore condo owners at 414 Water Street are set to receive refunds after the city reversed a controversial Downtown Management Authority property tax surcharge that residents argued violated the city charter. Owners say hundreds of dollars per unit will be returned, raising questions about why their building was singled out and what services, if any, they actually received for the fees.
2. Deadlines set for city to restore OIG's access to records (wbal.com) — A Baltimore City judge has ordered the city to restore the Inspector General's access to email, servers, and records within two days and fully answer subpoenas from 2025–26 within 45 days. The ruling blocks City Hall from using attorney-client privilege to withhold documents, strengthening oversight of how Baltimore agencies operate and respond to investigations into possible misconduct.
3. Baltimore group sues to block Harborplace redevelopment, demolition of pavilions (cbsnews.com) — Baltimore residents and business owners have filed a lawsuit to halt the planned $900 million Harborplace redevelopment and demolition of the Inner Harbor pavilions, arguing city officials violated the charter and zoning laws. One plaintiff is also seeking historic landmark status for the pavilions, potentially reshaping the future of Baltimore's waterfront and the mixed-use project backed by Mayor Brandon Scott.
4. This Woman Is Bringing Free Books to Hundreds of Kids With Magical Trolley (today.com) — A Baltimore "radical street librarian" known as Ms. Maze is driving a green-and-gold trolley into city book deserts, handing out free books and hosting pop-up story times for local kids. Her team makes regular stops in neighborhoods like Park Heights, partners with community events, and relies on donations and a wish list to keep Baltimore children stocked with stories year-round.
5. The new season ushers in big changes to Baltimore's arts scene (blogspot.com) — Baltimore's arts scene is rolling out a more inclusive, community-focused season, with museums, theaters, and galleries shifting to flexible schedules, interactive programs, and pay-what-you-can options. From the Baltimore Museum of Art to neighborhood pop-ups, institutions are prioritizing local voices, outdoor festivals, and alternative venues so residents can encounter performances, exhibits, and public art in more neighborhoods and at more price points.
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