Recent News

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Provides Update on City’s Response to Hurricane Sandy

Oct 29th, 2012

 Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake provided residents with an update on the city’s efforts to respond to Hurricane Sandy. City officials are in the Emergency Operations Center monitoring the storm and conditions on the ground in Baltimore. City offices are closed tomorrow, and trash pickup is postponed.

Baltimore City Announces Liberal Leave for Monday, Parking Restrictions and Free Parking in Low-Lying Areas

Oct 28th, 2012

Today, the City of Baltimore announced that liberal leave will be in effect for non-essential employees tomorrow, Monday, October 29, 2012. Essential employees and employees designated as emergency essential for the current incident must report to work or remain at work as scheduled. Baltimore City Public Schools are closed tomorrow.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Activates Emergency Operations Center for Storm Response & Recovery Operations

Oct 28th, 2012

Today at 7:00 a.m., Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake activated Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate storm response and recovery operations between city agencies. At the Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s direction, police officers and emergency responders will be deployed throughout the city and are able to respond to any incident, and forestry and public works response crews are on stand-by. 911 and 311 are fully operational. Use 911 for emergencies only.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Mobilizes All City Agencies to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Oct 26th, 2012

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake convened all City agency heads to immediately begin preparedness operations for Hurricane Sandy. Mayor Rawlings-Blake and City agencies are coordinating efforts to ensure that all necessary emergency response vehicles are in-service and fully fueled, and that adequate police, fire, EMS, public works, and forestry staffing plans are in place, going into the expected storm period.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Winner of First Attendance Competition

Sep 28th, 2012

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Andrés Alonso announced the winners of the first Mayor’s Attendance Campaign competition. The pre-K and kindergarten students at Westside Elementary have won by increasing their average daily attendance for the first month of school from 89 percent last year to 95 percent this year.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Names Former Long Beach, Oakland Police Chief as Baltimore Police Commissioner

Aug 28th, 2012

Today, following a rigorous national search process, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake named Dr. Anthony W. Batts, D.P.A. commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department effective September 27, 2012

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake celebrates the 22nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Accomplishments of the Commission on Disabilities

Jul 25th, 2012

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities met for the Annual Accomplishment meeting, while celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Creates Advisory Council on Minority and Women-Owned Business

Jul 18th, 2012

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake announced the creation of the Mayor’s Council on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Department of Justice Announce Settlement with Wells Fargo to Resolve Fair Lending Claims

Jul 12th, 2012

City filed suit against Wells Fargo Bank in 2008; agreement sets aside funds for borrowers and potential homebuyers.

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by Thomas Perez, assis

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Provides Update on Ongoing City Storm Recovery Efforts

Jul 3rd, 2012

Information on emergency ice distribution, Code Red cooling centers, and emergency shelters. City crews continue to clear downed trees, restore traffic signals.

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