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CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Baltimore mayor calls city "welcoming" after it was declared a sanctuary jurisdiction
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defended the city after the Trump administration called it and the entire state a sanctuary jurisdiction. The administration claims that Baltimore City, along with nine other Maryland cities, eight counties, and the state, interferes with federal immigration law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the jurisdictions listed in Maryland "protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril." "To be clear: by definition, Baltimore is not a sanctuary city, because we do not have jurisdiction over our jails," Mayor Scott responded. "We follow our limited obligations as defined under federal immigration law." The Maryland cities and counties listed as sanctuary jurisdictions include: Cities Baltimore City Annapolis Cheverly College Park Edmonston Greenbelt Hyattsville Mount Rainier Rockville Tacoma Park Counties Anne Arundel Baltimore Charles Howard Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Talbot DHS threatened each of the sanctuary jurisdictions with formal notification of its non-compliance with federal statutes. "Sanctuary jurisdictions, including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws, endanger American communities," DHS said in a statement. "Better because of our immigrant neighbors" In a response, Mayor Scott said Baltimore is "a welcoming city" for immigrants. "We make no apologies for that," Mayor Scott said. "We are better because of our immigrant neighbors, and we are not about to sell them out to this administration." in June 2024, Scott signed a bill that made the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) a permanent department in the city's government. Mayor Scott said the goal of MIMA is to provide services and resources for immigrants in Baltimore. He said Baltimore City ranked fifth in the country in 2021 for immigrant integration. "Baltimore remains committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and well-being of all of our residents," Mayor Scott said. "We are exploring all options to protect our immigrant neighbors and the funding appropriated to our City by Congress, including litigation."
Technical.ly
6 days ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
Industry leaders celebrate Baltimore's ‘bold moves' in biotech, sports and higher ed
A few months ago, one of the region's premier economic development organizations envisioned a dynamic future for Baltimore by announcing a new regional brand: ' Bold Moves.' That nonprofit, the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), leaned in further last week, when it convened the region's political, corporate and academic circles for the 2025 Baltimore Region Investment Summit. Designed to provide a snapshot of funding, growth and related opportunities within the city and surrounding counties, the event at Baltimore Center Stage offered leaders in various prominent sectors — including biotechnology, higher education, sports, defense and local government — the chance to celebrate regional wins. It also served as a spinoff event from the federal SelectUSA investment summit. Several of these speakers, including the city's chief executive, took that opportunity to embrace the GBC's messaging while praising its industry assets. 'Baltimore is the place to be for companies looking to make bold moves,' said Mayor Brandon Scott before naming several high-profile local firms (T. Rowe Price, Under Armour, CFG Bank) that built new headquarters in the city over the past few years. The GBC's chief economic officer Lakey Boyd explained that 'Bold Moves' captures Baltimore's identity as a place that drives change, even as it draws from its traditional strengths. It's all part of the GBC's overall goals of building bridges between industries and making the region attractive to outside investors. 'We're partnering public, private, big and small across our region, and we're winning — and those wins are about economic growth and shared prosperity,' Boyd said. 'So the concept of 'bold moves' positions the Baltimore region as a place that not only adapts to change, but drives it.' To that end, people like Deborah Hemingway, managing partner of medical technology-focused VC firm Ecphora Capital; Bob Storey, leader of biotech manufacturing accelerator The Launchport; CEO Ellington West of stethoscope and medical monitoring startup Sonavi Labs; and Tom Osha, executive vice president of research facility real estate firm Wexford Science and Technology all highlighted successes within the region's vibrant and university-driven life sciences sector. Goucher College President Kent Devereaux discussed plans for construction management giant Whiting-Turner to relocate its headquarters to the Towson school's campus. The event ended with a fireside conversation between Orioles owner David Rubenstein, whose private equity connections prompted a protest when he spoke at another event last year, and President Mohan Suntha of the University of Maryland Medical System. The GBC also held this event just a few days after it and UpSurge Baltimore, the startup ecosystem-building entity with whom the GBC pursued a federal Tech Hub bid before the two orgs combined, celebrated UpSurge's 200th Equitech Tuesday. That commemoration also marked the release of UpSurge's 2025 Baltimore Tech Ecosystem Report, which features such data points as $664.7 million in regional venture funding, 10 startup exits and 486 tech startups across the area.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Man, woman dead after shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day
