BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore City will host two distinct Fourth of July celebrations this year, featuring the traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and an inaugural partnership with the Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, which will include a drone show, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced this week. “This year, we’re partnering with one of my favorite festivals, the Cherry […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, today announced Baltimore will be among the first cities in the world to officially launch its LimeBike, Lime’s newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024. The news comes as Lime plans to launch more than 10,000 LimeGlider and LimeBike vehicles in nearly a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore recorded its fewest number of homicides in April in the city’s history, with only five murders occurring during the month, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced on Thursday. This brings the year-to-date total for homicides to the lowest on record, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime. This positive trend extends beyond April’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The families of the victims and survivors of the Key Bridge collapse will receive continued financial support for up to an additional 30 months thanks to a $1.2 million donation from the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF). The announcement was made by Mayor Brandon M. Scott. This contribution will extend the Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund, which was initially set […]
ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects at two major wastewater treatment plants. The $1.7 million in funding aims to improve water quality, reduce pollution, and enhance green spaces. The announcement was made at Cox’s Point Park in Essex on Back River, where significant progress […]
BALTIMORE, MD—City and state officials gathered on Tuesday at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragedy. The event paid tribute to the six victims who lost their lives and honored the first responders and recovery workers who responded to the disaster. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Public Television, in partnership with WBAL-TV, will present the premiere of Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. The documentary will also be available to view live and on-demand using the free PBS app and MPT’s online video player. As residents of Maryland prepare to mark […]