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Baltimore Lights Up the Fourth of July with Dual Celebrations at the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch Park

This Fourth of July, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore invite families, friends, and visitors to join in two spectacular celebrations across the city.

Mayor Scott Announces New Appointments

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced two appointments in his administration.

Mayor Brandon Scott Announces Release of Baltimore City's Preliminary Overdose Response Strategic Plan and Additional Updates on Implementation of Opioid Restitution Executive Order

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the release of Baltimore City's preliminary Overdose Response Strategic Plan and additional updates on the implementation of his August 2024 Executive Order, establishing a framework for administering Baltimore's opioid restitution funds.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Continued Homicide and Nonfatal Shooting Reductions

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore has continued to experience historic reductions in violent crime through the first six months of 2025.

Mayor Scott Calls on Community Groups to Register National Night Out Events

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is encouraging community groups across Baltimore to register their events for the City's annual National Night Out (NNO) celebrations.

Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore City, and the youngest person elected to the position in over a century. Mayor Scott is committed to ending gun violence, restoring public trust in local government, and building a more equitable Baltimore for families to thrive.

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Property Claims Reporting

Do you need to report damage to City-owned property; including contents? Click here to submit your report.

Please note your submission will be reviewed within 1 business day.

Should you have any questions regarding the status of a previously reported incident please contact the Bureau of Risk Management via email by clicking here. Please include your Confirmation of Submission ID or Claim Number.

Please note: Damage to non-city property, such as resident's home or automobile, MUST be reported in person or by certified mail to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) located at 7 E. Redwood Street, 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202