@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMamadou Samba, Baltimore's new consumer protection director, is shaking things up with a data-driven approach and swift enforcement actions, but is facing scrutiny over legal missteps in towing communications.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialTimothy Keane has vowed to revolutionize Baltimore's Housing and Community Development agency by prioritizing customer-centric permitting and tackling vacant housing head-on.
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@jesmondoriggins.bsky.socialMaryland law allows Administrative Charging Committees to require police to investigate further if it finds an internal affairs investigation inadequate. In practice, however, this has been a challenge in #BaltimoreCity.
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@jesmondoriggins.bsky.socialFor police oversight to be effective in #BaltimoreCity (and across Maryland), it must be independent. For it to be independent, it must be able to operate separately from the Mayor’s Office.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialCommunity leaders are calling for transparency and cultural competence to ensure the new Department of Neighborhood Safety truly serves its residents.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore City is taking bold steps towards reform, with a new department set to hire key executives and implement performance metrics to enhance emergency response.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialCommunity voices in Baltimore are rallying for enhanced victim and witness services, emphasizing the urgent need for trauma-informed care to support healing and prevent violence.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore's City Council is paving the way for more grocery stores in underserved neighborhoods by redefining zoning laws and lifting parking restrictions!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialCouncilmembers are eager to support the new DNS concept, but they want to ensure its financial future is secure before casting their votes.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore City is revolutionizing emergency responses by introducing mobile, co-response, and alternative teams of clinicians and social workers to address nonviolent 911 calls with speed and compassion.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore is on the brink of a transformative shift in public safety with a new Department of Neighborhood Safety aimed at addressing mental health crises—could this be the future of emergency response?
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore's liquor board just green-lit a wave of new licenses for restaurants and entertainment venues, transforming the city's nightlife scene!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe latest bid opening revealed a fierce competition for the repaving and sidewalk restoration project, with offers ranging from $7.98M to nearly $9.82M!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe bids for armed security services in Baltimore City have raised eyebrows, with some submissions facing scrutiny for unclear markings and potential legal review.
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@stevenbrady.comThe BCIT Digital Equity Resource Fair is Thursday
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialViolent crime on East Cross Street has surged dramatically, prompting urgent calls for action from community leaders as the Board of Liquor License Commissioners weighs live entertainment approvals.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore's liquor board just approved groundbreaking rules for 2026 that could transform nightlife with modernized regulations on delivery and speakeasies!
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@stevenbrady.comLike so many immigrant stories, the one of Baltimore’s Koreatown can be told through food
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialA 10-minute window could mean the difference between life and death in Baltimore, and CarePoint's CEO urges immediate action with 988 signage in high-risk areas.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialBaltimore officials reveal alarming trends in auto theft and larceny, linking these crimes to juvenile involvement and the pressures of substance use and the economy.
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