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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Baltimore adds 5 cameras: What drivers need to know (rollingout.com) — Baltimore drivers will soon see five new school-zone speed cameras activating on October 26, including along Loch Raven Boulevard, Moravia Road, West Baltimore Street, McClean Boulevard, and East Northern Parkway. The city's transportation department says the expansion aims to protect students and pedestrians, with weekday enforcement from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and fines starting at $40 for 12 mph over the limit.
2. Baltimore restaurant owner asks community for support after costly vandalism (cbsnews.com) — A beloved Baltimore spot, The Empanada Lady near the Inner Harbor, is asking neighbors to stop in, eat, and help cover repair costs after a vandal smashed its front window last week. Owner Elisa Milan says insurance will not pay, so increased foot traffic and community support are crucial as the restaurant recovers emotionally and financially.
3. Five Baltimore youths shot in 11 days as local leaders seek accountability and change (foxbaltimore.com) — In just the first 11 days of October, five young people were shot in Baltimore, three fatally, leaving families grieving and neighbors fearful. Local residents, the mayor, and the state's attorney are calling for greater accountability, community involvement, and sustained efforts to keep kids safe as police continue investigating the Park Heights, Leon Day Park, and other recent shootings.
4. Register for the Free BMORE AI Challenge Featuring Area AI Experts (bmorenews.com) — A free, hands-on AI workshop is coming to the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center on Division Street in Baltimore this Veterans Day, inviting residents to bring real problems and build solutions with local experts. Educators, healthcare workers, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, veterans, and curious neighbors can all join small-group sessions to explore practical, responsible ways to use AI—no prior experience required, just your questions and a phone or laptop.
5. Federal Judge Refuses to Block Maryland's Glock Ban, Ruling the State Can Regulate 'Excessively Dangerous Weapons' (usacarry.com) — From a federal courthouse in Baltimore, a judge has allowed Maryland's new ban on selling Glocks and other easily convertible striker-fired pistols to move forward, with enforcement set for January 1, 2027. The ruling, which leans on prior assault-weapon decisions, means Maryland gun owners and dealers must prepare for tighter limits while the broader lawsuit continues.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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