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

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

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Strong Communities

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake's Statement on Passing of Arnold M. Jolivet

"I was saddened to learn of Arnold Jolivet's passing. Mr. Jolivet was a consistent, devoted and vocal champion for minority businesses...

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Grand Opening of City's First New Recreation Center Built in 10 Years

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and members of the Morrell Park community celebrated the grand opening of the Morrell Park Community Center.

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IMAGE: Opening of the Morrell Park Community Center

A Sound Foundation

To grow a city, we have to keep ourselves on a fiscally sustainable path.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Touts Baltimore City Bond Rating Upgrade to AA from AA-

Leading bond rating agency says Baltimore City finances are stable; marks City's first increase since 2007

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake touts Baltimore City bond rating upgrade

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