Recent News

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Major School Construction and Renovation Proposal

Nov 14th, 2011

The Mayor’s “Better Schools Initiative” will increase City’s contributions to BCPS Capital Budget by 140%; $23 million more in annual funding could leverage over $300 million in bonding

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Announces Launch of the Charm City Circulator’s Green Route

Nov 1st, 2011

Mayor calls for members of Congress to support the Rebuild America Jobs Act to support much needed transportation infrastructure and create jobs.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Installation of Electric Car Chargers

Oct 26th, 2011

Chargers have been installed in 9 city-owned garages. Installation encourages use of electric cars by motorists.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Opening of New “Super Citizen Convenience Center”

Oct 18th, 2011

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by City Council President Bernard “Jack” Young and Department of Public Works Director Alfred H.

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