A man and a woman are dead after a shooting in West Baltimore on Memorial Day, according to police. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue around 1:23 a.m. for reported gunshots. Once on the scene, officers found a 27-year-old man and an unidentified woman suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. The man was pronounced dead on the scene, and the woman was taken to a hospital where she later died, according to officers. Anyone with information can call Baltimore Police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. Historic drop in Baltimore crime Baltimore has seen a historic drop in crime over the past year. As of May 26, there have been 126 non-fatal shootings reported in 2025 and 159 in 2024, a 20.7% drop in the past year, according to data from Baltimore Police. The city reported its lowest number of monthly homicides in April with five cases. In the Upton neighborhood, where the Memorial Day shooting occurred, a total of six homicides were reported in the past 12 months, according to WJZ's Gun Violence Tracker. Data indicates a 21% drop in homicides from 2023 to 2024. Across the city, homicides are down 31% and nonfatal shootings are down 27% between May 2023 and May 2024, according to data from the mayor's office. Federal funding cuts could impact progress in Baltimore In late April, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott raised concerns about how federal funding cuts could hinder Baltimore's progress in reducing crime. The mayor criticized the Trump administration for making cuts to safety grants that support crime reduction efforts and provide resources for victims of crime. Scott further called for the administration to reverse the nearly $200 million in cuts, saying they impact law enforcement, victims of crime and community partners that work to reduce gun violence.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Body cam video to be released after man killed in shootout with Baltimore Police
Baltimore Police will share body cam video Thursday after a man was killed in a shootout with officers on May 12. The shootout in the 4600 block of York Road occurred after officers tried to approach 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell. Howell led officers on a chase and pulled out a handgun, firing shots at the officers and hitting a police car. He was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot by police. Investigation into Baltimore Police shooting The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) is looking into the shooting, as is state protocol. Since they launched in 2021, the IID has investigated more than 70 near-fatal or fatal incidents involving police. About 13 of those investigations involved Baltimore Police. IID officials identified the involved officers as Detective Enger Jimenez, Detective Steven Foster, and Detective Tony Tiburzi. Three officers were on foot and a fourth was in a patrol car during the incident, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. A gun with an extended magazine was recovered from the scene, police said. "...This is another example of where we cannot and will not have people indiscriminately walking around with illegal guns, and willing to use them and shoot them indiscriminately at police officers in the middle of the day, on a block that is always full of people," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said after the shooting. Baltimore's crime rate declines According to Worley, the area of York Road where the shooting took place has seen some instances of violence recently. Despite this, Baltimore has recorded a drastic drop in violent crime over the past year. In April, Baltimore recorded its lowest number of monthly homicides, according to Mayor Scott. The city reported 13 homicide cases in April 2024 and five in April 2025, a 61.5% drop over one year. Nonfatal shootings declined by 27% between May 2024 and May 2025.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Local Fry opens second Baltimore location, plans 7 more in Maryland
Hampden's distinctive The Local Fry restaurant is moving forward with an expansion plan. The loaded french fry shop recently opened a second location, in Northwood Commons across from Morgan State University — and the owners want to launch seven more sites in Maryland. Hana Scott, wife of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, was among those enthusiastic about the new location, commenting on their Instagram post: 'So exciting! I have to come by!' The Local Fry has been a mainstay at The Rotunda since the shopping center's major redevelopment about a decade ago. It's known for fries loaded with creative toppings, such as Canadian-style poutine. The restaurant also offers sandwiches, chicken tenders and rice bowls. The eatery also has a stand at Camden Yards and had a Federal Hill location for four years. The owners said Wednesday that 'the franchisee actually is planning on opening seven more after this location.' All will be in Maryland, and 'he is looking at Columbia for the next one.' The Local Fry is holding a soft opening all week at its new Northwood location and plans a grand opening Sunday, according to the Instagram post. Have a news tip? Contact Bryna Zumer at bzumer@ or on X as @brynazumer .
