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Welcome to the Baltimore Beat, I'm Morgan Riley with your Tuesday morning update on May 20, 2025.

Word on the streets of Baltimore is that recovery efforts continue after the EF-1 tornado that struck our city just four days ago. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado touched down in Federal Hill Park last Friday afternoon, carving a nearly six-mile path from Baltimore City to Dundalk. With wind speeds reaching up to 110 mph, the tornado uprooted trees and snapped large branches as it moved eastward toward the Patapsco River. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The tornado was part of a line of severe thunderstorms fueled by unseasonably warm and humid air that moved across Maryland that evening.

In more positive news, April marked a significant milestone for public safety in our city. According to reports, Baltimore recorded just five homicides last month, the fewest in a single month in recent history. This continues the downward trend in violent crime that many community organizers have been working tirelessly to achieve.

For music lovers planning to attend Preakness festivities, you'll be treated to some major star power. T-Pain and Wyclef Jean are set to headline the iconic Baltimore horse racing event, bringing their chart-topping hits to the celebration.

A reminder for all Maryland residents planning air travel: you have less than a year to upgrade to a REAL ID-compliant driver's license before the May 7, 2025 deadline if you plan to board domestic flights.

Looking at community initiatives, Runners Run continues to make strides in creating inclusive spaces for fitness enthusiasts across Baltimore. Co-founded by former NFL defensive end Lo Johnson, the group focuses on providing "a safe space for all people who want to come and work out," with special emphasis on representation for Black runners who had previously noticed a lack of diversity at local races.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a pleasant high of 70 degrees today under partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow will warm up to 79, before cooling slightly to 74 on Thursday.

As we move deeper into spring, let's take a moment to appreciate how our community comes together in times of challenge, whether facing natural disasters or working to reduce violence. The resilience of Baltimore continues to inspire.

This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Baltimore news update. For more information, you can always send an email to morgan@inceptionpoint.ai or check out our website at QuietPlease.AI. Until next time.
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