📰Press & announcements

Property Tax Payment Plans Enrollment Is Now Open

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that enrollment is now open for Baltimore's new Residential Property Tax Payment Plan Program, giving eligible residential property owners a flexible way to catch up on past-due real property taxes through manageable monthly payments.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Property Tax Payment Plans Enrollment Is Now Open

First Opioid Restitution Fund Annual Report Released, New Dashboard Launched

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the release of Baltimore City's Opioid Restitution Fund Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report and the launch of a new Opioid Restitution Fund Dashboard.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Releases First Opioid Restitution Fund Annual Report, Launches New Dashboard

Settlement Reached in 'Ghost Gun' Lawsuit

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore City has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Hanover Armory, a leading seller of ghost guns in Maryland.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore Reaches Settlement in 'Ghost Gun' Lawsuit

Expansion to BPD’s Northern District Announced

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) officially announced the expansion of Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) into BPD's Northern District.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, GVRS Partners Announce Expansion to BPD’s Northern District

Legislative Wins Celebrated from 2026 General Assembly Session

Following the conclusion of the 2026 Maryland State Legislative Session, Mayor Brandon M. Scott celebrated key policy wins for the city that will support vacant reduction efforts, drive investment Downtown, and strengthen public safety, including by cracking down on traffic violations for vehicles with out-of-state license plates.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Celebrates Legislative Wins from 2026 General Assembly Session

Statement on Police-Involved Shooting

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement on the police-involved shooting of a 35-year-old man in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.

Statement from Mayor Brandon M. Scott on Police-Involved Shooting

Preliminary City Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Announced

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his preliminary city budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

Community Action Lab Launched to Empower Residents and Strengthen Neighborhood Safety

Mayor Brandon M. Scott launched the Community Action Lab, a new hands-on leadership and community development initiative designed to equip Baltimore City residents, small business owners, and community partners with the tools to drive neighborhood revitalization and advance public safety across Baltimore.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Launches Community Action Lab to Empower Residents and Strengthen Neighborhood Safety

State of the City Address Delivered

Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered his sixth annual State of the City address at Baltimore Center Stage.

March's Decline in Homicides and Non-Fatal Shootings Announced

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that shootings and homicides in Baltimore City have continued to decline following historic reductions in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Statement on ICE Personnel Deployment to Support TSA Security Screenings

A statement from the Maryland Aviation Administration.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes Return of Contour Airlines

Contour to resume flights to Macon, Georgia on June 9.

City Schools welcomes Dr. Jermaine Dawson as CEO-Elect

City Schools welcomes Dr. Jermaine Dawson as CEO-Elect

City Schools has announced the appointment of Dr. Jermaine Dawson as CEO-Elect.

School Board appoints Dr. Jermaine Dawson as the next City Schools’ CEO

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Expands Accessibility for Low-Vision Travelers

Airport to provide free assistive technology from Towson-Based ReBokeh.