The Mayor has announced a timeline for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants that will “meet people where they are” and provide harm reduction services to places in Baltimore most impacted by the opioid crisis.
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Elected officials call out blatant racist messages
Black officials are increasingly confronting racist attacks online, by phone and email. Leaders like Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) are exposing the derogatory comments to highlight its persistence and the resilience it demands.
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Baltimore residents weigh in on search for next city schools CEO
Baltimore City residents joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott and school board leaders for a telephone town hall to share input on the search for the next CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Community feedback will help shape the candidate profile and guide the hiring process ahead of current CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises’ departure in 2026.
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Baltimore Mayor Scott welcomes students back to school for 2025-2026 school year
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) and Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises welcomed students back to school on Aug. 25, visiting them in their classrooms and recognizing good attendance.
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Baltimore sees progress on gun violence
Baltimore’s recent drop in gun violence, including a record-low number of homicides in April, signals progress driven by focused intervention strategies like the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS). Experts warn, however, that cuts to federal funding and growing online threats could undermine fragile gains. Leaders are calling for sustained investment, youth engagement and statewide collaboration to keep the momentum going.
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National Night Out brings music, food and unity to Baltimore City
On Aug. 5, Baltimore’s National Night Out brought music, food, and back-to-school giveaways to neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Brandon M. Scott visited nine sites, highlighting the event’s goal of fostering unity between residents, law enforcement, and community leaders.
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Enoch Pratt announces construction of Park Heights library branch
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is set to begin construction on a new Park Heights Branch this summer, the system’s first new library in over 15 years. The 18,000-square-foot facility will offer educational and digital resources to the predominantly-Black community, which has been without a dedicated library since 1991.
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Firefighters feel unsupported as Baltimore plans to downgrade four medical units
Baltimore City firefighters express concern over the city’s decision to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical units to Basic Life Support (BLS), mentioning increased strain on already overworked paramedics and EMTs.
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AFRAM 2025 offers star studded line up and fun for the whole family
The AFRAM Festival, a celebration of African-American culture, returned to Baltimore on June 21-22, featuring international artists such as Amerie, Patti LaBelle, Juvenile and Teedra Moses, and offering fun, food, and more for the whole family.
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Mayor Scott Appoints Dr. Melanie Bryant as Director of the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs
By The Baltimore City Office of the Mayor BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, June 25, 2025) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Melanie Bryant as Director of Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Her leadership will play a crucial role in supporting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community policies and initiatives that […]
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AFRAM 2025 to feature Patti LaBelle, Juvenile and Saweetie
Patti LaBelle and Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival on June 21-22 at Druid Hill Park. The free event will also feature Saweetie, Teedra Moses, Amerie, and Vedo, celebrating Black culture with music, food, and vendors. AFRAM attracts over 100,000 attendees annually.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley as president and CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation
Otis Rolley is set to become the next president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. He will step into the role on June 23, 2025, making history as the first African-American man to lead the city’s economic development agency.
