# Baltimore News Update: Mass Overdose Crisis & City's Strategic Response
## Episode Description
In this breaking episode of "Word on the Streets of Baltimore," host Morgan Riley covers the unfolding emergency in Penn-North where at least 25 people have been hospitalized following a mass overdose incident. Learn how emergency services are responding, what authorities are doing to prevent further casualties, and the city's broader strategy to combat the opioid epidemic.
The podcast also examines Baltimore's newly unveiled Preliminary Overdose Response Strategic Plan for 2025-2027, which aims to reduce fatal overdoses by 40% by 2040 using opioid settlement funds. Plus, get updates on the ongoing challenges with lead in Baltimore City school water systems and how officials are working to ensure student safety.
Rounding out the episode are weekend weather forecasts and community events including Artscape Festival and local farmers markets. Join Morgan for this essential local news update that highlights both Baltimore's challenges and its resilience in the face of adversity.
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