Gun Violence

The mayor touted investments and growth, such as plans for four new rec centers, and he announced a new library for Park Heights, the first built in Baltimore in 15 years.

A judge ruled that gun shops must provide pamphlets on suicide prevention, however, the retailers are appealing the decision.

The city's flagship violence interruption program has been effective in curbing crime, says a new report by Hopkins' Center for Gun Violence Solutions. Lead author, Dr. Daniel Webster, joins us.

Our Newsmaker guest is the city's new top prosecutor, who says he supports a bill in Annapolis that would impose longer sentences on gun-toting criminals.

In another of our monthly interviews with the mayor, we focus on his decision to ink the conduit deal with BGE, despite opposition from other top city officials.

The head of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement describes how the city's Group Violence Reduction Strategy is reducing rates of murder and gun violence in Baltimore.

Tougher penalties for illegal gun ownership is centerpiece of Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates' pitch to the General Assembly, but one top lawmaker says more must be done than that.

Applications for concealed carry permits skyrocketed after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year lowered the eligibility standards triggering new rules in Maryland under former Gov. Larry Hogan.

Erricka Bridgeford and Letrice Gant, co-organizers of the Baltimore Peace Movement — formerly Baltimore Ceasefire 365 — assess the impact of the group's February 3-5 "Peace Promise Weekend," the first under its new banner.

In our monthly Midday with the Mayor, Tom Hall talks with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott about key issues on the city's agenda, including continued efforts to curb gun violence, leadership at BCFD & DPW, and BOPA and the MLK Day parade.