Press Releases

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Free Inner Harbor Wi-Fi

Inner Harbor Wi-Fi Project Phase 1 allows Baltimore City residents and tourists visiting the Inner Harbor to access free Wi-Fi service along the promenade.

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IMAGE: Baltimore's Inner Harbor at dusk during 2012's Star-Spangled Sailabration

Baltimore Energy Initiative Launches

The Baltimore Energy Initiative (BEI) is a multi-agency, city-wide program to expand and streamline the City's energy conservation programs and education and outreach efforts.

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IMAGE: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces the Baltimore Energy Initiative

Residents Urged to Participate in 2014 Citizens Survey

The 2014 Citizens Survey is a city-wide initiative to allow residents to rate the quality of life in the city and their approval with City government.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Appoints Six New Members to BDC Board of Directors

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake made six new appointments to the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors—expanding the board to 17 current members.

Baltimore Development CorporationBDCeconomic developmentGreg Cangialosi

Baltimore City Residents Comprise 51 Percent of Horseshoe Casino Workforce

More than 1,250 Baltimore City residents will be employed at the Horseshoe Baltimore casino, representing 51 percent of the staff hired as of August 21.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces local hiring impact of the Horseshoe Baltimore casino

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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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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