BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City's Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office is being reorganized after a study found that minority- and women-owned businesses are significantly underutilized due in large part to historic discrimination, Mayor Brandon Scott's office said Wednesday. The key findings of the study were released Wednesday before the Board of Estimates. Among … [Read more...] about Baltimore Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office restructured after study finds underutilization
In rebuff of mayor, Mosby delays vote to assess value of conduit system
BALTIMORE -- City Council President Nick Mosby delayed a vote to assess the value of the city's conduit system until after Election Day, rebuffing Mayor Brandon Scott's desire to enlist a contractor to determine how it could be monetized.In November, Baltimore voters will weigh in on Question E prohibiting the "sale, transfer, or franchising" of the system.A $50,000 contract … [Read more...] about In rebuff of mayor, Mosby delays vote to assess value of conduit system
American Rescue Plan Act grants distributed to help Baltimore nonprofits focused on affordable housing, youth services
A fourth round of American Rescue Plan Act grants will be distributed to Baltimore nonprofit organizations focused on community development, including affordable housing, youth services, small business support and arts and culture.The funds will come out of the Mayor's Office of Recovery program, Mayor Brandon Scott announced."These organizations fill in the gaps and support … [Read more...] about American Rescue Plan Act grants distributed to help Baltimore nonprofits focused on affordable housing, youth services
Body-worn camera released of deadly officer-involved shooting in Anne Arundel County
BALTIMORE -- Body-worn camera footage was released from last month's officer-involved shooting in Anne Arundel County.Officials said 48-year-old Anthony Hopkins Sr., from Harwood, was shot by police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call on Sept. 17.The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sands Road in Harwood.A woman told first responders that her husband had … [Read more...] about Body-worn camera released of deadly officer-involved shooting in Anne Arundel County
EPA not on track to meet pollution reduction goals for Chesapeake Bay
The 2025 federal deadline is looming for the cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay. … [Read more...] about EPA not on track to meet pollution reduction goals for Chesapeake Bay