Baltimore
A city in Maryland, coextensive with its county-equivalent — population 586,131 as of 2020.
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News in Baltimore
New/Next Film Festival returns to Baltimore Oct. 1–4 with more than 160 films
The fourth annual festival, presented by Baltimore Public Media, brings world premieres, emerging filmmakers, restorations and more to The Charles Theatre.
Creatives & Arts
Exelon to return $160M to ratepayers after Maryland loses court battle with utilities
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled in favor of transmission-owning utilities this summer, agreeing that they qualify for a production sales tax exemption. The state is now returning over $250 million to those utilities, and Exelon says it’s sending its portion back to customers.
Local Business
The U.S. Department of Justice sues Maryland over law enforcement face mask ban
The Trump administration is suing Maryland over its new law that would require ICE agents to remain unmasked when operating in the state. Maryland officials say the lawsuit was anticipated and they stand behind the new rule.
Government & Civic
Baltimore’s Curtis Bay incinerator to close after settlement with state
Curtis Bay Energy will shutter its controversial medical waste incineration plant in Baltimore as part of a settlement between the Maryland Department of Environment and the Attorney General. The company will also have to pay $600,000 in civil penalties for its role in pollution…
Government & Civic
New bill would require 988 literature at Baltimore liquor stores, tobacco shops
A 2025 survey of Baltimore residents conducted by Behavioral Health System Baltimore found that only 11% could identify 988 when asked to name the phone number for mental health support. The bill also directs public facing employees to hand out cards with 988 information.
Government & Civic
New Maryland laws going into effect on Oct. 1
Thursday marks one of the final implementation dates for bills passed during the Maryland General Assembly 2026 legislative session. A law enforcement face mask ban and the No Kings Act are among the new laws.
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Baltimore by the numbers
- Area
- 80.95 sq mi (209.65 km²), 11.1 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.2
- Households
- 255,668
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $62,177
- Median house value
- $229,600
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- 100 HOLLIDAY ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202