Recent News

Largest Ever Verdict Dealt Against Gun Dealer Rendered for the City of Baltimore

Aug 27th, 2025

The trial against Maryland's largest ghost gun dealer concluded tonight in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, with a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs for $62 million.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, State, City & Community Leaders Break Ground on New Park Heights Library and C.C. Jackson Park Expansion

Aug 27th, 2025

Mayor Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council Vice President Sharon Green Middleton, State Delegate Malcolm Ruff (District 41), State Delegate Sandy Rosenberg (District 41), and leaders from the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Baltimore City Department of General Services (DGS), Baltimore City Department of Planning, and Park Heights Renaissance, ceremoniously broke ground on the first Enoch Pratt Free Library Branch in Park Heights and C.C.

 

Mayor Scott Releases Downtown RISE Master Plan for Public Input

Aug 19th, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott today released the draft of Downtown RISE: A Master Plan for Downtown, a bold new vision for the future of Downtown Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott Appoints Amber Scott Woodruff to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners and Swears in Three New Youth Commissioners

Aug 18th, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott today announced the appointment of Amber Scott Woodruff to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

 

Trial Starts Today in Baltimore City's Lawsuit Against Maryland Gun Dealer Hanover Armory

Aug 18th, 2025

The trial on behalf of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore against firearm retailer Hanover Armory LLC starts in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

 

Joint Statement from Elected Officials of Baltimore City and the State of Maryland

Aug 11th, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Governor Wes Moore, and elected representatives of Baltimore City and the state of Maryland issued a joint statement.

 

City Leaders Gather for 42nd Annual National Night Out

Aug 5th, 2025

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

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Statement on Continued Decrease in Gun Violence Across Baltimore

Aug 1st, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement as Baltimore continues to experience historic reductions in violent crime through July of 2025.

 

City of Baltimore Update on Flood Watch

Jul 31st, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following update regarding the impact of potential severe storms and heavy rains predicted for this afternoon and evening that could cause flash flooding.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces the Official Launch of the Baltimore City Infrastructure Academy

Jul 30th, 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Baltimore City Infrastructure Academy (BCIA).

 

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