Friday, November 6, 2026
Baltimore
Around Town ·
Baltimore City is formally opposing a proposed BGE surcharge that could add about $9 a month to utility bills for customers in the city.
Read at WMAR-2 News (ABC)
Culture & Events ·
The Baltimore Veterans Day Parade starts at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, and ends around 2:30 p.m. Street closures begin as early as 6 a.m.
Read at WJZ CBS News Baltimore
Around Town ·
Susan Lee, Edward Rothstein and Carolyn Scruggs are leaving their state cabinet posts effective Friday, Moore's office announced.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
Protections now extend to all children under state supervision, not just those in foster care, after 9-year-old Tristan King ran from a caseworker and remained missing for nearly six months.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Weather & Environment ·
Forecasts call for a dry, seasonably cool weekend across the Baltimore area, with Saturday afternoon highs in the low to mid-60s.
Read at WJZ CBS News Baltimore
Around Town ·
Maryland's Office of Home Energy Programs has served thousands more households in 2026 than in 2025.
Read at Baltimore Fishbowl
Around Town ·
Tens of thousands of Baltimore tax dollars are being spent on contracts aimed at boosting City Councilmembers’ social media presence.
Read at FOX45 News (WBFF)
Health ·
A pediatric surgeon who agreed to stop practicing medicine in Ireland landed a job at Baltimore’s Sinai Hospital.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
After a legal challenge to a Maryland power line fell short this year, opponents asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their case.
Schools ·
Ashley Esposito and Domonique Flowers take the lead in a four-way race for two seats.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
Rep. Kweisi Mfume met faith and community leaders in Baltimore days after the midterm election to discuss healthcare, redistricting and the 120th Congress.
Read at WJZ CBS News Baltimore
Sports ·
The Ravens announced Friday they acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals. The trade includes undisclosed draft compensation.
Sports ·
The Baltimore Ravens lost 33-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night, their fourth straight loss, according to WJZ.
Around Town ·
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore made a key leadership change days after winning reelection, appointing longtime administration official and adviser Manny Welsh as chief of staff.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Schools ·
As part a plea agreement, the Rev. Laurence LaPointe, 81, of Putnam, Connecticut, will spend up to five years on supervised probation.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Culture & Events ·
City leaders on Thursday outlined plans to renovate the Top of the World observation level and launched a capital campaign to pay for it.
Health ·
Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter is working with public health advocate Kevin Shird to draw attention to post-incarceration syndrome (PICS) and its effects on returning citizens.
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Culture & Events ·
WJZ reports the third annual Magic of Merryland Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting returns to Harbor East on Saturday, November 21.
Read at WJZ CBS News Baltimore
Sports ·
The Baltimore City College Knights trounced the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Engineers in a historic 20-0 win during their 137th rivalry game.
Read at Baltimore Beat
Culture & Events ·
Find that warm and fuzzy feeling while exploring Baltimore with these weekend events.
Read at Baltimore Fishbowl
Culture & Events ·
Wednesday, November 4 Lawyer in the Library — Immigration Information: Legal practitioners from Just Neighbors and World Relief provide free legal advice related to immigration topics.
Read at Baltimore Beat
Culture & Events ·
November 7 Tot Shabbat “Pray and play!” with Baltimore Hebrew Congregation at Tot Shabbat.
Read at Baltimore Jewish Times
Culture & Events ·
Ross Kelbaugh, a retired Catonsville High School history teacher, owns thousands of photographs. Some are on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Read at WJZ CBS News Baltimore
Culture & Events ·
Halloween is in the rearview and the rest of the holiday season is fast approaching, just in time for Baltimore filmmaker Chris LaMartina to debut his horror/comedy film "Spirit Tasting" with WYPR’s Taylor Holbrooks.
Read at WYPR 88.1 FM
Culture & Events ·
Baltimore native Mason Douglas stars as Jacob in Tyler Perry's 'The Gospel of Christmas,' streaming on Netflix Nov. 11.
Read at WMAR-2 News (ABC)
Around Town ·
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was in Baltimore on Wednesday, where a street in the Baltimore Peninsula was named in her honor.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Schools ·
Rod McMillion conceded his District 7 race late Tuesday night to challenger Stacy McNish. Kelli Slattery McClelland led incumbent Maggie Litz Domanowski in District 3 on Wednesday morning.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
The passage of Question 3 paves the way for lawmakers to approve new maps. And that still might be contentious.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
Free agency is one option for Mike Elias and Jared Banner to improve the Orioles, but it’s not the only way.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
The Banner asked Jawando — and community leaders — about his priorities as he prepares for his first term as county executive.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Around Town ·
The Democratic wave that swept the country was also felt in Maryland.
Read at The Baltimore Banner
Sports ·
Sam Commodari, Baltimore's "Purple Pope," rallies Ravens fans at every home game with custom papal gear, custom songs and social media fun.
Read at WMAR-2 News (ABC)
Around Town ·
Baltimore mailed 50,123 notices totaling $504.6 million in outstanding bills. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service explains how homeowners can verify old balances and dispute charges.
Read at WMAR-2 News (ABC)
Weather & Environment ·
Advocates are pleased a cleanup program’s eligibility requirement is being relaxed. But also wary after years where assistance programs were mismanaged and poorly publicized.
Read at Baltimore Brew