Recent News

City of Baltimore Reaches $80 Million Deal with Teva Pharmaceuticals to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation

Sep 9th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached an $80 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals to resolve the City's claims against Teva and its associated companies for their role in fueling Baltimore's devastating opioid epidemic.

 

Three Safe Streets Sites Celebrate 365 Days with No Homicides

Sep 6th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), and LifeBridge Health's Center for Hope announced that three Safe Streets sites have achieved over 365 days with no homicides in the site's catchment zone.

 

City of Baltimore Approved to Receive Over $6M in HUD Reimbursement

Sep 5th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS), announced that the City of Baltimore has been approved by the U.S.

 

City of Baltimore Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with JUUL Labs

Sep 4th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a multi-million dollar settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., a leading manufacturer of e-cigarettes.

 

Mayor Scott, City & State Officials, Rec & Parks Cut Ribbon on Renovated East Baltimore Swimming Pool Facility

Aug 31st, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside City & State officials, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) and community members, celebrated the reopening of East Baltimore's Ambrose Kennedy Swimming Pool at Henrietta Lacks Educational Park.

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jason Billingsley

Aug 30th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement on the guilty pleas and sentencing of Jason Billingsley.

 

Mayor Scott Issues Executive Order Outlining Administration of Opioid Restitution Funds

Aug 29th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside city and state leaders, advocates, care providers, and residents who are working on the frontlines to combat opioid overdoses, signed an Executive Order establishing a comprehensive framework for the administration of opioid restitution funds in the City of Baltimore.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott to Appoint Dartanion Swift-Williams to Serve as Chief Data and Performance Officer

Aug 20th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dartanion Swift-Williams as the Chief Data and Performance Officer for the City of Baltimore.

 

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Statement on Shooting in East Baltimore

Aug 18th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement on the shooting in East Baltimore where one person was killed and seven more were injured.

 

City of Baltimore Reaches $152.5 Million Deal with Cardinal Health to Resolve Ongoing Opioid Litigation

Aug 16th, 2024

Signaling continued success in their ongoing opioid litigation, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore announced they have reached a $152.5 million settlement with Cardinal Health to resolve the City's claims against Cardinal related to its role in fueling the worst opioid epidemic in the nation.

 

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