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Mayor Scott, Office of Equity and Civil Rights to Kick Off 2024 Civil Rights Week with 31st Annual Breakfast Featuring Keynote Address by National Urban League President Marc Morial

Sep 30th, 2024

The City of Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) will kick off its annual Civil Rights Week, themed "From Protest to Progress," with the 31st Annual Civil Rights Breakfast on Monday, October 7th, featuring a keynote address by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League and one of the most influential voices for social justice, who has played a critical role in advancing civil rights nationwide.

 

Mayor Releases Recap of 2024 Summer Youth Engagement Strategy

Sep 30th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released data highlighting the outcomes of the Scott Administration's 2024 BMore Lit: More in '24 summer youth engagement strategy.

 

Join the Baltimore Orioles & Mayor Scott for a Post-Season Rally!

Sep 29th, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Orioles fans are invited to Be The Noise in the Inner Harbor as Orioles fans rally together ahead of the 2024 Postseason.

 

Independent Report Ranks Baltimore #3 in the U.S. for Equitable ARPA Spending

Sep 25th, 2024

This week, a new multiyear study conducted by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (the Institute) at The New School named Baltimore as the third highest performing jurisdiction in the U.S.

 

Mayor Scott Announces 2024 Annual Fall Clean-up, Community Day of Service

Sep 18th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs, announced the upcoming Mayor's Annual Fall Clean-up and Day of Service.

 

Mayor Scott, City Council President Introduce Legislation to Codify Language Access Policy

Sep 16th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott pursued groundbreaking legislation to codify Baltimore City's Language Access Policy and further solidify the City's commitment to language access for all residents.

 

City of Baltimore Reaches Settlement with Walgreens to Resolve Opioid Litigation, Bringing Total Recoveries to $402.5 Million

Sep 10th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced a settlement with Walgreens to resolve the City’s claims against the company for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic in Baltimore.

 

City of Baltimore Reaches $80 Million Deal with Teva Pharmaceuticals to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation

Sep 9th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached an $80 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals to resolve the City's claims against Teva and its associated companies for their role in fueling Baltimore's devastating opioid epidemic.

 

Three Safe Streets Sites Celebrate 365 Days with No Homicides

Sep 6th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), and LifeBridge Health's Center for Hope announced that three Safe Streets sites have achieved over 365 days with no homicides in the site's catchment zone.

 

City of Baltimore Approved to Receive Over $6M in HUD Reimbursement

Sep 5th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS), announced that the City of Baltimore has been approved by the U.S.

 

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