Welcome to Baltimore Today, I'm Morgan Riley. It's Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, and here's what's happening around our city.
Word on the streets of Baltimore is that violence continues to be a concern, with several shooting incidents reported in the past week. On May 19th, an 18-year-old man died after being shot on East Preston Street, while a 16-year-old and 15-year-old were also injured in separate shootings that same day. Another incident on Brendan Avenue last Wednesday left a 35-year-old man wounded, though he's expected to recover. Police have made arrests in some cases, including 57-year-old Danny Sturdivant, charged in connection with a shooting on Pulaski Highway.
These incidents come as Baltimore continues to see a downward trend in homicides overall. The city recorded 201 homicides in 2024, a significant decrease from the previous year. April 2025 saw five murders and 35 non-fatal shootings, according to police reports.
In community news, members of the Baltimore County teachers union rallied yesterday demanding a pay raise agreement. Teachers gathered across the county expressing concerns about compensation and working conditions as negotiations continue.
Looking ahead to weekend events, the beloved SOWEBOFEST just wrapped up this past Sunday in Southwest Baltimore. The annual street festival featured over 80 vendors, kids' activities, and live music performances at Historic Hollins Market.
For those interested in exploring Baltimore's rich culinary traditions, food blogger Kara Mae Harris, author of "Old Line Plate," will discuss our city's food history tomorrow evening at the Homewood Museum. Tickets are just $5-7 for this fascinating look at what makes Baltimore's food scene unique.
Music lovers won't want to miss "Music Under the Dome: David Bowie" at the Maryland Science Center this Friday. This immersive planetarium experience will feature the Starman's greatest hits in a cosmic setting.
Book enthusiasts should check out "The Lost Weekend" literary festival starting Friday at Greedy Reads in Remington. The three-day event will feature appearances by acclaimed authors including Susan Choi and Yrsa Daley-Ward.
And if you're concerned about Baltimore's vacant properties, the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council recently held their May meeting, focusing on equity and opportunity in addressing the city's vacant property challenges.
With all these events and challenges, Baltimore continues to demonstrate its resilience and vibrant community spirit, even as we work together to address ongoing concerns about public safety.
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