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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Appoints Longtime Recreation Leader as New Recreation Chief

Sep 30th, 2013

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake highlighted the growth and success of two local businesses (The Charmery and Lucky Cup Espresso Coffee Truck) that have received a total of $45,000 in funding through BaltimoreMICRO, a micro-lending program established by the mayor’s administration that targets small, local, minority-, and women-owned businesses.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Community Sponsors Announce 2nd Annual Mayor’s School Attendance Campaign

Sep 30th, 2013

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and community sponsors announced the 2nd annual Mayor’s School Attendance Campaign: It Takes a Baltimore Community to Raise a Child during a visit to Frederick Elementary School.

Building a Safer City

Sep 23rd, 2013

Last Monday, we received news from Washington, DC that yet another horrifying act of gun violence robbed innocent Americans of their lives.

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Baltimore Receives $10 Million Funding Allocation for Vacants to Value

Sep 18th, 2013

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake and Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul T. Graziano announced the Board of Estimates’ approval of a $10 million funding allocation from this year’s Mortgage Servicers Settlement.

Transit for a Growing Economy

Sep 9th, 2013

Last Wednesday, I joined Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, and Congressman Elijah Cummings to announce nearly $1.5 billion in transportation investments for the Baltimore Metropolitan Region.

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Uniting for Change

Aug 30th, 2013

Fifty years ago, our nation saw a day like no other in its history—a day when Americans of every age, creed, and color came together to push for their dream of equality for all.

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Moving Forward Together

Aug 23rd, 2013

Earlier this week, the City of Baltimore reached a contract agreement with the two unions representing employees of the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD).

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Hosts Annual Back-to-School Rally

Aug 16th, 2013

Tomorrow, August 17, 2013, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will host her annual Back-to-School Rally at War Memorial Plaza, in front of City Hall. School-aged children can receive backpacks, school supplies, and vaccinations.

A Fresh Start

Aug 16th, 2013

It’s that time of year again—back to school time. It’s a a great opportunity for a fresh start, as kids all over the city begin a new school year.

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Artscape!

Jul 19th, 2013

Summer in Baltimore means Old Bay crab feasts, refreshing snowballs, rooting for the O’s at Camden Yards, and festivals, festivals, festivals—including Artscape!

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