Recent News

Mayor’s Office of Employment Development Changes YouthWorks Registration Location

Mar 6th, 2015

The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development has changed the location for the YouthWorks summer jobs registration originally scheduled at the War Memorial Building on Saturday, March 7, 2015. YouthWorks candidates, who have appointments scheduled for that day, are encouraged to check their email for the new location.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Starbucks Hold 3rd Solutions City Town Hall to Address Philanthropic Role in Youth Workforce Development

Feb 25th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joins Starbucks to host a Town Hall meeting with a select group of local leaders to focus on teen employment in Baltimore City for all youth, including those who are out of school and out of work.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Health Commissioner Wen Announce Significant Reduction in Teen Pregnancies

Feb 24th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Health Commissioner Leana Wen, M.D. joined with youth advocates to announce a significant reduction in Baltimore’s teen birth rate.

Health Commissioner Extends Code Blue in Baltimore Through Wednesday Morning

Feb 21st, 2015

With dangerously cold weather expected to continue for several more days, the Code Blue alert has been extended through 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25.

"Meet Baltimore's New 'Top Doc'" (WMAR - ABC2), February 19, 2015

Feb 19th, 2015

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen hit the ground running in her new position. WMAR reporter Kelly Swoope sat down for a one on one interview with Dr. Wen.

Update Regarding Ongoing Code Blue Alert

Feb 19th, 2015

Mayor and Health Commissioner issue update regarding ongoing Code Blue Alert; Code Blue extended to Sunday at 10:00 am. City mobilizes agencies and private partners to protect residents during extreme cold temperatures.

Mayor Announces Recommendations for Body Camera Program

Feb 18th, 2015

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces recommendations for implementing a body camera program for the Baltimore Police Department; working group recommends a pilot program to fully vet policies and practices

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the recommendations of her Body Camera Working Group

Mayor's Statement on Texas Federal Judge's Decision to Block President's Immigration Executive Actions

Feb 17th, 2015

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined with 23 mayors from across the country to respond to the Texas Federal judge’s temporary order blocking President’s Obama executive actions on immigration.

"Health Commissioner Extends Code Blue In Baltimore Through Friday"

Feb 16th, 2015

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen, M.D. has extended the Code Blue Alert through Friday, February 20.  This is the seventh Code Blue alert for Baltimore this winter.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake's Statement on the Passing of Frank Conaway, Sr.

Feb 15th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement on the passing of Frank Conaway, Sr.

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