Recent News

'Voluntary Water Restriction' Issued for Baltimore-Area Residents, Businesses

Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), in conjunction with county and state partners across the broader Baltimore Region, is issuing a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,' urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage.

 

Mayor Scott, Rec & Parks Announce Additional Renovations at Ambrose Kennedy Pool Groundbreaking

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, City officials, and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) held a groundbreaking event and announced plans to renovate East Baltimore's Ambrose Kennedy Pool at Henrietta Lacks Educational Park.

 

Mayor Scott and DHCD Announce Community Catalyst Grants Totaling $1.9 Million

On Friday, July 7, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) awarded $1.9 million in operating fund grants to 22 community organizations through the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG).

 

Baltimore City Government Urges Residents to be Safe During Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Watch

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Office of Emergency Management, Baltimore City Fire Department, and all Baltimore City government offices and agencies are urging Baltimore residents to be weather aware and take necessary safety precautions due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).

 

Mayor Scott Unveils Thurgood Marshall Portrait in City Hall

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by Senior Advisor of Art & Culture Tonya Miller, former Union Baptist Church Pastor and President/CEO of Beloved Community Services Corporation, Dr*.

 

Joint Statement on the Mass Shooting at Brooklyn Homes in South Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and Baltimore Police Department, issued a statement following the mass shooting in South Baltimore early Sunday morning.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement On Supreme Court's Decision to Reject President's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court's decision in the student loan forgiveness case, Biden v. Nebraska.

 

Mayor Scott to Name Deputy DPW Director Richard J. Luna as Interim Director of the Department of Public Works

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Deputy Director Richard J. Luna will serve as the Interim Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), while the search for a permanent Director continues.

 

Statement On June 29th Police-Involved Shooting in Southeast Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, released the following joint statement on Thursday's police-involved shooting in the Southeastern District.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling Race-Conscious College Admissions

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the US Supreme Court's decision to gut race-conscious college admissions.

 

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