Recent News

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.

 

Mayor Scott, BCRP, City Officials Cut Ribbon on Renovated Myers Pavilion as Part of City's Rec Rollout

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), Council President Nick Mosby, Councilwoman Phylicia Porter (District 10), and South Baltimore residents celebrated renovations at William J.

 

City of Baltimore Joins National Be SMART For Kids Campaign

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore is joining the growing list of cities around the country partnering with Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund and Moms Demand Action to promote secure gun storage as part of the Be SMART for Kids campaign.

 

Mayor Scott Releases Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit's ruling to undo portions of Maryland's Firearm Safety Act of 2013.

 

Mayor Scott Announces City-Provided Transportation Schedule for 2023 Annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving Dinner

Mayor Brandon M. Scott in partnership with the Bea Gaddy Family Centers, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP), Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS) released the schedule for city-provided transportation both to and from the 2023 Annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving Dinner.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Status of Hyundai-Kia Lawsuit

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the status of the City of Baltimore's ongoing lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Company and Kia America.

 

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