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Mayor Unveils Citywide Website With COVID-19 Resources

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the release of a new City website dedicated to COVID-19

Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend. Baltimore City’s frontline public-facing employees, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, will receive an additional $200.00 bi-weekly, to ease burdens as they continue to work to keep residents safe during this public health emergency. 

EPA Provides $202 Million Loan for Baltimore’s Wastewater Infrastructure

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler today announced a $202 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Baltimore to help the city make system-wide upgrades to its aging wastewater infrastructure.

City of Baltimore Files First East Coast PCB Lawsuit Against Monsanto Company

BALTIMORE, MD.  — Today, the City of Baltimore took an important step towards reducing PCBs from the environment and waterways in Baltimore and Maryland. City Solicitor Andre M.

Baltimore City Announces 5000th Pair of Free Glasses Delivered to Students through Vision for Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (December 10, 2018) – City officials and a cohort of partners mark another major milestone today as they celebrate the 5,000th pair of glasses provided through the Vision for Baltimore program to Baltimore City Public Schools students.

Finalists in Mayor's Teen Biz Challenge to Compete for Investment in Final Pitch Competition

BALTIMORE, MD.  —  Eleven Baltimore City young people (between the ages of 14 and 21) will compete in a final pitch to a panel of community business leaders and judges as part of t

City of Baltimore Brings Suit Against Charm City Circulator Operator

Baltimore City has filed suit against Transdev North America, Inc., and Transdev Services, Inc.

Mayor Pugh's Statement on the Departure of Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen

I am grateful to Dr. Leana Wen for her many contributions to improving the health and well-being of all Baltimoreans as Health Commissioner since 2015.  We have made significant progress in addressing issues of health disparity across our City, and in developing innovative approaches for prevention and treatment.  Dr. Wen has achieved national leadership on a broad range of public health issues, which has also led to national recognition for the Baltimore Health Department as among the most impactful in improving health outcomes for citizens of all ages. 

Mayor Pugh Announces 2nd Annual WorkBaltimore Convention

BALTIMORE, MD.  —  STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE. Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announces the City’s second annual WorkBaltimore: Empowerment to Employment Convention!

Mayor Pugh Reaches Agreement to Increase the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund

BALTIMORE, MD.  —  Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and Baltimore City Council leaders, including President Bernard C.

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