Press Releases
Independent Report Ranks Baltimore #3 in the U.S. for Equitable ARPA Spending
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.
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Mayor Scott Announces 2024 Annual Fall Clean-up, Community Day of Service
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.
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Mayor Scott, City Council President Introduce Legislation to Codify Language Access Policy
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.
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City of Baltimore Reaches Settlement with Walgreens to Resolve Opioid Litigation, Bringing Total Recoveries to $402.5 Million
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.
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City of Baltimore Reaches $80 Million Deal with Teva Pharmaceuticals to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation
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.
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Three Safe Streets Sites Celebrate 365 Days with No Homicides
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.
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City of Baltimore Approved to Receive Over $6M in HUD Reimbursement
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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City of Baltimore Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with JUUL Labs
Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a multi-million dollar settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., a leading manufacturer of e-cigarettes.
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Mayor Scott, City & State Officials, Rec & Parks Cut Ribbon on Renovated East Baltimore Swimming Pool Facility
Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside City & State officials, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) and community members, celebrated the reopening of East Baltimore's Ambrose Kennedy Swimming Pool at Henrietta Lacks Educational Park.
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