Press Releases

Mayor's Office Launches ARPA Reporting Center

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs (MORP) launched the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reporting Center.
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Scott Administration Rolls out Initial Round of ARPA Dollars to Support Violence Prevention in Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and MONSE announced the recipients of American Rescue Plan Act dollars targeted at improving public safety outcomes.

Mayor Scott Announces $90.4 Million Investment in Homeless Services

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the MOHS would receive $75 million from Baltimore’s $641 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding.
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Reimagine Middle Branch Unveils Vision for the Future of South Baltimore Communities and 11+ Miles of Shoreline

The vision for the future of Baltimore’s Middle Branch of the Patapsco River will be unveiled at a virtual public meeting on February 24th.

Mayor Scott's Statement to Odesa

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement in support of Baltimore's Sister City of Odesa, Ukraine.

Mayor Brandon Scott Announces $120 Million Vision for Recreation and Parks in Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, city officials, and community partners announced a new era of recreation and park improvements throughout Baltimore City.

Mayor Rescinds City Masking Order Effective March 1st Based on Declining Hospitalizations and Decreasing Positive Cases

Beginning Tuesday, March 1, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott will be lifting the City Indoor Masking Order instituted on August 10, 2021.

Mayor Scott Announces Reopening of City Hall

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the reopening of all City buildings, including City Hall, to the public on Monday, April 4, 2022.

City's Review of Vacant Properties Complete, Mayor Announces $100 Million ARPA Commitment Towards Housing Equity

Scott Administration directs funds to protect residents, prevent blight, create affordable housing initiatives, and implement vacancy recommendations.

Mayor, Police Commissioner, Announce Transition to New Crime Reporting System

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison announced a change in the way the BPD collects and reports crime data.