Department News

Mayor Scott Invests Nearly $1 Million to Close the Digital Divide With Grant Awards to Baltimore-Based Organizations

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, through Baltimore City Information & Technology's (BCIT) Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE), announced the Digital Equity Fund has awarded over $900,000 to 22 inaugural grantees.

Mayor Scott, BCIT to Bring Affordable Home Internet to Baltimore Households

Baltimore City's new "Bmore Connected" campaign will help connect thousands of households to high-speed, affordable internet.

Mayor Scott Announces New Digital Equity Fund

Mayor Scott announces funding to support the creation of community-led digital inclusion plans and to help bring those plans to life.

Mayor Scott Announces $11.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding Towards Expanding Library Services and Renovations

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced additional investments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds: a combined $11.7 million to advance digital equity, update the HVAC systems of City libraries, and help build a new library in the Park Heights community.

Mayor Scott Partners with E-Waste Recycler PCs for People to Help Close Digital Divide

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT) joined forces with PCs for People to coordinate an effort to collect and donate more than 900 computers and other equipment to low-income students and families in Baltimore City.

Scott Administration to Restructure Office of Broadband and Digital Equity

The Scott Administration announced the departure of Broadband and Digital Equity Director Jason Hardebeck, effective immediately.

City to Transition to New Online Payment System Effective October 1st

Starting next month, the City of Baltimore will be transitioning to a new customer portal for online bill payments.

Mayor Scott Announces $35 Million Investment to Kickstart Efforts to Close the Digital Divide

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing Baltimore’s latest investment with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars: $35 million focused on the administration’s efforts to close the digital divide.

Mayor Scott, HABC Distribute Computers and Enroll Residents in Free Internet Service

Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT), Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and PCs for People at Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore to register residents for free internet services and provide computers at the HABC Resident Connect event.

Mayor Scott Names Chief Data Officer, Broadband and Digital Equity Director

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is continuing to build his core team by announcing today two key appointments tasked with modernizing City government and closing the digital divide.