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Morning Baltimore! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this court ruling means for Baltimore's government transparency fight
  • How Park Heights neighbors are reshaping Baltimore's next violence prevention plan
  • Why Baltimore's latest snowstorm cost taxpayers a staggering $88 million

Also on today's calendar: The Children's Playhouse of Maryland - Billy Elliot The Musical - LIVE ON STAGE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Baltimore judge orders OIG record access restored (wbal.com) — A Baltimore Circuit Court judge has ordered the city to restore Inspector General Isabel Cumming's direct access to municipal servers, calling the city's legal arguments weak. The ruling strengthens oversight and transparency in City Hall investigations, even as the mayor's office signals it may explore further legal options and some council members allege political retaliation.
   

2. Baltimore residents share ideas for city's next violence prevention plan at Park Heights meeting (cbsnews.com) — Baltimore residents in Park Heights are helping shape the city's next comprehensive violence prevention plan, offering ideas directly to the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Through breakout discussions, neighbors pushed for training access and attention to issues like sexual assault, as officials work to sustain the city's recent decline in violence with a plan explicitly described as belonging to Baltimore's communities.
   

3. Baltimore leaders defend $88 million snow removal bill after 'snowcrete' piled up across streets (wbal.com) — Baltimore City leaders are defending an $88 million bill for clearing Winter Storm Fern's snow and ice, far above the $7 million budgeted. Officials say emergency conditions, alley clearing, and contractor costs drove spending, and they're now revising responsibilities and tracking systems while modestly increasing future snow budgets instead of planning for another rare mega-storm.
   

4. Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Sept. 16, 2026 (delmarvanow.com) — Baltimore lottery players can now check the full list of Sept. 16 winning numbers for Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Cash Pop and more, plus see how to claim prizes. The article highlights Maryland Lottery headquarters on Washington Boulevard and Horseshoe Casino on Russell Street in Baltimore as key places to redeem winning tickets, including larger prizes by appointment.
   

5. AG finding casts 'dark cloud' on Baltimore County's $2.5B school budget, but vote stands (foxbaltimore.com) — Baltimore County's $2.5 billion school budget is under a legal cloud after the Maryland Attorney General said a board member should not have voted while running for state office, though the budget still stands under a legal doctrine. Local lawmakers now want clearer rules and possible penalties to prevent similar conflicts as schools continue operating under the approved funding plan.
   

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    My back hurts, so I am resting on the sofa, however, according to Jessie's calculations, her dinner time is in less than fifteen minutes. She knows… (Nextdoor Charles Village)
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    My daughter knows a couple in Charlottesville, VA who were so excited to meet him. I drove Buddy down on Saturday, and he immediately ran under… (Nextdoor Moravia - Walther)
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Ok Baltimore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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