🌱 Vacant Property Targeted + Violent Weekend In Baltimore

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Baltimore:

1. Dredging operations begin to remove container ship after weeklong grounding (WBAL TV Baltimore)
2. TEDCO fund invests in two Baltimore startups (The Business Journals)
3. Baltimore City Council introduces legislation to combat vacant properties (Baltimore Sun)
4. Polar Bear Plunge helps Maryland father-son duo get to Special Olympics USA (WBAL TV Baltimore)
5. USPS Connect Service Launches In Maryland, D.C. (CBS Baltimore)
6. 'I fear for my kids': Residents react to recent weekend violence in Baltimore (WBAL TV Baltimore)
7. Maryland Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Passes State Senate (CBS Baltimore)
8. Desperate To Get Road And Bridge Funding Restored, Locals Shift Focus To Senate (Patch)
9. Educators concerned for children's mental health amid increasing violence at schools (WBAL TV Baltimore)
10. Shriver Hall Concert Series to Present Sheku And Isata Kanneh-Mason In Recital (Broadway World)
11. UM Set to Open Big Ten Play at Johns Hopkins - University of Michigan Athletics (MGoBlue)

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Today in Baltimore:

• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (11:00 PM)
• Early Learning Week Day 2 (9:00 AM)
• Veterans and spouses: Thank you for your service. The State of Maryland Department of Labor want to (1:00 PM)
• Maryland Department of Labor Services for Veterans with LeRoy Thomas (1:00 PM)
• Colesville Collective (7:00 PM)
• Dr. G presents on Parenting & Resilience (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Edmondson Village: "Free ice cream. - Yes Free, Monday, March 21, 2022 is National Ice Cream cone day. Dairy Queen aka DQ, celebrates by giving a Free ice cream cone. One per customer it's a great way to celebrate Spring. 😊🍦" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklyn Park: "Anyone in BP and just hear 2 loud bangs a few mins apart? - Curious what it was." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, English Consul: "My cat accidentally got out last night on 3/19/2022 @ 6pm from my home on Twin Circle Way in Highland Village Townhomes and hasn’t been seen since before she got out. - Her name is Cali and she’s a beautiful white and Calico kitty. She w..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Washington Village/ Pigtown: "Just came off a 40 hour fast. - 😮‍💨 Being it’s high maintenance to walk around in this body. Benefits of Fasting once a month Health (Not a Doctor)(Health Benefits straight from Google) - Promotes Better Health by Fighting Inflammati..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Reservoir Hill: "ANYONE NEEDS A HVAC TECH !!!!! - Anyone needs a excellent HVAC Tech. I am referring Mr. Demitric Darien 4104409033. Excellent work! Been working with him for years now. I know summer is around the corner contact him to get your service n..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Washington Hill: "Lost keys! - I dropped my keys during my morning walk. Please post if you found them." (Nextdoor)
• Associate Commissioner, Consumer Education & Advocacy Joy Hatchette, Maryland Insurance Administration: "Contestable period - What does it mean. - Watch this video for the definition.”

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— Elizabeth Janney

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