Recent News

Extreme Heat at AFRAM Music Festival: Event Will Proceed, City Standing Up On-Site Cooling Stations, Other Precautions

Jun 21st, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that the 2024 AFRAM Music Festival in Druid Hill Park will still be held in light of the extreme heat weather forecast.

 

Mayor Scott, Rec & Parks Announce Construction Plans for a Brand-New, ARPA-Funded Coldstream Aquatic Center

Jun 20th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), and City and State officials announced plans to construct a brand-new Coldstream Aquatic Center at a groundbreaking ceremony in Northwest Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Renew Baltimore

Jun 20th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the announcement that "Renew Baltimore," a political effort aiming to dramatically reduce the City of Baltimore's revenue, has submitted signatures for the ballot initiative to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.

 

City of Baltimore Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Plastic Manufacturing Companies for Role in Pollution

Jun 20th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a landmark lawsuit against PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Frito Lay, and plastic manufacturing companies for their significant roles in creating a plastic pollution crisis.

 

Mayor Scott, BCRP Join Riverside Community to Cut Ribbon on Long-Awaited Upgrades at Riverside Park

Jun 18th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), city and state leaders, and community partners gathered to unveil renovations Riverside Park in South Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott Calls on Neighborhood Associations to Register National Night Out Events

Jun 18th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott encouraged neighborhood associations across Baltimore to register their events for Baltimore's annual National Night Out (NNO) celebrations held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

 

City Celebrates Beginning of Pool Season With Annual Big Splash

Jun 17th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, City officials, and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) kicked off pool season with its annual Big Splash event at Cherry Hill Splash Park. There is no cost to swim at City pools, but residents must have a Civic Rec account.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Full Council Passage of FY2025 Budget

Jun 17th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement on the City Council's passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Governor Wes Moore's Pardons of 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions

Jun 17th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on Maryland Governor Wes Moore's pardons of more than 175,000 cannabis-related convictions.

 

City of Baltimore Strikes $45 Million Deal with Allergan to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation

Jun 10th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached a historic $45 million settlement with Allergan Finance, LLC to resolve the City's claims against Allergan in ongoing litigation against the opioid distributors and manufacturers that fueled the worst opioid epidemic in the nation.

 

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