Recent News

City Schools Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

Sep 30th, 2011

Largest year-to-year increase in a decade in leaver rate and 20 percent increase over four years; 87 percent of 2011 cohort graduated on time or remains in school after four years; Historically low

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Launches “Show Your Soft Side” Campaign to Prevent Animal Abuse and Neglect

Sep 29th, 2011

Mayor was joined by Orioles outfielder Adam Jones and MMA fighter John Rallo.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Free Visual and Performing Arts Events for Free Fall Baltimore

Sep 28th, 2011

Free Fall Baltimore runs from October 1-October 31, 2011.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Progress for Howard Park

Sep 10th, 2011

New full-service grocery store will bring over 250 jobs to Northwest Baltimore.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces New Mobile App for 311

Aug 31st, 2011

Citizens can send pictures of potholes, graffiti, or trash from smartphone.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Details Efforts to Recover from Hurricane Irene

Aug 28th, 2011

This morning, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake updated residents on the impact of Hurricane Irene on Baltimore, and the city’s plans to recover.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Provides Update of City Preparations for Hurricane Irene, Urges Residents to Prepare for Wind and Rain

Aug 26th, 2011

Mayor took part in morning conference call with President Obama.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announced New Initiative to Distribute Smoke Alarms to Baltimore Residents

Aug 22nd, 2011

Federal funding provides thousands of smoke alarms, residents can call 311 to request alarm.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Expansion of PNC Neighborhood Grant Program

Aug 17th, 2011

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, and PNC Bank joined members of the Brooklyn Homes Tenant Council for the ribbon cutting and dedication of a

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Expansion of the City Crime Camera Program

Aug 4th, 2011

New cameras on Pennsylvania Avenue add to recent crime camera expansion.

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