Baltimore police clear suspicious package near City Hall
The Baltimore Police Department has given the all-clear after investigating a suspicious package Friday near City Hall.
Police told CBS News Baltimore the call was unfounded, and that responding officers discovered a bag of clothing at the scene.
City Hall is located on N. Holiday Street in the Downtown area. It houses offices for Mayor Brandon Scott, the City Council, comptroller and other agencies.
Streets closed for Charm City Live
Streets in the surrounding area shut down at 3 p.m. for this weekend's Charm City Live festival.
The following streets are closed:
- Holliday Street closed from Pleasant to Baltimore Streets
- Saratoga Street closed from Guilford Avenue to Holliday Street (access to Breco Condominiums will be maintained)
- Lexington Street closed from Guilford Avenue to N. Gay Street
- Dickey Place closed from Guilford Avenue to Holliday Street (access to DPW parking area will be maintained from Guilford Avenue only)
- Fayette Street (eastbound and westbound) closed from President Street to Guilford Avenue. The exit ramp to westbound Fayette Street from the southbound Jones Falls Expressway will also be closed during this time.
- Gay Street closed from E. Baltimore to E. Saratoga Streets
The free, one-day festival runs from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at the War Memorial Plaza, featuring performances by Boyz II Men and Case.
