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911 calls spiked after first day of mass overdose event in Baltimore, data shows
The day after last week’s mass overdose in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood had the most overdose-related 911 calls ...
Woman's survival in Baltimore's Penn North overdose spurs recovery push: "Barely clinging to life"
In the aftermath of a mass overdose that hospitalized 27 people in the Penn North neighborhood, one victim spoke out.
Some seek addiction treatment after mass overdose
Thursday's mass overdose incident was a stark reminder that despite ongoing efforts, the opioid crisis is still ongoing in ...
Maryland lawmakers applaud Baltimore’s crime drop days after mass overdose
Mfume, a former NAACP leader, described Scott as a “true leader” who often speaks “about the best of Baltimore.” ...
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Baltimore mass overdose: 'Coordinated neighborhood stabilization response' launched in Penn-North
Baltimore City is deploying resources to the Penn-North neighborhood in the day following a mass overdose that left dozens of ...
Members of defunded 'Peace Team' continue to help after Penn North mass overdose
It has been four days since 27 people overdosed in the Penn North neighborhood, and Baltimore police are still trying to ...
Baltimore responded well to overdose emergency
The mass overdose event the city just experienced is quite disturbing. That none of its victims died provides a glimmer of ...
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She nearly died on a playground. Now this mass overdose survivor struggles to find help.
Two days earlier, a “bad batch” of drugs that swept through West Baltimore sent her and at least 26 others to the hospital.