# City Life: Baltimore

Updated Fri Nov 6, 5:56 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Baltimore City fights proposed BGE surcharge that could add $9 a month to residents' utility bills](/baltimore/stories/4e4059df8d.md): Baltimore City is formally opposing a proposed BGE surcharge that could add about $9 a month to utility bills for customers in the city. (WMAR-2 News (ABC), 2026-11-05 07:48 EST)
- [Baltimore holds Veterans Day Parade Saturday with street closures](/baltimore/stories/79da95401a.md): 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. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 14:41 EST)
- [Three Maryland cabinet secretaries leave posts Friday](/baltimore/stories/a7fe15d77e.md): Susan Lee, Edward Rothstein and Carolyn Scruggs are leaving their state cabinet posts effective Friday, Moore's office announced. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-06 12:48 EST)
- [Maryland adopts new rules after missing Baltimore boy’s case exposes gaps](/baltimore/stories/29021d7ff9.md): 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. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-06 05:30 EST)
- [Dry, seasonably cool weekend forecast for Baltimore area](/baltimore/stories/7ec01d639d.md): Forecasts call for a dry, seasonably cool weekend across the Baltimore area, with Saturday afternoon highs in the low to mid-60s. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 16:24 EST)
- [Maryland energy assistance office serves more households in 2026](/baltimore/stories/8aa17235e0.md): Maryland's Office of Home Energy Programs has served thousands more households in 2026 than in 2025. (Baltimore Fishbowl, 2026-11-06 14:37 EST)
- [Taxpayers fume as Baltimore spends thousands polishing councilmembers’ social media](/baltimore/stories/2a9e76e207.md): Tens of thousands of Baltimore tax dollars are being spent on contracts aimed at boosting City Councilmembers’ social media presence. (FOX45 News (WBFF), 2026-11-05 21:55 EST)
- [Sinai Hospital hires pediatric surgeon under investigation in Ireland](/baltimore/stories/086f10d2ea.md): A pediatric surgeon who agreed to stop practicing medicine in Ireland landed a job at Baltimore’s Sinai Hospital. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-05 13:24 EST)
- [Power line opponents ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear case](/baltimore/stories/95d71671b2.md): After a legal challenge to a Maryland power line fell short this year, opponents asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their case. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-06 17:43 EST)
- [Baltimore City school board on track to gain a new member as incumbent loses ground](/baltimore/stories/ebbfea8ee0.md): Ashley Esposito and Domonique Flowers take the lead in a four-way race for two seats. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 19:04 EST)
- [Rep. Kweisi Mfume meets Baltimore leaders on congressional agenda](/baltimore/stories/c3cbe4cbf0.md): Rep. Kweisi Mfume met faith and community leaders in Baltimore days after the midterm election to discuss healthcare, redistricting and the 120th Congress. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 17:35 EST)
- [Ravens acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals](/baltimore/stories/90e5fa633c.md): The Ravens announced Friday they acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals. The trade includes undisclosed draft compensation. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 17:34 EST)
- [Ravens lose 33-10 to Jaguars, fourth straight defeat](/baltimore/stories/35434d3b6d.md): 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. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 06:59 EST)
- [Gov. Moore promotes long-serving aide to chief of staff](/baltimore/stories/e79217f101.md): 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. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-05 12:42 EST)
- [Ex-Gilman School chaplain pleads guilty to sexually abusing student in 1970s](/baltimore/stories/367baab6d3.md): As part a plea agreement, the Rev. Laurence LaPointe, 81, of Putnam, Connecticut, will spend up to five years on supervised probation. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 19:07 EST)
- [City leaders outline renovation of Top of the World](/baltimore/stories/f98adfb69e.md): City leaders on Thursday outlined plans to renovate the Top of the World observation level and launched a capital campaign to pay for it. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-06 17:31 EST)
