Recent News

Mayor Scott Announces New Investment From Bloomberg Philanthropies To Expand City Innovation Team

Building on the City of Baltimore's commitment to driving local government innovation, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide Baltimore City with a new investment to expand its innovation team (i-team).

 

City Utilizing ARPA Funding to Upgrade Several Playgrounds in Connection With Its Rec Rollout'

The City of Baltimore hosted a Day of Play to celebrate plans to upgrade several playgrounds across Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott To Nominate Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga as New Health Commissioner

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced his intent to nominate Ihuoma Emenuga, M.D. as the new Health Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD).

 

City of Baltimore Presents Charm City Bike & Lights

Baltimore, get into the holiday spirit! On behalf of Mayor Brandon M. Scott, and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, join in on the holiday fun and decorate your bikeand ride throughCharm City Bike & LightsonThursday, December 14from5:30 -9:30 p.m.

 

Mayor Scott, BCIT Release Five-Year Plan to Address the City's Digital Divide

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT) released Baltimore City's Digital Inclusion Strategy.

 

Mayor Scott, BUILD, & GBC Announce Landmark Agreement on Historic Plan to Invest $3 Billion in Baltimore's Neighborhoods to Tackle Vacant Properties

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, BUILD and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) announced a landmark agreement to aggressively combat Baltimore City's vacant and abandoned properties over the next 15 years.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Baltimore's Economic Growth

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Commerce data that showed Baltimore City's economy is one of the fastest growing in the state of Maryland and has the 8th fastest growing GDP in the country among counties with at least $50 billion in GDP in 2022.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Light Rail Service Suspensions

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the Maryland Transit Administration's decision to suspend all light rail services effective tomorrow.

 

City of Baltimore Receives MACo "County Innovations Award" for 9-1-1 Diversion Program

Tonight, the City of Baltimore received a County Innovations Award from the Maryland Association of Counties for its 9-1-1 Behavioral Health Diversion program.

 

Mayor Scott Signs Bill Requiring Procurement of 100% Zero Emissions Vehicles by 2030 for City's Administrative Fleet

Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed City Council Bill 21-0159 into law, which will help facilitate a transition to zero emissions vehicles for the City's administrative fleet.

 

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