While Outlining Plans for Equitable Reform, City Will Purchase Liens of Owner-Occupied Tax Sale Properties BALTIMORE, MD. (Thursday, September 23, 2021) – Following up on his May action to remove new owner-occupied property liens from the tax sale, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the City’s short- and long-term strategy for reforming Baltimore’s tax lien certificate […]
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City announces changes to AFRAM schedule due to forecasted weather
Schedule Changes Effective Immediately BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, August 18, 2021) — Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) has updates on the remainder of this year’s AFRAM festival. Due to the forecasted weather, the following changes will take effect immediately: AFRAM Bike Party and AFRAM Alfresco, respectively scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19, will be combined and […]
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Mayor Scott, DHCD to announce second round of Community Catalyst Grants totaling $5.8 million
Grant Program Funds Locally Driven Community Development Projects BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, July 6, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) will officially award $5,826,582 in grant funds through the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG) this evening at 6:30 p.m. The goal of CCG, a competitive […]
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Mayor Scott assembles multi-agency task force to address Baltimore’s lack of past ADA noncompliance
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Mayor Reacts to Lawsuit Citing City with Lack of Accessibility BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, June 14, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott is responding to a new class action lawsuit filed in United States District Court for the District of Maryland on Thursday regarding Baltimore’s past noncompliance with the Americans […]
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Mayor, Council President, Comptroller send Governor letter
June 14, 2021 The Honorable Larry Hogan Governor 100 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Dear Governor Hogan, Your decision to prematurely halt federally-funded unemployment benefits is concerning, and we strongly urge you to reconsider. These funds cost the State of Maryland absolutely nothing and offer essential support for residents struggling to make ends meet during […]
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Mayor Scott to implement 9-1-1 diversion pilot program by early June
Clinical-Governmental Partnership to Divert Appropriate Calls to Behavioral Health Specialists Instead of Police BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, May 7, 2021) — Joined by clinical partners and behavioral health specialists, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the details of a clinical-governmental partnership that will begin diverting appropriate calls for service away from police response. This program will make […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces additional $2 million funding for Baltimore City caterers, restaurants and taverns
BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, May 6, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced today that Baltimore City will issue over $2 million in additional grant funding to caterers, restaurants and taverns. The funds, which were made available by the State of Maryland, are restricted to COVID-related expenses of qualifying grantees. Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) will administer […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces removal of new owner-occupied property liens from the 2021 tax sale
Mayor Takes Historic Action to Protect Baltimore Residents and Center Equity BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, May 3, 2021) — Affirming his commitment to protecting homeowners during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the removal of all first-time owner-occupied tax sale liens from going to the upcoming tax sale and additional resources […]
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Mayor Scott, DPW Launch New Community Cleanup Pilot in Partnership with CHM
Innovative Program Seeks to Empower Residents While Combating Illegal Dumping BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, April 12, 2021) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced a community cleanup pilot program in partnership with the Coldstream Homestead Montebello (CHM) Community Corporation. The pilot program will enhance DPW cleaning services […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott to appoint Faith Leach to serve as Deputy Mayor for Equity, Health and Human Services
Leach to Manage Portfolio Including Quality-of-Life Issues, Baltimore’s COVID-19 Response, and the City’s Most Vulnerable Populations BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, April 1, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of Faith Leach to serve as Deputy Mayor for Equity, Health and Human Services in his administration. Leach will work closely with the philanthropic […]
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New Baltimore City Health Department COVAX Portal
Mayor Scott and Dr. Dzirasa announced the launch of a new COVID vaccination pre-registration portal for Baltimore City residents. The portal can be found at covax.baltimorecity.gov. The Baltimore City Health Department is continuing to follow the State’s eligibility phase schedule, but residents who are not yet eligible can still pre-register through that link, and they will […]
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Spring into action for Mayor Scott’s Spring Cleanup: Call 311 to register
Mayor Encourages Community Associations, Neighborhood Blocks to Participate Clean Where You Live on Saturday, April 24 Spring is here! Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark encourage residents to participate in Mayor Scott’s Spring Cleanup: Clean Where You Live on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Throughout the […]