Recent News

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Free Inner Harbor Wi-Fi

Sep 8th, 2014

Inner Harbor Wi-Fi Project Phase 1 allows Baltimore City residents and tourists visiting the Inner Harbor to access free Wi-Fi service along the promenade.

IMAGE: Baltimore's Inner Harbor at dusk during 2012's Star-Spangled Sailabration

Baltimore Energy Initiative Launches

Sep 4th, 2014

The Baltimore Energy Initiative (BEI) is a multi-agency, city-wide program to expand and streamline the City's energy conservation programs and education and outreach efforts.

IMAGE: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces the Baltimore Energy Initiative

Residents Urged to Participate in 2014 Citizens Survey

Sep 2nd, 2014

The 2014 Citizens Survey is a city-wide initiative to allow residents to rate the quality of life in the city and their approval with City government.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Appoints Six New Members to BDC Board of Directors

Aug 28th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake made six new appointments to the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors—expanding the board to 17 current members.

Baltimore City Residents Comprise 51 Percent of Horseshoe Casino Workforce

Aug 26th, 2014

More than 1,250 Baltimore City residents will be employed at the Horseshoe Baltimore casino, representing 51 percent of the staff hired as of August 21.

IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces local hiring impact of the Horseshoe Baltimore casino

Mayor Rawlings-Blake to Announce Local Hiring Impact of Horseshoe Baltimore Casino

Aug 25th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will announce the number of Baltimore City residents to be employed by the City's first gaming facility—Horseshoe Baltimore—in advance of the casino's grand opening tomorrow.

Opportunities for Every Child

Aug 22nd, 2014

With the first day of school right around the corner, we must make sure all of our children will “Be Ready, Be There, and Stay There!”

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and school children pose with a Safe Route to School footprint

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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