Baltimore Schools Reopen Following Record Blizzard; State Sessions Target Stadium Authority Funding

Baltimore City Schools Reopen After Historic Snowstorm Recovery

Baltimore begins a cautious return to normalcy today, Monday, February 2, 2026, as Baltimore City Public Schools officially reopen their doors to students and staff. The reopening follows what city officials have described as one of the most severe snowstorms to hit the region in over a decade. The massive blizzard, which paralyzed the city in late January, forced a prolonged closure of all campus facilities and a temporary shift to virtual learning. In an official statement, city leadership expressed gratitude for the dedication of essential personnel and operations staff who worked throughout the weekend to clear ice and snow from school perimeters.

While buildings are open, a 10:00 AM delayed start remains in effect for all in-person government operations to ensure safe travel for commuters. Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration continues to urge residents to exercise extreme caution on side streets and sidewalks, as freezing temperatures have resulted in lingering icy patches. The Baltimore City Health Department has also confirmed that the Code Blue declaration, which had been in effect since the peak of the storm, officially concluded over the weekend as the city shifts focus toward full infrastructure recovery.

State Budget Hearings Focus on Maryland Stadium Authority

In Annapolis today, the Maryland Senate’s Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee is scheduled to convene a high-stakes budget hearing at 1:00 PM. A primary focus of the session is the funding and operational oversight of the Maryland Stadium Authority, the entity responsible for Baltimore’s premier sports venues at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. Legislators are expected to review capital improvement requests and long-term maintenance plans essential for keeping the city’s sports complexes competitive. This state-level session is a critical component of Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative priorities, which emphasize securing a stable share of state resources for city-based economic drivers.

Regional Meetings and Public Safety Announcements

The regional political calendar is busy today with several sessions impacting the greater Baltimore area:

• Baltimore County Council: A legislative session is scheduled for 6:00 PM in Towson. The agenda includes a final vote on the Small Area Plan (SAP) 11, which will serve as a significant amendment to the Master Plan 2030, guiding local development for the remainder of the decade.
• Federal-Local Fraud Takedown: At 11:00 AM, representatives from the FBI Baltimore Field Office will join regional law enforcement in Gaithersburg to announce the results of a yearlong international fraud investigation. The coordinated effort reportedly uncovered large-scale schemes that targeted Maryland residents for nearly $50 million.
• Arts and Culture Deadline: The Baltimore Office of Promotion & Arts (BOPA) has reminded local creators that contracts and final paperwork for the FY 2026 Creative Baltimore Fund are due today. This city-funded grant program remains a cornerstone of the Mayor’s commitment to supporting the local arts community.