Recent News

Mayor Young Raises Watch Level for Baltimore City in Preparation for COVID-19

Mar 11th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that as of 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Center Activation Level would be raised to Level III: Watch Level in support of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) activities.

Mayor Young, Mikulski & Cohen Join Forces to Advocate for Census Participation

Mar 11th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, former U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, and Councilman Zeke Cohen reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the City of Baltimore has a complete count for the 2020 Census. It is of the utmost importance that every resident of Maryland, including every resident of Baltimore City, be counted.

Baltimore Launches College Signing Day 2020: Bigger, Better, More Inspirational Than Before!

Feb 20th, 2020

On Friday, May 1, Baltimore’s high school seniors and select 8th- and 11th-grade students will gather at Royal Farms Arena for a day of celebration and imagining what’s possible and what’s next. More than 40 colleges and universities are expected to be on hand, with mascots, admissions representatives and free college swag. There will also be special guests and performances featuring both student and professional talent.

Mayor Young Launches Clean & Safe Initiative

Feb 20th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young launched his Clean & Safe initiative, another component of his Clean It Up! Campaign. 

Mayor Young, Governor Hogan Kick-Off Revitalization of Baltimore’s Historic Lexington Market

Feb 18th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young was joined by Governor Larry Hogan, Councilman Eric Costello, Baltimore Public Markets Chair Colin Tarbert, along with Seawall Development and Lexington Market officials and vendors, as well as other partners integral to the project, to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the redevelopment of Baltimore's historic Lexington Market.

Mayor Young and Director Sharkey Launch the 50-Day Pothole Challenge

Feb 12th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Baltimore City Department of Transportation Director Steve Sharkey officially launched the Mayor’s 50-day Pothole Challenge to smooth and improve city roadways.  As part of Mayor Young’s Clean It Up! Campaign, the city will use data-driven cleaning initiatives to collaborate with residents and community partners for a cleaner, safer city. 

Mayor Young Launches Clean It Up! Campaign

Jan 31st, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young was joined by department heads and agency leaders to launch the Clean It Up! Campaign. 

Mayor Young Signs Comprehensive Bag Reduction Act

Jan 15th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young was joined by local and state elected officials, as well as community advocates to sign CCB19-0401, Comprehensive Bag Reduction Act, highlighting Baltimore City’s leadership on environmental issues and building momentum for a statewide push to ban single-use plastic bags.

Mayor Young Establishes Office of Equity on Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 15th, 2020

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the establishment of a new Office of Equity in Baltimore City government. 

Mayor Young Announces Artspace Projects’ Acquisition of Historic Ambassador Theater in the City of Baltimore

Dec 17th, 2019

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that the Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization, Artspace Projects, Inc., has closed on the historic Ambassador Theater on Liberty Heights Avenue, and plans to redevelop it into a vibrant arts hub in Northwest Baltimore City.

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