Public Notice Roundup: Early Learning Hearings and Community Health Sessions

City Council Hearing: Early Learning Access

The Baltimore City Council’s Committee on Education, Youth, and Older Adults will convene a critical public hearing today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Entitled "First Steps, Strong Start: Early Learning in Baltimore City," the session is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Clarence “Du” Burns Council Chamber.

This hearing aims to address the current state of early childhood education across the city, focusing on access to high-quality programs and the coordination of services between various municipal agencies and private providers. Community members and educators are encouraged to attend to provide testimony on outcomes and resource gaps affecting Baltimore’s youngest residents. This session follows recent legislative efforts to bolster city-wide equity in educational foundations.

Health Advisory: Community Hypertension Roundtable

The Baltimore City Health Department and the Enoch Pratt Free Library are hosting a public service session today focused on cardiovascular wellness. The "Blood Pressure Awareness in Our Community" roundtable will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch. This event is designed as a resource-sharing opportunity for residents living with or at risk for hypertension. Health representatives will be on-site to discuss management strategies and provide information on local clinics offering free screenings. No registration is required for this walk-in event.

Regional Infrastructure Alert: Sewer Capacity Moratorium

Residents and developers are advised of a significant regional infrastructure notice currently in effect. Following reports of peak flow capacity limitations at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant, a development moratorium has been issued for portions of the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area. While primarily affecting northwestern Anne Arundel County neighborhoods that feed into the city’s aging pipe network, the notice highlights ongoing efforts by the Department of Public Works to manage inflow and infiltration issues during the spring wet-weather season. Officials emphasize that current drinking water remains safe and meet all federal standards; however, new sewer allocations for major development projects are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis to prevent overflows.

Civic Engagement: Maryland Primary Candidates Forum

Local civic associations will host a Maryland Primary Candidates Forum tonight, March 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy. This forum features candidates running for offices specifically serving the Baltimore City area. This is a non-partisan event intended to provide voters with direct access to platform details ahead of the upcoming primary elections. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for community meet-and-greet opportunities.

Upcoming Service Reminders

• Free Shred Event: The Department of Public Works has announced the first free paper shredding event of the season, scheduled for March 28 at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center.
• Police Accountability: The "West Wednesday" virtual forum continues tonight at 7:00 p.m., focusing on police misconduct reporting and accountability updates.