Recent News

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce Acknowledge Business for Successful Workforce Initiatives

Aug 19th, 2014

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce President Charles R. Owens, the Baltimore Workforce Investment Board’s Business Engagement Committee, and others to recognize local companies and organizations for instituting successful workforce initiatives. Each of the honored businesses received the BWIB Business Award for Workforce Development Excellence at the Chamber’s Breakfast with the Mayor event held at the Rawlings-Fulton Clubhouse.

A City's Infrastructure

Aug 15th, 2014

To grow our city, we have to find innovative ways to attract new residents, while giving those already here more reasons to stay.

IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and a number of City and State officials unveil a new welcome sign at Penn Station

Alley Sweeping Comes to Baltimore Neighborhoods

Aug 11th, 2014

Alleys in selected Baltimore neighborhoods will soon get weekly mechanical sweeping.

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Mayor Announces Departure of Baltimore Development Corporation President and CEO Brenda McKenzie

Aug 7th, 2014

Baltimore City Councilman William Cole, who currently represents the city's 11th district, will serve as the new BDC President and CEO.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Education Forums, Annual Back to School Rally

Aug 6th, 2014

Forums to provide facilitated dialogue between parents and City leaders.

BaltiMeter Rollout Begins in September

Aug 5th, 2014

The automated water meter upgrade program, known as BaltiMeter, will begin the first week of September…

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake and DPW Director Rudy Chow demonstrate BaltiMeter smart water meters

Strong Communities

Aug 1st, 2014

For many Baltimore City residents, gaining access to quality, nutritious food can be an insurmountable challenge. Approximately 1 in 5 Baltimore City residents face some sort of food access barrier.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and children at the opening of the Morrell Park Community Center

Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Lt. Governor Brown Join Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for ShopRite of Howard Park

Jul 31st, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined other elected officials, civic and religious leaders, and residents for the long-awaited grand opening of ShopRite of Howard Park.

Images from the grand opening of ShopRite of Howard Park

Mayor Rawlings-Blake, ShopRite Relaunch Virtual Supermarket Program, First of its Kind in the Nation

Jul 30th, 2014

Officials announce the relaunch of Baltimore City's Virtual Supermarket program—a nationally award-winning program...

IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the relaunch of the Virtual Supermarket

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Departure of City Finance Director Harry Black, Names Henry Raymond as Replacement

Jul 30th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces departure of Baltimore City Finance Director Harry Black...

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