Press Releases

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

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.

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