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1. 2026 Baltimore Running Festival (maryland.gov) — If you'll be moving around downtown Baltimore on Saturday, October 17, expect major bus delays and detours during the 2026 Baltimore Running Festival and consider using Light Rail or Metro Subway instead. Transit officials outline affected CityLink and Local Bus routes, special early trains, free Metro parking, and walking directions from Charles Center to the race site so you can plan ahead.
2. Police accountability questioned after Baltimore business crimes (foxbaltimore.com) — A longtime Baltimore cafe says seven break-ins and more than $10,000 in losses are pushing neighbors in North Baltimore to demand clearer answers from police about business safety. Local owners and residents are organizing financial support while questioning accountability, as they wait for information on arrests and concrete steps to prevent more break-ins.
3. Baltimore has nearly 6,000 home repair requests, but federal aid's exit shrank the budget (thecooldown.com) — Baltimore homeowners relying on the city's Housing Rehabilitation and Repairs Program are facing long waits, with nearly 6,000 repair requests and a smaller budget since federal pandemic aid ended. With only $5.8 million available this year, officials say they're seeking new funding, but far fewer households may get help for critical fixes like heat, plumbing, and roofs.
4. RECHARGE Baltimore Housing Summit Returns November 5 at Coppin State University to Explore "Baltimore's Magnetic Moment" (baltimoretimes-online.com) — Baltimore housing professionals and community leaders can gather at Coppin State University on November 5 for a full-day RECHARGE Baltimore Housing Summit focused on neighborhood revitalization and investment. Panels will explore new capital, anchor projects, and strategies shaping the city's housing future, with plenty of networking time to connect with people driving change in Baltimore.
5. Baltimore arena partners to fight food insecurity (wbaltv.com) — CFG Bank Arena in downtown Baltimore is turning leftover event food into thousands of meals for local nonprofits, including Helping Up Mission. Through a partnership with CareFirst and Goodr, fresh produce, bread, and packaged items are redirected year-round to residents facing food insecurity, ensuring popular concerts and events also feed the wider community.
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