Press Releases

Baltimore Mayor's Office Update on Mayor Scott's Jury Service

Oct 10th, 2024

The Baltimore Mayor's Office announced that Mayor Brandon M. Scott was seated on a jury for a trial in Baltimore Circuit Court.

 

Mayor Scott Swears-In Khalil Zaied as Director of the Department of Public Works

Oct 9th, 2024

During a ceremony in City Hall, Mayor Brandon M. Scott swore in Khalil Zaied as the 17th Director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW).

 

Mayor Scott Announces $1.8 Million to Close Digital Divide with Second Round of Grant Awards to Baltimore-Based Organizations

Oct 8th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity—a division of the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology—awarded $1.8 million in grants through the City’s Digital Equity Fund to 10 Baltimore-based organizations, furthering efforts to close the City’s digital divide. 

 

Mayor Scott, MOHS, Dept. of Real Estate Announce PSH Hotel Conversion Applicant Awardee

Oct 4th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS), and the Baltimore City Department of Real Estate announced that the Permanent Supportive Housing Hotels Conversion Request for Proposals (RFP) has been awarded to the Episcopal Housing Corporation, Health Care for the Homeless, HCH Real Estate Co., and Beacon Communities Development, LLC.

 

Mayor Scott, Councilwoman Porter, Senator Hayes, Community Leaders Open JumboFresh Supermarket in Mount Clare Junction

Oct 4th, 2024

The much-anticipated JumboFresh Supermarket was officially opened in Mount Clare Junction.

 

City of Baltimore Announces Terms of $80 Million Settlement With Walgreens

Oct 3rd, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore today announced the terms of the settlement reached last month with Walgreens to resolve the City's claims against the company for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic in Baltimore.

 

Scott Administration Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Baltimore

Oct 1st, 2024

The Scott Administration, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), and community-based service providers announced the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in Baltimore City.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Maryland DJS Policy Changes

Oct 1st, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement regarding policy changes within the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

 

Mayor Scott, Council President Mosby Introduce Affordable Housing TIF Legislation

Sep 30th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Sott announced that legislation creating a first-of-its-kind affordable housing tax increment financing (TIF) legislation targeting vacant housing in Baltimore has been introduced to the Baltimore City Council.

 

Mayor Scott, Office of Equity and Civil Rights to Kick Off 2024 Civil Rights Week with 31st Annual Breakfast Featuring Keynote Address by National Urban League President Marc Morial

Sep 30th, 2024

The City of Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) will kick off its annual Civil Rights Week, themed "From Protest to Progress," with the 31st Annual Civil Rights Breakfast on Monday, October 7th, featuring a keynote address by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League and one of the most influential voices for social justice, who has played a critical role in advancing civil rights nationwide.

 

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