Recent News

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Underground Fire Investigation Results

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that RTI Group LLC, the forensic consultant engaged to investigate the cause of recent fires in the City's underground conduit system, has completed its review and released its conclusions and recommendations.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces New Appointments, Personnel Changes

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced several new appointments and hires within the Mayor's Office, including promotions and a new hire within the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE).

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Baltimore City's Lawsuit Against Dave, Inc. For Unfair and Deceptive Practices

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Dave, Inc. ("Dave"), a digital lending platform, for misleading marketing and usurious interest charges that trap some of the most financially precarious residents in an exploitative cycle of debt.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Releases 2026 Legislative Priorities

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his 2026 Legislative Priorities ahead of the upcoming General Assembly, which will convene on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Baltimore City's First Project Labor Agreement in Partnership with Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Department of Public Works Director Matthew Garbark, and the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council have announced a deal reached to establish the City of Baltimore's first project labor agreement.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott to Announce 2026 Festival Dates & New Years Eve Spectacular

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by Councilwoman Odette Ramos; Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Fire Chief James Wallace; Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director Thea King; Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Emergency (MOACE), Director Linzy Jackson; Assistant Deputy Mayor Samuel Johnson; and CEO Robyn Murphy (Create Baltimore) to announce the 2026 dates for Baltimore's major cultural festivals and citywide special events.

 

Baltimore City Launches Initiative to Rapidly House and Support Young People and Families at Risk of Homelessness

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a significant partnership between the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS), the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS), and local nonprofit service providers to prevent vulnerable youth and families from experiencing or returning to homelessness by ensuring they can be placed rapidly in permanent housing with adequate support and services to maintain housing stability.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces City of Baltimore's 10-Year Financial Plan

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released Securing Baltimore's Future: A 10-Year Financial Plan for Baltimore.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Continued Reductions in Homicides and Nonfatal Shootings Through Month of November

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that shootings and homicides in Baltimore City have continued to decline through this morning.

 

Baltimore City Announces Interactive Map Highlighting Housing Options And Opportunities Act Impact

The City of Baltimore with Mayor Brandon M. Scott launched a Housing Options And Opportunities Interactive Map to help residents visualize how proposed zoning changes will impact Baltimore City neighborhoods.

 

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