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Fells Point ID checkpoint ends after Labor Day

9/8/2026

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Mayor Scott Ends Checkpoint

Mayor Brandon Scott announced Fells Point ID checkpoint will end after Labor Day weekend.
The July-started checkpoint required a physical ID or the TSA phone wallet app.
Police banned outside alcohol at the checkpoint.
The mayor's office reported a drop in assaults and robberies and an 87% decline in ground-level engagements.
Police obtained a warrant for driver Demetrius Thompson after reckless driving and seized two loaded handguns and six firearms.

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Mamdani Launches WorkerPower

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new Office of Worker Power to boost labor influence at City Hall.
Mamdani highlighted democratic socialists in his Labor Day post.
He noted the 1882 parade secured weekends, safety standards, overtime pay, minimum wage, and Social Security.
A CBS News/YouGov poll showed 58% of Democrats view socialism positively, while 32% favor capitalism and 50% disapprove capitalism.

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Mamdani Urges Carnival

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani urged Haitians to attend the New York Carnival despite ICE fears.
ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, heightening Haitian community anxiety.
Termination of TPS and stalled residency applications have kept many Haitians home.
Local businesses and churches report reduced foot traffic as residents avoid ICE encounters.
Parade will run 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., shortened because of past violence.

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Mayor Scott Ends Checkpoint

Mayor Brandon Scott announced Fells Point ID checkpoint will end after Labor Day weekend.
The July-started checkpoint required a physical ID or the TSA phone wallet app.
Police banned outside alcohol at the checkpoint.
The mayor's office reported a drop in assaults and robberies and an 87% decline in ground-level engagements.
Police obtained a warrant for driver Demetrius Thompson after reckless driving and seized two loaded handguns and six firearms.

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