Recent News

Baltimore Ranks #2 in the Nation for Violence Prevention Strategy

The Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF) released their 2024 Violence Prevention Index (VPI) report, with Baltimore receiving the second-best score in the nation (85).

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Sues MoneyLion for Operating Digital-Age Payday Lending Scheme

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against MoneyLion Technologies Inc.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Continued Decline in Homicides

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore homicides continued to significantly decline during the month of September.

 

Baltimore Marks the Beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Citywide Call to Action

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), and intimate partner violence prevention advocates announced the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

Baltimore City Announces New $48M Nonprofit Assessment Deal with 14 Core Institutions

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City's 14 largest anchor institutions announced new nonprofit assessment ("PILOT") agreements for Fiscal Years 2027-2031.

 

Mayor Releases Recap of 2025 "Outside in '25" Summer Youth Engagement Strategy

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released data highlighting the outcomes of the Mayor's Office's BMore this Summer: Outside in '25 summer youth engagement strategy.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Swears In City Officials

Mayor Brandon M. Scott swore in new agency leaders for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) and the Department of Public Works (DPW), key bureau heads for DPW, and members of multiple city boards.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Annual Fall Clean-Up Day

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) are calling on residents, community associations, and volunteer groups to register now for the Mayor's Fall Clean-Up and Day of Service on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m.

 

Charm City Live 2025 Returns to War Memorial Plaza Saturday

Baltimore will mark the end of its 2025 festival season with the fourth annual Charm City Live on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

 

Mayor Scott Announces the Appointment of Tim Keane as Baltimore City Planning Director

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Timothy Keane as Baltimore's new Director of the Department of Planning.

 

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