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Heavy Traffic Expected Downtown Tonight During President Biden’s Visit
President Joe Biden will be at Center Stage in Mount Vernon tonight for a CNN town hall that will air at 8pm. Heavy traffic is anticipated tonight around Downtown.
Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore Running Festival
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary road closures, lane closures and parking restrictions in effect for the 20thannual Baltimore Running Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Approximately 10,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s event.
Residential Recycling Cart Distribution Underway in Baltimore City
Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has started delivering recycling carts to Baltimore City households. The carts will be distributed first to the communities with the lowest rates of recycling according to Esri’s Market Potential Index (MPI) database. The distribution process is expected to take four months.
Baltimore Weekend Road Closures for Festivals and Races
Weekend Road Closures for Fells Point Fun Festival, Edgar Allen Poe Festival, Sowebo Landmark 5k, Fiesta Baltimore, Italian Heritage Festival, and more.
Weekend Road Closures for Charles Street Promenade, Big Dill Pickle Fest, and More
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles home game against the Texas Rangers, which will be held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Bulk Trash Removal to Resume in October
When residents call 311, service representatives will share the next collection date available. Collections will be limited to 200 bulk trash stops, and 30 white goods stops per Saturday.
Saturday Road Closures in South Baltimore for the Run to Remember
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that traffic modifications will be in effect for the Run to Remember 5K/11K Run. The event will begin on Pratt Street in front of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Weekend Road Closures in Baltimore
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented this weekend for the Baltimore Orioles home games against the Tampa Bay Rays which will be held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Weekend Road Closures: Full Closure of MD-295, Downtown Crane Operations
Weekend closure will be implemented starting at midnight on Friday for demolition of the Waterview Avenue Bridge and Maisel Street Pedestrian Bridge over MD-295
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott Implements New Indoor Mask Mandate Starting Monday
During a press conference today, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced a new mask mandate starting Monday at 9am. Both vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals will have to wear masks indoors.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Bridge Currently Closed Due to Spilled Substance
The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Bridge on S Hanover St is closed in both directions for a substance that had been spilled at the location. Fire Department Hazmat Team is investigating the substance. Traffic diverted at Cherry Hill Rd on south side & at W Cromwell St on north side.
Topgolf Baltimore to Start Construction in the ‘Coming Weeks’
The long wait for Topgolf to begin construction is about to end as the company announced yesterday it will break ground in the coming weeks and that it plans to open next year. Demolition will begin next week at the former Animal Control and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) site at 301 Stockholm St., which is part of the project site.
COVID-19 Restrictions, Including One-Hour Dining Limit, Loosened in Baltimore City
The one-hour dining limit has been lifted, the indoor gatherings cap of 10 people has been removed, live music can return, and more. Get the details!
Recycling Collection is Cancelled Today
Trash and recycling collections will be cancelled on Friday, February 19, due to icy alleys and roadways, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark has announced.
Baltimore to Provide Free Recycling Carts to All Households
Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore City, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership and the Baltimore Civic Fund, will distribute free recycling carts to every eligible City household this spring.
Baltimore City Public Schools Announces Plan to Expand In-Person Learning in February
For the second semester, City Schools will expand optional learning to traditional and transformation school students in kindergarten through 5th grade as well as 9th-grade students and high school seniors. The program will be open to all traditional K-5 students who attend an elementary/middle school or all 9th and 12th-grade students who attend traditional and transformation high schools.
Curbside Recycling Collection to Resume on January 19th
Councilman Eric Costello announced today that Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume curbside recycling collection on January 19th. DPW suspended curbside recycling collection on August 31st due to its struggles with a reduced workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
