Recent News

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Becomes 52nd Mayor of Baltimore

At a small ceremony in the Rotunda of City Hall on Tuesday afternoon, Brandon M. Scott took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore. 

Mayor-Elect Brandon M. Scott Names City Administrator, Chief of Staff

On the eve of his inauguration, Baltimore Mayor-Elect Brandon M. Scott is announcing two people who will serve in top posts in the Mayor’s Office: Christopher J. Shorter, who will be nominated for the role of City Administrator, and Michael Huber, who will be Chief of Staff. 

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Health Commissioner, Police Commissioner Urge Residents to Follow Social Distancing, Avoid Large Gatherings

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, and Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison urged residents to continue following COVID-19 best practices, including practicing social distancing and avoiding large gatherings.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Announces Reopening of Retail Businesses

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that nonessential retail businesses can reopen beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12, with limits on capacity.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Announces Content Partnership with Wide Angle Youth Media for COVID-19 Public Service Campaign

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the launch of the “Back Up. Give Me 6” social distancing campaign,  developed for youth, by youth at Wide Angle Youth Media.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Department of Transportation Announce Free Mooring at Inner Harbor City Piers

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced that beginning on Monday, June 15, 2020 free mooring will be offered at select Inner Harbor City Piers.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Department of Transportation Announce Harbor Connector Will Resume Services

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced that beginning on Monday, June 15, the Harbor Connector services will resume.

Mayor Young Announces Extension of Grocery Access Pilot Program in West and South Baltimore Through August

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that the Grocery Access Pilot Program in West and South Baltimore, which provides low-fare rides to participating grocery stores in these neighborhoods, has been extended to August 31, 2020.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Signs Executive Order for Phase I Reopening

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young signed an executive order officially moving Baltimore City into Phase I of its reopening plan, including removing Stay At Home restrictions on residents while encouraging older and more vulnerable residents to remain home as much as possible.

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, emocha Partner to Implement Return-to-Work Solution for City Employees

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced a new partnership with emocha to allow City employees to self-screen for symptoms of COVID-19 as they return to their worksites.

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