Recent News

City of Baltimore Reaches $152.5 Million Deal with Cardinal Health to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation

Aug 16th, 2024

Signaling continued success in their ongoing opioid litigation, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached a $152.5 million settlement with Cardinal Health to resolve the City's claims against Cardinal related to its role in fueling the worst opioid epidemic in the nation.

 

Mayor Scott, Acting DPW Director Zaied Announce DC-Based Firm to Conduct Independent Review of DPW's Safety Practices

Aug 16th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Khalil Zaied, Acting Director of the Department of Public Works, announced that the City of Baltimore has hired Conn Maciel Carey LLP, a Washington, D.C.

 

Mayor Brandon Scott Announces Dr. Joshua Sharfstein and Michelle Spencer as Senior Advisors

Aug 15th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Dr. Joshua Sharfstein and Michelle Spencer from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will join the Scott Administration as part-time Senior Advisors on health policy.

 

City Leaders Gather for 41st Annual National Night Out

Aug 13th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by state leaders, city officials, law enforcement partners at National Night Out events across Baltimore City.

 

Mayor Scott, City Leaders, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Celebrate Completion of Carroll Park Recreation Center Project

Aug 13th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), City and State officials including Councilwoman Phylicia Porter (District 10) and Councilman John Bullock (District 9), community partners, and stakeholders recently celebrated the revitalization of a former Southwest Baltimore Police Athletic League (PAL) Center.

 

City of Baltimore Strikes $45 Million Deal with CVS to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation – Bringing Total Recoveries for Baltimore to $90 Million

Aug 9th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached a $45 million settlement with CVS to resolve the City's claims against CVS in ongoing litigation against the opioid distributors and manufacturers that fueled the worst opioid epidemic in the nation.

 

Baltimore Mayor's Office Storm Management Update

Aug 8th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a update regarding the City of Baltimore's efforts to confront the impact of the remnants of Hurricane Debby as it moves up the East Coast.

 

City of Baltimore Making Preparations for Severe Weather

Aug 7th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore is taking significant steps to prepare for the impact of severe weather later in the week as the remnants of Hurricane Debby move up the East Coast.

 

Mayor Scott Announces More Details on Construction of a New Mayor's Office of Employment Development Headquarters in Reservoir Square

Aug 6th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced additional details about the development project that includes a new headquarters for the Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED), slated to open in early 2026.

 

Baltimore City's National Night Out Events Postponed Due to Severe Weather Risk

Aug 5th, 2024

Based on the recommendation of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and in the interest of residents' safety, in consultation with the National Weather Service, today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that National Night Out 2024 for Baltimore City will be rescheduled for Tuesday, August 13, due to severe weather anticipated for tomorrow, August 6.

 

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