Word on the streets of Baltimore is that we’re heading into the last weekend of June with the city abuzz—both with celebration and, as always, with calls for resilience. I’m Morgan Riley, and here’s what’s making news across Baltimore today.
The city continues to grapple with gun violence as the Southwest District saw yet another tragic event on June 22. That afternoon, officers responded to Wilkens Avenue, where two men, ages 31 and 24, were found shot and later pronounced dead at area hospitals, according to Baltimore Police. Earlier that day, a separate incident on Erdman Avenue left two young women, 17 and 18, with non-life-threatening injuries. These recent shootings follow a year where Baltimore ended 2024 with 201 homicides—a drop from the year before, but the losses remain deeply felt in our neighborhoods. Community leaders are urging residents to come forward with information and participate in upcoming violence prevention forums, a reminder that change takes all of us.
On a lighter note, let’s spotlight a local treasure: The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum on North Avenue. This Saturday, the museum is hosting the “Voices of History” Street Fair, a free outdoor event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families will enjoy live performances, art displays, food vendors, and a chance to connect with Baltimore’s living history. It’s a celebration not just of the past, but of the people making a difference in our city right now.
And as we enter what meteorologists are calling a record-breaking heat wave, remember to stay hydrated and check in on your neighbors, especially older adults and children. Baltimore officially recorded its hottest day of the year earlier this week, with more extreme temperatures on the way. City cooling centers remain open, and you can find locations listed on the city’s official website.
Looking ahead, there’s plenty to do around town:
- The Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge returns this Saturday at West Covington Park—always a thrilling waterfront spectacle.
- Over at Towson University, music lovers can catch Richard Rodgers & His Sounds of Music Saturday evening.
- Improv fans can try out a free workshop at the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Light Street branch.
As Baltimore balances celebration and challenge, we’re reminded that this city’s heartbeat is its people—from activists working for safer neighborhoods to artists and neighbors gathering in the summer sun. Word on the streets of Baltimore is that—through the highs and lows—we keep moving forward, together.
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