- [Porter seeks public health response to post-incarceration syndrome](/baltimore/stories/2eb4348f42.md): 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. (AFRO American Newspapers, 2026-11-06 10:30 EST)
- [Harbor East holiday festival returns Saturday, November 21](/baltimore/stories/bfb4496cfd.md): WJZ reports the third annual Magic of Merryland Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting returns to Harbor East on Saturday, November 21. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 12:17 EST)
- [Photostory: The 137th City-Poly rivalry game](/baltimore/stories/60f1357b5b.md): The Baltimore City College Knights trounced the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Engineers in a historic 20-0 win during their 137th rivalry game. (Baltimore Beat, 2026-11-04 13:03 EST)
- [Baltimore Weekend Events: Maryland Toy Expo, Patterson Park BrewFest, Chili Cookoff and more.](/baltimore/stories/a19b558f2d.md): Find that warm and fuzzy feeling while exploring Baltimore with these weekend events. (Baltimore Fishbowl, 2026-11-05 15:01 EST)
- [Baltimore Events 11/4/26-11/18/26](/baltimore/stories/d6561ca179.md): 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. (Baltimore Beat, 2026-11-04 13:41 EST)
- [Eight Great Events Coming Up Soon in Jewish Baltimore](/baltimore/stories/d3d7309b04.md): November 7 Tot Shabbat “Pray and play!” with Baltimore Hebrew Congregation at Tot Shabbat. (Baltimore Jewish Times, 2026-11-04 17:06 EST)
- [Ross Kelbaugh's photo collection featured in BMA exhibition](/baltimore/stories/959f54b60c.md): Ross Kelbaugh, a retired Catonsville High School history teacher, owns thousands of photographs. Some are on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art. (WJZ CBS News Baltimore, 2026-11-06 17:46 EST)
- [Baltimore filmmaker Chris LaMartina previews his latest film "Spirit Tasting"](/baltimore/stories/17a5502fa6.md): 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. (WYPR 88.1 FM, 2026-11-06 06:40 EST)
- [Baltimore native Mason Douglas stars in Tyler Perry's new Netflix holiday film 'The Gospel of Christmas'](/baltimore/stories/a6e4929f4c.md): Baltimore native Mason Douglas stars as Jacob in Tyler Perry's 'The Gospel of Christmas,' streaming on Netflix Nov. 11. (WMAR-2 News (ABC), 2026-11-05 18:22 EST)
- [Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn gets Baltimore street named in her honor](/baltimore/stories/f4fce6a026.md): Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was in Baltimore on Wednesday, where a street in the Baltimore Peninsula was named in her honor. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 20:18 EST)
- [McClelland, McNish on track to oust incumbents on Baltimore County school board](/baltimore/stories/4df781a499.md): 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. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 07:54 EST)
- [Maryland passed Question 3. What happens now?](/baltimore/stories/de92f5765b.md): The passage of Question 3 paves the way for lawmakers to approve new maps. And that still might be contentious. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 06:32 EST)
- [5 big-swing trade ideas for the Orioles to consider](/baltimore/stories/f1b14dcd55.md): Free agency is one option for Mike Elias and Jared Banner to improve the Orioles, but it’s not the only way. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 05:30 EST)
- [Who wants what from Will Jawando?](/baltimore/stories/c4d0daebbf.md): The Banner asked Jawando — and community leaders — about his priorities as he prepares for his first term as county executive. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 05:30 EST)
- [What we learned from Wes Moore, Question 3 and Democrats’ big victories](/baltimore/stories/71a1e3de55.md): The Democratic wave that swept the country was also felt in Maryland. (The Baltimore Banner, 2026-11-04 05:30 EST)
- [Meet the 'Purple Pope': Ravens superfan on a mission to bring good energy all season long](/baltimore/stories/ab2e0d8886.md): Sam Commodari, Baltimore's "Purple Pope," rallies Ravens fans at every home game with custom papal gear, custom songs and social media fun. (WMAR-2 News (ABC), 2026-11-03 07:32 EST)
- [Baltimore sends 50,000 notices for outstanding bills, catching residents by surprise](/baltimore/stories/795a2a6c2a.md): 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. (WMAR-2 News (ABC), 2026-11-03 05:00 EST)
- [City makes a change that Baltimore basement sewage backup victims sought for a decade](/baltimore/stories/a57a5f2228.md): 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. (Baltimore Brew, 2026-11-02 08:18 EST)