Baltimore Mayor Scott proposes legislation to create a TIF district aimed at converting vacant houses into affordable homes using $65 million in bonds, with a long-term $3 billion plan to address the housing crisis in neglected neighborhoods.

Chad Helton has been named President & CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, bringing extensive experience from public and academic library roles.

Baltimore's Department of Finance announced plans to revamp its property tax system following a former employee's bribery scandal which resulted in significant financial loss.