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‘Focusing on keeping people alive’: Baltimore reels after at least 27 hospitalized in mass overdose

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Mayor Brandon Scott updates the media on the mass overdose in the Penn North neighborhood on Friday morning.
How to help someone suffering from an opioid overdose
Here’s what you need to know about Narcan, a brand of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, and how to use it.
Vernard Nelson, a harm reduction director and trainer with Penn North Recovery, hands out Narcan in the Penn North neighborhood on Friday.
A mother’s emergency petition for her son was denied. He died just over 24 hours later.
Dontae Melton Jr. was pronounced dead around 3 a.m. June 26, hours after being in Baltimore Police custody.
Dontae Melton Jr.
West Baltimore overdoses leave at least 25 hospitalized
There had been no fatalities, but 25 people had been hospitalized for treatment as of Thursday night, according to Lindsey Eldridge, Baltimore City Police Department spokesperson.
Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel ⁩respond to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday.
Federal appeals court overturns Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury verdicts
Mosby, 45, served two terms as the city’s top prosecutor from 2015 to 2023.
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby addresses a crowd in Greenbelt in 2024, after she was sentenced her to three years of supervised release.
Art and self-acceptance: What to know about Disability Pride celebration in Baltimore
The third annual Disability Pride Arts Festival in Baltimore will celebrate the history, achievements and experiences of the disability community.
Tyrone Weedon paints at his workstation. His art hangs over his desk.

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Noise from massive military ships at Locust Point could last another 6 months, feds say
The Maritime Administration told Locust Point residents it is working to alleviate the roar caused by the generators of two massive military ships berthed there.
A pair of Navy ships docked near residential homes at North Locust Point on June 5.
How a veteran makeup artist from Baltimore became Hollywood’s ‘earth mother’
Baltimore natives Debi Young and Ngozi Olandu Young have earned respect throughout Hollywood for both their technical brilliance as makeup artists and, perhaps more importantly, their people skills.
Makeup artist Debi Young is a four-time Emmy nominee.
After ‘temporary closure,’ Souvlaki in Hampden asks community to help it reopen
Souvlaki Greek Authentic Cuisine closed in recent months, but now the restaurant is planning a return to Hampden that the community can help support.
Souvlaki, a Mediterranean restaurant in Hampden.
Here are the restaurants coming soon to Baltimore
Can’t decide what to eat? The choice won’t get easier with a batch of new restaurants set to open in Baltimore.
Chef David Zamudio shows off plans for Josefina, his new Spanish fine-dining restaurant in Harbor Point.
Harborview co-owner cries foul, arguing partner orchestrated foreclosure to take over
Attorneys for minority owner Richard Swirnow are arguing that the foreclosure case was the result of a takeover scheme.
Harborview Marina in South Baltimore sold at public auction in May for $2.9 million.

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Baltimore native Tracie Thoms to reprise role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel. That’s all.
Baltimore School for the Arts alum Tracie Thoms took to social media on Thursday to confirm she’s again playing Lily in the anticipated “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel due out next year.
Tracie Thoms attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Focus Features' "Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul." at Regal LA Live on August 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Baltimore launches citywide cleanup initiative to clear public spaces
Baltimore launched a citywide cleanup initiative Tuesday, an effort officials say aims to clear public spaces and promote neighborhood pride.
As part of the initiative, residents are encouraged to report issues to 311 and volunteer for cleanup events in the city.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Caribbean festival to Tyler, the Creator live
Whether you want to celebrate Caribbean culture at a Carnival festival, rap along with Tyler, the Creator at CFG Bank Arena or enjoy a morning barre class, we’ve got you covered.
Mas players celebrating during the annual Baltimore Washington ONE Carnival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
A Titanic tale of gay love and history comes to Baltimore
Writer and entertainment journalist Nelson Aspen's interest in the Titanic goes beyond his new book, "Kindred Spirits." One word: reincarnation.
The book cover for Nelson Aspen's "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale," which uses a real-life Titanic passenger to tell a modern gay romance.
‘I’m going hot with a Taser’: Baltimore Police broke down door before shooting 70-year-old
Police on Wednesday released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25 in her West Baltimore home by officers.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Baltimore Police released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25.

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‘I’m going hot with a Taser’: Baltimore Police broke down door before shooting 70-year-old
Police on Wednesday released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25 in her West Baltimore home by officers.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Baltimore Police released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25.
What Kevin Plank’s 2013 trip to Dubai has to do with your surging BGE bill
Baltimore Gas and Electric still believes that the Baltimore Peninsula will one day become a pulsating metropolis.
While Kevin Plank's vision of a futuristic business hub at his Baltimore Peninsula development has yet to materialize, BGE still plans to build a massive new substation — partially on the site of this decommissioned power plant, shown here — to support the projected growth.
Baltimore nonprofits strained as pandemic funds vanish, federal cuts hit
At ARPA funding dries up, many nonprofits have also been socked by the loss of other federal dollars slashed under the Trump administration.
B360, a nonprofit organization that uses Baltimore’s dirt bike culture to promote math and sciences education.
Trump tax bill could mean a lot more money for Maryland private school vouchers
Maryland could see an explosion of school voucher funding for students to attend schools now that President Donald Trump’s tax and policy bill passed.
Man dies after running into Glen Burnie home to save family from fire
A 52-year-old man died after running back into a house to rescue family members on Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County, according to firefighters.
File photo of an Anne Arundel County Fire Department station.
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