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Cities and towns nationwide are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols in response to large teen gatherings and fights organized via social media. States like Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina have implemented or expanded curfews, while cities such as Tampa and Baltimore are offering alternative programs to provide supervised activities for youth.

Cities and towns nationwide are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols amid summer crowds and social media-organized teen gatherings. Some communities, like Laurel, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have implemented stricter curfews, while others, such as Tampa and Baltimore, are offering alternative programs to provide supervised activities for youth.

Cities and towns nationwide are reinstating teen curfews and increasing police patrols in response to large social media-organized gatherings and fights, particularly ahead of summer holidays like Independence Day. Some communities are also launching recreational programs to provide supervised alternatives for teenagers.